{"ops":[{"insert":"I was a god, Valeria. I found it... beneath me."},{"attributes":{"blockquote":true},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"\nIntroduction"},{"attributes":{"header":2},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Doctor Doom is a Grixis value deck built around one of Magic's most rewarding mechanics: "},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"connive"},{"insert":". Rather than trying to combo off or overwhelm opponents with raw speed, the deck constantly filters its hand, fills its graveyard, and turns discarded cards into resources until Doom inevitably buries the table in card advantage.\nAlmost every discard is an opportunity. Cards in the graveyard become future threats, discarded lands become mana, and every connive trigger pushes your game plan forward.\nThis is a "},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"high-powered Bracket 3 Commander deck"},{"insert":". It contains premium interaction, efficient protection, and powerful value engines, but wins through incremental advantage, overwhelming board presence, and recurring threats rather than infinite combos.\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Rule 0 Expectations"},{"insert":"\nHigh-powered casual gameplay."},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"No infinite combos."},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Heavy emphasis on connive, graveyard value, and recursion."},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Constant card filtering and resource generation."},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Plays a grindy, interactive game that becomes stronger the longer it lasts."},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"If you enjoy turning every discarded card into an advantage while slowly assembling an unstoppable empire worthy of Latveria, Doom has a plan for everything.\n\nGame Plan"},{"attributes":{"header":1},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Doctor Doom rewards you for doing something most decks try to avoid: "},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"discarding cards"},{"insert":".\nThe deck is packed with connive creatures and looting effects that continuously sculpt your hand while stocking the graveyard. Instead of losing resources, discarded cards become future value through recursion, token generation, burn effects, and mana production.\nThroughout the game you'll steadily assemble an engine where every connive trigger creates multiple advantages simultaneously:\nDraw a better card."},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Grow your creatures."},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Enable reanimation."},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Trigger discard payoffs."},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Fuel Doctor Doom."},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"The longer the game continues, the more difficult it becomes for opponents to keep up with your resource generation.\n\nWin Conditions"},{"attributes":{"header":1},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Doom Value Engine"},{"attributes":{"header":2},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Doctor Doom is the centerpiece of the deck.\nOnce several connive creatures are active, Doom continuously converts your hand and graveyard into overwhelming value, allowing you to out-resource nearly every opponent.\nConnive Payoffs"},{"attributes":{"header":2},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Many cards reward every discard.\nStandout engines include:\nBone Miser"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Monument to Endurance"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Containment Construct"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Currency Converter"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"With several of these in play, every connive trigger effectively generates multiple cards' worth of value.\nToken Overwhelm"},{"attributes":{"header":2},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Several cards steadily build an army while you execute your normal game plan.\nCards like:\nLiving Laser"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Red Ghost, Intangible Genius"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Ultron, Unlimited"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Allow you to flood the battlefield without dedicating cards exclusively to token production.\nBig Finishers"},{"attributes":{"header":2},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Eventually your value engine produces enough resources to overwhelm the table with powerful threats.\nCards such as:\nDoctor Octopus, Master Planner"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"The Squadron Sinister"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Archnemesis"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"close games quickly once opponents have exhausted their answers.\n\nCard Highlights & Combos"},{"attributes":{"header":1},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Bone Miser"},{"attributes":{"header":2},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Arguably the strongest payoff in the deck.\nNearly every discard becomes additional mana, creatures, Zombies, or extra cards, turning ordinary connive triggers into explosive value turns.\nMonument to Endurance"},{"attributes":{"header":2},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"One of the best new additions for any discard strategy.\nInstead of merely filtering your hand, every discard can become card draw, mana acceleration, or direct damage, allowing the deck to snowball rapidly.\nContainment Construct"},{"attributes":{"header":2},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Discarding cards becomes almost meaningless when you can simply play them anyway.\nCombined with connive, looting spells, or Doctor Doom himself, Construct effectively turns discard into card selection rather than card disadvantage.\nM.O.D.O.K."},{"attributes":{"header":2},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"One of the most explosive cards in the deck.\nLarge connive turns become devastating when paired with the deck's numerous discard payoffs, graveyard recursion, and Bone Miser.\nRecursion Package"},{"attributes":{"header":2},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Discarding expensive threats is often the correct play.\nCards like:\nReanimate"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Doom's Time Platform"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Moonstone, Harsh Mistress"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Norman Osborn // Green Goblin"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"The Soul Stone"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Tombstone, Career Criminal"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Allow your graveyard to function as a second hand throughout the game.\nCopy Effects"},{"attributes":{"header":2},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Some of the deck's strongest turns involve copying your best creatures.\nCards such as:\nSpark Double"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Taskmaster, Mercenary Mimic"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Chameleon, Master of Disguise"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Loki, the Deceiver"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Multiply your strongest connive engines or your biggest finishers depending on what the game demands.\n\nEarly Game"},{"attributes":{"header":1},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"The first few turns focus on establishing mana and your discard engines.\nYour ideal opening hand contains:\nThree lands"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"One mana rock"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"One connive creature or looting spell"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"At least one payoff or recursion piece"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Turn 1"},{"attributes":{"header":3},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Accelerate your mana or begin filtering your hand.\nExcellent starts include:\nSol Ring"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Dark Ritual"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Faithless Looting"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Black Market Connections"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Turn 2"},{"attributes":{"header":3},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Develop your value engine.\nIdeal plays include:\nLedger Shredder"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Currency Converter"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Containment Construct"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Baron Strucker"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Molecule Man (if you're lucky!)"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Talisman cycle"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Turn 3+"},{"attributes":{"header":3},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Resolve Doctor Doom once your engine is ready.\nFrom this point onward, prioritize sequencing your connive triggers carefully. Think about what you actually want in your graveyard rather than simply discarding your least valuable card.\nMany games are won simply by generating more resources every turn than your opponents can answer.\nDon't be afraid to discard expensive finishers early if you already have recursion available, they're often easier to reanimate than cast.\n\nReplacements"},{"attributes":{"header":1},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"The list is already highly optimized, but several premium cards can be replaced while preserving the deck's identity.\nPremium Card Budget Alternative"},{"attributes":{"table":"1"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Fierce Guardianship"},{"attributes":{"table":"2"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Arcane Denial"},{"attributes":{"table":"2"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Deflecting Swat"},{"attributes":{"table":"3"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Bolt Bend"},{"attributes":{"table":"3"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Bloodstained Mire"},{"attributes":{"table":"4"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Terramorphic Expanse"},{"attributes":{"table":"4"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Polluted Delta"},{"attributes":{"table":"5"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Evolving Wilds"},{"attributes":{"table":"5"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Scalding Tarn"},{"attributes":{"table":"6"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Myriad Landscape"},{"attributes":{"table":"6"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Black Market Connections"},{"attributes":{"table":"7"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Phyrexian Arena"},{"attributes":{"table":"7"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Crucible of Worlds"},{"attributes":{"table":"8"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Conduit of Worlds"},{"attributes":{"table":"8"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Deadly Rollick"},{"attributes":{"table":"9"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Go for the Throat"},{"attributes":{"table":"9"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"The heart of the deck is the connive engine and its discard payoffs. Those are the cards least worth replacing when making upgrades or budget substitutions.\n\nChangelog"},{"attributes":{"header":1},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Version History"},{"attributes":{"header":2},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Initial build."},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"italic":true},"insert":"(Future updates go here.)"},{"insert":"\n"}]}