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Aetherdrift
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Aetherdrift
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Main Deck - 66 cards, 22 distinct
Columns
Name  Edition $ Type Cost
Rarity Color
Creature (30)
1 Abzan Beastmaster
$0.13 Creature - Dog Shaman
1 Beast Whisperer
$2.51 Creature - Elf Druid
4 Chatterfang, Squirrel General
$5.76 Legendary Creature - Squirrel Warrior
4 Deep Forest Hermit
$1.07 Creature - Elf Druid
4 Deranged Hermit
$58.00 Creature - Elf
3 Nut Collector
$5.54 Creature - Human Druid
1 Nut Collector
$5.54 Creature - Human Druid
2 Squirrel Mob
$3.29 Creature - Squirrel
2 Squirrel Mob
$0.44 Creature - Squirrel
4 Squirrel Sovereign
$0.28 Creature - Squirrel Noble
4 Toski, Bearer of Secrets
$3.18 Legendary Creature - Squirrel
Sorcery (6)
4 Acorn Harvest
$1.81 Sorcery
1 Overrun
$0.33 Sorcery
1 Shamanic Revelation
$1.54 Sorcery
Enchantment (6)
1 Fecundity
$0.87 Enchantment
1 Parallel Lives
$36.75 Enchantment
4 Squirrel Nest
$0.24 Enchantment - Aura
Land (24)
4 Castle Garenbrig
$5.53 Land
6 Forest
$0.95 Basic Land - Forest
6 Forest
$1.71 Basic Land - Forest
6 Forest
$1.76 Basic Land - Forest
2 Swarmyard
$9.34 Land
Sideboard - 65 cards, 10 distinct
Name  Edition $ Type Cost
Rarity Color
Creature (2)
1 Scavenging Ooze
$0.18 Creature - Ooze
1 Scavenging Ooze
$0.19 Creature - Ooze
Instant (7)
1 Force of Vigor
$7.76 Instant
1 Heroic Intervention
$11.08 Instant
1 Heroic Intervention
N/A Instant
2 Veil of Summer
$7.59 Instant
2 Wrap in Vigor
$1.53 Instant
Sorcery (4)
4 Rampant Growth
$0.63 Sorcery
Artifact (2)
2 Relic of Progenitus
$4.32 Artifact
Token (50)
50 Squirrel
N/A Token Creature - Squirrel
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Deck Name: Nuts for Victory
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Format: Casual / Legacy
Deck Type: Tribal-Aggro
Colors: Green (Mono-Green)
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Description

"Nuts for Victory" is a mono-green tribal-aggro deck that overwhelms opponents through relentless squirrel token generation and aggressive board presence. The deck leverages synergy between token producers and anthem effects to create a swarm of squirrels capable of toppling even the most fortified defenses.

With powerful token generators like Deranged Hermit, Deep Forest Hermit, and Squirrel Nest, combined with buffs from Squirrel Sovereign and Nut Collector, the deck excels in both multiplayer and 1v1 formats. The explosive potential of cards like Chatterfang, Squirrel General and Parallel Lives allows for sudden, game-ending attacks.

While simple on the surface, "Nuts for Victory" offers strategic depth through resource management, positioning, and knowing when to flood the board versus holding back to recover from board wipes.
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How to Play

Early Game:
Establish mana with Castle Garenbrig and ramp cards if needed.
Deploy token generators like Acorn Harvest and Squirrel Nest to start building your board.
Utilize Chatterfang, Squirrel General early if possible, as he adds value to every token generated.

Mid-Game:
Amplify your board with Deranged Hermit and Deep Forest Hermit for massive token production.
Boost your squirrels’ power with Squirrel Sovereign and Nut Collector.
Draw cards using Toski, Bearer of Secrets and Fecundity to maintain momentum.

Late Game:
Execute overwhelming attacks with an army of squirrels, leveraging Overrun to give trample and a lethal power boost.
If needed, rely on Shamanic Revelation to refill your hand and maintain pressure.
Use Swarmyard to regenerate key squirrels, ensuring resilience even after board wipes.
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How the Tribal Strategy Works

The core strategy revolves around creating as many squirrels as possible and turning them into lethal threats.

Token Generators: Acorn Harvest, Squirrel Nest, and the Hermits create a steady stream of tokens.

Anthem Effects: Squirrel Sovereign and Nut Collector boost all squirrels, making even tokens into serious threats.

Multipliers: Parallel Lives doubles your token production, synergizing perfectly with Chatterfang to flood the board.

Chatterfang's Utility: His ability to convert any token generation into squirrel tokens gives the deck flexibility and reach, even against large opposing creatures.

The deck’s simplicity lies in its aggressive nature, but careful sequencing and synergy management are key to maximizing its potential.
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Sideboard Strategy

Against Aggro Decks:
Wrap in Vigor – Protects against sweepers like Pyroclasm or Anger of the Gods.
Heroic Intervention – Provides indestructibility and hexproof for your board.

Against Control Decks:
Veil of Summer – Prevents counterspells and targeted removal from blue/black decks.
Force of Vigor – Destroys key artifacts and enchantments that may lock down your board.

Against Graveyard Strategies:
Relic of Progenitus & Scavenging Ooze – Efficient graveyard hate to shut down reanimation and delve strategies.

Against Combo Decks:
Rampant Growth – Accelerates mana to race faster combo decks.
Heroic Intervention – Counters sudden combo-based board wipes.
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Skill Level and Playability

"Nuts for Victory" is ideal for players who enjoy straightforward, aggressive gameplay with a focus on overwhelming the opponent through synergy and numbers. While easy to pick up, mastering the deck’s explosive potential requires strategic timing and careful resource management.

Difficulty Level: Beginner-Friendly, with strategic depth for advanced players
Playstyle: Aggressive board dominance with token swarm tactics
Best For: Both 1v1 and multiplayer casual/Legacy formats
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Quote:
"Even the smallest nut can grow the mightiest forest." 🌳🐿️

Last Update: 04/02/25
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