Overview:

This Esper artifact/token deck leverages Tivit, Seller of Secrets as both a value engine and combo enabler. The primary strategy revolves around generating massive artifact token quantities (Treasure/Clues) through Tivit's voting triggers amplified by Anointed Procession, Mondrak, Glory Dominus, and Academy Manufactor. Key win conditions include infinite turns via Time Sieve, overwhelming board presence with token armies, and alt-conditions like Mechanized Production. Tivit serves as the critical linchpin - its triggered ability fuels all synergies, while its 6-power body enables commander damage kills with evasion support.

Primer:

Core Strategy Execution:

1. Early Setup (Turns 1-3): Deploy fast mana (Mana Vault, Sol Ring, Mox Opal) and stax elements (Esper Sentinel, Rhystic Study). Use tutors to find key doublers or Teleportation Circle.
2. Commander Deployment (Turn 4+): Cast Tivit with protection (ward 3 helps), triggering immediate token generation. Use Displacer Kitten or Deadeye Navigator to multiply ETB triggers.
3. Combo Execution:
   • Infinite Turns: Combine Tivit's token generation with Time Sieve (5 artifacts sacrificed per turn cycle).
   • Mass Tokens: Deploy Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines + Teleportation Circle for exponential token creation.
   • Alt Wins: Mechanized Production on a Clue/Treasure or Tezzeret, Master of the Bridge's ultimate.

Mulligan Priorities:

• Keep hands with 2-3 lands including color fixing (fetchlands, Command Tower)
• Prioritize early ramp (artifact mana) or Tivit-protection (Lightning Greaves in deck?)
• Ensure at least one token doubler/tutor in opening hand

Key Tips:

• Use Deadeye Navigator's soulbond to flicker Tivit post-combat for double triggers
• Academy Manufactor converts each Tivit trigger into 3 tokens (1 Clue + 1 Treasure → 3 Clues + 3 Treasures)
• Tezzeret the Seeker can tutor for Time Sieve or untap key artifacts
• The One Ring provides critical card advantage and temporary immunity

Weaknesses:

Critical

• Commander-dependent strategy: Repeated Tivit removal cripples token generation
• Artifact wipe vulnerability (Vandalblast, Bane of Progress) destroys key pieces
• Stony Silence/Collector Ouphe nullifies artifact mana and Time Sieve

Moderate

• Graveyard hate disrupts Academy Ruins/Tezzeret, Master of the Bridge recursion
• Rule of Law effects hinder combo turns
• Limited creature removal for resolved threats

Minor

• Life loss from Black Market Connections/mana base could accumulate
• Token strategies vulnerable to Rakdos Charm effects

Most Important Cards:

• Tivit, Seller of Secrets (Token generation engine)
• Time Sieve (Primary win condition)
• Academy Manufactor (Token multiplier)
• Anointed Procession (Token doubler)
• Tezzeret the Seeker (Artifact tutor/untapper)
• Deadeye Navigator (Infinite flicker combo)
• Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines (Trigger amplifier)
• Demonic Tutor (Consistency engine)
• Mana Drain (Counterspell + ramp)
• The One Ring (Card advantage/protection)

Attribute Ratings:

Speed: 8/10
Capable of T4-T5 infinite turns with perfect draws (Tivit + Time Sieve + token doublers). Average goldfish win ~T6-7.

Resilience: 6/10
Multiple protection spells (free counterspells, Teferi, Time Raveler) but over-reliant on artifacts/commander. Limited recursion outside Academy Ruins.

Consistency: 9/10
12 tutors (including Demonic Tutor, Enlightened Tutor, Wishclaw Talisman) and strong card draw (Rhystic Study, The One Ring) ensure key pieces are found reliably.

Interaction: 7/10
Premium counterspells (Force of Will, Fierce Guardianship) and targeted removal (Swords to Plowshares), but lacks board wipes beyond Toxic Deluge.

Rating Justification:

This deck operates at cEDH-adjacent speeds with T4-T5 win potential through efficient artifact combos and exceptional tutoring, but its commander dependency and artifact fragility prevent true cEDH viability. The robust interaction suite and consistency justify a high-power optimized rating.

Power level: 7.5 - 8.0