{"ops":[{"insert":"Welcome to The Great American Economy where the rich get richer, and you know the rest.\n\nWARNING: This deck may cause opponents to unionize.\n\nCongratulations, citizen!\nYou have been selected to participate in the greatest economic system ever devised!\n\nHere at the Great American Economy, we believe in three fundamental principles:\n\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Taxation is mandatory."},{"attributes":{"list":"ordered"},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"The rich get richer."},{"attributes":{"list":"ordered"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"The rich get richer."},{"attributes":{"list":"ordered"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"\nThis is an Azorius stax deck helmed by Grand Arbiter Augustin IV, designed to impose increasingly unreasonable taxes, restrict player activity, and accumulate an obscene amount of wealth.\nWatch your friends struggle to play Dark Ritual, while you produce infinite mana for no reason!!\nUnlike traditional stax, however, this deck has one very important distinction:\n\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"It has absolutely no intention of winning the game."},{"insert":"\n\nThere is no Thassa's Oracle, Approach of the Second Sun, Laboratory Maniac, or carefully concealed combo finish.\nThe end game is to produce infinite mana for absolutely no reason!\nBelow are the rules and regulations you should know as a new citizen:\n\nI. THE TAX CODE"},{"attributes":{"header":1},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"At the heart of our economy lies a comprehensive taxation system designed to ensure that every citizen contributes their fair share.\n\nSupporting legislation includes:\n\n\tMaking all Spell more expensive: Because it's fair to everyone.\nTrinisphere"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Damping Sphere"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Sphere of Resistance"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"\n\tMaking Spells more expensive on your turn: There is a tax for playing on the government's turn.\nTithe Taker"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Paladin Class"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"\n\tMaking all your opponents spells more expensive: That's how taxes work.\nTax Collector"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Esior, Wardwing Familiar"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"God-Pharaoh's Statue"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"\nEach additional tax represents another essential government program.\nUnfortunately, we cannot disclose what these programs actually accomplish.\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Important:"},{"insert":" Taxes are cumulative. Citizens should anticipate significant increases in their cost of living as the game progresses.\n\nII. THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE"},{"attributes":{"header":1},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"The Great American Economy recognizes that some citizens may be unwilling or unable to meet their financial obligations.\nWe have therefore implemented several alternative collection methods.\n\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Rhystic Study: "},{"insert":"Pay taxes in the form of Mana or Card Draw."},{"attributes":{"list":"ordered"},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Esper Sentinel: "},{"insert":"Pay taxes in the form of Mana or Card Draw."},{"attributes":{"list":"ordered"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Mystic Remora: Pay taxes in the form of Mana or Card Draw. However this option is costly for us, so the taxes are subsequently much higher."},{"attributes":{"list":"ordered"},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Smothering Tithe: "},{"insert":"Pay taxes in the form of Mana or freshly minted Treasure tokens."},{"attributes":{"list":"ordered"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"\nOur Official Taxation Policy"},{"attributes":{"header":3},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"The system works exactly as intended.\n"},{"attributes":{"italic":true},"insert":"The IRS thanks you for your cooperation."},{"attributes":{"header":1},"insert":"\n\n"},{"insert":"III. INFLATION & ECONOMIC REGULATION"},{"attributes":{"header":1},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"italic":true},"insert":"\"Your mana doesn't buy what it used to.\""},{"attributes":{"header":3},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"The Great American Economy is committed to maintaining a dynamic and challenging financial environment.\nTo accomplish this, we have implemented several economic adjustment policies.\nUnfortunately for the everyday Citizen this means certain kinds of spells just cost more:\n\n\t"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Arachne, Psionic Weaver:"},{"insert":" Pick a spell type any spell type, bam INFLATION\n\n\tNon-Creature Spells:\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Glowrider"},{"attributes":{"list":"ordered"},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Thalia, Guardian of Thraben"},{"attributes":{"list":"ordered"},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Vryn Wingmare"},{"attributes":{"list":"ordered"},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Thorn of Amethyst"},{"attributes":{"list":"ordered"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"\n\tMiscallaneous: \n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"High Seas: "},{"insert":"Red and Green Creature spells"},{"attributes":{"list":"ordered"},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Squeeze: "},{"insert":"Sorcery spells"},{"attributes":{"list":"ordered"},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Feroz's Ban: "},{"insert":"All Creature spells"},{"attributes":{"list":"ordered"},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Aura of Silence:"},{"insert":" Artifact and Enchantment spells"},{"attributes":{"list":"ordered"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"\nThese policies have been carefully designed to ensure a stable and predictable economy.\nPlease hold all complaints until the end of time. Thank you!\n"},{"attributes":{"header":1},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"IV. BANKING & FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS"},{"attributes":{"header":1},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"While citizens struggle under an increasingly oppressive tax burden, the federal government maintains access to a robust financial infrastructure.\n\nOur banking institutions include:\nSol Ring"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Arcane Signet"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Chrome Mox"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Mox Diamond"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Mox Amber"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Grim Monolith"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Basalt Monolith"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Ancient Tomb"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Fellwar Stone"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"\nThese resources allow us to maintain financial flexibility even as the economy becomes increasingly hostile to ordinary citizens.\n\nAdditionally, government-approved tax incentives exist to further ease our economic burden.\nIn other words they make spells cheaper for us, because we're rich!\n\nThese Tax Incentives include:\nGrand Arbiter Augustin IV: White and Blue spells you cast"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Pearl Medallion: White spells you cast"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Sapphire Medallion: Blue spells you cast"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Stormscape Familiar: White and Black spells you cast"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Sunscape Familiar: Green and Blue spells you cast"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Inquisitive Glimmer: Enchantment and Unlock costs reduced for you"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"These incentives ensure that the wealthy continue enjoying reduced operating expenses while everyone else experiences unprecedented financial hardship.\nWe understand that some citizens may perceive this arrangement as unfair, but We're making billions!\n"},{"attributes":{"header":1},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"V. GOVERNMENT INTERVENTION"},{"attributes":{"header":1},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Occasionally, the Great American Economy must implement emergency financial measures that may impact services and resources of the tax payers.\nSome citizen may experience a lack of mana or ability to cast spells as they wish.\nKnow we have our best interests at heart, and are doing everything we can to correct to the situation.\n\nThese measures include:\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Winter Orb: "},{"insert":"Citizens untap only 1 land a turn"},{"attributes":{"list":"ordered"},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Back to Basics: "},{"insert":"Non-basic lands do not untap"},{"attributes":{"list":"ordered"},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Void Mirror:"},{"insert":" counter spells that are paid for with only colorless mana"},{"attributes":{"list":"ordered"},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Rule of Law: "},{"insert":"Citizens can only cast one spell a turn"},{"attributes":{"list":"ordered"},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Archon of Emeria:"},{"insert":" Citizens can only cast one spell a turn"},{"attributes":{"list":"ordered"},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Drannith Magistrate:"},{"insert":" Citizens can only cast spells from their hand."},{"attributes":{"list":"ordered"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"\nThese restrictions may significantly impair the ability of ordinary citizens to conduct business or play magic.\nThe government recognizes the inconvenience.\nUnfortunately, we have determined that your inconvenience is economically beneficial to us.\nHave a great day!\n\nVI. Interference and Control Experts (ICE)"},{"attributes":{"header":2},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"italic":true},"insert":"\"Protecting our interests. Not yours.\""},{"insert":"\nThe Great American Economy recognizes that certain citizens may become dissatisfied with current economic policies.\nWhile peaceful criticism is \"permitted\", attempts to interfere with government operations will be met with immediate intervention.\n\nBelow is a list of Publicly known Assets: \nArcane Denial"},{"attributes":{"list":"ordered"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Dovin's Veto"},{"attributes":{"list":"ordered"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Fierce Guardianship"},{"attributes":{"list":"ordered"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Force of Will"},{"attributes":{"list":"ordered"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Mana Drain"},{"attributes":{"list":"ordered"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Muddle the Mixture"},{"attributes":{"list":"ordered"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Path to Exile"},{"attributes":{"list":"ordered"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Swords to Plowshares"},{"attributes":{"list":"ordered"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"\nThe Interference and Control Experts are authorized to counter any unauthorized spells deemed threatening to national economic interests.\nPlease be advised that the agency operates with minimal oversight, unlimited funding, and absolutely no accountability.\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"The ICE confirms involvement in your spell failing to resolve, you shouldn't have done that."},{"insert":"\nYOU HAVE BEEN WARNED!!\n\nVII. WIN CONDITIONS"},{"attributes":{"header":1},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"italic":true},"insert":"\"There aren't any.\""},{"attributes":{"header":3},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Our sole objective is to establish an increasingly oppressive economic system while accumulating as many resources as possible.\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Victory is not a recognized economic indicator. Instead our end goal is outlined in the following section."},{"insert":"\n\nVII. UNLIMITED WEALTH INITIATIVE"},{"attributes":{"header":1},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"italic":true},"insert":"\"Infinite money. Zero public benefit.\""},{"attributes":{"header":3},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"The Great American Economy is proud to announce several revolutionary financial innovations capable of generating unlimited capital.\n\nOur Economic Growth Model"},{"attributes":{"header":3},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Mana → Cards → More Mana → More Cards → More Taxes → More Mana"},{"insert":"\nThis cycle continues indefinitely.\nEconomists have described this model as "},{"attributes":{"italic":true},"insert":"\"deeply concerning.\""},{"insert":"\nWe prefer the term "},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"sustainable growth"},{"insert":".\n\nTo facilitate this, the Great American Economy utilizes an extensive collection network.\n\nThis includes:\nBrainstorm"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Consider"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Gitaxian Probe"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Opt"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Ponder"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Portent"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Sleight of Hand"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Portent"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Gitaxian Probe"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Thought Scour"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Mystic Rhemora"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Rhystic Study"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Esper Sentinel"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Academy Loremaster"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"\nTutors:\nDizzy Spell"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Ethereal Usher"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Muddle the Mixture"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Mystical Tutor"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"\nTraditional Commander decks use these effects to locate important cards, assemble winning combinations, and advance toward victory.\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"We do not engage in such frivolous activities."},{"insert":"\nInstead, we use our resources to acquire more resources.\nThose resources are then invested into acquiring additional resources.\nWhich are reinvested into further resource acquisition.\nAt no point is this process expected to produce anything of tangible value.\n\nOnce we've drawn into the correct stocks... I mean rocks we'll invest, invest, invest.\nBelow are stocks...I mean rocks guaranteed to turn a profit, don't ask us how we know though: \n\nInvestment Strategy A: Basalt Monolith + Power Artifact"},{"attributes":{"header":3},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Power Artifact reduces the cost of untapping Basalt Monolith from three mana to one.\nBasalt Monolith taps for three colorless mana.\nRepeatedly tapping and untapping the Monolith produces unlimited colorless mana.\n\nInvestment Strategy B: Grim Monolith + Power Artifact"},{"attributes":{"header":3},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Power Artifact reduces Grim Monolith's untap cost from four mana to two.\nGrim Monolith taps for three colorless mana.\nRepeating this process generates unlimited colorless mana.\n\nInvestment Strategy C: Isochron Scepter + Dramatic Reversal"},{"attributes":{"header":3},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Imprint Dramatic Reversal onto Isochron Scepter.\nWith nonland mana sources capable of producing at least three mana, activate the Scepter to untap your nonland permanents.\nRepeat to generate unlimited mana.\n\nWhat Do We Do With Infinite Mana?"},{"attributes":{"header":3},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Nothing.\nAbsolutely nothing.\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"We simply have infinite money....I mean mana."},{"insert":"\nWhy?\nBecause we can.\n\n\n*The Great American Economy is not responsible for economic collapse, three-hour Commander games, spontaneous revolutions, or the dissolution of your playgroup\n"}]}