Overview:

This Jeskai (U/R/W) deck helmed by Satya, Aetherflux Genius focuses on energy counter generation and token duplication synergies. The strategy revolves around creating temporary token copies of high-value creatures via Satya's attack trigger, sustained by energy payments, while leveraging artifact/energy payoffs like Brudiclad, Telchor Engineer for token army scaling. Secondary themes include artifact recursion, extra turns via Gonti's Aether Heart, and midrange combat threats like Goldspan Dragon. Satya acts as both an enabler (providing energy and token cloning) and a value engine, though the deck can function without her through artifact synergies.

Primer:

Core Strategy Execution:

1. Energy Setup (Turns 1-4): Deploy energy generators like Decoction Module, Aether Refinery, and Izzet Generatorium. Use ramp artifacts (Sol Ring, Coalition Relic) and land-fetch creatures (Burnished Hart, Solemn Simulacrum).
2. Token Generation (Turns 3-6): Attack with Satya to copy key creatures (e.g., Goldspan Dragon, Combustible Gearhulk), paying energy to retain tokens. Use Brudiclad, Telchor Engineer to convert Servo/Thopter tokens into cloned threats.
3. Payoff Phase (Turns 5-8):
   • Combat: Overwhelm with duplicated threats and anthem effects (Salvation Colossus, Angel of Invention).
   • Energy Combos: Activate Aetherworks Marvel for free spells, Gonti's Aether Heart for extra turns, or Lightning Runner for multiple combats.
   • Artifact Value: Recur key pieces with Jolted Awake and Hourglass of the Lost.

Mulligan Priorities:

• Keep hands with 2-3 lands including colored sources.
• Prioritize early energy generators (Decoction Module, Aethergeode Miner) or ramp artifacts.
• Look for Satya enablers like Swiftfoot Boots (missing from list) or protection spells.
• Avoid hands lacking energy production or board presence.

Key Tips:

• Use Brudiclad, Telchor Engineer to transform Satya's temporary tokens into permanent cloned threats.
• Aether Refinery doubles energy gains, enabling rapid activation of Gonti's Aether Heart or Lightning Runner.
• Localized Destruction can protect key creatures while clearing the board if timed with energy payments.

Weaknesses:

Critical

• No dedicated protection for Satya or key artifacts (only Akroma's Will as emergency protection).
• Heavy reliance on energy counters makes Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider or Kambal, Consul of Allocation devastating.

Moderate

• Token strategies are vulnerable to board wipes (Farewell included, but lacks mass recursion).
• Limited instant-speed interaction (only 4 targeted removal spells).
• Slow energy accumulation against fast aggro decks.

Minor

• Some high-CMC payoffs (e.g., Salvation Colossus, Aethersquall Ancient) risk being stranded without ramp.
• Minimal graveyard hate beyond Farewell.

Most Important Cards:

• Brudiclad, Telchor Engineer (Token army scaling)
• Gonti's Aether Heart (Extra turn payoff)
• Aether Refinery (Energy doubler + token generator)
• Decoction Module (Energy generation + bounce synergy)
• Goldspan Dragon (Treasure acceleration & combat threat)
• Izzet Generatorium (Energy amplification & card draw)
• Satya, Aetherflux Genius (Token/energy engine)
• Aetherworks Marvel (Free spell enabler)
• Salvation Colossus (Anthem effect & recursion)
• Localized Destruction (Board wipe + selective protection)

Attribute Ratings:

Speed: 5/10
Can threaten wins via token swarms or extra turns around T7-9, but lacks fast mana or T4-5 combos.

Resilience: 4/10
Limited protection for key pieces and heavy reliance on non-redundant energy generators create fragility.

Consistency: 6/10
Multiple energy engines and artifact recursion provide moderate reliability, but lacks tutors for critical combo pieces.

Interaction: 4/10
Spot removal (Swords to Plowshares, Skyclave Apparition) and board wipes exist but lack stack interaction or stax elements.

Rating Justification:

The deck demonstrates focused casual play with T7-9 win potential through token armies and energy payoffs, but its vulnerability to disruption and midrange speed place it below optimized tiers. While synergistic, it lacks the redundancy and protection needed for higher resilience.

Power level: 4.0 - 4.5