deck Alela, Cunning Conqueror

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Alela, Cunning Conqueror

Flying Whenever you cast your first spell during each opponent's turn, create a 1/1 black Faerie Rogue creature token with flying. Whenever one or more Faeries you control deal combat damage to a player, goad target creature that player controls.

Main Deck cards Alela, Cunning Conqueror

Island

12.7 in 100% of decks
Swamp

9.0 in 100% of decks
Sunken Hollow

1.0 in 100% of decks
Secluded Glen

1.0 in 100% of decks
Command Tower

1.0 in 100% of decks
Go for the Throat

1.0 in 100% of decks
Kindred Discovery

1.0 in 100% of decks
Arcane Denial

1.0 in 100% of decks
Glen Elendra Liege

1.0 in 100% of decks
Glen Elendra Archmage

1.0 in 100% of decks
Counterspell

1.0 in 100% of decks
Scion of Oona

1.0 in 100% of decks
Sol Ring

1.0 in 100% of decks
Talisman of Dominance

1.0 in 100% of decks
Arcane Signet

1.0 in 100% of decks
Wavebreak Hippocamp

1.0 in 100% of decks
Nymris, Oona's Trickster

1.0 in 100% of decks
Hullbreaker Horror

1.0 in 100% of decks
Brazen Borrower

1.0 in 100% of decks
Obyra, Dreaming Duelist

1.0 in 100% of decks
Tegwyll, Duke of Splendor

1.0 in 100% of decks
Spell Stutter

1.0 in 100% of decks
Mocking Sprite

1.0 in 100% of decks
Bojuka Bog

1.0 in 66% of decks
Reality Shift

1.0 in 66% of decks
Leyline of Anticipation

1.0 in 66% of decks
Reliquary Tower

1.0 in 66% of decks
Oona's Blackguard

1.0 in 66% of decks
Fellwar Stone

1.0 in 66% of decks
Choked Estuary

1.0 in 66% of decks
Skullclamp

1.0 in 66% of decks
Herald's Horn

1.0 in 66% of decks
Kindred Dominance

1.0 in 66% of decks
Faerie Harbinger

1.0 in 66% of decks
Distant Melody

1.0 in 66% of decks
Favorable Winds

1.0 in 66% of decks
Mystical Tutor

1.0 in 66% of decks
Unwind

1.0 in 66% of decks
Toxic Deluge

1.0 in 66% of decks
Drowned Catacomb

1.0 in 66% of decks
Spellstutter Sprite

1.0 in 66% of decks
Bitterblossom

1.0 in 66% of decks
Snap

1.0 in 66% of decks
Vendilion Clique

1.0 in 66% of decks
Dimir Signet

1.0 in 66% of decks
Cyclonic Rift

1.0 in 66% of decks
Rewind

1.0 in 66% of decks
Cloud of Faeries

1.0 in 66% of decks
Underground River

1.0 in 66% of decks
Keep Watch

1.0 in 66% of decks
Negate

1.0 in 66% of decks
Stolen by the Fae

1.0 in 66% of decks
Mystic Sanctuary

1.0 in 66% of decks
Feed the Swarm

1.0 in 66% of decks
Faerie Mastermind

1.0 in 66% of decks
Halo Forager

1.0 in 66% of decks
Raise the Palisade

1.0 in 66% of decks
Talion, the Kindly Lord

1.0 in 66% of decks
Faerie Fencing

1.0 in 66% of decks
Spellscorn Coven

1.0 in 66% of decks
Archmage of Echoes

1.0 in 66% of decks
Malleable Impostor

1.0 in 66% of decks
Roaming Throne

1.0 in 66% of decks
Dig Through Time

1.0 in 33% of decks
Unclaimed Territory

1.0 in 33% of decks
Sprite Noble

1.0 in 33% of decks
Mistbind Clique

1.0 in 33% of decks
Swiftfoot Boots

1.0 in 33% of decks
Path of Ancestry

1.0 in 33% of decks
Quickling

1.0 in 33% of decks
Disallow

1.0 in 33% of decks
Notorious Throng

1.0 in 33% of decks
Darkwater Catacombs

1.0 in 33% of decks
Faerie Trickery

1.0 in 33% of decks
Puppeteer Clique

1.0 in 33% of decks
Polluted Delta

1.0 in 33% of decks
Dimir Aqueduct

1.0 in 33% of decks
Shizo, Death's Storehouse

1.0 in 33% of decks
Watery Grave

1.0 in 33% of decks

Strategy

The "Alela, Cunning Conqueror" Commander deck focus on a Faerie tribal theme, utilizing Alela's ability to generate Faerie tokens whenever you cast an artifact or enchantment spell. This deck includes a mix of artifacts, enchantments, and Faerie creatures to support this strategy. Some key points about the deck: - **Strengths**: With Alela's ability to generate tokens, the deck can quickly build a board presence and overwhelm opponents. The inclusion of cards like "Talisman of Dominance," "Arcane Signet," and "Sol Ring" provides ramp to cast your spells faster. Cards like "Glen Elendra Archmage" and "Glen Elendra Liege" offer powerful effects and protection for your creatures. The deck has a good mix of card draw and interaction, ensuring that you can maintain resources and control the board. - **Weaknesses**: As a three-color deck, mana fixing may sometimes be a challenge, especially with only a few dual lands like "Sunken Hollow" and "Path of Ancestry." The deck heavily relies on Alela to generate tokens, so removal or disruption targeting her can slow down your game plan. While the deck has some answers with counterspells like "Arcane Denial," it may struggle against fast aggro decks or decks with a heavy focus on removal. Overall, the "Alela, Cunning Conqueror" deck appears to be a fun and synergistic deck to play in Commander. It offers a mix of aggressive token generation, control elements, and a unique tribal theme that can lead to exciting and interactive gameplay.