Art by Julie Bell
Saved commander deck
Captain Marvel, Apex Avenger
Accelerate mana to cast Captain Marvel, then put counters onto non-Kree creatures to rapidly duplicate those counters onto Captain Marvel for swift, lethal commander damage through flying and double strike.
Prompt: Captain Marvel, Apex Avenger commander deck
Commander
1 cards
Captain Marvel, Apex Avenger
{5}{R}{W}Legendary Creature — Human Kree Hero
Chosen commander for the requested strategy.
Ramp
10 cards
Sol Ring
{1}Artifact
Essential commander acceleration to help cast a 7-mana commander
Talisman of Conviction
{2}Artifact
Untapped two-mana rock producing red and white
Knight of the White Orchid
{W}{W}Creature — Human Knight
Catches up on plains ramp on a non-Kree body
Smothering Tithe
{3}{W}Enchantment
Generates massive amounts of treasure mana in multiplayer
Solemn Simulacrum
{4}Artifact Creature — Golem
Ramps a basic land and replaces itself upon dying
Card Draw
10 cards
Esper Sentinel
{W}Artifact Creature — Human Soldier
Early card advantage engine that scales well with +1/+1 counters
Welcoming Vampire
{2}{W}Creature — Vampire
Draws cards when small non-Kree creatures enter
Tocasia's Welcome
{2}{W}Enchantment
Consistent card draw triggered by creature entries
Mentor of the Meek
{2}{W}Creature — Human Soldier
Draws cards whenever low-power creatures enter the battlefield
Rumor Gatherer
{1}{W}{W}Creature — Elf Wizard
Scries and draws extra cards off creature entries
Trouble in Pairs
{2}{W}{W}Enchantment
Punishes opponents' extra cards, attacks, and extra turns with draw
Jeska's Will
{2}{R}Sorcery
Explosive red burst of mana and impulse card advantage
Thrill of Possibility
{1}{R}Instant
Instant-speed card filtering to maintain velocity
Faithless Looting
{R}Sorcery
Cheap filtering to sculpt the early hand and smooth draws
The One Ring
{4}Legendary Artifact
Protection on entry and exponential card draw engine
Removal
10 cards
Stroke of Midnight
{2}{W}Instant
Versatile nonland permanent removal for three mana
Generous Gift
{2}{W}Instant
Unconditional permanent removal leaving behind a 3/3 Elephant
Wear // Tear
{1}{R} // {W}Instant // Instant
Efficient split card answering artifacts and enchantments
Blasphemous Act
{8}{R}Sorcery
Cheap board wipe that Captain Marvel survives thanks to indestructible
Grasp of Fate
{1}{W}{W}Enchantment
Exiles a nonland permanent from each opponent simultaneously
Hopeful Initiate
{W}Creature — Human Warlock
Low-drop creature that converts +1/+1 counters into repeatable Disenchant effects
Threats/Wincons
24 cards
Cathars' Crusade
{3}{W}{W}Enchantment
Puts counters on every creature, supercharging Captain Marvel immediately
Luminarch Aspirant
{1}{W}Creature — Human Cleric
Puts a +1/+1 counter on a creature each combat, mirroring onto Captain Marvel
Siege Veteran
{2}{W}Creature — Human Soldier
Free combat counter distribution and creates soldier tokens when creatures die
Mikaeus, the Lunarch
{X}{W}Legendary Creature — Human Cleric
Taps to put a +1/+1 counter on each other creature you control
Heliod, Sun-Crowned
{2}{W}Legendary Enchantment Creature — God
Distributes +1/+1 counters whenever life is gained
Archangel of Thune
{3}{W}{W}Creature — Angel
Puts counters across your entire board whenever life is gained
Sunscorch Regent
{3}{W}{W}Creature — Dragon
Gains counters and life whenever opponents cast spells, pumping the commander
Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin
{2}{R}Legendary Creature — Goblin
Gains counters on attack to mirror onto Captain Marvel and makes Goblin tokens
Agitator Ant
{2}{R}Creature — Insect
Distributes counters on your creatures and goads opponents' threats
All Will Be One
{3}{R}{R}Enchantment
Deals direct damage whenever counters are placed on your permanents
Uncivil Unrest
{4}{R}Enchantment
Grants riot for counters and doubles damage dealt by modified creatures
Felidar Retreat
{3}{W}Enchantment
Landfall engine distributing counters to your entire creature team
Together Forever
{W}{W}Enchantment
Distributes counters via support and recurs modified creatures when they die
Elite Scaleguard
{4}{W}Creature — Human Soldier
Bolsters counters and taps down opposing blockers whenever modified creatures attack
High Sentinels of Arashin
{3}{W}Creature — Bird Soldier
Repeatable mana sink to put counters on other creatures
Basri Ket
{1}{W}{W}Legendary Planeswalker — Basri
Puts counters on creatures and creates attacking soldier tokens
Elspeth Resplendent
{3}{W}{W}Legendary Planeswalker — Elspeth
Distributes +1/+1 and keyword counters which Captain Marvel can also copy
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
{2}{W}Legendary Creature — Gith Warrior
Increases the number of counters placed on both creatures and Captain Marvel
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
{1}Legendary Artifact — Equipment
Equipped creature gains counters on any permanent leaving, triggering Captain Marvel
Abzan Falconer
{2}{W}Creature — Human Soldier
Grants flying evasion to the rest of the modified creature team
Ainok Bond-Kin
{1}{W}Creature — Dog Soldier
Grants first strike to all other creatures with counters
Steel Overseer
{2}Artifact Creature — Construct
Taps to place counters on artifact creatures to trigger Captain Marvel
Rosie Cotton of South Lane
{2}{W}Legendary Creature — Halfling Peasant
Puts a +1/+1 counter on another creature whenever any token is created
Semester's End
{3}{W}Instant
Blinks creatures and planeswalkers, returning them with extra counters
Utility
8 cards
Swiftfoot Boots
{2}Artifact — Equipment
Gives hexproof and haste to keep the commander safe from exile
Lightning Greaves
{2}Artifact — Equipment
Free haste and shroud protection to immediately swing for damage
The Ozolith
{1}Legendary Artifact
Stores counters when creatures die and moves them onto Captain Marvel
Resourceful Defense
{2}{W}Enchantment
Enchantment backup Ozolith that can also redistribute counters manually
Teferi's Protection
{2}{W}Instant
Absolute protection against mass exile, sacrifice, and damage
Boros Charm
{R}{W}Instant
Protects your non-indestructible board or delivers sudden burst damage
Flawless Maneuver
{2}{W}Instant
Free board protection spell when your commander is in play
Akroma's Will
{3}{W}Instant
Provides lethal evasion and massive keyword protection to close games
