Overview:

This Jeskai (U/R/W) deck helmed by Zinnia, Valley's Voice focuses on token generation via the offspring mechanic and creature ETB triggers to create overwhelming value and burn opponents. The strategy leverages low-power creatures with impactful ETB effects, amplified by doubling triggers (Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines, Panharmonicon, Virtue of Knowledge) and token multipliers (Mondrak, Glory Dominus, Anointed Procession). Zinnia acts as both a scaling threat (growing with 1-power creatures) and an enabler for token copies, while damage engines like Purphoros, God of the Forge and Terror of the Peaks convert creature spam into direct damage. The deck combines elements of go-wide token strategies, ETB value, and stax-lite effects (via Elesh Norn's trigger suppression).

Primer:

Core Strategy Execution:

1. Early Setup (Turns 1-4):
   • Deploy 1-2 power creatures with ETB card draw (Spirited Companion, Cloudkin Seer, Inspiring Overseer) or ramp (Dockside Extortionist, Myr cycle).
   • Cast Zinnia once 3+ creatures are on board to maximize her power and enable offspring payoffs.
   • Prioritize key doublers: Panharmonicon for ETB triggers, Anointed Procession/Mondrak for tokens.

2. Midgame Value (Turns 5-7):

   • Chain creature spells with offspring (e.g., Prosperous Bandit, Agate Instigator) to generate token armies.
   • Activate damage engines: Purphoros, God of the Forge deals 2 damage per ETB (doubled by Elesh Norn), while Terror of the Peaks scales with creature power.
   • Use populate effects (Song of the Worldsoul, Determined Iteration) to copy high-value tokens like Treasure from Prosperous Bandit or cloned ETB creatures.

3. Win Conditions (Turns 7-10+):

   • Burn: Stack ETB triggers with Purphoros/Terror of the Peaks and token spam for lethal damage.
   • Combat: Overwhelm with Zinnia (often 5-10+ power) and token swarms, using Delney, Streetwise Lookout to bypass blockers.
   • Resource Domination: Generate infinite mana via Cloudstone Curio + Dockside Extortionist (with sufficient artifacts) or Selvala, Heart of the Wilds-like effects, though explicit combos are limited.

Mulligan Priorities:

• Keep hands with 2-3 lands (W/U/R sources prioritized).
• Seek at least one 1-2 CMC creature with ETB value or ramp (e.g., Dockside Extortionist, Spirited Companion).
• Prioritize enablers like Panharmonicon, Anointed Procession, or Delney, Streetwise Lookout in slower metas.
• Avoid hands lacking early plays or with only high-CMC cards.

Key Tips:

• Use Cloudstone Curio to bounce/replay ETB creatures (e.g., Mulldrifter) for repeated value.
• Scheming Fence can neutralize problematic activated abilities while copying mana sources.
• Save free interaction (Fierce Guardianship, Deflecting Swat) for protecting key engines or stopping game-ending threats.
• Mondrak, Glory Dominus’s indestructible counter ability makes it resilient if paired with token sac outlets.

Weaknesses:

Critical

• Board Wipes: Relies heavily on creature presence; Hour of Reckoning is the only wrath protection.
• Anti-Token Tech: Torpor Orb/Hushbringer nullifies ETB damage and card draw.
• Artifact/Enchantment Removal: Losing Anointed Procession or Panharmonicon drastically reduces output.

Moderate

• Graveyard Hate: Disrupts Mulldrifter/Fury evoke and Cloudstone Curio loops.
• Fast Combo Decks: Limited early interaction beyond free counterspells.

Minor

• Mana Constraints: High dependency on artifact ramp; Vandalblast effects can stall the deck.
• Flying Threats: Limited reach outside Skyclave Apparition and Force of Will.

Most Important Cards:

• Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines (ETB trigger doubling, stax effect)
• Purphoros, God of the Forge (Primary burn engine)
• Anointed Procession (Token multiplier)
• Panharmonicon (ETB doubler)
• Dockside Extortionist (Mana acceleration)
• Terror of the Peaks (Scalable damage dealer)
• Mondrak, Glory Dominus (Token doubler with resilience)
• Fierce Guardianship (Free interaction)
• Cloudstone Curio (Value recursion engine)
• Delney, Streetwise Lookout (Evasion enabler, trigger doubler)

Attribute Ratings:

Speed: 5/10

• Can threaten wins via burn around T7-9 with optimal setups but lacks fast combo lines.

Resilience: 6/10

• Multiple protection spells and recursive value engines, but board wipes remain a critical weakness.

Consistency: 7/10

• Abundant ETB card draw and tutoring via Thundertrap Trainer, though lacks direct combo tutors.

Interaction: 6/10

• Free counterspells and targeted removal, but limited stack control outside blue.

Rating Justification:

This deck operates as an optimized casual build with focused token/ETB synergies but lacks the speed (T8-10 wins) and redundancy of top-tier strategies. Its resilience via card advantage and protection spells elevates it above precons, but critical vulnerabilities to common disruption cap its ceiling.

Power level: 5.0 - 5.5