
## Show Off Your Achievements

We are thrilled to introduce **Badges** to ManyTCG. A brand-new achievement system that rewards you for doing what you already love: building decks, drafting, collecting, crafting, and being part of the community.

Every badge is a beautifully crafted hexagonal medal, and there are **tons** of them to earn across several categories. Whether you're a casual brewer or a hardcore collector, there's something here for everyone.

## What Are Badges?

Badges are achievements you earn by reaching milestones on ManyTCG. Create your first deck? Badge. Collect 1,000 cards? Badge. Craft a card with blue in it? _You would_—and yes, there's a badge for that too.

Each badge belongs to one of six tiers, from humble **Bronze** all the way up to the legendary **Obsidian**:

<BlogBadgeShowcase badges="fav-tcg|Bronze|0,bio-writer|Silver|1,followers-50|Gold|2,followers-100|Platinum|3,join-discord|Cobalt|4,active-patron|Obsidian|5" size="90" label="The Six Badge Tiers" />

Many badges are part of **progression chains**—earn one and the next tier in the chain is revealed. Some badges are **secret** until you're close to unlocking them, so there are always surprises waiting around the corner.

## Two Special Badges Worth Highlighting

### Join Our Discord — "Welcome to Jurassic Park!"

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<BlogBadge slug="join-discord" name="Welcome to Jurassic Park!" tier="4" size="120" />

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<BlogBadge slug="active-patron" name="Literal Saint" tier="5" size="120" />

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Badges Have Arrived


# The Immortal Conquerer of Death

You can try to kill him, but he will shrug it off; you can attempt to exile him far far away, but he will effortlessly return! The fears of mortals do not reside in his mind for he has transcended all. Ulamog knows the Path to Exile and the Ur Dragon fears the Wrath of God but Squee cares not for such paltry things as banishment and death. Planeswalkers come and go, legends begin and end, but Squee is eternal, and when you gaze into the future that you fear most, all that remains is Squee. 

With all of this in mind, here is how to construct a commander deck around the unstoppable Squee, the Immortal.

<BlogCard cardId="MTG-NCC-275" title="Squee, the Immortal" />
<BlogCardLink cardId="MTG-NCC-275" title="Squee, the Immortal" listItem="T" />

## Full Deck List

<BlogDeckList deckListIndex="0" />

First and foremost, the goal of any Squee deck should be to produce combos as eternal as he is. If you can create infinite red mana and you have a sacrifice outlet, you can infinitely sacrifice squee and recast him. This allows for infinite death triggers and enter the battlefield (ETB) effects. Cards like Impact Tremors and Witty Roastmaster are ones that can help end the game. If you manage to infinitely cast squee, storm cards like <BlogCardLink cardId="MTG-DMR-125" title="Grapeshot" /> and <BlogCardLink cardId="MTG-MH2-142" title="Spreading Insurrection" /> are also good at securing a win.

## Storm

<BlogCards cardIds="MTG-DMR-125,MTG-TSR-162,MTG-OTC-63,MTG-MH2-127,MTG-MH2-142,MTG-TDM-123" />

<BlogCardLink cardId="MTG-DMR-125" title="Grapeshot" listItem="T" />
<BlogCardLink cardId="MTG-TSR-162" title="Empty the Warrens" listItem="T" />
<BlogCardLink cardId="MTG-OTC-63" title="Elemental Eruption" listItem="T" />
<BlogCardLink cardId="MTG-MH2-127" title="Galvanic Relay" listItem="T" />
<BlogCardLink cardId="MTG-MH2-142" title="Spreading Insurrection" listItem="T" />
<BlogCardLink cardId="MTG-TDM-123" title="Stormscale Scion" listItem="T" />

## Attendance Sheet

<BlogCards cardIds="MTG-WOT-44,MTG-SNC-131,MTG-MH3-128,MTG-EOE-169" />

<BlogCardLink cardId="MTG-WOT-44" title="Impact Tremors" listItem="T" />
<BlogCardLink cardId="MTG-SNC-131" title="Witty Roastmaster" listItem="T" />
<BlogCardLink cardId="MTG-MH3-128" title="Molten Gatekeeper" listItem="T" />
<BlogCardLink cardId="MTG-EOE-169" title="Weftstalker Ardent" listItem="T" />

The token makers in the deck like <BlogCardLink cardId="MTG-PM19-230" title="Desecrated Tomb" /> and <BlogCardLink cardId="MTG-THB-125" title="Anax, Hardened in the Forge" /> are meant to help produce additional creatures for ETBs and for mana production with cards like <BlogCardLink cardId="MTG-PLST-CSP-100" title="Thermopod" /> and Phyrexian Altar. Sometimes it’s just that additional mana that is required for going infinite. 

## Token Makers

<BlogCards cardIds="MTG-THB-125,MTG-PM19-230,MTG-WHO-89,MTG-BBD-235" />

<BlogCardLink cardId="MTG-THB-125" title="Anax, Hardened in the Forge" listItem="T" />
<BlogCardLink cardId="MTG-PM19-230" title="Desecrated Tomb" listItem="T" />
<BlogCardLink cardId="MTG-WHO-89" title="Iraxxa, Empress of Mars" listItem="T" />
<BlogCardLink cardId="MTG-BBD-235" title="Genesis Chamber" listItem="T" />

## An Extra Body

<BlogCards cardIds="MTG-C19-28" />

<BlogCardLink cardId="MTG-C19-28" title="Skyfire Phoenix" listItem="T" />

Here is one example of how this deck might go infinite: if you have <BlogCardLink cardId="MTG-PLST-CSP-100" title="Thermopod" />, Squee, Skyfire Phoenix, and one of the cards that reduce mana costs like Ruby Medallion or Cloud Key, then you can sacrifice Squee and Skyfire Phoenix to <BlogCardLink cardId="MTG-PLST-CSP-100" title="Thermopod" /> for two red mana. You can then use that mana to recast Squee which will then resummon the Skyfire Phoenix to the battlefield. You can repeat this process infinitely. Any ETB effect or many cards that benefits from a high storm count will end the game. With <BlogCardLink cardId="MTG-KLD-192" title="Aetherflux Reservoir" /> in play you could also gain infinite life. With <BlogCardLink cardId="MTG-THB-125" title="Anax" listItem="T" /> on the field you would be able to produce infinite mana with the tokens he produces.

## Combo

<BlogCards cardIds="MTG-ISD-133,MTG-DMR-328,MTG-FIC-293,MTG-KLD-192,MTG-CNS-36,MTG-M21-228,MTG-MH2-279,MTG-BLC-199,MTG-DD1-54,MTG-SPM-262" />

<BlogCardLink cardId="MTG-ISD-133" title="Burning Vengeance" listItem="T" />
<BlogCardLink cardId="MTG-DMR-328" title="Pashalik Mons" listItem="T" />
<BlogCardLink cardId="MTG-FIC-293" title="Flayer of the Hatebound" listItem="T" />
<BlogCardLink cardId="MTG-KLD-192" title="Aetherflux Reservoir" listItem="T" />
<BlogCardLink cardId="MTG-CNS-36" title="Treasonous Ogre" listItem="T" />
<BlogCardLink cardId="MTG-M21-228" title="Chromatic Orrery" listItem="T" />
<BlogCardLink cardId="MTG-MH2-279" title="Goblin Bombardment" listItem="T" />
<BlogCardLink cardId="MTG-BLC-199" title="Outpost Siege" listItem="T" />
<BlogCardLink cardId="MTG-DD1-54" title="Boggart Shenanigans" listItem="T" />
<BlogCardLink cardId="MTG-SPM-262" title="Shadow of the Goblin" listItem="T" />

In a deck like this, red mana is essential. There may be some ways to create a lot of colorless mana, but sometimes that isn’t enough to recast Squee. <BlogCardLink cardId="MTG-M21-228" title="Chromatic Orrery" /> is very helpful in solving this problem outright. <BlogCardLink cardId="MTG-FIC-354" title="Relic of Legends" />, <BlogCardLink cardId="MTG-GRN-115" title="Runaway Steam-Kin" />, and <BlogCardLink cardId="MTG-KHM-123" title="Birgi, God of Storytelling" /> are all fantastic at continually creating the appropriate mana for recasting Squee. 

## Draw

<BlogCards cardIds="MTG-PLST-2X2-106,MTG-C16-271,MTG-INR-151,MTG-KHM-149,MTG-J22-498,MTG-PIP-193,MTG-DSC-166,MTG-PLST-CLB-183,MTG-DSK-138,MTG-DMU-148" />

<BlogCardLink cardId="MTG-PLST-2X2-106" title="Dark-Dweller Oracle" listItem="T" />
<BlogCardLink cardId="MTG-C16-271" title="Skullclamp" listItem="T" />
<BlogCardLink cardId="MTG-INR-151" title="Faithless Looting" listItem="T" />
<BlogCardLink cardId="MTG-KHM-149" title="Seize the Spoils" listItem="T" />
<BlogCardLink cardId="MTG-J22-498" title="Big Score" listItem="T" />
<BlogCardLink cardId="MTG-PIP-193" title="Unexpected Windfall" listItem="T" />
<BlogCardLink cardId="MTG-DSC-166" title="Light Up the Stage" listItem="T" />
<BlogCardLink cardId="MTG-PLST-CLB-183" title="Inspired Tinkering" listItem="T" />
<BlogCardLink cardId="MTG-DSK-138" title="Grab the Prize" listItem="T" />
<BlogCardLink cardId="MTG-DMU-148" title="Thrill of Possibility" listItem="T" />

## Ramp

<BlogCards cardIds="MTG-ECC-58,MTG-FIC-334,MTG-DSC-248,MTG-FIC-354,MTG-CMM-954" />

<BlogCardLink cardId="MTG-ECC-58" title="Sol Ring" listItem="T" />
<BlogCardLink cardId="MTG-FIC-334" title="Arcane Signet" listItem="T" />
<BlogCardLink cardId="MTG-DSC-248" title="Mind Stone" listItem="T" />
<BlogCardLink cardId="MTG-FIC-354" title="Relic of Legends" listItem="T" />
<BlogCardLink cardId="MTG-CMM-954" title="Honor-Worn Shaku" listItem="T" />

## Reduction and Mana

<BlogCards cardIds="MTG-PLST-CSP-100,MTG-DMC-183,MTG-6ED-274,MTG-DOM-144,MTG-CM2-212,MTG-GRN-115,MTG-KHM-123,MTG-2X2-396,MTG-MH3-137,MTG-STX-104,MTG-DOM-220,MTG-DMR-379,MTG-EOC-54,MTG-ONS-218,MTG-FIN-135" />

<BlogCardLink cardId="MTG-PLST-CSP-100" title="Thermopod" listItem="T" />
<BlogCardLink cardId="MTG-DMC-183" title="Hazoret's Monument" listItem="T" />
<BlogCardLink cardId="MTG-6ED-274" title="Ashnod's Altar" listItem="T" />
<BlogCardLink cardId="MTG-DOM-144" title="Skirk Prospector" listItem="T" />
<BlogCardLink cardId="MTG-CM2-212" title="Ruby Medallion" listItem="T" />
<BlogCardLink cardId="MTG-GRN-115" title="Runaway Steam-Kin" listItem="T" />
<BlogCardLink cardId="MTG-KHM-123" title="Birgi, God of Storytelling" listItem="T" />
<BlogCardLink cardId="MTG-2X2-396" title="Phyrexian Altar" listItem="T" />
<BlogCardLink cardId="MTG-MH3-137" title="Skittering Precursor" listItem="T" />
<BlogCardLink cardId="MTG-STX-104" title="Grinning Ignus" listItem="T" />
<BlogCardLink cardId="MTG-DOM-220" title="Jhoira's Familiar" listItem="T" />
<BlogCardLink cardId="MTG-DMR-379" title="Helm of Awakening" listItem="T" />
<BlogCardLink cardId="MTG-EOC-54" title="Cloud Key" listItem="T" />
<BlogCardLink cardId="MTG-ONS-218" title="Mana Echoes" listItem="T" />
<BlogCardLink cardId="MTG-FIN-135" title="The Fire Crystal" listItem="T" />

Beyond that, the deck has some of the most common red draw spells and a modest removal package. There are six board wipes in the deck, two of them are one sided. Since Squee doesn't mind board wipes, it feels right to add more than usual (I personally only run four at most unless it’s a planeswalker deck). Just remember to time your board wipes appropriately and try not to kill your own combo pieces.

## His Great Mercy

<BlogCards cardIds="MTG-EOC-87,MTG-ECC-89,MTG-CMM-259,MTG-WHO-225,MTG-M19-144,MTG-C15-163,MTG-MID-131,MTG-BLC-23" />

<BlogCardLink cardId="MTG-EOC-87" title="Chain Reaction" listItem="T" />
<BlogCardLink cardId="MTG-ECC-89" title="Blasphemous Act" listItem="T" />
<BlogCardLink cardId="MTG-CMM-259" title="Star of Extinction" listItem="T" />
<BlogCardLink cardId="MTG-WHO-225" title="Chaos Warp" listItem="T" />
<BlogCardLink cardId="MTG-M19-144" title="Goblin Trashmaster" listItem="T" />
<BlogCardLink cardId="MTG-C15-163" title="Mizzium Mortars" listItem="T" />
<BlogCardLink cardId="MTG-MID-131" title="Burn Down the House" listItem="T" />
<BlogCardLink cardId="MTG-BLC-23" title="Calamity of Cinders" listItem="T" />

Admittedly, the price of this deck might not be 100% worth the power-level. Even with all its potential of going infinite, this deck requires many pieces in place for those combos to work. A deck like this would be very fun to proxy if you aren’t financially able to build it properly. This is a deck meant for casual pods ranging around bracket 2 or 3. Because of its infinite nature it likely would work better in bracket 3 pods but I’ve known higher powered bracket 2 pods that would be fine playing against a deck like this. 

_P. S. Never send Squee to the command zone unless he’s going to be shuffled into your library._


The Immortal Conquerer of Death


# Dandân: The Shared-Deck Format That Breaks Your Brain

Magic: The Gathering has no shortage of formats, but some of the most interesting ones weren’t created by Wizards at all. **Dandân**, also known as _Forgetful Fish_, is a fan-made format (created by [Nick Floyd](https://bsky.app/profile/magicstorytime.bsky.social)) that turns Magic into a battle of memory, timing, and restraint.

It is minimal, strange, and deceptively deep... and now you can play it here on ManyTCG.

## Why do people call it Forgetful Fish?

The entire format revolves around these two cards:

<BlogCards cardIds="MTG-CHR-18,MTG-DDM-24" />

- **Dandân**, is the only creature in the deck and the primary win condition
- **Memory Lapse**, counters spells by putting them back on top of the shared library

Because both players draw from the same deck, every counterspell, scry, or tutor affects _both_ sides. A play that looks strong now might hand your opponent the perfect answer on their next draw.

Dandân isn’t about raw power—it’s about timing and denial.

## Ok cool cool, so what are the rules of Dandân?

Dandân is originally a two-player format where **both players share a single deck and a single graveyard**.

The rules are simple:

- Two players
- One shared 80-card deck
- One shared graveyard
- Each player starts at 20 life
- You lose at 0 life or by drawing from an empty library

Other than that, Magic works as normal. The complexity comes from how the deck is built—and how much information both players are forced to share.

## So... How do I Play it on ManyTCG??

Playing Dandân on ManyTCG is easy and requires minimal setup.

1. Make an account (if you don't have one -- [Sign Up Here](https://manytcg.com/signup))
2. Build a Dandân deck (or copy one!) - remember to include 10 copies of Dandân and 8 of Memory Lapse.
3. Click **Playtest**.
4. Invite your opponent and start playing with shared-deck rules.

That’s it!

If you want a deck to copy for yourself try this one out: [Dandân](https://manytcg.com/decks/cml8o9i8u0001l904pwdp9ymg)

## Here is the full deck list for reference

<BlogDeckList deckListIndex="0" />

## Ok... so why do people like this format?

Dandân rewards careful play more than almost any other format.

- Every spell reveals information
- Every decision shapes future turns
- Mistakes are hard to hide and harder to recover from

For newer players, it’s a crash course in stack interaction and tempo. For experienced players, it feels closer to a strategy game than a traditional Magic match.

And since all you need is one deck, it’s perfect for quick games or downtime between rounds. _Actually quick is a bit of stretch... maybe set aside a night for this one..._

## Sweet... What were you talking about again?..

Dandân proves that Magic doesn’t need complex board states or flashy win conditions to be compelling. Sometimes, all it takes is a shared deck, a forgetful fish, and the constant fear that your best play might help your opponent more than you.

If you’ve ever wanted to test your understanding of blue Magic—or just try something genuinely different—Dandân is worth your time.

Build a deck, hit **Playtest** on ManyTCG, and see how deep the pond really is...


Dandân (Forgetful Fish Format) - Learn and play it on ManyTCG!


## 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" />


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