deck building: Combo decks

there are many combo decks in Magic: The Gathering that are known for their power and effectiveness. Some examples of powerful combo decks include:

  • “Storm” decks, which seek to generate a large amount of mana and cast many spells in a single turn to create a massive storm of effects that can overwhelm the opponent. Storm decks often use cards like “Rite of Flame” and “Pact of Negation” to generate and conserve mana, and they may also use cards like “Grapeshot” and “Empty the Warrens” to deal a lot of damage to the opponent.
  • “Ad Nauseam” decks, which seek to draw through their entire deck and generate a massive amount of life to power the “Ad Nauseam” spell, which can win the game on the spot. Ad Nauseam decks often use cards like “Phyrexian Unlife” and “Angel’s Grace” to protect themselves from losing the game, and they may also use cards like “Leyline of Sanctity” and “Leyline of the Void” to protect themselves from opposing countermeasures.
  • “Sneak Attack” decks, which seek to put large creatures into play for a low cost by using the “Sneak Attack” enchantment. Sneak Attack decks often use cards like “Grindstone” and “Sylvan Library” to find the right cards at the right time, and they may also use cards like “Emrakul, the Aeons Torn” and “Protean Hulk” to end the game quickly once the Sneak Attack is in play.

These are just a few examples of powerful combo decks in Magic: The Gathering. There are many other combo decks that can be powerful in the right hands, and the best deck for any given player will depend on their individual style and the cards they have available.

Storm decks are typically built around the idea of generating a large amount of mana and casting many spells in a single turn to create a massive storm of effects that can overwhelm the opponent. As such, a “Storm” deck might include cards like:

  • “Rite of Flame” and “Pact of Negation” to generate and conserve mana
  • “Grapeshot” and “Empty the Warrens” to deal a lot of damage to the opponent
  • “Ad Nauseam” and “Angel’s Grace” to protect the player from losing the game
  • “Leyline of Sanctity” and “Leyline of the Void” to protect the player from opposing countermeasures
  • “Past in Flames” and “Cabal Ritual” to enable the storm combo

These are just some examples of the types of cards that a “Storm” deck might include. The exact composition of a “Storm” deck can vary depending on the specific format and the individual player’s preferences, so it is difficult to provide a definitive deck list.

Like with the “Storm” deck, it is difficult to provide a specific deck list for an “Ad Nauseam” deck, as the exact composition of the deck can vary depending on the specific format and the individual player’s preferences. However, here are some examples of the types of cards that an “Ad Nauseam” deck might include:

  • “Phyrexian Unlife” and “Angel’s Grace” to protect the player from losing the game
  • “Leyline of Sanctity” and “Leyline of the Void” to protect the player from opposing countermeasures
  • “Ad Nauseam” and “Lightning Storm” to generate a large amount of life and deal damage to the opponent
  • “Simian Spirit Guide” and “Cabal Ritual” to enable the Ad Nauseam combo
  • “Pact of Negation” and “Mana Drain” to protect the combo from being disrupted

Again, these are just some examples of the types of cards that an “Ad Nauseam” deck might include. The exact composition of the deck will depend on the individual player’s collection and the specific format in which they are playing.

A “Sneak Attack” deck is a combo deck in Magic: The Gathering that seeks to put large creatures into play for a low cost by using the “Sneak Attack” enchantment. Sneak Attack decks often use cards like “Grindstone” and “Sylvan Library” to find the right cards at the right time, and they may also use cards like “Emrakul, the Aeons Torn” and “Protean Hulk” to end the game quickly once the Sneak Attack is in play.

Like with the other decks I’ve mentioned, it is difficult to provide a specific deck list for a “Sneak Attack” deck, as the exact composition of the deck can vary depending on the individual player’s preferences and the specific format in which they are playing. However, here are some examples of the types of cards that a “Sneak Attack” deck might include:

  • “Sneak Attack” and “Enlightened Tutor” to enable the Sneak Attack combo
  • “Emrakul, the Aeons Torn” and “Protean Hulk” to end the game quickly once the Sneak Attack is in play
  • “Grindstone” and “Sylvan Library” to find the right cards at the right time
  • “Pact of Negation” and “Mana Drain” to protect the combo from being disrupted
  • “Teferi’s Protection” and “Swords to Plowshares” to protect the player and their creatures