Overview:

This mono-green Selvala, Heart of the Wilds deck focuses on explosive mana generation through high-power creatures and untap synergies, enabling game-winning combos or overwhelming board states. Selvala acts as the core engine, converting creature power into mana to fuel infinite loops or cast massive threats. Key win conditions include infinite mana combos with Staff of Domination/Umbral Mantle and Craterhoof Behemoth finishers. The deck leverages efficient tutors, creature-based ramp, and protection to execute its plan quickly.

Primer:

Core Strategy Execution:

1. Early Setup (Turns 1-3):
   • Deploy mana accelerants (Arbor Elf, Elvish Mystic, Wild Growth) or high-power low-cost creatures like Phyrexian Dreadnought (sacrificed to Greater Good/Life's Legacy for card draw).
   • Cast Selvala by turn 2-3 using fast mana (Mana Vault, Sol Ring).

2. Mana Explosion (Turns 3-4):

   • Use Selvala’s ability with high-power creatures (Ghalta, Primal Hunger, Phyrexian Soulgorger) to generate 6+ mana per activation.
   • Untap Selvala repeatedly via Hyrax Tower Scout, Wirewood Symbiote, or Quirion Ranger to compound mana.

3. Combo Execution (Turns 4-5):

   • Assemble infinite mana with Selvala + Staff of Domination (untap for {3}, draw deck) or Umbral Mantle (untap for free, pump power infinitely).
   • Tutor Craterhoof Behemoth via Finale of Devastation, Green Sun's Zenith, or Natural Order for a lethal swing.
   • Alternative lines: Cast Genesis Wave for X=20+ or draw the deck with Staff of Domination + infinite mana to win via Walking Ballista.

Mulligan Priorities:

• Keep hands with Selvala + 2+ mana sources (e.g., Sol Ring, Utopia Sprawl).
• Prioritize early high-power creatures (Phyrexian Dreadnought, Sheltering Ancient) or tutors.
• Avoid hands without green mana or Selvala enablers.

Key Tips:

• Use Sylvan Safekeeper or Lightning Greaves to protect Selvala from removal.
• Sacrifice Phyrexian Dreadnought to Greater Good for 12 cards if combo pieces are missing.
• Crop Rotation fetches Emergence Zone for surprise Craterhoof casts or Homeward Path against theft.

Weaknesses:

Critical

• Commander Dependency: Selvala removal cripples mana generation; limited protection beyond 1-2 key cards.
• Artifact/Enchantment Hate: Staff of Domination, Umbral Mantle, and Survival of the Fittest are irreplaceable combo pieces.
• Torpor Orb Effects: Shut off Craterhoof Behemoth, Eternal Witness, and other critical ETBs.

Moderate

• Board Wipes: Rebuilding post-wipe requires tutors/draw engines (Sylvan Library, Greater Good).
• Anti-Combo Stax: Cursed Totem/Linvala disable Selvala and mana dorks.

Minor

• Graveyard Reliance: Recursion (Eternal Witness, Noxious Revival) is limited but not central.
• Colorless Mana Needs: Mana Vault/Nykthos are vulnerable to Collector Ouphe.

Most Important Cards:

• Selvala, Heart of the Wilds (Core engine for mana/combo)
• Staff of Domination (Infinite mana/draw enabler)
• Craterhoof Behemoth (Primary combat wincon)
• Phyrexian Dreadnought (Early power spike for Selvala/draw)
• Finale of Devastation (Tutor + finisher)
• Survival of the Fittest (Tutor synergy with discard outlets)
• Greater Good (Card draw + power synergy)
• Natural Order (Tutor for Craterhoof/Regal Force)
• Umbral Mantle (Alternate infinite mana combo)
• Mana Vault (Explosive early Selvala casts)

Attribute Ratings:

Speed: 8/10

• Capable of T3-4 wins with Selvala + untappers + combo pieces. Average goldfish: T5-6.

Resilience: 5/10

• Limited protection outside key equipment; recovery relies on tutors/draw but falters against repeated interaction.

Consistency: 7/10

• 10+ tutors and abundant card draw mitigate variance, but combo pieces are unique.

Interaction: 3/10

• Minimal stack interaction (Veil of Summer, Autumn's Veil); relies on Beast Within/Kogla for permanent removal.

Rating Justification:

This deck operates at high-power casual levels, threatening T3-4 wins with optimized hands but lacking the redundancy and free interaction of cEDH. Its speed aligns with Tier 7.5-8.0, though resilience limitations prevent higher placement.

Power level: 7.5 - 8.0