
## Doran, Besieged by Time

Doran is a wonderful, grumpy old treefolk who asks a very simple question: *what if a disparity in power and toughness mattered?* And then he rewards you handsomely for answering that question correctly. And if it's power is less... all the better.

He reads:
> Each creature spell you cast with toughness greater than its power costs 1 less to cast.
>
> Whenever a creature you control attacks or blocks, it gets +X/+X until end of turn, where X is the difference between its power and toughness.

At first glance, this looks similar to other cards that let your creatures deal combat damage using toughness instead of power. The important twist is that Doran **adds the difference** rather than swapping stats. That subtle change opens the door to some very silly combat math.

For example, imagine you have <BlogCardLink cardId="MTG-TDC-121" title="Indomitable Ancients" /> on the battlefield. It starts life as a humble 2/10. When it attacks with Doran out, it gets **+8/+8**, turning into a 10/18. Now add <BlogCardLink cardId="MTG-LCI-176" title="Bedrock Tortoise" />, which lets your creatures assign combat damage equal to their toughness. Suddenly that Ancients is swinging for **18 damage**. That’s the kind of math we like doing here.

The game plan is refreshingly straightforward: flood the board with undercosted, high-toughness creatures, pump them up, and turn them sideways. This deck is cheap, simple, and extremely satisfying when it gets rolling.


<BlogCard cardId="MTG-ECL-215" size="lg" />

<BlogCardLink cardId="MTG-ECL-215" title="Doran, Besieged by Time" listItem="T" />

## Deck List

<BlogDeckList deckListIndex="0" />

## Mana

The mana package is exactly what this deck wants: efficient, reliable, and budget-friendly. Between mana dorks, signets, and staples like Sol Ring, you’ll usually be able to deploy Doran early and start snowballing. I kept the lands budget friendly but of course you can always upgrade. *see land in deck list above*

<BlogCards cardIds="MTG-ECL-178,MTG-DSK-193,MTG-TDC-324,MTG-TDC-272,MTG-TDC-289,MTG-C15-268,MTG-BLC-288,MTG-SCD-257" />

<BlogCardLink cardId="MTG-ECL-178" title="Great Forest Druid" listItem="T" />
<BlogCardLink cardId="MTG-DSK-193" title="Overgrown Zealot" listItem="T" />
<BlogCardLink cardId="MTG-TDC-324" title="Selesnya Signet" listItem="T" />
<BlogCardLink cardId="MTG-TDC-272" title="Sylvan Caryatid" listItem="T" />
<BlogCardLink cardId="MTG-TDC-289" title="Faeburrow Elder" listItem="T" />
<BlogCardLink cardId="MTG-C15-268" title="Sol Ring" listItem="T" />
<BlogCardLink cardId="MTG-BLC-288" title="Talisman of Resilience" listItem="T" />
<BlogCardLink cardId="MTG-SCD-257" title="Arcane Signet" listItem="T" />

## Ramp

I did throw in a little extra ramp to help you double-spell early and recover quickly after wipes. These are all efficient, no-frills inclusions.

<BlogCards cardIds="MTG-ECC-103,MTG-FIC-313,MTG-TDC-245,MTG-ECL-197" />

<BlogCardLink cardId="MTG-ECC-103" title="Cultivate" listItem="T" />
<BlogCardLink cardId="MTG-FIC-313" title="Rampant Growth" listItem="T" />
<BlogCardLink cardId="MTG-TDC-245" title="Arboreal Grazer" listItem="T" />
<BlogCardLink cardId="MTG-ECL-197" title="Tend the Sprigs" listItem="T" />

## Draw

The card draw could be better, but the deck makes up for it by stapling draw effects onto creatures with chunky toughness. ETB draw creatures do real work here, while flexible spells like <BlogCardLink cardId="MTG-CLB-52" title="Your Temple Is Under Attack" /> can either refill your hand or save your board in a pinch. <BlogCardLink cardId="MTG-PLST-M21-186" title="Garruk's Uprising" /> pulls double duty by drawing cards *and* giving trample, which this deck desperately wants.

<BlogCards cardIds="MTG-HOU-80,MTG-TDC-250,MTG-ECL-26,MTG-LCC-256,MTG-MIC-1,MTG-FRF-132,MTG-CLB-52,MTG-PLST-M21-186,MTG-JMP-442,MTG-FRF-119" />

<BlogCardLink cardId="MTG-HOU-80" title="Vile Manifestation" listItem="T" />
<BlogCardLink cardId="MTG-TDC-250" title="Carven Caryatid" listItem="T" />
<BlogCardLink cardId="MTG-ECL-26" title="Moonlit Lamenter" listItem="T" />
<BlogCardLink cardId="MTG-LCC-256" title="Runic Armasaur" listItem="T" />
<BlogCardLink cardId="MTG-MIC-1" title="Leinore, Autumn Sovereign" listItem="T" />
<BlogCardLink cardId="MTG-FRF-132" title="Fruit of the First Tree" listItem="T" />
<BlogCardLink cardId="MTG-CLB-52" title="Your Temple Is Under Attack" listItem="T" />
<BlogCardLink cardId="MTG-PLST-M21-186" title="Garruk's Uprising" listItem="T" />
<BlogCardLink cardId="MTG-JMP-442" title="Wall of Blossoms" listItem="T" />
<BlogCardLink cardId="MTG-FRF-119" title="Abzan Beastmaster" listItem="T" />

## Buff

Buffs are simple: cheap spells that dramatically increase toughness are all-stars. Cards like <BlogCardLink cardId="MTG-DKA-2" title="Bar the Door" />, <BlogCardLink cardId="MTG-RNA-147" title="Tower Defense" />, and <BlogCardLink cardId="MTG-CLB-45" title="Stoneskin" /> can turn an unassuming board into a lethal swing out of nowhere.

<BlogCards cardIds="MTG-TDC-246,MTG-DKA-2,MTG-SNC-27,MTG-PLST-MMQ-273,MTG-CLB-45,MTG-VOW-198,MTG-DTK-205,MTG-RNA-147,MTG-SOM-136" />

<BlogCardLink cardId="MTG-TDC-246" title="Assault Formation" listItem="T" />
<BlogCardLink cardId="MTG-DKA-2" title="Bar the Door" listItem="T" />
<BlogCardLink cardId="MTG-SNC-27" title="Refuse to Yield" listItem="T" />
<BlogCardLink cardId="MTG-PLST-MMQ-273" title="Spidersilk Armor" listItem="T" />
<BlogCardLink cardId="MTG-CLB-45" title="Stoneskin" listItem="T" />
<BlogCardLink cardId="MTG-VOW-198" title="Dormant Grove" listItem="T" />
<BlogCardLink cardId="MTG-DTK-205" title="Shape the Sands" listItem="T" />
<BlogCardLink cardId="MTG-RNA-147" title="Tower Defense" listItem="T" />
<BlogCardLink cardId="MTG-SOM-136" title="Accorder's Shield" listItem="T" />

## Trample

Trample is the glue that holds the win condition together. Without it, your giant walls just get politely chump-blocked. Instead of loading the deck with tramplers, trample is treated as a **finisher**. Cards like <BlogCardLink cardId="MTG-FDN-230" title="Overrun" /> and <BlogCardLink cardId="MTG-ICE-265" title="Stampede" /> end games, while slower options give opponents a turn cycle to respond—which keeps things interactive and casual.

<BlogCards cardIds="MTG-FDN-230,MTG-GRN-162,MTG-5DN-87,MTG-PTDM-218p,MTG-A25-188,MTG-ICE-265,MTG-J25-696" />

<BlogCardLink cardId="MTG-FDN-230" title="Overrun" listItem="T" />
<BlogCardLink cardId="MTG-GRN-162" title="Conclave Guildmage" listItem="T" />
<BlogCardLink cardId="MTG-5DN-87" title="Fangren Pathcutter" listItem="T" />
<BlogCardLink cardId="MTG-PTDM-218p" title="Revival of the Ancestors" listItem="T" />
<BlogCardLink cardId="MTG-A25-188" title="Stampede Driver" listItem="T" />
<BlogCardLink cardId="MTG-ICE-265" title="Stampede" listItem="T" />
<BlogCardLink cardId="MTG-J25-696" title="Overcome" listItem="T" />

## Selective Wipes

These board wipes are quietly brutal. Because your creatures tend to have tiny power values, spells like <BlogCardLink cardId="MTG-MKC-65" title="Fell the Mighty" /> and <BlogCardLink cardId="MTG-PLST-CMR-48" title="Slaughter the Strong" /> often read as one-sided wraths. <BlogCardLink cardId="MTG-TDC-29" title="Tip the Scales" /> can require a bit of math, but it usually breaks in your favor.

<BlogCards cardIds="MTG-TDC-29,MTG-MKC-65,MTG-PLST-CMR-48" />

<BlogCardLink cardId="MTG-TDC-29" title="Tip the Scales" listItem="T" />
<BlogCardLink cardId="MTG-MKC-65" title="Fell the Mighty" listItem="T" />
<BlogCardLink cardId="MTG-PLST-CMR-48" title="Slaughter the Strong" listItem="T" />

## Value

This section is where the deck gets a little weird—in the best way. <BlogCardLink cardId="MTG-FIN-172" title="Ancient Adamantoise" /> can swing, redirect damage, and generate resources. <BlogCardLink cardId="MTG-VOW-99" title="Catapult Fodder" /> punishes careless opponents. And <BlogCardLink cardId="MTG-TDC-27" title="Jaws of Defeat" /> is an instant value add draining opponents whenever your high-toughness creatures enter the battlefield.

<BlogCards cardIds="MTG-TDC-4,MTG-CLB-422,MTG-VOW-99,MTG-TDC-315,MTG-TDC-27,MTG-FIN-172" />

<BlogCardLink cardId="MTG-TDC-4" title="Felothar the Steadfast" listItem="T" />
<BlogCardLink cardId="MTG-CLB-422" title="Gluntch, the Bestower" listItem="T" />
<BlogCardLink cardId="MTG-VOW-99" title="Catapult Fodder" listItem="T" />
<BlogCardLink cardId="MTG-TDC-315" title="Colfenor's Urn" listItem="T" />
<BlogCardLink cardId="MTG-TDC-27" title="Jaws of Defeat" listItem="T" />
<BlogCardLink cardId="MTG-FIN-172" title="Ancient Adamantoise" listItem="T" />

## Creatures

Of course, the creatures are the heart of the deck. The checklist is easy: **Is it cheap? Does it have a big gap between power and toughness?** If yes, it probably belongs here. Doran rewards creative creature choices and leaves plenty of room to pivot into secondary themes later on.

<BlogCards cardIds="MTG-OTJ-3,MTG-KHM-11,MTG-PLST-JOU-14,MTG-TLA-200,MTG-M20-41,MTG-ARB-69,MTG-ELD-176,MTG-PLST-WWK-16,MTG-LCI-176,MTG-TDC-126,MTG-TDC-100,MTG-TDC-121,MTG-PLST-GK1-102,MTG-PMOM-256p" />

<BlogCardLink cardId="MTG-OTJ-3" title="Armored Armadillo" listItem="T" />
<BlogCardLink cardId="MTG-KHM-11" title="Giant Ox" listItem="T" />
<BlogCardLink cardId="MTG-PLST-JOU-14" title="Lagonna-Band Trailblazer" listItem="T" />
<BlogCardLink cardId="MTG-TLA-200" title="Turtle-Duck" listItem="T" />
<BlogCardLink cardId="MTG-M20-41" title="Yoked Ox" listItem="T" />
<BlogCardLink cardId="MTG-ARB-69" title="Grizzled Leotau" listItem="T" />
<BlogCardLink cardId="MTG-ELD-176" title="Sporecap Spider" listItem="T" />
<BlogCardLink cardId="MTG-PLST-WWK-16" title="Perimeter Captain" listItem="T" />
<BlogCardLink cardId="MTG-LCI-176" title="Bedrock Tortoise" listItem="T" />
<BlogCardLink cardId="MTG-TDC-126" title="Nyx-Fleece Ram" listItem="T" />
<BlogCardLink cardId="MTG-TDC-100" title="Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper" listItem="T" />
<BlogCardLink cardId="MTG-TDC-121" title="Indomitable Ancients" listItem="T" />
<BlogCardLink cardId="MTG-PLST-GK1-102" title="Trostani, Selesnya's Voice" listItem="T" />
<BlogCardLink cardId="MTG-PMOM-256p" title="Yargle and Multani" listItem="T" />


Doran, Besieged by Time - Budget Commander - Lorwyn Eclipsed


## Sokka Vs. Narset

There are many questions intrinsic to the human experience: “Why are we here?” “What happens once we die?” “Is it morally dubious to regularly bribe my friend with dog food to get him to investigate potentially dangerous, active crime scenes?” These are all questions that we as people are confronted with at one time or another in our lives, and although we may never truly find answers to some of these questions within our lifetimes, there is perhaps one universally pondered question that we can attempt to answer today.

“Which card is stronger: <BlogCardLink cardId="MTG-MAT-173" title="Narset, Enlightened Exile" /> or <BlogCardLink cardId="MTG-TLA-242" title="Sokka, Tenacious Tactician" />?” we ask ourselves late at night as we gaze out the window at a full moon. The moon sighs and gives no reply. But if it were to give a reply, lets take a look at what it would likely say:

<BlogCards cardIds="MTG-TLA-242,MTG-MAT-173" />

<BlogCardLink cardId="MTG-TLA-242" title="Sokka, Tenacious Tactician" listItem="T" />
<BlogCardLink cardId="MTG-MAT-173" title="Narset, Enlightened Exile" listItem="T" />

## Sokka Deck List

Here is a budget Sokka deck list for reference:

<BlogDeckList deckListIndex="0" />

## Narset Deck List

And also a budget Narset deck list (Narset herself is 1/3rd of the budget):

<BlogDeckList deckListIndex="1" />

## Prowess for all vs. Prowess for some

The fact that Narset gives prowess to every creature while Sokka only gives it to Allies initially seems like a clear win for Narset. This would be true if we didn’t take into account that Sokka 3D prints his own friends. This simple fact allows a Sokka deck to not have a single creature card in the 99. You can, of course, add some of the stronger Ally kindred creatures if you want, but it seems more on theme with this style of card to build without creatures. Narset can, of course, take better advantage of token-producing noncreature spells, but even then, there are a few niche cards like <BlogCardLink cardId="MTG-OGW-30" title="Oath of Gideon" />, <BlogCardLink cardId="MTG-ZNC-20" title="Retreat to Emeria" />, and <BlogCardLink cardId="MTG-BFZ-53" title="Unified Front" /> that produce Ally tokens. As the moon (the arbiter of truth in all things magic-adjacent), this is a close but clear victory for Sokka.

## Recursion

The most obvious strength Narset has over Sokka is she can double-dip into the graveyard. Even better than that, Narset can recast your opponent’s noncreature spells by simply attacking. The fact that Narset recurs spells for free and Sokka does not is a solid reason to choose Narset over Sokka for your commander.

## Evasion

One of the saddest things that can happen in Magic is when you swing out with your 62/62 creature and someone chump blocks it with a 1/1 token. Although menace isn’t the greatest keyword to have on a creature, it is a highly underrated one. In a go-wide strategy, it can even be devastating. One shouldn’t only rely on menace to get through, but every creature having menace can make or break a combat step. This extra keyword gives another point to Sokka.

## Final considerations

Beyond that which has already been covered, the final difference between Sokka and Narset is that Narset has a slightly better stat line. Four toughness vs. three toughness can be important, and there might be some occasions where the extra toughness is beneficial, but since everything has prowess, that additional toughness isn’t as hard for Sokka to find in his time of need. At most, I’d be willing to give Narset half a point over this tiny detail, but this is only being considered in the name of thoroughness. Thus, the final tally is Sokka overtakes Narset at 2 points to 1½, making him objectively a slightly better commander. Let me (the moon, the arbiter of truth in all things magic) know what you think of this assessment in the comments below.


Sokka Vs. Narset


## Tannuk

Tannuk is an absolute riot of a commander, pushing the warp mechanic to its chaotic limits. He lets you **cast** artifact cards and red creatures from your hand for just 2 colorless and 1 red mana. The key word here is **CAST**—which means all those sweet interactions with cards like <BlogCardLink cardId="MTG-BLC-116" title="Sunbird's Invocation" /> are totally on the table.

<BlogCard cardId="MTG-EOE-162" size="lg" />

<BlogCardLink cardId="MTG-EOE-162" title="Tannuk, Steadfast Second" listItem="T" />

## Deck List

<BlogDeckList deckListIndex="0" />

## Big Creature

<BlogCards cardIds="MTG-LRW-174,MTG-CNS-34,MTG-M3C-37,MTG-EOE-235,MTG-ROE-5,MTG-BFZ-7,MTG-LTR-426,MTG-FDN-671,MTG-RNA-232,MTG-MKC-146,MTG-JMP-332,MTG-LTC-224" />

One of the most obvious—and fun—ways to win with Tannuk is simple: play **massive creatures** and smash face.

Are all these creatures incredible? Haha, no. Are they cheap? Absolutely. This deck thrives on bulk bin monsters that look terrifying when they hit the table. Any high-power creature with trample is an instant include. Think <BlogCardLink cardId="MTG-FDN-671" title="Darksteel Colossus" /> or <BlogCardLink cardId="MTG-BFZ-7" title="Eldrazi Devastator" />.

Creatures that grow themselves—like <BlogCardLink cardId="MTG-JMP-332" title="Hamletback Goliath" /> or <BlogCardLink cardId="MTG-LRW-174" title="Hearthcage Giant" />—pile on damage fast. And honestly, part of Tannuk's charm is the jank. Cards like <BlogCardLink cardId="MTG-LTR-426" title="Oliphaunt" />, <BlogCardLink cardId="MTG-ROE-5" title="Hand of Emrakul" />, or <BlogCardLink cardId="MTG-M3C-37" title="Twins of Discord" /> might not be perfect—but if you've got them lying around, why not? Tannuk lets you upgrade over time.

_Other “Big Creatures” Shown:_

<BlogCardLink cardId="MTG-CNS-34" title="Ignition Team" listItem="T" />
<BlogCardLink cardId="MTG-RNA-232" title="Gate Colossus" listItem="T" />
<BlogCardLink cardId="MTG-MKC-146" title="Akroma, Angel of Fury" listItem="T" />
<BlogCardLink cardId="MTG-LTC-224" title="Knollspine Dragon" listItem="T" />

## Destroy Stuff

<BlogCards cardIds="MTG-M3C-301,MTG-M15-162,MTG-AVR-162,MTG-BFZ-3,MTG-EOE-244,MTG-IMA-118,MTG-EOC-87,MTG-NEC-36,MTG-EOE-147,MTG-C15-161,MTG-J22-786,MTG-CMM-801,MTG-EOE-242" />

Few things feel as good as clearing the board before you swing. ETB damage and destruction effects are Tannuk gold. Cards like <BlogCardLink cardId="MTG-M15-162" title="Siege Dragon" />, <BlogCardLink cardId="MTG-IMA-118" title="Bogardan Hellkite" />, or <BlogCardLink cardId="MTG-J22-786" title="Meteor Golem" /> can turn the battlefield into a crater.

When that's not enough, look for creatures that mess with combat like <BlogCardLink cardId="MTG-CMM-801" title="Artisan of Kozilek" /> (Annihilator 2!) or <BlogCardLink cardId="MTG-EOE-244" title="Breaker of Armies" />, forcing your opponent to block with everything. And don't sleep on <BlogCardLink cardId="MTG-M3C-301" title="Myr Battlesphere" />—instant value now and later.

Sometimes, though, it's time for a full reset. <BlogCardLink cardId="MTG-EOC-87" title="Chain Reaction" /> can blow up everything, giving you the perfect opening for a big finish.

_Other “Destroy Stuff” Shown:_

<BlogCardLink cardId="MTG-AVR-162" title="Tyrant of Discord" listItem="T" />
<BlogCardLink cardId="MTG-EOE-147" title="Nebula Dragon" listItem="T" />

## Free Stuff

<BlogCards cardIds="MTG-MKC-222,MTG-LCI-173,MTG-PDSK-129p,MTG-BLC-196,MTG-BLC-116,MTG-CMR-322,MTG-FIC-292,MTG-CLB-174,MTG-WOE-319,MTG-BFZ-6" />

Let’s be honest—if you’re building Tannuk, you’ve already decided the rules of Magic are _optional_. You’re cheating out monsters for next to nothing, so why stop there? Let’s go full chaos and start casting things **for free**.

Creatures like <BlogCardLink cardId="MTG-BFZ-6" title="Desolation Twin" /> make a token clone of themselves, <BlogCardLink cardId="MTG-MKC-222" title="Ancient Stone Idol" /> rewards you when it dies, and <BlogCardLink cardId="MTG-CLB-174" title="Firbolg Flutist" /> lets you steal someone's creature—with myriad! <BlogCardLink cardId="MTG-CMR-322" title="Maelstrom Colossus" /> even tosses you a free Cascade for good measure.

And here's a spicy move: after combat, cast <BlogCardLink cardId="MTG-LCI-173" title="Zoyowa's Justice" /> on your warped creature. You've already dealt damage, so instead of watching it get exiled, you shuffle it back and **Discover** for that mana value. Delicious value.

Of course, <BlogCardLink cardId="MTG-BLC-196" title="Etali, Primal Storm" /> is here too—because free spells are life.

<BlogCardLink cardId="MTG-PDSK-129p" title="Charred Foyer // Warped Space" /> and <BlogCardLink cardId="MTG-BLC-116" title="Sunbird's Invocation" /> crank the chaos up even more. Sunbird triggers off the creature's **mana value**, not warp cost—so every cheap warp cast turns into a free big spell off the top. And <BlogCardLink cardId="MTG-WOE-319" title="Warped Space" />? Once per turn, you can play an exiled creature for free. Yes. For. Free.

_Other “Free Stuff” Shown:_

<BlogCardLink cardId="MTG-WOE-319" title="Ogre Chitterlord" listItem="T" />
<BlogCardLink cardId="MTG-FIC-292" title="Combustible Gearhulk" listItem="T" />

## Mana

<BlogCards cardIds="MTG-EOE-241,MTG-DSC-92,MTG-M3C-339,MTG-CLB-325,MTG-MKC-284,MTG-FDN-254,MTG-DRC-127,MTG-BLC-269,MTG-DSC-94,MTG-WOT-46,MTG-BRR-106,MTG-DDI-76" />

The mana base? Yeah, it’s bulk-bin chic. But that’s part of the fun.

That said, a couple gems stand out—<BlogCardLink cardId="MTG-EOE-241" title="The Eternity Elevator" /> and <BlogCardLink cardId="MTG-WOT-46" title="Mana Flare" />. Get either going and you'll never run short on mana. Sure, Mana Flare helps your opponents too, but when you're the one dropping titans, that extra boost won't save them.

_Other “Mana” Shown:_

<BlogCardLink cardId="MTG-DSC-92" title="Arcane Signet" listItem="T" />
<BlogCardLink cardId="MTG-M3C-339" title="Eldrazi Temple" listItem="T" />
<BlogCardLink cardId="MTG-CLB-325" title="Mind Stone" listItem="T" />
<BlogCardLink cardId="MTG-MKC-284" title="Rogue's Passage" listItem="T" />
<BlogCardLink cardId="MTG-FDN-254" title="Heraldic Banner" listItem="T" />
<BlogCardLink cardId="MTG-DRC-127" title="Cultivator's Caravan" listItem="T" />
<BlogCardLink cardId="MTG-BLC-269" title="Fellwar Stone" listItem="T" />
<BlogCardLink cardId="MTG-DSC-94" title="Pristine Talisman" listItem="T" />
<BlogCardLink cardId="MTG-BRR-106" title="Sol Ring" listItem="T" />
<BlogCardLink cardId="MTG-EOE-273" title="Mountain" listItem="T" />

## Draw Engine

<BlogCards cardIds="MTG-MIC-35,MTG-PIP-71,MTG-ZNC-116" />

Running low on cards? Don't panic—just bend the rules again. <BlogCardLink cardId="MTG-MIC-35" title="Curse of Obsession" /> or <BlogCardLink cardId="MTG-PIP-71" title="Wild Wasteland" /> keep the hand flowing, and <BlogCardLink cardId="MTG-ZNC-116" title="Sandstone Oracle" /> can refill you at just the right moment.

## Make Everyone Hate You

<BlogCards cardIds="MTG-JOU-89,MTG-WC04-ap62sb,MTG-M20-135" />

Tannuk decks naturally attract a little... attention. But these cards? They’ll make sure **everyone** remembers you.

<BlogCardLink cardId="MTG-JOU-89" title="Bearer of the Heavens" /> wipes **everything** if it dies. <BlogCardLink cardId="MTG-WC04-ap62sb" title="Furnace Dragon" /> nukes artifacts—including your own. And <BlogCardLink cardId="MTG-M20-135" title="Dragon Mage" /> wheels the table, which might actually earn you some friends... briefly.

## Options

<BlogCards cardIds="MTG-EOE-238,MTG-AKH-128,MTG-BFZ-153,MTG-EOE-130,MTG-DSC-241,MTG-CMM-249,MTG-M19-133" />

Let’s talk versatility.

<BlogCardLink cardId="MTG-EOE-238" title="Dawnsire, Sunstar Dreadnought" /> is both a bomb and a threat. <BlogCardLink cardId="MTG-AKH-128" title="Retreat to Valakut" /> opens attack lanes, <BlogCardLink cardId="MTG-BFZ-153" title="Cut Propulsion" /> removes threats (or triggers Bearer of the Heavens—oops), and <BlogCardLink cardId="MTG-DSC-241" title="Basilisk Collar" /> gives your creatures deathtouch and you a bit of extra life. <BlogCardLink cardId="MTG-M19-133" title="Crash Through" /> can even turn a stalled board into a surprise win.

_Other “Options” Shown:_

<BlogCardLink cardId="MTG-CMM-249" title="Desert Cerodon" listItem="T" />
<BlogCardLink cardId="MTG-CMM-249" title="Rapacious One" listItem="T" />

## Win

<BlogCards cardIds="MTG-CMM-206,MTG-FDN-80,MTG-BLC-197,MTG-PEOE-132p,MTG-JMP-320" />

So how do you actually win?  
Easy: **damage, lots of it.**

With <BlogCardLink cardId="MTG-CMM-206" title="Avatar of Slaughter" />, every creature gets double strike. <BlogCardLink cardId="MTG-FDN-80" title="Bulk Up" /> doubles power, and <BlogCardLink cardId="MTG-BLC-197" title="Gratuitous Violence" /> doubles _everything else_.

Need a flashy finisher? <BlogCardLink cardId="MTG-PEOE-132p" title="Fling" /> ends games out of nowhere.  
And the crown jewel: <BlogCardLink cardId="MTG-JMP-320" title="Devastating Onslaught" />—copy any one of your monsters and go nuclear.

## Conclusion

Tannuk might be a “budget” deck, but don’t let that fool you—it’s a **budget chaos engine**. You’ll cheat out monsters, cast for free, warp reality, and laugh maniacally while doing it. Just don’t expect to keep many friends after the game ends.


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