Overview:

This Selesnya (G/W) voltron deck leverages Wilson, Refined Grizzly as a resilient commander, enhanced by Noble Heritage's forced counter distribution and protection-granting ability. The primary strategy focuses on rapidly stacking +1/+1 counters on Wilson via Noble Heritage triggers, combat damage auras (e.g., Snake Umbra, Keen Sense), and counter-doublers (Solidarity of Heroes, Court of Garenbrig). Wilson then eliminates opponents through commander damage, amplified by double strike (Silverblade Paladin, Duelist's Heritage). Secondary win conditions include overwhelming combat with buffed creatures and a slow but reliable Approach of the Second Sun. Noble Heritage is essential for acceleration and protection, though the deck can function without Wilson due to alternative threats like Urdnan, Dromoka Warrior.

Primer:

Core Strategy Execution:

1. Early Setup (Turns 1-3): Deploy mana dorks (Llanowar Elves, Elvish Mystic) or protection (Mother of Runes, Alseid of Life's Bounty). Cast Wilson on turn 2-3. Activate Noble Heritage immediately to start distributing counters.
2. Voltron Enhancement (Turns 3-5): Attach key auras (Snake Umbra, Keen Sense) to Wilson for card draw. Use counter synergies (Court of Garenbrig, Inscription of Abundance) to grow Wilson rapidly. Deploy double-strike enablers (Silverblade Paladin, Flaming Fist).
3. Protection & Value (Ongoing): Safeguard Wilson with hexproof/indestructible (Tyvar's Stand, Blacksmith's Skill). Draw cards via Wilson's damage triggers or engines (Return of the Wildspeaker). Utilize monarch (Palace Jailer, Court of Bounty) for extra value.
4. Win Condition Execution:
   • Commander Damage: Attack with a 10+ power, double-striking Wilson for 21+ commander damage in 1-2 hits. Trample ensures damage connects.
   • Combat Overrun: Buff the board with Court of Garenbrig or Return of the Wildspeaker for wide attacks.
   • Approach of the Second Sun: Draw heavily via Wilson triggers or Rishkar's Expertise to cast Approach twice.

Mulligan Priorities:

• Keep hands with Wilson, 2-3 lands (including G/W sources), and 1-2 early plays (ramp, protection, or aura).
• Prioritize hands containing Noble Heritage or a critical aura (e.g., Snake Umbra).
• Avoid hands lacking green mana, Wilson, or early interaction against aggressive pods.

Key Tips:

• Noble Heritage Politics: Offer counters to opponents sparingly—prioritize gaining protection from the biggest threat.
• Protection Sequencing: Save instants (Tyvar's Stand, Galadriel's Dismissal) for critical removal or wipes. Not of This World is often free with Wilson.
• Draw Triggers: Attack with Wilson first each turn to maximize aura-based card draw before committing other plays.
• Utility Lands: Use Sanctum of Eternity to reset Wilson if countered or to reuse ETB effects. Mosswort Bridge hides key spells.

Weaknesses:

Critical

• Board Wipes: Mass removal (e.g., Wrath of God) resets Wilson's progress and negates counter investments. Limited recursion exacerbates this.
• Enchantment/Artifact Hate: Losing key auras (e.g., Snake Umbra) or Skullclamp cripples draw and tempo.
• Evasion Bypass: Flying/unglblockable threats can pressure life totals while Wilson is stalled by chump blockers.

Moderate

• Spot Removal on Wilson: Repeated removal increases commander tax, slowing the game plan despite protection spells.
• Stax Effects: Torpor Orb nullifies ETB value (e.g., Seasoned Dungeoneer), and Darksteel Mutation neuters Wilson.
• Counter Disruption: The One Ring or Solemnity halts +1/+1 counter synergies.

Minor

• Graveyard Reliance: Mild recursion (e.g., Eternal Witness absent) makes rebuilds harder after wipes.
• Mana Constraints: Limited fast mana and tapped lands (e.g., Secluded Steppe) can delay critical early turns.

Most Important Cards:

• Noble Heritage (Accelerates Wilson, grants protection)
• Snake Umbra (Card draw engine + protection)
• Tyvar's Stand (Protects Wilson, can enable lethal)
• Silverblade Paladin (Doubles Wilson's damage output)
• Court of Garenbrig (Doubles counters, scales threats)
• Approach of the Second Sun (Alternative win condition)
• Duelist's Heritage (Grants double strike politically)
• Solidarity of Heroes (Instant-speed counter doubling)
• Mother of Runes (Early protection/evasion enabler)
• Skullclamp (Draws cards from sacrificed utility creatures)

Attribute Ratings:

Speed: 6/10

• Can threaten lethal commander damage by turns 6-7 with ideal draws (Wilson + counters + double strike), but lacks turbo elements for earlier wins.

Resilience: 7/10

• Extensive protection suite (hexproof, indestructible, phasing) shields Wilson, and auras provide card advantage to recover. Still vulnerable to wipes.

Consistency: 6/10

• Strong card draw from auras and spells (e.g., Rishkar's Expertise), but limited tutors for key pieces like Approach or double-strike enablers.

Interaction: 7/10

• Efficient targeted removal (Swords to Plowshares, Beast Within), protection spells, and fight effects (Ram Through). Lacks counterspells but answers most permanents.

Rating Justification:

This deck operates efficiently within the optimized casual tier, leveraging Wilson's resilience and Noble Heritage's acceleration to threaten combat wins or Approach by turns 6-8. Its robust interaction and protection suite bolster resilience, but reliance on Wilson and vulnerability to wipes prevent higher-tier consistency.

Power level: 5.5 - 6.0