{"ops":[{"insert":"Ability Activate — A "},{"attributes":{"link":"https://scryfall.com/search?q=%21%22Tazri%2C%20Stalwart%20Survivor%22"},"insert":"Tazri, Stalwart Survivor"},{"insert":" Primer"},{"attributes":{"header":1},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"\nIntro"},{"attributes":{"header":2},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Do you like reading every creature's text box twice? Do you like turning your whole board into mana dorks? Do you like ending the game by tapping one creature over and over, a few hundred times? Then this is the deck for you.\n\n"},{"attributes":{"link":"https://scryfall.com/search?q=%21%22Tazri%2C%20Stalwart%20Survivor%22"},"insert":"Tazri, Stalwart Survivor"},{"insert":" gives every creature you control the ability to tap for one mana of its own colors. That mana can only be spent on creature activated abilities, and only creatures with another activated ability can use it. This deck is built so almost every creature in the 99 qualifies. In practice, Tazri turns your board into a pool of extra mana that only creature abilities can spend.\n\nThat matters for one specific pattern: creatures whose ability untaps them as part of the cost (the {Q} symbol). If a creature can tap itself for mana and then spend that mana to untap itself, you have an infinite loop. The only thing standing in the way is the rest of the ability's cost. The deck runs several cost reducers to pay that part, so the loops come together quickly.\n\nTazri also has her own five-color ability ({W}{U}{B}{R}{G}, {T}): mill five and put every creature with a non-mana activated ability into your hand. In this deck that's most of the creatures you mill, so late in the game Tazri draws cards too.\n\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Power level:"},{"insert":" Archidekt rates the list Bracket 2 (Core) because it runs no Game Changers. Several of its combos, though, need only Tazri plus two cheap creatures, and they can go off around turn 4 or 5. Pitch it to your pod as "},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Bracket 3"},{"insert":" so nobody is surprised.\n\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Companion:"},{"insert":" "},{"attributes":{"link":"https://scryfall.com/search?q=%21%22Zirda%2C%20the%20Dawnwaker%22"},"insert":"Zirda, the Dawnwaker"},{"insert":" sits in the sideboard as a companion, and the deck meets her condition. Every permanent card has an activated ability, and lands' mana abilities count, so this checks out. That puts a third cost reducer outside the deck for {3}.\n\nWhy Tazri? (Tazri vs. Similar Decks)"},{"attributes":{"header":2},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"link":"https://scryfall.com/search?q=%21%22Kenrith%2C%20the%20Returned%20King%22","bold":true},"insert":"Kenrith, the Returned King"},{"insert":" is the classic five-color activated-ability commander, and he's in the 99 here. Kenrith *spends* mana on his abilities. Tazri *makes* mana for your abilities, and that makes her an engine rather than a mana sink. With Tazri in the command zone, Kenrith becomes one of several outlets instead of the whole plan.\n\n"},{"attributes":{"link":"https://scryfall.com/search?q=%21%22Zirda%2C%20the%20Dawnwaker%22","bold":true},"insert":"Zirda, the Dawnwaker"},{"insert":" (Boros) runs the same untap-loop combos, but only in two colors and only with Zirda herself as the reducer. Tazri gets all five colors and several redundant reducers. She also has Zirda as a companion, so you get both.\n\n"},{"attributes":{"link":"https://scryfall.com/search?q=%21%22Agatha%20of%20the%20Vile%20Cauldron%22","bold":true},"insert":"Agatha of the Vile Cauldron"},{"insert":" (Gruul) is a cost reducer that needs her power pumped and has no mana engine of her own. Here she's a second copy of "},{"attributes":{"link":"https://scryfall.com/search?q=%21%22Biomancer%27s%20Familiar%22"},"insert":"Biomancer's Familiar"},{"insert":".\n\nTazri's edge over all three is that she *is* the mana. Most creatures that hit the board become mana dorks for abilities right away, which helps the slower value turns as well as the combo turns.\n"},{"attributes":{"header":2},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Win Conditions"},{"attributes":{"header":2},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"1. Tazri + a cost reducer + an untap creature (main combo)"},{"attributes":{"header":3},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Pieces:"},{"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Engine:"},{"insert":" "},{"attributes":{"link":"https://scryfall.com/search?q=%21%22Tazri%2C%20Stalwart%20Survivor%22"},"insert":"Tazri, Stalwart Survivor"},{"insert":" (command zone)"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Reducer (any one):"},{"insert":" "},{"attributes":{"link":"https://scryfall.com/search?q=%21%22Biomancer%27s%20Familiar%22"},"insert":"Biomancer's Familiar"},{"insert":", "},{"attributes":{"link":"https://scryfall.com/search?q=%21%22Agatha%20of%20the%20Vile%20Cauldron%22"},"insert":"Agatha of the Vile Cauldron"},{"insert":" (needs power 1+, or 2+ for Hateflayer), or companion "},{"attributes":{"link":"https://scryfall.com/search?q=%21%22Zirda%2C%20the%20Dawnwaker%22"},"insert":"Zirda, the Dawnwaker"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Payoff (any one):"},{"insert":" see the table below"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"link":"https://scryfall.com/search?q=%21%22Hateflayer%22","bold":true},"insert":"Hateflayer"},{"insert":" — Normal cost: {2}{R}, {Q}; Reduced cost: {R}, {Q}; Result: Infinite damage at any target, 5 per activation. "},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Instant win."},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"link":"https://scryfall.com/search?q=%21%22Knacksaw%20Clique%22","bold":true},"insert":"Knacksaw Clique"},{"insert":" — Normal cost: {1}{U}, {Q}; Reduced cost: {U}, {Q}; Result: Exile every opponent's library. They lose on their next draw, and you can play the exiled cards this turn."},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"link":"https://scryfall.com/search?q=%21%22Patrol%20Signaler%22","bold":true},"insert":"Patrol Signaler"},{"insert":" — Normal cost: {1}{W}, {Q}; Reduced cost: {W}, {Q}; Result: Infinite 1/1 Kithkin Soldier tokens."},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"link":"https://scryfall.com/search?q=%21%22Duergar%20Mine-Captain%22","bold":true},"insert":"Duergar Mine-Captain"},{"insert":" — Normal cost: {1}{R/W}, {Q}; Reduced cost: {R/W}, {Q}; Result: Infinite +1/+0 to attacking creatures. Activate after you declare attackers."},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Loop:"},{"insert":"\nTap the payoff for one mana of its color with Tazri's granted ability."},{"attributes":{"list":"ordered"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Spend that mana on the payoff's reduced activation. The {Q} part of the cost untaps it."},{"attributes":{"list":"ordered"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Repeat as many times as you like."},{"attributes":{"list":"ordered"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Requirement:"},{"insert":" the payoff must not be summoning sick, because Tazri's mana ability needs {T}. "},{"attributes":{"link":"https://scryfall.com/search?q=%21%22Dynaheir%2C%20Invoker%20Adept%22"},"insert":"Dynaheir, Invoker Adept"},{"insert":" and "},{"attributes":{"link":"https://scryfall.com/search?q=%21%22Tyvar%2C%20Jubilant%20Brawler%22"},"insert":"Tyvar, Jubilant Brawler"},{"insert":" both let you activate creature abilities as though those creatures had haste. With either one out, you can go off the turn you play the payoff.\n\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Closing out the token and power lines:"},{"insert":"\nPatrol Signaler tokens are summoning sick. Make them precombat, then give them haste and trample with "},{"attributes":{"link":"https://scryfall.com/search?q=%21%22Kenrith%2C%20the%20Returned%20King%22"},"insert":"Kenrith, the Returned King"},{"insert":" ({R}: all creatures gain trample and haste). Agatha's {4}{R}{G} ability also gives +1/+1, trample and haste, and her own reduction makes it cheaper."},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"With Duergar, swing with everything and activate it after blockers. "},{"attributes":{"link":"https://scryfall.com/search?q=%21%22Oviya%2C%20Automech%20Artisan%22"},"insert":"Oviya, Automech Artisan"},{"insert":" gives trample to creatures attacking an opponent."},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Combine them: Signaler tokens, then Kenrith haste, then attack, then Duergar for infinite power. That's lethal through most boards."},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"header":3},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"2. Tazri + "},{"attributes":{"link":"https://scryfall.com/search?q=%21%22Leyline%20of%20Abundance%22"},"insert":"Leyline of Abundance"},{"insert":" + a one-generic untap creature"},{"attributes":{"header":3},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"This one isn't listed on Commander Spellbook, but it works by the card text. Leyline adds an extra {G} whenever you tap a creature for mana, and that includes Tazri's granted ability. The {G} pays the generic {1}, and Tazri's restricted mana pays the colored part.\nWorks with "},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Patrol Signaler"},{"insert":", "},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Knacksaw Clique"},{"insert":", and "},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Duergar Mine-Captain"},{"insert":", all of which cost {1}{C}, {Q}."},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Doesn't work with Hateflayer alone ({2}{R} needs 3 mana and this gives 2). Add any reducer and it does."},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"\nLeyline can start the game on the battlefield from your opening hand. That makes it your fastest enabler.\n"},{"attributes":{"header":3},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"3. Saryth + Ioreth + a legendary mana creature (infinite mana)"},{"attributes":{"header":3},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Pieces:"},{"insert":" "},{"attributes":{"link":"https://scryfall.com/search?q=%21%22Saryth%2C%20the%20Viper%27s%20Fang%22"},"insert":"Saryth, the Viper's Fang"},{"insert":" + "},{"attributes":{"link":"https://scryfall.com/search?q=%21%22Ioreth%20of%20the%20Healing%20House%22"},"insert":"Ioreth of the Healing House"},{"insert":" + "},{"attributes":{"link":"https://scryfall.com/search?q=%21%22Selvala%2C%20Eager%20Trailblazer%22"},"insert":"Selvala, Eager Trailblazer"},{"insert":" or "},{"attributes":{"link":"https://scryfall.com/search?q=%21%22Redshift%2C%20Rocketeer%20Chief%22"},"insert":"Redshift, Rocketeer Chief"},{"insert":"\n\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Loop:"},{"insert":"\nTap Selvala for mana. With Selvala (4 power), Saryth (3) and Ioreth (1) on board, that's at least three mana. Or tap Redshift for 2 mana that can only pay for activated abilities."},{"attributes":{"list":"ordered"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Pay {1} and tap Saryth to untap Ioreth."},{"attributes":{"list":"ordered"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Tap Ioreth (\"untap two other target legendary creatures\") to untap Saryth and Selvala (or Redshift)."},{"attributes":{"list":"ordered"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Repeat. You net at least +2 mana per loop with Selvala, or +1 with Redshift."},{"attributes":{"list":"ordered"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"\nCommander Spellbook lists the Selvala version. The Redshift version follows from the card text, because Saryth's {1} is an activated-ability cost that Redshift's mana can pay.\n\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Outlets for infinite mana:"},{"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Tazri + any {Q} creature above."},{"insert":" You don't need a reducer once you have infinite mana. Tap Hateflayer with Tazri, pay {2}{R} from your pool, untap, and repeat. That's the cleanest kill."},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"link":"https://scryfall.com/search?q=%21%22Kenrith%2C%20the%20Returned%20King%22"},"insert":"Kenrith, the Returned King"},{"insert":" draws your deck ({3}{U}), gains infinite life, gives haste and trample, and reanimates every creature in every graveyard."},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"link":"https://scryfall.com/search?q=%21%22Faerie%20Formation%22"},"insert":"Faerie Formation"},{"insert":" makes infinite 1/1 fliers and draws a card each time. Then Kenrith gives them haste."},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"link":"https://scryfall.com/search?q=%21%22Zacama%2C%20Primal%20Calamity%22"},"insert":"Zacama, Primal Calamity"},{"insert":" wipes opposing creatures 3 damage at a time and destroys every artifact and enchantment."},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"link":"https://scryfall.com/search?q=%21%22Dark%20Impostor%22"},"insert":"Dark Impostor"},{"insert":" exiles every opposing creature."},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"header":3},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"4. "},{"attributes":{"link":"https://scryfall.com/search?q=%21%22Triskaidekaphile%22"},"insert":"Triskaidekaphile"},{"insert":" (alternate win)"},{"attributes":{"header":3},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"If you have exactly thirteen cards in hand at the beginning of your upkeep, you win. Any infinite draw outlet (Kenrith, Faerie Formation, "},{"attributes":{"link":"https://scryfall.com/search?q=%21%22Mystic%20Archaeologist%22"},"insert":"Mystic Archaeologist"},{"insert":") lets you stop at thirteen. You still have to survive the turn cycle, so hold protection up.\n"},{"attributes":{"header":3},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Tutoring and digging"},{"attributes":{"header":3},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"link":"https://scryfall.com/search?q=%21%22Guardian%20Sunmare%22","bold":true},"insert":"Guardian Sunmare"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":":"},{"insert":" when it attacks while saddled, it puts a nonland permanent with mana value 3 or less onto the battlefield. Best targets are "},{"attributes":{"link":"https://scryfall.com/search?q=%21%22Biomancer%27s%20Familiar%22"},"insert":"Biomancer's Familiar"},{"insert":", "},{"attributes":{"link":"https://scryfall.com/search?q=%21%22Agatha%20of%20the%20Vile%20Cauldron%22"},"insert":"Agatha of the Vile Cauldron"},{"insert":", "},{"attributes":{"link":"https://scryfall.com/search?q=%21%22Patrol%20Signaler%22"},"insert":"Patrol Signaler"},{"insert":", "},{"attributes":{"link":"https://scryfall.com/search?q=%21%22Duergar%20Mine-Captain%22"},"insert":"Duergar Mine-Captain"},{"insert":" and "},{"attributes":{"link":"https://scryfall.com/search?q=%21%22Ioreth%20of%20the%20Healing%20House%22"},"insert":"Ioreth of the Healing House"},{"insert":"."},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"link":"https://scryfall.com/search?q=%21%22Emergent%20Ultimatum%22","bold":true},"insert":"Emergent Ultimatum"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":":"},{"insert":" it can only find *monocolored* cards. Familiar and Agatha are multicolored, so cast it when a reducer is already on board. Then grab three payoffs: "},{"attributes":{"link":"https://scryfall.com/search?q=%21%22Hateflayer%22"},"insert":"Hateflayer"},{"insert":", "},{"attributes":{"link":"https://scryfall.com/search?q=%21%22Knacksaw%20Clique%22"},"insert":"Knacksaw Clique"},{"insert":" and "},{"attributes":{"link":"https://scryfall.com/search?q=%21%22Patrol%20Signaler%22"},"insert":"Patrol Signaler"},{"insert":". Whichever one the opponent shuffles away, the other two each win. If you have no reducer, "},{"attributes":{"link":"https://scryfall.com/search?q=%21%22Leyline%20of%20Abundance%22"},"insert":"Leyline of Abundance"},{"insert":" is monocolored, so you can grab it as part of the package."},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"link":"https://scryfall.com/search?q=%21%22Plargg%2C%20Dean%20of%20Chaos%22","bold":true},"insert":"Plargg, Dean of Chaos"},{"insert":" and "},{"attributes":{"link":"https://scryfall.com/search?q=%21%22Svella%2C%20Ice%20Shaper%22","bold":true},"insert":"Svella, Ice Shaper"},{"insert":" cast cards for free off the top of your library. Both abilities cost 4+ mana, so "},{"attributes":{"link":"https://scryfall.com/search?q=%21%22Dynaheir%2C%20Invoker%20Adept%22"},"insert":"Dynaheir, Invoker Adept"},{"insert":" can copy them."},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"header":3},"insert":"\n"}]}