{"ops":[{"insert":"This is an upgraded version of the 2022 Starter Commander precon "},{"attributes":{"color":"#ff9900","bold":true},"insert":"First Flight"},{"insert":". It plays to the strengths of the new (upgraded) commander by including many vigilance invoking upgrades. Win condition is \"voltron\" based equipment upgrades that go for commander damage kills.\n\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Early Game Strategy"},{"insert":"\nIt's going to be a little while before you can get your commander, "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Dragonlord Ojutai"}},{"insert":", on to the battlefield. Not a problem, we're mostly using our commander for end game strategy. Build your board with "},{"attributes":{"italic":true},"insert":"creatures"},{"insert":" and "},{"attributes":{"italic":true},"insert":"enchantments"},{"insert":" that you can afford at this stage. Obviously throw down your ramp, which will mostly be "},{"attributes":{"italic":true},"insert":"artifacts"},{"insert":" in this deck. Consider holding back some mana each time to disrupt your opponent's early tempo with counterspells, of which you have several (e.g., "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Counterspell"}},{"insert":", "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Absorb"}},{"insert":", "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Negate"}},{"insert":", "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Dovin's Veto"}},{"insert":"). Your creatures are going to be on the smaller side due to flying, but don't be afraid to leave yourself open in the early game and get some small hits in for opponents that cannot block you.\n\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Mid Game Strategy"},{"insert":"\nWe are going to want to get our commander setup to execute our end game. This means \"forming voltron\". You have natural protection built into your commander provided you can get some "},{"attributes":{"italic":true},"insert":"vigilance"},{"insert":" on it, and there are many ways to do that in this deck (e.g. "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Kor Halberd"}},{"insert":", "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Ring of Thune"}},{"insert":", "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Sentinel's Eyes"}},{"insert":" ). I would avoid playing cards that impact the entire player-base (i.e, high salt level) until you're in end game. You don't want to be the target of everyone until you are ready to make final moves. So wait to throw down "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Magus of the Moat"}},{"insert":" and/or "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Aven Mindcensor"}},{"insert":", unless it's absolutely necessary to save yourself from a loss. You have "},{"attributes":{"italic":true},"insert":"lifegain"},{"insert":" options through cards like "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Archon of Redemption"}},{"insert":", to keep you healthy. Use your tutor options (e.g., "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Stoneforge Mystic"}},{"insert":", "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Open the Armory"}},{"insert":") to gather some of your "},{"attributes":{"italic":true},"insert":"equipment"},{"insert":" and "},{"attributes":{"italic":true},"insert":"auras"},{"insert":" that you'll be putting on your commander. Also, if you can get "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Faithbound Judge // Sinner's Judgment"}},{"insert":" onto the battlefield on your final turn before you start the end game campaign, that will save you some mana going into end game. You can get "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Dragonlord Ojutai"}},{"insert":"out at any point in this phase, unless your opponents know what you are going to do with him and he is at high risk of being picked off early. If you can get mass protection on the board with "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Sephara, Sky's Blade"}},{"insert":" before putting out your commander, that is recommend.\n\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"End Game Strategy"},{"insert":"\nForm voltron. Give your commander double strike with "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Twinblade Blessing"}},{"insert":" and the best equipment available at this stage (e.g., "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Blackblade Reforged"}},{"insert":") that will pump up his attack. Use cards on the field like "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Halvar, God of Battle // Sword of the Realms"}},{"insert":" and "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Stoneforge Mystic"}},{"insert":" to lower mana cost of equipping. Use "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Rogue's Passage"}},{"insert":" to make your commander unblockable and go in for commander damage kill to an opponent. Curse another opponent with "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Faithbound Judge // Sinner's Judgment"}},{"insert":" if you have not already to get that clock started (3 turns until they lose the game). On your next turn, do the same to remaining opponents and use your permanents to your advantage to both attack and defend.\n\n"}]}