Overview:

This Temur (G/U/R) deck helmed by Saheeli, Radiant Creator focuses on energy counter synergies and token replication strategies. The primary game plan involves generating energy through artifact/Artificer spells, then using Saheeli's ability to create hasty 5/5 copies of value engines like Aetherflux Conduit or finishers like Triplicate Titan. Secondary strategies include token doubling with Adrix and Nev, Twincasters/Parallel Lives, artifact recursion via Academy Ruins, and combat wins amplified by Craterhoof Behemoth. Saheeli acts as both an energy battery and a key enabler for explosive token plays, though the deck can function through multiple value engines if she's removed.

Primer:

Core Strategy Execution:

1. Energy Generation (Turns 1-4): Deploy energy sources like Servant of the Conduit, Rogue Refiner, and Era of Innovation. Use artifact ramp (Sol Ring, Foundry Inspector) to accelerate.
2. Value Engine Setup (Turns 3-6): Resolve key permanents like Aetherworks Marvel, Panharmonicon (doubling Saheeli/ETB triggers), or Temur Ascendancy for haste/draw. Prioritize cloning engines with Saheeli's ability.
3. Win Condition Activation (Turns 6-9):
   • Token Swarm: Use Brudiclad, Telchor Engineer to convert Saheeli's 5/5 copies into an army. Amplify with Craterhoof Behemoth.
   • Energy Payoffs: Activate Aetherflux Conduit's 50-energy draw/combo turn or Aether Refinery's token generation.
   • Recursive Value: Abuse Triplicate Titan/Wurmcoil Engine death triggers with cloning and Conjurer's Closet.

Mulligan Priorities:

• Keep hands with 3+ lands including color fixing (e.g., Command Tower).
• Prioritize early energy generators (Attune with Aether, Whirler Virtuoso) or ramp (Arcane Signet, Explosive Vegetation).
• Look for at least one payoff card like Aetherflux Conduit or Doubling Season.

Key Tips:

• Clone Academy Ruins with Saheeli to recur multiple artifacts per turn.
• Use Panharmonicon to double Gruff Triplets' death trigger counters.
• Deflecting Swat protects Saheeli or redirects removal targeting your energy engines.

Weaknesses:

Critical

• Heavy reliance on Saheeli for energy generation and token creation makes the deck vulnerable to commander tax accumulation.
• Minimal graveyard recursion outside Academy Ruins leaves key exiled/imprinted cards unrecoverable.

Moderate

• Artifact hate (Vandalblast, Collector Ouphe) cripples 40% of the deck's permanents and energy synergies.
• Struggles against fast combo decks due to slow setup (avg. win attempt ~T8).

Minor

• Limited instant-speed interaction for noncreature threats beyond Disallow/Chaos Warp.
• Token strategies are soft to board wipes, though Heroic Intervention provides some protection.

Most Important Cards:

• Saheeli, Radiant Creator (Energy generation and token replication engine)
• Aetherflux Conduit (Primary combo finisher and card advantage)
• Adrix and Nev, Twincasters (Token multiplier for Saheeli's ability)
• Panharmonicon (Doubles ETB energy triggers and cloning effects)
• Brudiclad, Telchor Engineer (Converts tokens into massive threats)
• Doubling Season (Amplifies energy gains and token production)
• Craterhoof Behemoth (Combat finisher for token armies)
• Academy Ruins (Recurs key artifacts like Aetherflux Conduit)
• Aetherworks Marvel (Cheats out high-impact spells)
• Parallel Lives (Doubles token output for faster wins)

Attribute Ratings:

Speed: 5/10

• Can threaten wins via combat or Aetherflux Conduit around T8-9, but lacks fast mana for earlier explosive plays.

Resilience: 4/10

• Limited protection outside Heroic Intervention and few recursion tools. Relies heavily on maintaining board presence.

Consistency: 6/10

• Multiple energy generators provide redundancy, but key combo pieces lack tutors beyond Hoarding Dragon.

Interaction: 5/10

• Runs 7 targeted removal/counterspells and 2 board wipes, but struggles with stacked noncreature threats.

Rating Justification:

This deck operates as a mid-range value engine with multiple paths to victory, but its T8-9 win clock and vulnerability to common disruption place it in the Casual/Focused Casual range. While it can generate overwhelming board states, the reliance on commander synergy and lack of fast combos prevent higher optimization.

Power level: 4.5 - 5.0