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<p style="text-align: right;"><em><span class="edhrecp__link"><a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Queen Brahne" href="#" target="_blank">Queen Brahne</a><span class="edhrecp__link-image"></span></span> | Art by <a href="https://www.artstation.com/lorenzomastroianni" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Lorenzo Mastroianni</a></em></p>
<p>Welcome back to <em>Archetypes of Imagination</em>, the series where we build decks based on popular Commander archetypes. I'll be using Scryfall's tagging system and EDHREC's Tag pages to build around a new theme each week. Scryfall has a really cool way of categorizing cards, where each card has specific labels attached to it for later reference. For example, <span class="edhrecp__link"><a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Terisiare&#039;s Devastation" href="#" target="_blank">Terisiare&#039;s Devastation</a><span class="edhrecp__link-image"></span></span> has the artifact synergy tag and <span class="edhrecp__link"><a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Fateful Absence" href="#" target="_blank">Fateful Absence</a><span class="edhrecp__link-image"></span></span> has the removal tag. EDHREC's tag system is really cool too, letting users see popular cards associated with a given strategy. For example, <span class="edhrecp__link"><a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Storm-Kiln Artist" href="#" target="_blank">Storm-Kiln Artist</a><span class="edhrecp__link-image"></span></span> is great in spellslinger decks and <span class="edhrecp__link"><a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Juri, Master of the Revue" href="#" target="_blank">Juri, Master of the Revue</a><span class="edhrecp__link-image"></span></span> is great in sacrifice decks. These tagging systems are great ways to get inspiration for certain deck archetypes, and I often start there when it's time for me to build a new deck.</p>
<p>This week we'll be building a deck focused on polymorphing small, less useful creatures into big, powerful monsters. For those who may not know, “polymorphing” is the process of removing a creature and having its owner replace it on the battlefield by revealing cards from the top of their library until a new creature appears. Essentially, these effects will let us turn tokens and other cheap creatures into high mana value beaters. So we'll need a commander that lets us get easy access to disposable creatures, and it'll need to have <span class="mana-container-container"><span class="mana-container"><i class="ms ms-cost ms-r" style="margin-left: inherit !important;"></i></span></span> or <span class="mana-container-container"><span class="mana-container"><i class="ms ms-cost ms-u" style="margin-left: inherit !important;"></i></span></span> in its color identity, as that's where most of <em>Magic</em>'s polymorph effects lie. Luckily, <em>Final Fantasy</em> has presented us with a fantastic option: <span class="edhrecp__link"><a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Queen Brahne" href="#" target="_blank">Queen Brahne</a><span class="edhrecp__link-image"></span></span>!</p>
<div class="edhrecp__cards"><div class="edhrecp__card-container" name="Queen Brahne"></div></div>
<p>For those of you who are interested, here are some of the Scryfall searches I used to write this article:</p>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://scryfall.com/search?q=otag%3Apolymorph+commander%3Ared+legal%3Aedh+order%3Aedhrec" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Polymorph effects</a></li>
<li><a href="https://scryfall.com/search?q=t%3Acreature+cmc%3E4+-fo%3A%22when+you+cast+this+spell%22+commander%3Ared+legal%3Aedh+order%3Aedhrec&amp;unique=cards&amp;as=grid&amp;order=edhrec" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Creatures to polymorph into</a></li>
</ul>
<h2>What Does Queen Brahne Do?</h2>
<p><span class="edhrecp__link"><a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Queen Brahne" href="#" target="_blank">Queen Brahne</a><span class="edhrecp__link-image"></span></span> is an interesting new design, netting us a cool token every time it attacks. These 0/1 Wizard tokens will ping our opponents when we cast noncreature spells, which is great because most of our polymorph spells aren't creatures. While the chip damage they provide likely won't be game-winning, it'll certainly add up as the game goes on. But, a lot of these tokens will end up being sacrificed so we can cheat something scarier onto the battlefield. I'm super excited to talk about the deck's inner workings, so let's get going!</p>
<h2>Key Cards for Polymorphing With Queen Brahne</h2>
<p>First, let's talk about the different ways that we can turn little guys into big guys. The classics are all here, like <span class="edhrecp__link"><a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Divergent Transformations" href="#" target="_blank">Divergent Transformations</a><span class="edhrecp__link-image"></span></span>, <span class="edhrecp__link"><a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Indomitable Creativity" href="#" target="_blank">Indomitable Creativity</a><span class="edhrecp__link-image"></span></span>, and <span class="edhrecp__link"><a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Reality Scramble" href="#" target="_blank">Reality Scramble</a><span class="edhrecp__link-image"></span></span>. That last one's my favorite, because we can recast it as many times as we'd like (provided there's lands in our hand). Sometimes we'll get unlucky and spin into a creature that doesn't work well on the current board state. Cards like Reality Scramble ensure that we can get a do-over whenever needed.</p>
<div class="edhrecp__cards"><div class="edhrecp__card-container" name="Divergent Transformations"></div><div class="edhrecp__card-container" name="Indomitable Creativity"></div><div class="edhrecp__card-container" name="Reality Scramble"></div></div>
<p>There's a few more repeatable ways for us to polymorph our creatures too. <span class="edhrecp__link"><a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Fireflux Squad" href="#" target="_blank">Fireflux Squad</a><span class="edhrecp__link-image"></span></span> can polymorph a creature every turn if it survives combat. This is particularly strong alongside our commander, given that <span class="edhrecp__link"><a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Queen Brahne" href="#" target="_blank">Queen Brahne</a><span class="edhrecp__link-image"></span></span> makes a new token every turn that can serve as an easy target for polymorphing.</p>
<p>I also really like <span class="edhrecp__link"><a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Lukka, Coppercoat Outcast" href="#" target="_blank">Lukka, Coppercoat Outcast</a><span class="edhrecp__link-image"></span></span>, because it provides value outside of just polymorphs. The card advantage this planeswalker provides is nice, and its ultimate can easily end the game when activated. Lastly, <span class="edhrecp__link"><a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Dreamshaper Shaman" href="#" target="_blank">Dreamshaper Shaman</a><span class="edhrecp__link-image"></span></span> slots super well into our game plan. If we've got extra mana and any extra nonland permanents lying around, this creature can turn those into game-ending threats quite easily. Plus, it's no slouch in combat as a 5/4.</p>
<div class="edhrecp__cards"><div class="edhrecp__card-container" name="Fireflux Squad"></div><div class="edhrecp__card-container" name="Lukka, Coppercoat Outcast"></div><div class="edhrecp__card-container" name="Dreamshaper Shaman"></div></div>
<p>But that's enough talk about polymorph spells. Lets talk about the big, scary creatures we'll be getting onto the battlefield. I'll start by talking about a trio of Dragons: <span class="edhrecp__link"><a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Skyline Despot" href="#" target="_blank">Skyline Despot</a><span class="edhrecp__link-image"></span></span>, <span class="edhrecp__link"><a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Utvara Hellkite" href="#" target="_blank">Utvara Hellkite</a><span class="edhrecp__link-image"></span></span>, and <span class="edhrecp__link"><a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Balefire Dragon" href="#" target="_blank">Balefire Dragon</a><span class="edhrecp__link-image"></span></span>. These are all huge, flying creatures that'll make short work of our opponents if we can get them onto the board early. I like that these creatures provide more than just power and toughness, though. They provide card advantage, token production, and removal, respectively. We need our big threats to do more than just attack and block, given how much we're investing in them.</p>
<div class="edhrecp__cards"><div class="edhrecp__card-container" name="Skyline Despot"></div><div class="edhrecp__card-container" name="Utvara Hellkite"></div><div class="edhrecp__card-container" name="Balefire Dragon"></div></div>
<p>There are, of course, Eldrazi here too. <span class="edhrecp__link"><a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Void Winnower" href="#" target="_blank">Void Winnower</a><span class="edhrecp__link-image"></span></span> can cripple our opponents' ability to play the game at all, while also being a massive 11/9. <span class="edhrecp__link"><a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Ulamog&#039;s Dreadsire" href="#" target="_blank">Ulamog&#039;s Dreadsire</a><span class="edhrecp__link-image"></span></span> is a newer card that can produce huge amounts of power if left unchecked. And, one of my personal favorites, <span class="edhrecp__link"><a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Pathrazer of Ulamog" href="#" target="_blank">Pathrazer of Ulamog</a><span class="edhrecp__link-image"></span></span> will ensure our opponents' board states aren't strong enough to fight back against us. Although these creatures don't provide as much value as the aforementioned Dragons, I'm still more than happy to include them here.</p>
<div class="edhrecp__cards"><div class="edhrecp__card-container" name="Void Winnower"></div><div class="edhrecp__card-container" name="Ulamog&#039;s Dreadsire"></div><div class="edhrecp__card-container" name="Pathrazer of Ulamog"></div></div>
<p>Given that many of our polymorph effects destroy or sacrifice one of our creatures, cards like <span class="edhrecp__link"><a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Phyrexian Triniform" href="#" target="_blank">Phyrexian Triniform</a><span class="edhrecp__link-image"></span></span>, <span class="edhrecp__link"><a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Wurmcoil Engine" href="#" target="_blank">Wurmcoil Engine</a><span class="edhrecp__link-image"></span></span>, and <span class="edhrecp__link"><a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Triplicate Titan" href="#" target="_blank">Triplicate Titan</a><span class="edhrecp__link-image"></span></span> become even stronger in this deck. It's great to have them on board as big 9/9s, but we're also perfectly okay with sacrificing them to go fetch another big creature from our deck. The tokens they leave behind are powerful, and can be sacrificed for future polymorph spells too. All of these creatures, and the tokens they leave behind, fit extremely well with <span class="edhrecp__link"><a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Terror of the Peaks" href="#" target="_blank">Terror of the Peaks</a><span class="edhrecp__link-image"></span></span>. Not counting the tokens we'll be creating, the average power of creatures in this deck is six. Suffice it to say that Terror of the Peaks will be dishing out tons of damage over the course of the game.</p>
<div class="edhrecp__cards"><div class="edhrecp__card-container" name="Phyrexian Triniform"></div><div class="edhrecp__card-container" name="Triplicate Titan"></div><div class="edhrecp__card-container" name="Terror of the Peaks"></div></div>
<p>Our commander has prowess, which conveniently synergizes with the 39 noncreature spells in this deck. But there are other ways to take advantage of those spells too, like <span class="edhrecp__link"><a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Young Pyromancer" href="#" target="_blank">Young Pyromancer</a><span class="edhrecp__link-image"></span></span>. Although including this creature in the deck does run the risk of it being flipped off a polymorph spell, the huge amount of creature tokens it'll be creating for us is too good to pass up. Same goes for <span class="edhrecp__link"><a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Bothersome Quasit" href="#" target="_blank">Bothersome Quasit</a><span class="edhrecp__link-image"></span></span>, which provides combat control through goading. And, as a unique include to re-trigger our noncreature synergies, <span class="edhrecp__link"><a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Mark of Fury" href="#" target="_blank">Mark of Fury</a><span class="edhrecp__link-image"></span></span> is here. Haste is pretty important in this deck, letting our big creatures attack for value or letting our commander attack to make an additional creature token. Having the chance to cast this spell and give a new creature haste on every single turn feels really strong.</p>
<div class="edhrecp__cards"><div class="edhrecp__card-container" name="Young Pyromancer"></div><div class="edhrecp__card-container" name="Bothersome Quasit"></div><div class="edhrecp__card-container" name="Mark of Fury"></div></div>
<h2>Queen Brahne Polymorph Commander Deck List</h2>
<p>Here's the full decklist, which includes one of my personal favorite cards in <span class="edhrecp__link"><a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Powerbalance" href="#" target="_blank">Powerbalance</a><span class="edhrecp__link-image"></span></span>.</p>
<div class="edhrecp__deck mtgh"><span class="edhrecp__deck-s" name="Archetypes of Imagination - Queen Brahne" site="edhrec" archidekt_link="" cards="[Commander]
*1 Queen Brahne
[/Commander]
[Artifacts]
*1 Arcane Signet
*1 Commander&#039;s Plate
*1 Idol of Oblivion
*1 Lightning Greaves
*1 Mind Stone
*1 Mithril Coat
*1 Ruby Medallion
*1 Skullclamp
*1 Tome of Legends
[/Artifacts]
[Creatures]
*1 Ancient Copper Dragon
*1 Aspiring Champion
*1 Balefire Dragon
*1 Blightsteel Colossus
*1 Bonehoard Dracosaur
*1 Bothersome Quasit
*1 Combustible Gearhulk
*1 Drakuseth, Maw of Flames
*1 Dreamshaper Shaman
*1 Etali, Primal Storm
*1 Fireflux Squad
*1 Magmatic Force
*1 Molten Primordial
*1 Pathrazer of Ulamog
*1 Phyrexian Triniform
*1 Pinnacle Monk // Mystic Peak
*1 Purphoros, Bronze-Blooded
*1 Skyline Despot
*1 Terror of the Peaks
*1 Triplicate Titan
*1 Ulamog&#039;s Dreadsire
*1 Utvara Hellkite
*1 Void Winnower
*1 Wurmcoil Engine
*1 Young Pyromancer
[/Creatures]
[Enchantments]
*1 Breaching Dragonstorm
*1 Mark of Fury
*1 Powerbalance
*1 Shifting Shadow
[/Enchantments]
[Sorceries]
*1 Chaotic Transformation
*1 Descent of the Dragons
*1 Indomitable Creativity
*1 Jeska&#039;s Will
*1 Reality Scramble
*1 Shatterskull Smashing // Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass
*1 Song of Totentanz
*1 Sundering Eruption // Volcanic Fissure
*1 Transmogrify
*1 Will of the Jeskai
[/Sorceries]
[Instants]
*1 Abrade
*1 Crimson Wisps
*1 Desperate Ritual
*1 Divergent Transformations
*1 Expedite
*1 Guff Rewrites History
*1 Lightning Bolt
*1 Pyretic Ritual
*1 Seething Song
*1 Tibalt&#039;s Trickery
*1 Untimely Malfunction
*1 Valakut Awakening // Valakut Stoneforge
*1 Wild Magic Surge
*1 Zoyowa&#039;s Justice
[/Instants]
[Planeswalkers]
*1 Lukka, Coppercoat Outcast
[/Planeswalkers]
[Lands]
*1 Arena of Glory
*1 Kher Keep
*32 Mountain
*1 Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
*1 Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
[/Lands]"></span></div>
<h2><span class="edhrecp__link"><a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Voyage&#039;s End" href="#" target="_blank">Voyage&#039;s End</a><span class="edhrecp__link-image"></span></span></h2>
<p>Thanks for sticking around to the end! Before you go, there's a few more cards I wanted to shout out for their role in the 99 of this deck. We're making a lot of 0/1 and 1/1 tokens, so cards like <span class="edhrecp__link"><a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Skullclamp" href="#" target="_blank">Skullclamp</a><span class="edhrecp__link-image"></span></span> and <span class="edhrecp__link"><a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Idol of Oblivion" href="#" target="_blank">Idol of Oblivion</a><span class="edhrecp__link-image"></span></span> can provide a ton of card advantage. And, should we wish to upgrade some of those tokens into game-ending threats, <span class="edhrecp__link"><a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Descent of the Dragons" href="#" target="_blank">Descent of the Dragons</a><span class="edhrecp__link-image"></span></span> can do so. I love this card for its ability to downgrade an opponent's scariest threat into a mere 4/4 and its ability to upgrade our small tokens into flying threats.</p>
<div class="edhrecp__cards"><div class="edhrecp__card-container" name="Skullclamp"></div><div class="edhrecp__card-container" name="Idol of Oblivion"></div><div class="edhrecp__card-container" name="Descent of the Dragons"></div></div>
<p>Thanks once again for reading! I'll see you all soon for another edition of <em>Archetypes of Imagination</em>!</p>


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<p style="text-align: right;"><em><span class="edhrecp__link"><a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Vincent, Vengeful Atoner" href="#" target="_blank">Vincent, Vengeful Atoner</a><span class="edhrecp__link-image"></span></span> | Art by <a href="https://scryfall.com/search?q=a%3A%E2%80%9CLius+Lasahido%E2%80%9D&amp;unique=art" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Lius Lasahido</a></em></p>
<p>Welcome back, readers, to another edition of <em>Tech The Deck</em>. My name is Nick (<a href="https://bsky.app/profile/nicnax96.bsky.social" target="_blank" rel="noopener">nicnax96</a>), and I'm bringing something a bit out of my comfort zone today. We're sleeving up <span class="edhrecp__link"><a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Vincent, Vengeful Atoner" href="#" target="_blank">Vincent, Vengeful Atoner</a><span class="edhrecp__link-image"></span></span>, from the upcoming <em>Final Fantasy Commander </em>product. I'm not a stranger to a mono-red deck, but what I find as out of place as all these video game characters in my fantasy card game (joking) is an Equipment deck.</p>
<p>I'm always up for trying new things and I'm nothing if not a sucker for a card that reminds me of Alucard from the Hellsing anime. Vincent is ferocious, fun, and fascinating to build. Let's look at what I decided the other 99 cards should be as we set out on the path of atonement.</p>
<h2>Vincent Van Go to Combat</h2>
<div class="edhrecp__cards"><div class="edhrecp__card-container" name="Vincent, Vengeful Atoner"></div></div>
<p>If the combat step is your favorite part of <em>Magic</em>, this deck might be for you. The most important thing to know about Vincent is how their first ability works. In short, it will "work the way you want it to." You can get a counter on Vincent for each opponent to whom you're able to deal combat damage.</p>
<p>This wording also works wonders for Vincent's second ability, <em>Chaos</em>. If Vincent's power is seven or greater in a single combat step, we can trigger <em>Chaos</em> to deal his power to each opponent. Combining these two abilities makes <span class="edhrecp__link"><a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Vincent, Vengeful Atoner" href="#" target="_blank">Vincent, Vengeful Atoner</a><span class="edhrecp__link-image"></span></span> so interesting to build around.</p>
<p>While Vincent is unique with its <em>Chaos</em> ability, there have been some blueprints for the design.</p>
<div class="edhrecp__cards"><div class="edhrecp__card-container" name="Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar"></div><div class="edhrecp__card-container" name="Saskia the Unyielding"></div><div class="edhrecp__card-container" name="Evereth, Viceroy of Plunder"></div></div>
<p><span class="edhrecp__link"><a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar" href="#" target="_blank">Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar</a><span class="edhrecp__link-image"></span></span> is fast becoming one of my favorite cards in the format. Whatever opponent you hit with Vincent will not be the only one feeling his vengeance with this little Lizard on the battlefield, thanks to its chaotic ability.</p>
<p><span class="edhrecp__link"><a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Evereth, Viceroy of Plunder" href="#" target="_blank">Evereth, Viceroy of Plunder</a><span class="edhrecp__link-image"></span></span> makes me think of one thing every time I see the card: the Trade Federation from <em>Star Wars</em>. Their disdain for the Republic aside, the ability to pay <span class="mana-container-container"><span class="mana-container"><i class="ms ms-cost ms-1" style="margin-left: inherit !important;"></i></span><span class="mana-container"><i class="ms ms-cost ms-br" style="margin-left: inherit !important;"></i></span></span> to deal damage to all opponents when it dies shares a connection with Vincent. Admittedly, Everth is the most off the beaten path. But there isn't a long list of similar cards, especially ones that can be your commander.</p>
<p><span class="edhrecp__link"><a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Saskia the Unyielding" href="#" target="_blank">Saskia the Unyielding</a><span class="edhrecp__link-image"></span></span> might only be able to share the pain between two of your opponents, but to me, that was the originator of the style of play where connecting with one opponent is all you need to do. Saskia is a great commander not only for <span class="edhrecp__link"><a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Vincent, Vengeful Atoner" href="#" target="_blank">Vincent, Vengeful Atoner</a><span class="edhrecp__link-image"></span></span> to be included in the 99, but also the other cards we've discussed.</p>
<h2>Those Who Studied the Blade</h2>
<p>We can't just have Vincent do all the work when damaging our opponents. Let's look at some of the exciting additions to our army.</p>
<p>First up is the tag team of <span class="edhrecp__link"><a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Slicer, Hired Muscle" href="#" target="_blank">Slicer, Hired Muscle</a><span class="edhrecp__link-image"></span></span> and <span class="edhrecp__link"><a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos" href="#" target="_blank">Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos</a><span class="edhrecp__link-image"></span></span>. Both creatures are huge additions to this deck, allowing you to get in the much-needed damage to trigger Vincent. We can equip either of these creatures with little to no worry since they won't attack us, and they're relatively hard to remove from the battlefield without a full board wipe.</p>
<p>Next, we have a trio of troublemakers who help us with the worst part of playing Equipment decks: the equip cost.</p>
<div class="edhrecp__cards"><div class="edhrecp__card-container" name="Brass Squire"></div><div class="edhrecp__card-container" name="Bladegraft Aspirant"></div><div class="edhrecp__card-container" name="Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo"></div></div>
<p><span class="edhrecp__link"><a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Brass Squire" href="#" target="_blank">Brass Squire</a><span class="edhrecp__link-image"></span></span> might not be the biggest body or have the ability to activate immediately, but what they do have is an ability not restricted to sorcery speed. So no one is safe if we ever have a sword, hammer, or maybe a <span class="edhrecp__link"><a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Wrecking Ball Arm" href="#" target="_blank">Wrecking Ball Arm</a><span class="edhrecp__link-image"></span></span> lying around.</p>
<p><span class="edhrecp__link"><a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Bladegraft Aspirant" href="#" target="_blank">Bladegraft Aspirant</a><span class="edhrecp__link-image"></span></span> seems like a card designed precisely for this deck. Having menace means it's excellent at getting in damage, which we're all about. It also does double duty, reducing Equipment spells and any Equipment targeting Aspirant.</p>
<p>Coming from <em>Final Fantasy XIV</em>, we have <span class="edhrecp__link"><a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo" href="#" target="_blank">Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo</a><span class="edhrecp__link-image"></span></span>, a cheap creature that will be very painful for our opponents to remove, who can get a free attachment of any Equipment as long as they attack. An early body that will force a choice between getting hit or paying for ward is a real lose-lose situation for the others at the table.</p>
<p>Some other cards worth mentioning are <span class="edhrecp__link"><a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Thundering Raiju" href="#" target="_blank">Thundering Raiju</a><span class="edhrecp__link-image"></span></span> and <span class="edhrecp__link"><a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Akki Battle Squad" href="#" target="_blank">Akki Battle Squad</a><span class="edhrecp__link-image"></span></span>. Both cards care about modified creatures. Anything that has an Equipment or Aura attached or a counter counts as being modified. <span class="edhrecp__link"><a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Thundering Raiju" href="#" target="_blank">Thundering Raiju</a><span class="edhrecp__link-image"></span></span> will deal massive damage to all opponents, and <span class="edhrecp__link"><a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Akki Battle Squad" href="#" target="_blank">Akki Battle Squad</a><span class="edhrecp__link-image"></span></span> can help end the game by giving us another combat.</p>
<h2>The Armory for Vincent, Vengeful Atoner</h2>
<p>There are <a href="https://scryfall.com/search?q=type%3Aequipment+commander%3AR+%28game%3Apaper%29+legal%3Aedh&amp;order=color&amp;as=grid&amp;unique=cards" target="_blank" rel="noopener">379 Equipment</a> legal for this deck. Many are better than others, but you can choose your arsenal however you see fit. I tried to focus on cards that help Vincent reach the seven power threshold or those that make creatures difficult to block.</p>
<p><span class="edhrecp__link"><a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Blackblade Reforged" href="#" target="_blank">Blackblade Reforged</a><span class="edhrecp__link-image"></span></span> is a cheap way to get our commander to a ridiculously high power. With every turn that goes by, Vincent gets bigger and bigger. <span class="edhrecp__link"><a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Strength-Testing Hammer" href="#" target="_blank">Strength-Testing Hammer</a><span class="edhrecp__link-image"></span></span> won't always allow us to fulfill the seven power condition, but being able to draw a card is worth the trade-off.</p>
<div class="edhrecp__cards"><div class="edhrecp__card-container" name="Blackblade Reforged"></div><div class="edhrecp__card-container" name="Commander&#039;s Plate"></div><div class="edhrecp__card-container" name="Pip-Boy 3000"></div></div>
<p>Some of our Equipment gives +3/+3, which admittedly is annoying to be so close but yet so far. <span class="edhrecp__link"><a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Loxodon Warhammer" href="#" target="_blank">Loxodon Warhammer</a><span class="edhrecp__link-image"></span></span> gives us two much needed keywords: trample to help us punch through decks that can make a plethora of blockers, and lifelink to stave off the retribution from us being the bad guy. <span class="edhrecp__link"><a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Commander&#039;s Plate" href="#" target="_blank">Commander&#039;s Plate</a><span class="edhrecp__link-image"></span></span> also gets us to one shy of triggering <em>Chaos </em>immediately. Still, it makes Vincent almost certain to stick around on the battlefield.</p>
<p>The other Universes Beyond properties didn't leave us hanging regarding good Equipment. <span class="edhrecp__link"><a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Brotherhood Regalia" href="#" target="_blank">Brotherhood Regalia</a><span class="edhrecp__link-image"></span></span> can make any of our creatures unblockable, and when equipping any that happen to be legendary, it only costs <span class="mana-container-container"><span class="mana-container"><i class="ms ms-cost ms-1" style="margin-left: inherit !important;"></i></span></span>. Granting ward <span class="mana-container-container"><span class="mana-container"><i class="ms ms-cost ms-2" style="margin-left: inherit !important;"></i></span></span> often works as well as, if not better than, hexproof, so this might be the best outfit Vincent will ever wear.</p>
<p><span class="edhrecp__link"><a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Pip-Boy 3000" href="#" target="_blank">Pip-Boy 3000</a><span class="edhrecp__link-image"></span></span> can give us card advantage, a +1/+1 counter, or untap two of our lands for more plays. The best part is that it doesn't even have to have a creature connect. Who doesn't love an attack trigger?</p>
<h3>A Little Bit Mean</h3>
<p>One Equipment in this deck deserves a callout. <span class="edhrecp__link"><a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Grafted Exoskeleton" href="#" target="_blank">Grafted Exoskeleton</a><span class="edhrecp__link-image"></span></span> gives the equipped creature +2/+2 and infect. Normally, infect might not be that bad in an Equipment deck, but that's not true with Vincent. This Equipment turns what could be one person losing the game into the entire table. Since <span class="edhrecp__link"><a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Vincent, Vengeful Atoner" href="#" target="_blank">Vincent, Vengeful Atoner</a><span class="edhrecp__link-image"></span></span> deals damage, giving him infect, means ten total power and combat damage, or casting <span class="edhrecp__link"><a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Chandra&#039;s Ignition" href="#" target="_blank">Chandra&#039;s Ignition</a><span class="edhrecp__link-image"></span></span> = an instant win.</p>
<p>While I don't think this is unfair, some might believe it's a bit of a scummy way to win the game. So, if you're running <span class="edhrecp__link"><a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Grafted Exoskeleton" href="#" target="_blank">Grafted Exoskeleton</a><span class="edhrecp__link-image"></span></span>, be aware that it could cause bad beats.</p>
<h2>Little Bit of Spice</h2>
<p>I can't discuss every card in the deck, but since it is my article, I can squeeze in a few more before the end.</p>
<p><span class="edhrecp__link"><a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Goblin War Drums" href="#" target="_blank">Goblin War Drums</a><span class="edhrecp__link-image"></span></span>, giving all our creatures menace means we can hit someone nearly every combat. <span class="edhrecp__link"><a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Disrupt Decorum" href="#" target="_blank">Disrupt Decorum</a><span class="edhrecp__link-image"></span></span> and <span class="edhrecp__link"><a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Sundering Eruption" href="#" target="_blank">Sundering Eruption</a><span class="edhrecp__link-image"></span></span> also make blockers irrelevant, and sometimes the Decorum can win us the game thanks to what our opponents do.</p>
<p><span class="edhrecp__link"><a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Urza&#039;s Saga" href="#" target="_blank">Urza&#039;s Saga</a><span class="edhrecp__link-image"></span></span> makes bodies to hold equipment, but can tutor six different equipment from our deck. Finally, <span class="edhrecp__link"><a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Witch&#039;s Clinic" href="#" target="_blank">Witch&#039;s Clinic</a><span class="edhrecp__link-image"></span></span> can gain an absurd amount of life off <span class="edhrecp__link"><a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Vincent, Vengeful Atoner" href="#" target="_blank">Vincent, Vengeful Atoner</a><span class="edhrecp__link-image"></span></span>, dealing combat damage and his <em>Chaos</em> ability.</p>
<h2>Wrap Up</h2>
<p>This deck is going to be fun. It can go fast and hit hard. It's not my exact playstyle, but if I were to build an Equipment deck, this would be the lane I would try to ride in. Do I think that <span class="edhrecp__link"><a class="edhrecp__link-a" content="Vincent, Vengeful Atoner" href="#" target="_blank">Vincent, Vengeful Atoner</a><span class="edhrecp__link-image"></span></span> will be one of the top-most built commanders from <em>Final Fantasy</em>? No, it almost certainly will not be. But it will be seen at many tables for those who want to get into the red zone and play <span class="mana-container-container"><span class="mana-container"><i class="ms ms-cost ms-r" style="margin-left: inherit !important;"></i></span></span>.</p>
<p>If you're wondering what I will <span style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">build from the new <em>Final Fantasy</em> cards, feel free to ask me </span>on any platform you can find <a href="https://linktr.ee/nicnax96" target="_blank" rel="noopener">me</a>. If you want to see even more content around your favorite characters or games in the <em>Final Fantasy</em> franchise, look no further than <a href="https://edhrec.com/sets/fin" target="_blank" rel="noopener">our set page here</a>.</p>
<p>I am still Nick; this has been another edition of <em>Tech The Deck</em>.</p>
<h2>Vincent, Vengeful Atoner Commander Deck List</h2>
<div class="edhrecp__deck mtgh"><span class="edhrecp__deck-s" name="Tech The Deck - Vincent, Vengeful Atoner" site="edhrec" archidekt_link="" cards="[Commander]
*1 Vincent, Vengeful Atoner
[/commander]
[Creature]
*1 Akki Battle Squad
*1 Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
*1 Bladegraft Aspirant
*1 Brass Squire
*1 Death-Greeter&#039;s Champion
*1 Elturel Survivors
*1 Enduring Courage
*1 Fear of Missing Out
*1 Freya Crescent
*1 Generous Plunderer
*1 Goldlust Triad
*1 Goro-Goro, Disciple of Ryusei
*1 Headliner Scarlett
*1 Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
*1 Legion Loyalist
*1 Lizard Blades
*1 Loyal Apprentice
*1 Ornithopter of Paradise
*1 Professional Face-Breaker
*1 Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
*1 Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
*1 Shivan Devastator
*1 Slicer, Hired Muscle // Slicer, High-Speed Antagonist
*1 Sunset Strikemaster
*1 Thundering Raiju
*1 Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
*1 Yuffie, Materia Hunter
[/Creature]
[Instant]
*1 Big Score
*1 Bolt Bend
*1 Great Train Heist
*1 Laughing Mad
*1 Tibalt&#039;s Trickery
*1 Valakut Awakening // Valakut Stoneforge
[/Instant]
[Sorcery]
*1 Chandra&#039;s Ignition
*1 Disrupt Decorum
*1 Faithless Looting
*1 Isengard Unleashed
*1 Jeska&#039;s Will
*1 Mana Geyser
*1 Sundering Eruption // Volcanic Fissure
[/Sorcery]
[Artifact]
*1 Arcane Signet
*1 Beamtown Beatstick
*1 Blackblade Reforged
*1 Brotherhood Regalia
*1 Commander&#039;s Plate
*1 Embercleave
*1 Grafted Exoskeleton
*1 Hammer of Nazahn
*1 Lavaspur Boots
*1 Lost Jitte
*1 Loxodon Warhammer
*1 Mind Stone
*1 Nettlecyst
*1 Pip-Boy 3000
*1 Ruby Medallion
*1 Shadowspear
*1 Sol Ring
*1 Strength-Testing Hammer
*1 The Reaver Cleaver
*1 Two-Handed Axe // Sweeping Cleave
*1 Wrecking Ball Arm
[/Artifact]
[Enchantment]
*1 Blacksmith&#039;s Talent
*1 Goblin War Drums
[/Enchantment]
[Planeswalker]
*1 Jeska, Thrice Reborn
[/Planeswalker]
[Land]
*1 Arena of Glory
*1 Demolition Field
*1 Hanweir Battlements
*23 Mountain
*1 Myriad Landscape
*1 Plaza of Heroes
*1 Prismatic Vista
*1 Rogue&#039;s Passage
*1 Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
*1 Talon Gates of Madara
*1 Urza&#039;s Saga
*1 Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle
*1 Witch&#039;s Clinic
[/Land]"></span></div>


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