Overview:

This is an aristocrats-style deck built around Teysa, Orzhov Scion's ability to generate value through creature death triggers and token generation, with multiple protection pieces and a strong combo potential through the Darkest Hour interaction.

Primer:

The deck's primary gameplan revolves around establishing a token-generating engine while protecting itself with numerous instant-speed protection spells. The ideal opening hand should contain 2-3 lands, at least one piece of ramp (Sol Ring, Orzhov Signet, etc.), and either token generators or protection pieces. Early game focuses on setting up mana and beginning token generation through cards like Ophiomancer or Bitterblossom.

Mid-game involves establishing value engines through cards like Blood Artist and Cruel Celebrant, while maintaining protection through cards like Teferi's Protection and Comeuppance. The deck can win through either grinding out opponents with death triggers or assembling the Darkest Hour combo with the commander, which allows for infinite sacrifice loops. Key tutor targets should be Darkest Hour if looking to combo, or Phyrexian Altar for value generation. The deck excels at maintaining board presence while slowly accumulating advantages through death triggers.

Weaknesses:

The deck is vulnerable to graveyard hate and can struggle against heavy counterspell strategies that prevent key pieces from resolving. While it has numerous protection spells, it can be susceptible to mass exile effects that bypass death triggers. The reliance on the commander for the combo finish makes it vulnerable to commander tax, though the deck can function without Teysa present.

Most Important Cards:

1. Darkest Hour
2. Phyrexian Altar
3. Blood Artist
4. Cruel Celebrant
5. Teysa Karlov
6. Bitterblossom
7. Skullclamp
8. Black Market
9. Teferi's Protection
10. Demonic Tutor

Attribute Ratings:

• Speed: 6/10
• Resilience: 8/10
• Consistency: 7/10
• Interaction: 8/10

Rating Justification:

This deck sits firmly in the 6.5-7.0 range due to its ability to establish strong board control and potential infinite combos around turn 6-7, while maintaining significant interaction and protection. It's more resilient than typical 6.0 decks due to its numerous protection spells and ability to rebuild, but isn't quite fast enough to compete with true high-power decks. The presence of tutors and consistent value engines puts it above casual builds, but the lack of fast mana beyond Sol Ring keeps it from reaching higher power levels.

Final power level rating: 6.5 - 7.0