{"ops":[{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Introduction"},{"insert":"\n\nThe goal is to have a higher power deck in my roster so I can play in a variety of pods, but I am still limited by my budget. For this first iteration I will be keeping the total deck cost below $200 using Card Kingdom prices, but I am open to increasing the budget if I enjoy the deck and get some use out of it. Also, given that this is my first time venturing into the bracket four space I am open to any advice or input.\n\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Win Conditions"},{"insert":"\n\nThe main combo line of the deck is going to be using"},{"insert":{"card-link":"Peter Parker's Camera"}},{"insert":" , "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Sol Ring"}},{"insert":" , "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Altar of the Brood"}},{"insert":" , and "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Brago, King Eternal"}},{"insert":" to mill out all of our opponents.\n\nSubstitutes and backups for this combo include using "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Strionic Resonator"}},{"insert":" in place of "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Peter Parker's Camera"}},{"insert":" , and "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Cloud of Faeries"}},{"insert":" in place of "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Sol Ring"}},{"insert":" , although any combination of mana rocks that produce at least two mana total will also suffice. \n\nIf "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Altar of the Brood"}},{"insert":" is not in hand we can use any of our draw spells and an artifact that produces colored mana to make infinite mana and find "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Venser, Shaper Savant"}},{"insert":" and stall till we can find the necessary pieces to win outright.\n\nIf milling out our opponents will not work due to a shuffle effect, such as "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Kozilek, Butcher of Truth"}},{"insert":" , then"},{"insert":{"card-link":"Aether Channeler"}},{"insert":" or "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Whirler Rogue"}},{"insert":" can be used to create infinite tokens and win through combat damage.\n\nAs a backup win condition, the deck also includes "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Archaeomancer"}},{"insert":" , "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Ghostly Flicker"}},{"insert":" , and "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Peregrine Drake"}},{"insert":" to make infinite colored mana and infinitely flicker any of our available permanents till we draw into a token producer or "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Altar of the Brood"}},{"insert":" . That being said, the individual pieces of this combo have decent utility, so using them outside of the combo is a possibility.\n\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Tutor Lines"},{"insert":"\n\n"},{"insert":{"card-link":"Trinket Mage"}},{"insert":" is the best tutor in the deck insofar as it can find the decks main combo pieces, although it lacks flexibility other than finding grave hate such as"},{"insert":{"card-link":"Sentinel Totem"}},{"insert":" .\n\n"},{"insert":{"card-link":"Tribute Mage"}},{"insert":" can be used to find "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Strionic Resonator"}},{"insert":" in a pinch, but will primarily fetch "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Lightning Greaves"}},{"insert":" or "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Swiftfoot Boots"}},{"insert":" to protect our commander. After that point, it can be used to find value pieces such as mana rocks or draw effects such as "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Cryogen Relic"}},{"insert":" .\n\n"},{"insert":{"card-link":"Recruiter of the Guard"}},{"insert":" is a value oriented tutor that can fetch "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Soulherder"}},{"insert":" to flicker itself in end step, find a draw effect such as "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Serum Visionary"}},{"insert":" , get a removal piece such as "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Loran of the Third Path"}},{"insert":" , or find either of the aforementioned mages.\n\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Mulligans"},{"insert":"\n\nOn average an opening hand should include 3 lands, 1 mana rock, and 1 draw spell. This will allow us to cast Brago on turn 3 and be drawing cards by turn 4. Any other cards in hand at the should be judged by what other decks are at the table.\n\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Interaction"},{"insert":"\n\nThe deck is packing a bevy of permanents that can bounce, destroy, or exile a permanent when they enter, which can be used with Brago to create a disruptive engine.\n\nCards like"},{"insert":{"card-link":"Avatar's Wrath"}},{"insert":" , "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Swords to Plowshares"}},{"insert":" and "},{"insert":{"card-link":"Generous Gift"}},{"insert":" have been included due to their efficiency despite their lower synergy with our commander.\n\nCounterspells should mainly be used defensively since Brago is a major linchpin for the deck, but they can also be used to push through our combos or stop a win attempt from our opponents.\n"}]}