{"ops":[{"attributes":{"color":"#ffffff","bold":true},"insert":"Mobilize This - Zurgo Token Aristocrats"},{"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"color":"#ffffff"},"insert":"This is Mardu aggro with a twist. You don't win by playing one big creature. You win by attacking every single turn, making an army of 1/1s that were never meant to live, and then turning their deaths into cards, life loss, and Treasure."},{"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"color":"#ffffff"},"insert":"Every attack is a trigger. Every dead token is value. If you are not attacking, you are doing it wrong."},{"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"color":"#ffffff","bold":true},"insert":"The Commander"},{"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"color":"#ffffff","bold":true},"insert":"[[Zurgo Stormrender]]"},{"attributes":{"color":"#ffffff"},"insert":" - RWB, 3/3"},{"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"color":"#ffffff","bold":true},"insert":"•"},{"attributes":{"color":"#ffffff"},"insert":" "},{"attributes":{"color":"#ffffff","bold":true},"insert":"Mobilize 1:"},{"attributes":{"color":"#ffffff"},"insert":" Whenever this creature attacks, create a tapped and attacking 1/1 red Warrior token. Sacrifice it at the beginning of the next end step."},{"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"color":"#ffffff","bold":true},"insert":"•"},{"attributes":{"color":"#ffffff"},"insert":" "},{"attributes":{"color":"#ffffff","bold":true},"insert":"Whenever a creature token you control leaves the battlefield, draw a card if it was attacking. Otherwise, each opponent loses 1 life."},{"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"color":"#ffffff"},"insert":"Read that second ability twice, because it's the whole deck:"},{"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"color":"#ffffff","bold":true},"insert":"•"},{"attributes":{"color":"#ffffff"},"insert":" Token attacked and then died / got sacrificed at end step = "},{"attributes":{"color":"#ffffff","bold":true},"insert":"you draw a card"},{"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"color":"#ffffff","bold":true},"insert":"•"},{"attributes":{"color":"#ffffff"},"insert":" Token didn't attack and you sacrificed it to something = "},{"attributes":{"color":"#ffffff","bold":true},"insert":"each opponent loses 1 life"},{"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"color":"#ffffff"},"insert":"Zurgo turns every token into either a card or a drain. And he does it on a 3-mana commander you can cast on turn 3 and never stop attacking with."},{"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"color":"#ffffff","bold":true},"insert":"How You Win"},{"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"color":"#ffffff","bold":true},"insert":"1. Attack + Draw"},{"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"color":"#ffffff"},"insert":"Attack with Zurgo and your other Mobilize creatures. Make tokens. Let the attacking tokens die or get sacrificed at end step. Draw a pile of cards. This is your main engine. You will out-draw control decks just by attacking."},{"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"color":"#ffffff","bold":true},"insert":"2. Attack + Drain"},{"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"color":"#ffffff"},"insert":"Tokens that don't attack are still lethal. Sacrifice them to [[Goblin Bombardment]], [[Viscera Seer]], [[Warren Soultrader]], or [[Phyrexian Altar]] and each opponent loses 1 life from Zurgo, plus 1 life from [[Zulaport Cutthroat]], [[Bastion of Remembrance]], [[Mirkwood Bats]], [[Bone-Cairn Butcher]], and [[Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim]]. It adds up fast."},{"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"color":"#ffffff","bold":true},"insert":"3. ETB Burn"},{"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"color":"#ffffff"},"insert":"Every token that enters also pings. [[Impact Tremors]], [[Purphoros, God of the Forge]], [[Warleader's Call]], and [[Raphael, the Nightwatcher]] turn a board of 5 tokens into 5+ damage before they even attack."},{"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"color":"#ffffff"},"insert":"You win by doing all three at once. Attack, make tokens, ping on ETB, drain on death, draw on death. Repeat."},{"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"color":"#ffffff","bold":true},"insert":"The Engine - Cards That Make It Work"},{"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"color":"#ffffff","bold":true},"insert":"•"},{"attributes":{"color":"#ffffff"},"insert":" "},{"attributes":{"color":"#ffffff","bold":true},"insert":"[[Isshin, Two Heavens as One]]"},{"attributes":{"color":"#ffffff"},"insert":" - The best card in the deck. Doubles all attack triggers. Zurgo now makes 2 tokens instead of 1. [[Adeline, Resplendent Cathar]], [[Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon]], [[Caesar, Legion's Emperor]], [[Legion Warboss]], [[Ainok Strike Leader]], [[Neriv, Crackling Vanguard]] all double too."},{"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"color":"#ffffff","bold":true},"insert":"•"},{"attributes":{"color":"#ffffff"},"insert":" "},{"attributes":{"color":"#ffffff","bold":true},"insert":"The Mobilize Squad:"},{"attributes":{"color":"#ffffff"},"insert":" [[Ironwill Forger]], [[Redoubled Stormsinger]], [[Mardu Siegebreaker]], [[Stadium Headliner]], [[Ingris Stingerquill]], [[Loyal Apprentice]]. Every one of them makes tokens when they attack. With Isshin, they make double."},{"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"color":"#ffffff","bold":true},"insert":"•"},{"attributes":{"color":"#ffffff"},"insert":" "},{"attributes":{"color":"#ffffff","bold":true},"insert":"The Token Makers:"},{"attributes":{"color":"#ffffff"},"insert":" [[Hero of Bladehold]], [[Adeline, Resplendent Cathar]], [[Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon]], [[Caesar, Legion's Emperor]], [[Ocelot Pride]], [[Charismatic Conqueror]]. They make tokens just for attacking or for having creatures enter."},{"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"color":"#ffffff","bold":true},"insert":"•"},{"attributes":{"color":"#ffffff"},"insert":" "},{"attributes":{"color":"#ffffff","bold":true},"insert":"The Sac Outlets:"},{"attributes":{"color":"#ffffff"},"insert":" [[Phyrexian Altar]] makes mana, [[Warren Soultrader]] makes Treasure and draws, [[Viscera Seer]] scrys, [[Goblin Bombardment]] deals damage. You never let a token just die for free if you can sac it for value first."},{"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"color":"#ffffff","bold":true},"insert":"•"},{"attributes":{"color":"#ffffff"},"insert":" "},{"attributes":{"color":"#ffffff","bold":true},"insert":"The Payoffs:"},{"attributes":{"color":"#ffffff"},"insert":" [[Pitiless Plunderer]] makes Treasure, [[Teysa Karlov]] doubles death triggers, [[Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER]] turns deaths into a huge threat, [[Samut, Hazoret's Champion]] gives haste and draws, [[Umbral Collar Zealot]] grows."},{"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"color":"#ffffff","bold":true},"insert":"•"},{"attributes":{"color":"#ffffff"},"insert":" "},{"attributes":{"color":"#ffffff","bold":true},"insert":"The Sieges:"},{"attributes":{"color":"#ffffff"},"insert":" [[Windcrag Siege]], [[Barrensteppe Siege]], [[All-Out Assault]]. Pick the mode that fits the board. They buff your team, make tokens, or drain opponents when your tokens die."},{"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"color":"#ffffff","bold":true},"insert":"Interaction & Protection"},{"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"color":"#ffffff","bold":true},"insert":"Removal:"},{"attributes":{"color":"#ffffff"},"insert":" [[Swords to Plowshares]], [[Path to Exile]], [[Deadly Rollick]], [[Inevitable Defeat]], [[Ruinous Ultimatum]], [[The Meathook Massacre]]"},{"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"color":"#ffffff","bold":true},"insert":"Protection / Blowouts:"},{"attributes":{"color":"#ffffff"},"insert":" [[Boros Charm]] saves your board, [[Akroma's Will]] makes an alpha strike lethal, [[Will of the Mardu]] gives you options, [[Duty Beyond Death]] brings Zurgo back, [[Selfless Spirit]] saves the team, [[Imp's Mischief]] redirects removal, [[Reconnaissance]] lets you attack safely and then pull your attackers back after damage, [[Endless Foot Assault]] and [[Continue?]] keep the pressure on."},{"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"color":"#ffffff","bold":true},"insert":"Tutors:"},{"attributes":{"color":"#ffffff"},"insert":" [[Demonic Tutor]], [[Vampiric Tutor]], [[Diabolic Intent]] - sacrifice a token you were going to lose anyway to tutor for Isshin or a finisher. That's free value."},{"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"color":"#ffffff","bold":true},"insert":"Ramp:"},{"attributes":{"color":"#ffffff"},"insert":" [[Sol Ring]], [[Arcane Signet]], [[Orzhov Signet]], [[Rakdos Signet]], [[Boros Signet]], [[Skullclamp]] - clamp a 1/1 token to draw 2. It's disgusting here."},{"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"color":"#ffffff","bold":true},"insert":"How To Play It"},{"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"color":"#ffffff","bold":true},"insert":"Early Game (Turns 1-3):"},{"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"color":"#ffffff"},"insert":"Ramp, play a token maker like [[Loyal Apprentice]] or [[Esper Sentinel]], then play Zurgo on turn 3. You want Zurgo down as early as possible. He is your draw engine."},{"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"color":"#ffffff","bold":true},"insert":"Mid Game (Turns 4-6):"},{"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"color":"#ffffff"},"insert":"Play Isshin if you have him. If not, play any other Mobilize creature or token maker. Attack every turn, even if it's just Zurgo + a token. Use [[Reconnaissance]] to attack without losing your real creatures. Sacrifice attacking tokens after damage to draw, or sacrifice non-attacking tokens to drain and make Treasure."},{"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"color":"#ffffff","bold":true},"insert":"Late Game (Turns 7+):"},{"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"color":"#ffffff"},"insert":"This is where you close. [[Ascend from Avernus]] brings back your whole graveyard, [[My Precious]] and [[Enduring Courage]] keep the board alive, [[Akroma's Will]] + a full swing usually ends the game. If the board gets wiped, [[Ruinous Ultimatum]] resets everyone else while you rebuild in one turn with Zurgo + Isshin."},{"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"color":"#ffffff","bold":true},"insert":"Mulligan Guide"},{"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"color":"#ffffff","bold":true},"insert":"Keep:"},{"attributes":{"color":"#ffffff"},"insert":" 3 lands, 1 piece of ramp, Zurgo or Isshin or a token maker. A hand with Zurgo + [[Skullclamp]] + lands is a snap keep."},{"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"color":"#ffffff","bold":true},"insert":"Mulligan:"},{"attributes":{"color":"#ffffff"},"insert":" No early creatures, all 5+ drops, or no red/white/black mana. This deck needs to be attacking by turn 3 or 4."},{"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"color":"#ffffff","bold":true},"insert":"The Trap Hand:"},{"attributes":{"color":"#ffffff"},"insert":" 4 lands + 3 big finishers like [[Ruinous Ultimatum]] and [[Ascend from Avernus]] and no creatures. Those cards are amazing, but they do nothing if you have no board."},{"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"color":"#ffffff","bold":true},"insert":"Weaknesses"},{"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"color":"#ffffff","bold":true},"insert":"•"},{"attributes":{"color":"#ffffff"},"insert":" "},{"attributes":{"color":"#ffffff","bold":true},"insert":"Board Wipes:"},{"attributes":{"color":"#ffffff"},"insert":" You go wide, so wipes hurt. [[Boros Charm]], [[Selfless Spirit]], and [[Duty Beyond Death]] help, but a well-timed wipe can set you back 2 turns."},{"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"color":"#ffffff","bold":true},"insert":"•"},{"attributes":{"color":"#ffffff"},"insert":" "},{"attributes":{"color":"#ffffff","bold":true},"insert":"No Attacking:"},{"attributes":{"color":"#ffffff"},"insert":" If you can't attack because of [[Propaganda]] effects, [[Ghostly Prison]], or a huge blocker wall, your engine stalls. Kill those enchantments on sight."},{"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"color":"#ffffff","bold":true},"insert":"•"},{"attributes":{"color":"#ffffff"},"insert":" "},{"attributes":{"color":"#ffffff","bold":true},"insert":"Graveyard Hate:"},{"attributes":{"color":"#ffffff"},"insert":" [[Ascend from Avernus]] is your comeback card. If your graveyard gets exiled, you lose that plan."},{"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"color":"#ffffff","bold":true},"insert":"•"},{"attributes":{"color":"#ffffff"},"insert":" "},{"attributes":{"color":"#ffffff","bold":true},"insert":"Zurgo Gets Removed Repeatedly:"},{"attributes":{"color":"#ffffff"},"insert":" He is cheap to recast, but if he dies 4 times, you fall behind. [[Swiftfoot Boots]] and [[Voice of Victory]] help keep him alive."},{"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"color":"#ffffff","bold":true},"insert":"One Rule To Remember"},{"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"color":"#ffffff","bold":true},"insert":"Attack every turn if you can."},{"attributes":{"color":"#ffffff"},"insert":" Even if you think you'll lose a token, that's the point. The token was going to die anyway. Attacking turns it into a card, a ping, a drain, or Treasure."},{"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"color":"#ffffff"},"insert":"Attack. Make tokens. Sacrifice tokens. Draw. Drain. Repeat."},{"insert":"\n\n"}]}