{"ops":[{"insert":"Introduction"},{"attributes":{"header":3},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"italic":true},"insert":"Fungus Amongus"},{"insert":" is a Sultai (black-green-blue) Commander deck helmed by Xavier Sal, Infested Captain, a versatile leader who leverages both Populate and Proliferate mechanics. This deck focuses on generating a massive army of Saproling and Fungus tokens, enhancing them through counters and tribal synergies, and overwhelming opponents with sheer numbers and strategic sacrifices.\n\nCard Choices and Strategy"},{"attributes":{"header":3},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"header":4},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Commander: Xavier Sal, Infested Captain"},{"attributes":{"header":4},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Xavier Sal's abilities allow for both token duplication and counter proliferation. By removing counters from permanents, you can Populate, creating copies of existing creature tokens. Alternatively, sacrificing creatures enables Proliferate, enhancing all permanents with counters. This dual functionality provides flexibility in both token generation and counter enhancement.\n\nToken Generation"},{"attributes":{"header":4},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"The deck includes a robust suite of token generators:\n\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Tendershoot Dryad"},{"insert":": Produces a 1/1 Saproling at each upkeep and boosts Saprolings with +2/+2 when you have the city's blessing."},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Mycoloth"},{"insert":": Devours creatures to gain +1/+1 counters and creates Saprolings equal to its counters each upkeep."},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Slimefoot, the Stowaway"},{"insert":": Generates Saprolings and pings opponents when they die, providing both offense and life gain."},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"The Mycotyrant"},{"insert":": Scales with the number of Fungi and Saprolings you control and creates additional Fungus tokens at end steps."},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"These cards ensure a steady flow of tokens to fuel your strategies.\n\nToken Doubling and Tribal Synergy"},{"attributes":{"header":4},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"To maximize token production:\n\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Adrix and Nev, Twincasters"},{"insert":": Doubles the number of tokens you create."},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Arcane Adaptation"},{"insert":": Makes all creatures the chosen type, enhancing tribal synergies."},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Sporecrown Thallid"},{"insert":": Provides a +1/+1 boost to all Fungi and Saprolings."},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"These cards amplify your token army's size and strength.\n\nSacrifice and Drain Effects"},{"attributes":{"header":4},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Sacrificing tokens not only fuels Proliferate but also triggers powerful effects:\n\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Savra, Queen of the Golgari"},{"insert":": Forces opponents to sacrifice creatures and grants you life when you sacrifice black or green creatures."},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Zulaport Cutthroat"},{"insert":": Drains opponents' life and gains you life when your creatures die."},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"These effects add pressure to opponents and sustain your life total.\n\nProliferate and Counter Synergy"},{"attributes":{"header":4},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Enhancing counters across your board:\n\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Evolution Sage"},{"insert":": Proliferates when you play lands."},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Flux Channeler"},{"insert":": Proliferates when you cast noncreature spells."},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Corpsejack Menace"},{"insert":": Doubles the number of +1/+1 counters placed on creatures."},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"These cards synergize with Xavier Sal's abilities to rapidly grow your board.\n\nRamp and Mana Fixing"},{"attributes":{"header":4},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"To support your strategy, the deck includes:\n\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Cryptolith Rite"},{"insert":": Turns creatures into mana sources."},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Sol Ring"},{"insert":" and "},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Arcane Signet"},{"insert":": Provide early-game acceleration."},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Growing Rites of Itlimoc"},{"insert":": Transforms into a land that taps for mana equal to the number of creatures you control."},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"These ensure you have the resources to deploy your threats efficiently.\n\n\nGameplay Tips"},{"attributes":{"header":3},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Early Game"},{"insert":": Focus on ramping and establishing token generators. Cards like "},{"attributes":{"italic":true},"insert":"Farseek"},{"insert":" and "},{"attributes":{"italic":true},"insert":"Nature's Lore"},{"insert":" help fix your mana base."},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Mid Game"},{"insert":": Deploy token doublers and tribal enhancers to build a formidable board. Utilize Xavier Sal's Populate ability to duplicate key tokens."},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Late Game"},{"insert":": Leverage Proliferate and sacrifice outlets to drain opponents and close out the game. Cards like "},{"attributes":{"italic":true},"insert":"Overwhelming Stampede"},{"insert":" can turn your army into a lethal force."},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Remember to manage your resources carefully, balancing token generation with sacrifice effects to maintain board presence.\n\n\nCommon Matchups"},{"attributes":{"header":3},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Aggro Decks"},{"insert":": Your token swarm can chump block effectively, and life gain from "},{"attributes":{"italic":true},"insert":"Zulaport Cutthroat"},{"insert":" helps stabilize."},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Control Decks"},{"insert":": Resilience through token generation and recursion makes it difficult for control decks to keep your board clear."},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Combo Decks"},{"insert":": Apply pressure early and utilize disruption from sacrifice effects to hinder combo setups."},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Adapt your strategy based on the opponent's deck, focusing on your strengths to exploit their weaknesses.\n\n\nStrengths and Weaknesses"},{"attributes":{"header":3},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Strengths:"},{"insert":"\n\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Scalability"},{"insert":": The deck scales well into the late game with exponential token growth."},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Flexibility"},{"insert":": Multiple paths to victory through combat damage, life drain, or overwhelming board presence."},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Resilience"},{"insert":": Redundancy in token generators and recursion options make it hard to keep the deck down."},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Weaknesses:"},{"insert":"\n\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Board Wipes"},{"insert":": Mass removal spells can set you back significantly."},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Graveyard Hate"},{"insert":": Cards that exile graveyards can disrupt your recursion plans."},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Counterspells"},{"insert":": Key spells being countered can slow your momentum."},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Mitigate these weaknesses by including protective spells and diversifying your threats.\n\n\nConclusion"},{"attributes":{"header":3},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"italic":true},"insert":"Fungus Amongus"},{"insert":" is a synergistic and resilient Commander deck that leverages the power of tokens, counters, and sacrifice mechanics. With Xavier Sal at the helm, it offers multiple avenues to victory and adapts well to various opponents.\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Power Level"},{"insert":": 7/10 "},{"attributes":{"header":3},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"This deck is well-suited for casual to semi-competitive playgroups, offering complex interactions for experienced players while remaining accessible to newcomers interested in token strategies.\n"}]}