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Overview:
This is a highly optimized cEDH Kess, Dissident Mage deck focused on storm/combo wins, primarily utilizing Thassa's Oracle with Demonic Consultation/Tainted Pact, or storm kills through Underworld Breach lines with exceptional interaction and fast mana support.
Primer:
The deck operates as a turbo-combo deck with multiple winning lines. The primary plan involves either assembling the Thassa's Oracle/Demonic Consultation combo or leveraging Underworld Breach with Brain Freeze and wheels for storm kills. Kess, Dissident Mage provides incredible value by allowing spells to be recast from the graveyard, effectively doubling the deck's interaction and combo pieces.
The deck runs a comprehensive suite of zero and low-cost interaction, including free counterspells like Force of Will and Force of Negation, allowing it to both protect its own combos and disrupt opponents' attempts to win. The extensive fast mana package (Mana Crypt, Chrome Mox, Mox Diamond, etc.) enables explosive early turns, while the numerous tutors provide consistency in finding win conditions. The deck can frequently attempt wins as early as turn 1-2 with protection.
Weaknesses:
- Vulnerable to graveyard hate like Rest in Peace which shuts down Underworld Breach lines and commander value
- Can be disrupted by Rule of Law effects that limit spell casting
- Somewhat dependent on having critical mass of cards in hand for optimal performance
- Can struggle against heavy stax pieces like Null Rod that shut down artifacts
Most Important Cards:
- Thassa's Oracle
- Demonic Consultation
- Underworld Breach
- Lion's Eye Diamond
- Brain Freeze
- Force of Will
- Mana Crypt
- Necropotence
- Ad Nauseam
- Dockside Extortionist
Attribute Ratings:
- Speed: 10/10
- Resilience: 9/10
- Consistency: 9/10
- Interaction: 10/10
Rating Justification:
This deck exhibits all hallmarks of a top-tier cEDH deck: multiple compact win conditions, extensive protection suite, optimal mana base, and the ability to consistently threaten wins by turn 2-3 with protection. The density of free interaction, fast mana, and efficient tutors puts it firmly in the highest tiers of competitive play. While not quite at the absolute peak of cEDH (like Flash Hulk pre-ban), it's definitely among the most powerful current strategies.
Final power level rating: 9.5 - 9.8
The deck's mana base is perfectly optimized with all relevant fetchlands and dual lands, supporting the intense color requirements while providing maximum efficiency. The land count at 26 is appropriate given the low curve and abundance of fast mana. The deck shows no signs of artificial power level manipulation and represents a genuine top-tier cEDH build.
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