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Jyoti, Moag Ancient
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G U
- Simic
Created by  pharaondy
Bracket
5.5 - 6.0
Bracket 3
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ANALYSIS

Overview:

This deck leverages landfall synergies and token multiplication to create overwhelming board states with Jyoti, Moag Ancient's combat buffs. Key elements include land ramp, token doublers, and commander recursion to scale Dryad tokens into lethal threats. While capable of explosive turns, it lacks fast combos and relies on combat for wins.

Primer:

Core Strategy: The deck aims to cast Jyoti multiple times to generate Dryad tokens, then amplify their power through land synergies and pump effects. The plan unfolds in three phases:

  1. Ramp Acceleration: Utilize land tutors (Nature's Lore, Harrow) and extra land plays (Azusa, Lost but Seeking, Oracle of Mul Daya) to reach critical mass of lands.
  2. Token Proliferation: Cast Jyoti repeatedly (protected by Mirror Box) while doubling tokens via Doubling Season and Adrix and Nev, Twincasters. Landfall engines like Scute Swarm and Avenger of Zendikar supplement the token army.
  3. Combat Overkill: Buff Dryads using Jyoti's scaling power (enhanced by Blackblade Reforged) and finish with haste enablers (Concordant Crossroads) or pump spells (Overrun).

Mulligan Priorities:

  • 3+ lands with at least one ramp spell
  • Early token generators or land accelerants
  • Avoid hands without green mana sources

Key Tips:

  • Prioritize attaching Blackblade Reforged to Jyoti to exponentially grow her power
  • Use Deadeye Navigator to flicker Ancient Greenwarden for doubled landfall triggers
  • Cast Flood of Tears strategically to reset opponents while preserving your key permanents

Weaknesses:

Critical:

  • Vulnerable to board wipes (only Heroic Intervention as protection)
  • Relies on commander for combat math (3+ removals cripple strategy)

Moderate:

  • Limited stack interaction (only 3 counterspells)
  • Slow recovery from graveyard hate affecting land recursion

Minor:

  • High dependence on combat damage for wins

Most Important Cards:

  • Doubling Season
  • Primal Vigor
  • Blackblade Reforged
  • Ashaya, Soul of the Wild
  • Adrix and Nev, Twincasters
  • Oracle of Mul Daya
  • Avenger of Zendikar
  • Titania, Protector of Argoth
  • Ancient Greenwarden
  • Food Chain

Attribute Ratings:

Speed: 6/10

  • Goldfish win possible T7-8 via token swarm + Overrun, slowed by reliance on combat steps

Resilience: 5/10

  • Limited protection outside Heroic Intervention, but recovers via land recursion engines

Consistency: 7/10

  • 8 land tutors + 3 token doublers provide redundancy, though lacks combo finishers

Interaction: 4/10

  • Minimal counterspells/removal (Counterspell, Archdruid's Charm), reactive tools secondary to engine-building

Rating JustificationOutOutperforms "Optimized Casual" (T8-10 wins) through strong landfall synergies but lacks the fast combos/interaction of "Focused Competitive" (T5-6). Comparable to high-powered casual decks with explosive board states but vulnerable to disruption. Straddles 5.5-6.0 due to:

  • Land-based value exceeding T5.5 benchmarks
  • Combat-focused wincon keeping it below T6.5 thresholds
  • Interaction density matching 5.0-5.5 tiers

Power level: 5.5 - 6.0

DECK LIST
Jyoti, Moag Ancient
Creature: 28
($73.31)
1
Adrix and Nev, Twincasters
2 G U
1
Aesi, Tyrant of Gyre Strait
4 G U
1
Ancient Greenwarden
4 G G
1
Ashaya, Soul of the Wild
3 G G
1
Avenger of Zendikar
5 G G
1
Azusa, Lost but Seeking
2 G
1
Copycrook
2 U U
1
Deadeye Navigator
4 U U
1
Dune Chanter
2 G
1
Glasspool Mimic // Glasspool Shore
2 U
1
Jolrael, Voice of Zhalfir
2 G U
1
Koma, World-Eater
3 G G U U
1
Loot, Exuberant Explorer
2 G
1
Lotus Cobra
1 G
1
Meloku the Clouded Mirror
4 U
1
Mossborn Hydra
2 G
1
Oracle of Mul Daya
3 G
1
Phantasmal Image
1 U
1
Phyrexian Metamorph
3 U/P
1
Ramunap Excavator
2 G
1
Scute Swarm
2 G
1
Seedborn Muse
3 G G
1
Solemn Simulacrum
4
1
Springheart Nantuko
1 G
1
Sylvan Advocate
1 G
1
Tatyova, Benthic Druid
3 G U
1
Tireless Provisioner
2 G
1
Titania, Protector of Argoth
3 G G
Artifact: 6
($24.37)
1
Arcane Signet
2
1
Banner of Kinship
5
1
Blackblade Reforged
2
1
Chromatic Lantern
3
1
Helm of the Host
4
1
Mirror Box
3
Enchantment: 9
($84.72)
1
Concordant Crossroads
G
1
Doubling Season
4 G
1
Endless Evil
2 U
1
Food Chain
2 G
1
Mystic Remora
U
1
Primal Vigor
4 G
1
Undergrowth Recon
1 G G
1
Unnatural Growth
1 G G G G
1
Words of Wind
2 U
Instant: 10
($38.69)
1
An Offer You Can't Refuse
U
1
Archdruid's Charm
G G G
1
Berserk
G
1
Cackling Counterpart
1 U U
1
Counterspell
U U
1
Double Major
G U
1
Harrow
2 G
1
Heroic Intervention
1 G
1
Return of the Wildspeaker
4 G
1
Sink into Stupor // Soporific Springs
1 U U
Sorcery: 7
($6.34)
1
Flood of Tears
4 U U
1
Journey of Discovery
2 G
1
Nature's Lore
1 G
1
Overrun
2 G G G
1
Preposterous Proportions
5 G G
1
Rampant Growth
1 G
1
Time of Need
1 G
Land: 39
($112.41)
1
Ash Barrens
1
Botanical Sanctum
1
Cactus Preserve
1
Command Tower
1
Deserted Temple
1
Dreamroot Cascade
1
Dunes of the Dead
1
Evolving Wilds
1
Field of the Dead
1
Flooded Strand
12
Forest
6
Island
1
Karn's Bastion
1
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
1
Okina, Temple to the Grandfathers
1
Rejuvenating Springs
1
Scavenger Grounds
1
Simic Growth Chamber
1
Soulstone Sanctuary
1
Tangled Islet
1
Terramorphic Expanse
1
Tree of Tales
1
Yavimaya Coast

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