Overview:

This Atraxa, Praetors' Voice deck focuses on +1/+1 counter synergy and proliferate mechanics to create overwhelming board states. The commander accelerates counter distribution via end-step proliferation, enabling explosive growth of creatures like Kalonian Hydra and Mossborn Hydra. Secondary strategies include evasive combat via Herald of Secret Streams and token generation through Luminarch Ascension. Atraxa acts as both an engine and win condition enabler, though the deck can function independently with other proliferate sources like Evolution Sage and Tekuthal, Inquiry Dominus.

Primer:

Core Strategy Execution:

1. Early Setup (Turns 1-4): Deploy mana dorks (Noble Hierarch, Incubation Druid), ramp (Three Visits, Farseek), and early counter engines (Gyre Sage, Arwen, Weaver of Hope).
2. Midgame Proliferation (Turns 4-6): Cast Atraxa to trigger end-step proliferate. Use Branching Evolution or Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider to amplify counters. Activate Karn's Bastion or Tezzeret's Gambit for additional proliferation.
3. Win Conditions (Turns 6-9):
   • Combat Overkill: Deploy unblockable threats via Herald of Secret Streams or flying via Abzan Falconer, amplified by Craterhoof Behemoth-like effects (Loyal Guardian, Felidar Retreat).
   • Token Swarm: Activate Luminarch Ascension for 4/4 Angel tokens.
   • Value Engines: Draw massive cards with Rishkar's Expertise or Armorcraft Judge to find finishers.

Mulligan Priorities:

• Keep hands with 2-3 lands (including color-fixing like Command Tower).
• Prioritize early ramp (1-3 CMC) and at least one counter generator (e.g., Fathom Mage, Dusk Legion Duelist).
• Avoid slow hands lacking ramp or proactive plays.

Key Tips:

• Use Swiftfoot Boots/Lightning Greaves to protect Atraxa or key pieces like Vorinclex.
• Inspiring Call provides both indestructible protection and card draw during critical turns.
• Farewell serves as a reset button against opposing boards but can cripple your own strategy if mismanaged.

Weaknesses:

Critical

• Board Wipes: Farewell and similar effects erase hard-earned counters and tokens. Limited recovery outside Eternal Witness-like effects.
• Anti-Counter Hate: The Ozolith-stealing effects or Vorinclex, Voice of Hunger severely disrupt synergy.

Moderate

• Spot Removal: Targeting key engines like Branching Evolution or Vorinclex slows momentum.
• Stack Interaction: Minimal counterspells beyond Fierce Guardianship leave combos unprotected.

Minor

• Graveyard Reliance: Limited recursion makes exiled permanents problematic.
• Artifact/Enchantment Removal: Targets critical support like Rhystic Study or Luminarch Ascension.

Most Important Cards:

• Branching Evolution (Doubles all +1/+1 counter placement)
• Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider (Doubles counters, halves opponents’)
• Herald of Secret Streams (Enables unblockable lethal)
• Kalonian Hydra (Exponential counter growth)
• Luminarch Ascension (Alternate wincon via tokens)
• Tezzeret's Gambit (Proliferate + card draw)
• Rishkar's Expertise (Massive draw and free spell)
• Evolution Sage (Landfall-triggered proliferate)
• Karn's Bastion (Repeatable proliferate)
• Fierce Guardianship (Free interaction)

Attribute Ratings:

Speed: 6/10

• Threatens lethal via combat or tokens by turns 7-9 in ideal scenarios, relying on incremental counter growth.

Resilience: 5/10

• Moderate protection (hexproof equipment, Inspiring Call) but struggles to rebuild after board wipes.

Consistency: 7/10

• Strong card draw (Rhystic Study, Rishkar's Expertise) and proliferate redundancy ensure strategy execution.

Interaction: 4/10

• Limited removal (Swords to Plowshares, Generous Gift) and few counterspells outside Fierce Guardianship.

Rating Justification:

The deck’s reliance on board-based combat wins and mid-speed proliferate engines places it in the optimized casual tier. While consistent and synergistic, it lacks the speed (T7-9) and interaction density of higher-tier decks.

Power level: 5.5 - 6.0