Mechanical Fox.
Mechanical Fox is a 100-card Commander deck led by Zirda, the Dawnwaker in the Boros color identity (white/red), played 3 times with a 67% win rate. TableCommander estimates this deck at bracket 4 — optimized / high-power.
The mainboard runs 20 creatures, 10 instants, 4 sorceries, 25 artifacts, 3 enchantments, 2 planeswalkers, and 36 lands, averaging 2.48 mana value across non-land cards. 78% of non-land cards cost 3 mana or less; 5% cost 5 or more.
Notable inclusions: 11 game changers (e.g. Grim Monolith, The One Ring, and Mana Vault), 4 fast mana (e.g. Lotus Petal, Mox Opal, and City of Traitors), 1 cheap tutor (Moonsilver Key), and 6 tutors (e.g. Tezzeret, Cruel Captain, Oswald Fiddlebender, and Ranger-Captain of Eos). This deck is currently Commander-legal on TableCommander.
COMMANDER
CommanderPLANESWALKER(2)
CREATURE(19)
ARTIFACT(25)
ENCHANTMENT(3)
INSTANT(10)
SORCERY(4)
LAND(36)
10×
13×
TOKENS(3)
100
Total
20
Creatures
44
Spells
36
Lands
B4
Bracket
3
Games
2
Wins
67%
Win Rate
Why bracket 4? — Optimized
7 early two-card combos: Zirda, the Dawnwaker + Basalt Monolith, Zirda, the Dawnwaker + Grim Monolith and 5 more
A two-card infinite combo cheap enough to assemble and win in the early game (data from Commander Spellbook). Bracket 3 decks are expected not to run these; any means Bracket 4.
11 Game Changers
Cards on WotC's official Game Changers list. Any puts a deck at Bracket 3 or above; more than three means Bracket 4.
Ancient TombEnlightened TutorGambleGrim MonolithJeska's WillLion's Eye DiamondMana VaultMishra's WorkshopSmothering TitheTeferi's ProtectionThe One Ring
7 fast mana
Zero- and one-mana rocks and rituals that accelerate ahead of the table (Sol Ring is exempt). Four or more puts a deck at Bracket 3; six or more means Bracket 4.
Ancient TombCity of TraitorsLion's Eye DiamondLotus PetalMana VaultMox OpalSimian Spirit Guide
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CURVE
0
4
1
14
2
11
3
21
4
11
5
2
6
1
7+
0
COLORS
W
1757%
R
1343%
COMBOS
37
Combos
7
Early
12
2-Card
25
3+ Card
2
Game-Ending
Basalt Monolith+Forsaken MonumentearlyInfinite colorless mana
Basalt Monolith+Forsaken MonumentearlySteps
- Activate Basalt Monolith's first ability by tapping it, adding .
- Activate Basalt Monolith's last ability by paying , untapping it.
- Repeat.
Basalt Monolith+Rings of BrighthearthearlyInfinite colorless mana
Basalt Monolith+Rings of BrighthearthearlySteps
- Activate Basalt Monolith's first ability by tapping it, adding .
- Activate Basalt Monolith's last ability by paying .
- Rings of Brighthearth triggers, causing you to pay to copy Basalt Monolith's last ability.
- Resolve the copy of Basalt Monolith's last ability, untapping it.
- Activate Basalt Monolith's first ability by tapping it, adding .
- Resolve the Basalt Monolith ability from step 2, untapping it.
- Repeat.
Walking Ballista+
Heliod, Sun-CrownedearlyInfinite damage, Infinite lifegain, Infinite lifegain triggers
Walking Ballista+Heliod, Sun-CrownedearlyPrerequisites
- Walking Ballista has at least two +1/+1 counters on it.
Steps
- Activate Heliod by paying , giving Walking Ballista lifelink until end of turn.
- Activate Walking Ballista's second ability by removing a +1/+1 counter, dealing 1 damage to any target.
- Walking Ballista's lifelink triggers, causing you to gain 1 life.
- Heliod triggers, putting a +1/+1 counter on Walking Ballista.
- Repeat from step 2.
Basalt Monolith+
Zirda, the DawnwakerearlyInfinite colorless mana
Basalt Monolith+Zirda, the DawnwakerearlySteps
- Activate Basalt Monolith's first ability by tapping it, adding .
- Activate Basalt Monolith's last ability by paying , untapping it.
- Repeat.
Auriok Salvagers+Lion's Eye DiamondearlyInfinite colored mana, Infinite storm count, Return some artifact cards from your graveyard to your hand
Auriok Salvagers+Lion's Eye DiamondearlySteps
- Activate Lion's Eye Diamond by sacrificing it and discarding your hand, adding .
- Activate Auriok Salvagers by paying , returning Lion's Eye Diamond from your graveyard to your hand.
- Cast Lion's Eye Diamond by paying .
- Repeat any number of times, adding mana of any color in step 1 once you have an arbitrary amount of white mana.
- Once you have infinite mana, you may activate Auriok Salvagers once for each valid target.
Heliod, Sun-Crowned+
TriskelionearlyInfinite damage, Infinite lifegain, Infinite lifegain triggers
Heliod, Sun-Crowned+TriskelionearlySteps
- Activate Heliod targeting Triskelion, giving it lifelink until end of turn.
- Activate Triskelion by removing a +1/+1 counter from it to deal 1 damage to any target, gaining you 1 life.
- Heliod triggers, putting a +1/+1 counter on Triskelion.
- Repeat from step 2 for infinite damage and lifegain.
Grim Monolith+Zirda, the DawnwakerearlyInfinite colorless mana
Grim Monolith+Zirda, the DawnwakerearlySteps
- Activate Grim Monolith's first ability by tapping it, adding .
- Activate Grim Monolith's second ability by paying , untapping it.
- Repeat.
Metalworker+Staff of DominationInfinite card draw, Infinite colorless mana, Infinite draw triggers, Infinite lifegain, Infinite lifegain triggers, Infinite untap of creatures you control, Infinite mana creatures you control can produce
Metalworker+Staff of DominationPrerequisites
- Metalworker does not have summoning sickness. You have at least three artifact cards in hand.
Steps
- Activate Metalworker by tapping it, adding at least six .
- Activate Staff of Domination's third ability by paying and tapping it, untapping Metalworker.
- Activate Staff of Domination's first ability by paying , untapping it.
- Repeat.
Metalworker+Voltaic ConstructInfinite colorless mana, Infinite untap of artifact creatures you control
Metalworker+Voltaic ConstructPrerequisites
- You have at least two artifact cards in hand.
- Metalworker does not have summoning sickness.
Steps
- Activate Metalworker by tapping it, revealing at least two artifact cards from your hand, and adding at least .
- Activate Voltaic Construct by paying , untapping Metalworker.
- Repeat.
Umbral Mantle+MetalworkerInfinite colorless mana, Infinitely large creature until end of turn, Infinite untap of creatures you control, Infinite mana creatures you control can produce
Umbral Mantle+MetalworkerPrerequisites
- Umbral Mantle attached to Metalworker.
- Metalworker does not have summoning sickness. You have at least two artifact cards in hand.
Steps
- Activate Metalworker by tapping it, revealing at least two artifact cards from your hand and adding at least .
- Activate Metalworker by paying and untapping it, giving it +2/+2 until end of turn.
- Repeat.
The One Ring+UmbilicusLock, Prevent all damage that would be dealt to you, You have protection from everything
The One Ring+UmbilicusSteps
- Cast The One Ring by paying .
- The One Ring triggers, giving you protection from everything until your next turn.
- During your next upkeep, return The One Ring to your hand using Umbilicus.
- Repeat each turn.
The One Ring+Blood ClockLock, Prevent all damage that would be dealt to you, You have protection from everything
The One Ring+Blood ClockSteps
- Cast The One Ring by paying .
- The One Ring triggers, giving you protection from everything until your next turn.
- During your next upkeep, return The One Ring to your hand using Blood Clock.
- Repeat each turn.
Sensei's Divining Top+
Foundry Inspector+Mystic ForgeInfinite card draw, Near-infinite storm count, Infinite draw triggers
Sensei's Divining Top+Foundry Inspector+Mystic ForgeSteps
- Activate Sensei's Divining Top by tapping it, causing you to draw a card and put Sensei's Divining Top on top of your library.
- Cast Sensei's Divining Top from the top of your library by paying .
- Repeat
Voltaic Key+Metalworker+Rings of BrighthearthInfinite colorless mana, Infinite untap of artifacts you control, Infinite mana artifacts you control can produce
Voltaic Key+Metalworker+Rings of BrighthearthPrerequisites
- 2 or more artifacts in hand.
- Metalworker does not have summoning sickness.
Steps
- Activate Metalworker and reveal 2 artifacts to add to your mana pool.
- Activate Voltaic Key to untap Metalworker.
- Rings of Brighthearth triggers allowing you to copy Voltaic Key's ability and untap Voltaic key with the copy.
- Repeat.
Grim Monolith+Forsaken Monument+Rings of BrighthearthInfinite colorless mana
Grim Monolith+Forsaken Monument+Rings of BrighthearthSteps
- Activate Grim Monolith's first ability by tapping it, adding .
- Forsaken Monument triggers, adding .
- Activate Grim Monolith's second ability by paying .
- Rings of Brighthearth triggers, causing you to pay to copy Grim Monolith's ability.
- Resolve the first Grim Monolith ability, untapping it.
- Activate Grim Monolith's first ability by tapping it, adding .
- Forsaken Monument triggers, adding .
- Resolve the second Grim Monolith ability from step 3, untapping it.
- Repeat.
Sol Ring+Staff of Domination+Myr WelderInfinite card draw, Infinite draw triggers, Infinite lifegain, Infinite lifegain triggers, Infinite mana creatures you control can produce, Infinite untap of creatures you control, Infinite colorless mana
Sol Ring+Staff of Domination+Myr WelderSteps
- Activate Myr Welder using Sol Ring's ability by tapping it, adding
- Activate Myr Welder using Staff of Domination's first ability by paying , untapping it.
- Repeat.
Basalt Monolith+Staff of Domination+Myr WelderInfinite card draw, Infinite draw triggers, Infinite lifegain, Infinite lifegain triggers, Infinite mana creatures you control can produce, Infinite untap of creatures you control, Infinite colorless mana
Basalt Monolith+Staff of Domination+Myr WelderSteps
- Activate Myr Welder using Basalt Monolith's ability by tapping it, adding
- Activate Myr Welder using Staff of Domination's first ability by paying , untapping it.
- Repeat
Basalt Monolith+Karn, the Great Creator+Voltaic ConstructInfinite colorless mana, Infinite untap of artifact creatures you control
Basalt Monolith+Karn, the Great Creator+Voltaic ConstructSteps
- Animate Basalt Monolith using Karn, the Great Creator.
- Activate Basalt Monolith by tapping it, adding .
- Activate Voltaic Construct by paying , untapping Basalt Monolith.
- Repeat from step 2.
Karn, the Great Creator+Thran Dynamo+Voltaic ConstructInfinite colorless mana, Infinite untap of artifact creatures you control
Karn, the Great Creator+Thran Dynamo+Voltaic ConstructSteps
- Animate Thran Dynamo using Karn, the Great Creator.
- Activate Thran Dynamo by tapping it, adding .
- Activate Voltaic Construct by paying , untapping Thran Dynamo.
- Repeat from step 2.
Thran Dynamo+Staff of Domination+Myr WelderInfinite card draw, Infinite draw triggers, Infinite lifegain, Infinite lifegain triggers, Infinite mana creatures you control can produce, Infinite untap of creatures you control, Infinite colorless mana
Thran Dynamo+Staff of Domination+Myr WelderSteps
- Activate Myr Welder using Thran Dynamo's ability by tapping it, adding .
- Activate Myr Welder using Staff of Domination's first ability by paying , untapping it.
- Repeat.
Karn, Silver Golem+Thran Dynamo+Voltaic ConstructInfinite colorless mana, Infinite untap of artifact creatures you control
Karn, Silver Golem+Thran Dynamo+Voltaic ConstructSteps
- Animate Thran Dynamo using Karn.
- Activate Thran Dynamo by tapping it, adding .
- Activate Voltaic Construct by paying , untapping Thran Dynamo.
- Repeat from step 2.
Mana Vault+Karn, the Great Creator+Voltaic ConstructInfinite colorless mana, Infinite untap of artifact creatures you control
Mana Vault+Karn, the Great Creator+Voltaic ConstructSteps
- Animate Mana Vault using Karn, the Great Creator.
- Activate Mana Vault by tapping it, adding .
- Activate Voltaic Construct by paying , untapping Mana Vault.
- Repeat from step 2.
Basalt Monolith+Karn, Silver Golem+Voltaic ConstructInfinite colorless mana, Infinite untap of artifact creatures you control
Basalt Monolith+Karn, Silver Golem+Voltaic ConstructSteps
- Animate Basalt Monolith using Karn.
- Activate Basalt Monolith by tapping it, adding .
- Activate Voltaic Construct by paying , untapping Basalt Monolith.
- Repeat from step 2.
Mana Vault+Staff of Domination+Myr WelderInfinite card draw, Infinite draw triggers, Infinite lifegain, Infinite lifegain triggers, Infinite mana creatures you control can produce, Infinite untap of creatures you control, Infinite colorless mana
Mana Vault+Staff of Domination+Myr WelderSteps
- Activate Myr Welder using Mana Vault's ability by tapping it, adding
- Activate Myr Welder using Staff of Domination's first ability by paying , untapping it.
- Repeat.
Metalworker+Staff of Domination+Myr WelderInfinite card draw, Infinite colorless mana, Infinite draw triggers, Infinite lifegain, Infinite lifegain triggers, Infinite untap of creatures you control, Infinite mana creatures you control can produce
Metalworker+Staff of Domination+Myr WelderPrerequisites
- Myr Welder does not have summoning sickness.
- You have at least one artifact card in hand.
Steps
- Activate Myr Welder by tapping it, exiling Staff of Domination from your graveyard.
- Activate Myr Welder using Staff of Domination's first ability by paying , untapping Myr Welder.
- Activate Myr Welder by tapping it, exiling Metalworker from your graveyard.
- Activate Myr Welder using Staff of Domination's first ability by paying , untapping Myr Welder.
- Activate Myr Welder using Metalworker's ability by tapping it, revealing artifact cards from your hand, adding for each artifact cards revealed.
- Repeat from step 4.
Basalt Monolith+Myr Welder+Voltaic ConstructInfinite colorless mana, Infinite untap of artifact creatures you control
Basalt Monolith+Myr Welder+Voltaic ConstructSteps
- Activate Myr Welder using Basalt Monolith's ability by tapping it, adding .
- If Voltaic Construct is on the battlefield, activate Voltaic Construct by paying , untapping Myr Welder. Otherwise, activate Myr Welder using Voltaic Construct's ability by paying , untapping Myr Welder.
- Repeat.
Thran Dynamo+Myr Welder+Voltaic ConstructInfinite colorless mana, Infinite untap of artifact creatures you control
Thran Dynamo+Myr Welder+Voltaic ConstructSteps
- Activate Myr Welder using Thran Dynamo's ability by tapping it, adding .
- If Voltaic Construct is on the battlefield, activate Voltaic Construct by paying , untapping Myr Welder. Otherwise, activate Myr Welder using Voltaic Construct's ability by paying , untapping Myr Welder.
- Repeat.
Grim Monolith+Karn, the Great Creator+Voltaic ConstructInfinite colorless mana, Infinite untap of artifact creatures you control
Grim Monolith+Karn, the Great Creator+Voltaic ConstructSteps
- Animate Grim Monolith using Karn, the Great Creator.
- Activate Grim Monolith by tapping it, adding .
- Activate Voltaic Construct by paying , untapping Grim Monolith.
- Repeat from step 2.
Grim Monolith+Staff of Domination+Myr WelderInfinite card draw, Infinite draw triggers, Infinite lifegain, Infinite lifegain triggers, Infinite mana creatures you control can produce, Infinite untap of creatures you control, Infinite colorless mana
Grim Monolith+Staff of Domination+Myr WelderSteps
- Activate Myr Welder using Grim Monolith's ability by tapping it, adding .
- Activate Myr Welder using Staff of Domination's first ability by paying , untapping it.
- Repeat.
Smothering Tithe+Zirda, the Dawnwaker+Gleaming SplendorInfinite card draw for any number of players, Infinite draw triggers for any number of players, Near-infinite Treasure tokens, Near-infinite colored mana, Near-infinite artifact ETB, Near-infinite artifact LTB, Near-infinite artifact sacrifice triggers
Smothering Tithe+Zirda, the Dawnwaker+Gleaming SplendorPrerequisites
- At least one opponent cannot pay for Smothering Tithe's trigger.
Steps
- Activate Gleaming Splendor by paying due to Zirda, causing an opponent and another player to each draw a card.
- Smothering Tithe triggers for each opponent who drew a card this way, creating a Treasure token for each opponent that cannot pay for the trigger.
- Activate a Treasure by tapping and sacrificing it, adding .
- Repeat.
Mana Vault+Karn, Silver Golem+Voltaic ConstructInfinite colorless mana, Infinite untap of artifact creatures you control
Mana Vault+Karn, Silver Golem+Voltaic ConstructSteps
- Animate Mana Vault using Karn.
- Activate Mana Vault by tapping it, adding .
- Activate Voltaic Construct by paying , untapping Mana Vault.
- Repeat from step 2.
Grim Monolith+Karn, Silver Golem+Voltaic ConstructInfinite colorless mana, Infinite untap of artifact creatures you control
Grim Monolith+Karn, Silver Golem+Voltaic ConstructSteps
- Animate Grim Monolith using Karn.
- Activate Grim Monolith by tapping it, adding .
- Activate Voltaic Construct by paying , untapping Grim Monolith.
- Repeat from step 2.
Mana Vault+Myr Welder+Voltaic ConstructInfinite colorless mana, Infinite untap of artifact creatures you control
Mana Vault+Myr Welder+Voltaic ConstructSteps
- Activate Myr Welder using Mana Vault's ability by tapping it, adding .
- If Voltaic Construct is on the battlefield, activate Voltaic Construct by paying , untapping Myr Welder. Otherwise, activate Myr Welder using Voltaic Construct's ability by paying , untapping Myr Welder.
- Repeat.
Lotus Petal+Zirda, the Dawnwaker+Auriok SalvagersInfinite creature ETB, Infinite creature LTB, Infinite creature sacrifice triggers, Infinite storm count
Lotus Petal+Zirda, the Dawnwaker+Auriok SalvagersSteps
- Tap Lotus Petal, sacrificing it to add .
- Pay to Auriok Salvager, returning Lotus Petal from your graveyard to your hand.
- Cast Lotus Petal.
- Repeat.
Grim Monolith+Myr Welder+Voltaic ConstructInfinite colorless mana, Infinite untap of artifact creatures you control
Grim Monolith+Myr Welder+Voltaic ConstructSteps
- Activate Myr Welder using Grim Monolith's ability by tapping it, adding .
- If Voltaic Construct is on the battlefield, activate Voltaic Construct by paying , untapping Myr Welder. Otherwise, activate Myr Welder using Voltaic Construct's ability by paying , untapping Myr Welder.
- Repeat.
Voltaic Key+Forsaken Monument+Thran Dynamo+Rings of BrighthearthInfinite untap of artifacts you control, Infinite colorless mana, Infinite mana artifacts you control can produce
Voltaic Key+Forsaken Monument+Thran Dynamo+Rings of BrighthearthSteps
- Activate Thran Dynamo by tapping it, adding .
- Forsaken Monument triggers, adding .
- Activate Voltaic Key by paying and tapping it, targeting itself.
- Rings of Brighthearth triggers, causing you to pay to copy Voltaic Key's ability, targeting Thran Dynamo.
- Resolve both Voltaic Key abilities, untapping it and Thran Dynamo.
- Repeat.
Voltaic Key+Mana Vault+Forsaken Monument+Rings of BrighthearthInfinite untap of artifacts you control, Infinite colorless mana, Infinite mana artifacts you control can produce
Voltaic Key+Mana Vault+Forsaken Monument+Rings of BrighthearthSteps
- Activate Mana Vault by tapping it, adding .
- Forsaken Monument triggers, adding .
- Activate Voltaic Key by paying and tapping it, targeting itself.
- Rings of Brighthearth triggers, causing you to pay to copy Voltaic Key's ability, targeting Mana Vault.
- Resolve both Voltaic Key abilities, untapping it and Mana Vault.
- Repeat.
Combo data from Commander Spellbook. “Early” two-card combos (cheap enough to win in the first few turns) put a deck at Bracket 4; other two-card combos are at home in Bracket 3.
Valid
Legality
This deck currently passes the commander checks.
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