{"ops":[{"insert":"Modular Mayhem"},{"attributes":{"header":1},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"This deck is built around one of my favourite mechanics in Magic: "},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Modular"},{"insert":". Rather than being a traditional +1/+1 counter deck, the aim is to create a resilient board where counters are constantly moving, growing, and being converted into direct damage through "},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Shalai and Hallar"},{"insert":". Every creature that enters, dies, or transfers its counters contributes towards building an increasingly dangerous board state, making the deck difficult to keep down for long.\nGame Plan"},{"attributes":{"header":2},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Ramp early and establish a strong mana base."},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Develop a board of Modular creatures and artifact synergies."},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Increase the value of every +1/+1 counter with effects such as "},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Hardened Scales"},{"insert":", "},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Branching Evolution"},{"insert":", "},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Doubling Season"},{"insert":", "},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Cathars' Crusade"},{"insert":", and "},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Ozolith, the Shattered Spire"},{"insert":"."},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Use "},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Shalai and Hallar"},{"insert":" to turn every counter placed into direct damage, allowing the deck to threaten wins without relying solely on combat."},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Rebuild after removal using numerous artifact recursion effects and Modular's ability to move counters when creatures die."},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Modular Core"},{"attributes":{"header":2},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"The heart of the deck is the classic Modular package:\nZabaz, the Glimmerwasp"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Arcbound Ravager"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Arcbound Crusher"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Arcbound Fiend"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Arcbound Stinger"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Arcbound Javelineer"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Steel Overseer"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Instead of losing value when creatures die, Modular lets those counters live on by transferring them onto another artifact creature. This means board wipes and removal often leave me with an even larger threat waiting to take over the game.\nSynergies & Finishers"},{"attributes":{"header":2},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"The deck has several explosive interactions that can quickly end games.\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Shalai and Hallar"},{"insert":" turns every +1/+1 counter into damage to opponents."},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Cathars' Crusade"},{"insert":" combined with token production or multiple creatures entering can generate enormous amounts of damage."},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Bright-Palm, Soul Awakener"},{"insert":" and "},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Sovereign Okinec Ahau"},{"insert":" can multiply counters into lethal board states."},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Stonecoil Serpent"},{"insert":", "},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Verdurous Gearhulk"},{"insert":", and "},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Mossborn Hydra"},{"insert":" become massive threats with surprisingly little setup."},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Arcbound Ravager"},{"insert":" provides a sacrifice outlet that can consolidate an entire board's worth of counters onto a single creature before Modular moves them again."},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Artifact Value Engine"},{"attributes":{"header":2},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"The deck also contains a powerful recursion package that keeps the engine running throughout longer games.\nCards like "},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Goblin Welder"},{"insert":", "},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Scrap Welder"},{"insert":", "},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Scrap Trawler"},{"insert":", "},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Junk Diver"},{"insert":", "},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Second Sunrise"},{"insert":", "},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Sun Titan"},{"insert":", "},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Trading Post"},{"insert":", "},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Brilliant Restoration"},{"insert":", and "},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Daretti, Scrap Savant"},{"insert":" allow important artifacts to be recovered repeatedly, making it difficult for opponents to permanently answer the deck.\nProtection"},{"attributes":{"header":2},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Because the deck often commits heavily to the battlefield, protecting key pieces is essential.\nCards including "},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Asceticism"},{"insert":", "},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Swiftfoot Boots"},{"insert":", "},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Hammer of Nazahn"},{"insert":", "},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Gift of Immortality"},{"insert":", "},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Silkguard"},{"insert":", "},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Blacksmith's Skill"},{"insert":", and "},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Cloudsteel Kirin"},{"insert":" help ensure the engine survives long enough to overwhelm the table.\nOngoing Project"},{"attributes":{"header":2},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"This is very much an evolving deck. My goal isn't to build the most generic Naya counters list, but to lean even harder into the "},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Modular artifact theme"},{"insert":", continually replacing weaker standalone counter cards with stronger Modular creatures, artifact synergies, and unique interactions as new sets are released. I enjoy refining the list over time while keeping the identity of the deck centred on moving counters, resilient artifact recursion, and turning every +1/+1 counter into a potential win condition.\n"}]}