Art by Thanh Tuấn
Saved commander deck
Black Widow, Intel Expert
Equip Black Widow with unblockable equipment to reliably trigger her combat damage ability, then capitalize on opponent draws using symmetric punishers like Smuggler's Share, Trouble in Pairs, and Wedding Ring.
Prompt: Black Widow, Intel Expert commander deck
Commander
1 cards
Black Widow, Intel Expert
{2}{W}Legendary Creature — Human Spy Hero
Chosen commander for the requested strategy.
Ramp
10 cards
Thought Vessel
{2}Artifact
Fixes maximum hand size while ramping, synergizing with heavy card draw
Knight of the White Orchid
{W}{W}Creature — Human Knight
Catches up on plains ramp on a first striking body
Loyal Warhound
{1}{W}Creature — Dog
Early ramp creature that keeps pace on land drops
The Restoration of Eiganjo // Architect of Restoration
{2}{W}Enchantment — Saga // Enchantment Creature — Fox Monk
Fetches a basic plains and reanimates cheap permanents
Sword of the Animist
{2}Legendary Artifact — Equipment
Ramps basics repeatedly when Black Widow attacks
Card Draw
10 cards
Esper Sentinel
{W}Artifact Creature — Human Soldier
Early tax engine that refuels your hand when opponents cast noncreature spells
Trouble in Pairs
{2}{W}{W}Enchantment
Draws extra cards directly off opponents drawing additional cards
Smuggler's Share
{2}{W}Enchantment
Triggers heavily when Black Widow forces opponents to draw two cards
Archivist of Oghma
{1}{W}Creature — Halfling Cleric
Punishes opponents for searching their libraries and gains life
Alms Collector
{3}{W}Creature — Cat Cleric
Mitigates opponent card draw while netting you cards instead
Secret Rendezvous
{1}{W}{W}Sorcery
White political card draw tool to forge alliances
Cut a Deal
{2}{W}Sorcery
Low-cost group card draw that nets you up to three cards
Folk Hero
{1}{W}Legendary Enchantment — Background
Draws cards when casting Human and Hero creature spells
Infiltration Lens
{1}Artifact — Equipment
Ensures either card draw or unblocked damage on Black Widow
Removal
11 cards
Grasp of Fate
{1}{W}{W}Enchantment
Exiles a threat from each opponent simultaneously
Unexpectedly Absent
{X}{W}{W}Instant
Instant-speed response that tucks problematic nonland permanents
Dismantling Wave
{2}{W}Sorcery
Sweeps opposing artifacts and enchantments across the board
Council's Judgment
{1}{W}{W}Sorcery
Non-targeting answer to true-name or hexproof threats
Sunfall
{3}{W}{W}Sorcery
Exiles all creatures and leaves an Incubator token threat
Threats/Wincons
23 cards
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
{1}{W}{W}Legendary Creature — Human Knight
Scales in power quickly and generates attacking tokens each turn
Serra Ascendant
{W}Creature — Human Monk
Massive 6/6 flying lifelink beater for one mana
Battle Angels of Tyr
{2}{W}{W}Creature — Angel Knight
Myriad flyer that draws cards, ramps, and gains life
Skyhunter Strike Force
{2}{W}Creature — Cat Knight
Melee anthem that buffs your attackers across wide boards
Archangel of Thune
{3}{W}{W}Creature — Angel
Grows your entire army whenever you gain life
Sun Titan
{4}{W}{W}Creature — Giant
Recurs key equipment, utility bears, and value engines from the graveyard
Moonshaker Cavalry
{5}{W}{W}{W}Creature — Spirit Knight
Game-ending craterhoof-style finisher in mono-white
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
{5}{W}{W}Legendary Creature — Phyrexian Praetor
Shrinks enemy boards while supercharging your own attackers
Guardian Scalelord
{4}{W}Creature — Dragon
Backup threat that recurs permanents based on power
Bronzebeak Foragers
{3}{W}Creature — Dinosaur
Large dinosaur that exiles multiple enemy permanents upon entry
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
{2}{W}Legendary Creature — Human Knight
First-striking lifelinker that discounts Aura and Equipment spells
Halvar, God of Battle // Sword of the Realms
{2}{W}{W}Legendary Creature — God // Legendary Artifact — Equipment
Grants double strike to equipped creatures and re-equips freely
Kemba, Kha Enduring
{1}{W}Legendary Creature — Cat Cleric
Equips immediately on entry and creates Cat tokens
Lion Sash
{1}{W}Artifact Creature — Equipment Cat
Graveyard hate equipment creature that grows into a huge threat
Silverwing Squadron
{5}{W}Creature — Human Knight
Wide-board scaling flyer that produces Knight tokens
Hero of Bladehold
{2}{W}{W}Creature — Human Knight
Generates attacking Soldiers and pumps them with Battle Cry
White Plume Adventurer
{2}{W}Creature — Orc Cleric
Introduces the Initiative and untaps Black Widow for defense
Angel of the Ruins
{5}{W}{W}Artifact Creature — Angel
Plainscycling fatty that exiles two artifacts or enchantments
Sword of Feast and Famine
{3}Artifact — Equipment
Untaps lands, forces opponent discard, and gives protection
Sword of Fire and Ice
{3}Artifact — Equipment
Provides extra damage, card draw, and key color protections
Baneslayer Angel
{3}{W}{W}Creature — Angel
Formidable lifelink combat flyer that stabilizes life totals
Gisela, the Broken Blade
{2}{W}{W}Legendary Creature — Angel Horror
Aggressive flying first striker with lifelink
Bruna, the Fading Light
{5}{W}{W}Legendary Creature — Angel Horror
Late-game threat that recurs Angels and Humans, melding with Gisela
Utility
8 cards
Lightning Greaves
{2}Artifact — Equipment
Grants haste and shroud to protect Black Widow immediately
Swiftfoot Boots
{2}Artifact — Equipment
Grants haste and hexproof while allowing equipment attachments
Whispersilk Cloak
{3}Artifact — Equipment
Guarantees unblockable damage to trigger Black Widow every attack
Key to the City
{2}Artifact
Makes Black Widow unblockable and filters extra cards drawn
Prowler's Helm
{2}Artifact — Equipment
Evasion equipment ensuring Black Widow connects with opponents
Mother of Runes
{W}Creature — Human Cleric
Grants targeted protection to bypass blockers and dodge removal
Giver of Runes
{W}Creature — Kor Cleric
Protects your commander and threats from targeted interaction
Teferi's Protection
{2}{W}Instant
The ultimate defensive spell to protect your board and life total
