deck Talrand, Sky Summoner

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Talrand, Sky Summoner

Whenever you cast an instant or sorcery spell, create a 2/2 blue Drake creature token with flying.

Main Deck cards Talrand, Sky Summoner

Island

27.0 in 100% of decks
Gitaxian Probe

1.0 in 100% of decks
Reality Shift

1.0 in 100% of decks
Riptide Laboratory

1.0 in 100% of decks
Dispel

1.0 in 100% of decks
Reliquary Tower

1.0 in 100% of decks
Myriad Landscape

1.0 in 100% of decks
Lonely Sandbar

1.0 in 100% of decks
Arcane Denial

1.0 in 100% of decks
Ponder

1.0 in 100% of decks
Brainstorm

1.0 in 100% of decks
Counterspell

1.0 in 100% of decks
Favorable Winds

1.0 in 100% of decks
Bident of Thassa

1.0 in 100% of decks
Anticipate

1.0 in 100% of decks
Mind Stone

1.0 in 100% of decks
Rapid Hybridization

1.0 in 100% of decks
Sky Diamond

1.0 in 100% of decks
Impulse

1.0 in 100% of decks
Sol Ring

1.0 in 100% of decks
Cyclonic Rift

1.0 in 100% of decks
Opt

1.0 in 100% of decks
Sapphire Medallion

1.0 in 100% of decks
High Tide

1.0 in 100% of decks
Wizard's Retort

1.0 in 100% of decks
Negate

1.0 in 100% of decks
Preordain

1.0 in 100% of decks
Murmuring Mystic

1.0 in 100% of decks
Winged Words

1.0 in 100% of decks
Arcane Signet

1.0 in 100% of decks
Heraldic Banner

1.0 in 100% of decks
Mystic Sanctuary

1.0 in 100% of decks
Wavebreak Hippocamp

1.0 in 100% of decks
Reconnaissance Mission

1.0 in 100% of decks
Ravenform

1.0 in 100% of decks
Archmage Emeritus

1.0 in 100% of decks
Solve the Equation

1.0 in 100% of decks
Consider

1.0 in 100% of decks
An Offer You Can't Refuse

1.0 in 100% of decks
Flow of Knowledge

1.0 in 100% of decks
Quick Study

1.0 in 100% of decks
Case of the Ransacked Lab

1.0 in 100% of decks
Sink into Stupor

1.0 in 100% of decks
Disdainful Stroke

1.0 in 50% of decks
Elixir of Immortality

1.0 in 50% of decks
Everflowing Chalice

1.0 in 50% of decks
Archaeomancer

1.0 in 50% of decks
Dig Through Time

1.0 in 50% of decks
Swiftfoot Boots

1.0 in 50% of decks
Ash Barrens

1.0 in 50% of decks
Walk the Aeons

1.0 in 50% of decks
Polymorphist's Jest

1.0 in 50% of decks
Kumena's Awakening

1.0 in 50% of decks
Jace's Sanctum

1.0 in 50% of decks
Fellwar Stone

1.0 in 50% of decks
Treasure Cruise

1.0 in 50% of decks
Flood of Recollection

1.0 in 50% of decks
Pull from the Deep

1.0 in 50% of decks
Reins of Power

1.0 in 50% of decks
Propaganda

1.0 in 50% of decks
Aetherspouts

1.0 in 50% of decks
Halimar Depths

1.0 in 50% of decks
Siren Stormtamer

1.0 in 50% of decks
Baral, Chief of Compliance

1.0 in 50% of decks
Curse of the Swine

1.0 in 50% of decks
Rise from the Tides

1.0 in 50% of decks
Mystical Tutor

1.0 in 50% of decks
Unwind

1.0 in 50% of decks
Star Compass

1.0 in 50% of decks
Thought Vessel

1.0 in 50% of decks
Snap

1.0 in 50% of decks
Frantic Search

1.0 in 50% of decks
Serum Visions

1.0 in 50% of decks
Fact or Fiction

1.0 in 50% of decks
Rewind

1.0 in 50% of decks
Rhystic Study

1.0 in 50% of decks
Wayfarer's Bauble

1.0 in 50% of decks
Pongify

1.0 in 50% of decks
Deep Analysis

1.0 in 50% of decks

Strategy

The "Talrand, Sky Summoner" Commander deck is a classic blue control deck that focuses on generating a powerful army of Drakes while countering opponents' spells and controlling the board. The strategy of the deck revolves around casting cheap instant and sorcery spells to trigger Talrand's ability, which creates a 2/2 blue Drake creature token. Cards like Opt, Brainstorm, Preordain, and Ponder help to draw into more spells and keep your hand full. Counterspells like Counterspell, Negate, and Spell Pierce help you protect Talrand and disrupt your opponents' game plan. The good points of the deck include its ability to generate a steady stream of flying creatures, which can quickly overwhelm opponents if left unchecked. The deck also has strong control elements, allowing you to interact with your opponents' spells and keep the board in check. On the downside, the deck can struggle against fast aggro strategies that can put pressure on you before you can establish your board presence. Additionally, decks that can easily remove Talrand or control the board through non-creature means can pose a challenge. Overall, the "Talrand, Sky Summoner" Commander deck is a fun and powerful control deck that rewards careful planning and efficient spellcasting. It offers a unique playstyle focusing on generating a board presence through instants and sorceries, making it a unique and enjoyable deck to pilot.