{"ops":[{"insert":"This Esper Artifacts deck, helmed by Urza, Chief Artificer, focuses on generating a massive board of artifact creatures through token producers like Sai, Master Thopterist, and Efficient Construction, while breaking the legend rule with Mirror Box and Sakashima of a Thousand Faces to run 15 copies of Cid, Timeless Artificer. The primary win condition is combat via an overwhelming swarm of pumped artifact creatures, often with menace from the commander. A secondary reanimation plan uses Emet-Selch, Unsundered // Hades, and Rise of the Dark Realms for resilience. The deck lacks dedicated infinite combos but leans on redundancy and value generation to grind out games.\nPrimer:"},{"attributes":{"header":2},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Core Strategy:"},{"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Ramp & Setup:"},{"insert":" Play mana rocks (Sol Ring, Arcane Signet) and early token generators (Sai, Master Thopterist, Efficient Construction)."},{"attributes":{"list":"ordered"},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Enable the Copy Engine:"},{"insert":" Deploy Mirror Box or Sakashima of a Thousand Faces to allow multiple legendary copies."},{"attributes":{"list":"ordered"},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Deploy Cid Copies:"},{"insert":" Cast as many Cid, Timeless Artificer as possible - each one pumps all artifact creatures by +1/+1 per Artificer in play/graveyard."},{"attributes":{"list":"ordered"},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Overwhelm with Threats:"},{"insert":" Activate Cyberdrive Awakener to turn all non-creature artifacts into 4/4 fliers, or simply attack with a huge token army."},{"attributes":{"list":"ordered"},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Recover or Close:"},{"insert":" Use graveyard recursion (Emry, Lurker of the Loch, Golbez, Crystal Collector, Scrap Trawler) to rebuild after wipes, or finish with Rise of the Dark Realms."},{"attributes":{"list":"ordered"},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Mulligan Priorities:"},{"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Keep:"},{"insert":" 2-3 lands, a mana rock or Sol Ring, and a token generator (Sai, Efficient Construction) or Mirror Box."},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Avoid:"},{"insert":" Hands with no early plays, only high CMC cards, or lacking colored mana for your 3-color commander."},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Key Tips:"},{"insert":"\nUse Sakashima of a Thousand Faces or Spark Double to copy a Cid, Timeless Artificer without the legend rule, doubling the pump effect."},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Mystic Forge lets you chain through artifacts - use it to find Mirror Box or more Cid copies."},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Urza, Lord High Artificer, turns each artifact into a mana source; activate his ability to exile and cast the top card for free."},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Transform Emet-Selch, Unsundered into Hades to cast spells from your graveyard - this bypasses standard graveyard hate if you have 14+ cards in the yard."},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Skullclamp on a 1/1 Thopter token draws two cards; combine with Academy Manufactor to triple token production."},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Weaknesses:"},{"attributes":{"header":2},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Critical"},{"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Mass Artifact Wipes:"},{"insert":" Farewell or Vandalblast can reset your entire board, especially since you rely on artifact creatures and non-creature artifacts."},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Graveyard Hate:"},{"insert":" Rest in Peace shuts down your recursion packages (Emry, Scrap Trawler, Hades, Rise of the Dark Realms)."},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Moderate"},{"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Anti Artifact Stax:"},{"insert":" Null Rod or Collector Ouphe disables mana rocks and equipment, slowing the deck significantly."},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Board Wipe Asymmetry:"},{"insert":" While Organic Extinction hits only nonartifact creatures, symmetric wipes like Wrath of God still remove your token army."},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Minor"},{"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Low Instant Speed Interaction:"},{"insert":" With only 3 counterspells and no free spells, your ability to protect key pieces on the stack is limited."},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Commander Reliance on Affinity:"},{"insert":" Without enough artifact creatures early, Urza, Chief Artificer costs full mana, delaying the token engine."},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Key Cards:"},{"attributes":{"header":2},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Mirror Box:"},{"insert":" Core enabler - allows multiple legendary copies of Cid, Timeless Artificer to stack their pump."},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Sakashima of a Thousand Faces:"},{"insert":" Copies a Cid while ignoring the legend rule, doubling the pump, and providing a partner."},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Cid, Timeless Artificer (x15):"},{"insert":" Primary payload; each copy pumps all artifact creatures and benefits from graveyard count."},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Academy Manufactor:"},{"insert":" Triples all Clue, Food, and Treasure production, massively accelerating token creation."},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Urza, Lord High Artificer:"},{"insert":" Mana engine and top deck access, can turn the game around single-handedly."},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Emet-Selch, Unsundered // Hades:"},{"insert":" Both sides offer card advantage and graveyard recursion, with Hades enabling play from the graveyard during your turn."},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Scrap Trawler:"},{"insert":" Sacrifice/value loop piece - recurs low-cost artifacts when an artifact dies."},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Cyberdrive Awakener:"},{"insert":" Turns all non-creature artifacts into 4/4 flyers, providing a massive, often game-ending combat step."},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Mystic Forge:"},{"insert":" Card advantage engine; allows playing artifacts from the top of your library."},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Skullclamp:"},{"insert":" With cheap tokens, draws two cards per sacrifice, turning small creatures into pure card advantage."},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"\n"}]}