Overview:

This Temur (G/U/R) artifact/energy deck helmed by Saheeli, Radiant Creator focuses on generating energy counters and artifact synergies to create overwhelming board states. The strategy revolves around producing Thopter tokens, generating energy through Artificer/artifact triggers, and leveraging Saheeli's copy ability to duplicate high-impact permanents like Triplicate Titan or Aetherwind Basker. Secondary win conditions include energy-fueled combos with Aetherflux Conduit and incremental damage via Reckless Fireweaver. Saheeli acts as both an energy generator and a late-game finisher enabler, though the deck can function without her through its artifact synergies.

Primer:

Core Strategy Execution:

1. Early Setup (Turns 1-4):
   • Deploy energy generators: Decoction Module, Servant of the Conduit, Rogue Refiner
   • Establish artifact tokens via Whirler Virtuoso, Loyal Apprentice, or Retrofitter Foundry
   • Ramp with Sol Ring, Arcane Signet, and Explosive Vegetation

2. Midgame Value (Turns 5-7):

   • Activate Saheeli's copy ability on key targets like Triplicate Titan or Aethersquall Ancient
   • Generate explosive energy with Aetheric Amplifier or Panharmonicon-enhanced triggers
   • Use Aetherworks Marvel to cheat out high-impact permanents

3. Win Conditions (Turns 7+):

   • Combat: Overwhelm with token swarms amplified by Stridehangar Automaton or cloned Titans
   • Energy Combos: Activate Aetherflux Conduit's 50-energy payoff for a game-ending spell chain
   • Direct Damage: Stack Reckless Fireweaver triggers with mass artifact recursion via Academy Ruins

Mulligan Priorities:

• Keep hands with 3 lands (at least 2 colored sources)
• Prioritize early energy generators or artifact token producers
• Look for at least one payoff card (e.g., Aetherwind Basker, Thopter Spy Network)
• Avoid hands with only high-CMC cards lacking ramp

Key Tips:

• Use Conjurer's Closet to reset ETB energy generators like Whirler Virtuoso
• Panharmonicon doubles Saheeli's energy generation and artifact token triggers
• Bootleggers' Stash turns lands into energy sources via Treasure tokens
• Aetheric Amplifier can double energy counters on permanents or players

Weaknesses:

Critical

• No dedicated graveyard recursion beyond Academy Ruins for artifacts
• Minimal protection for key pieces (only Lightning Greaves)
• Struggles against energy counter removal (e.g., Void Mirror, Solemnity)

Moderate

• Vulnerable to artifact board wipes (Vandalblast, Farewell)
• Slow energy accumulation without Aetheric Amplifier/Panharmonicon
• Limited instant-speed interaction for combo disruption

Minor

• Mediocre card draw outside energy payoffs
• High variance in token quality without copy targets

Most Important Cards:

• Aetherflux Conduit (Primary combo payoff)
• Panharmonicon (Doubles energy/token triggers)
• Triplicate Titan (Premium copy target for Saheeli)
• Aetherworks Marvel (Cheat engine for big threats)
• Decoction Module (Energy generation backbone)
• Reckless Fireweaver (Incremental damage engine)
• Bootleggers' Stash (Treasure/energy synergy)
• Conjurer's Closet (ETB recursion)
• Whirler Virtuoso (Token/energy generator)
• Aetheric Amplifier (Energy multiplier)

Attribute Ratings:

Speed: 5/10

• Can threaten wins by turn 8-9 through incremental value, but lacks fast mana or compact combos.

Resilience: 4/10

• Limited protection and recursion; key pieces like Saheeli/Aetherflux Conduit are vulnerable to removal.

Consistency: 6/10

• Redundant energy generators and artifact synergies provide multiple paths, but lacks tutors for critical combo pieces.

Interaction: 3/10

• Minimal removal (Chaos Warp, Reality Shift, 2 counterspells) focused on threats rather than disruption.

Rating Justification:

This deck operates at a casual power level with a clear energy/artifact theme but lacks the speed (T8-10 wins) and protection of optimized builds. While it has synergistic payoffs, its vulnerability to common removal and slow energy accumulation cap its effectiveness.

Power level: 4.0 - 4.5