Art by Julia Vasilyeva
Saved commander deck
Franklin Richards, Ascendant
Cast cheap noncreature spells pre-combat to reliably trigger Franklin's Discover 6 every turn, rapidly cheating out massive red threats, extra combat steps, and game-ending enchantments.
Prompt: Franklin Richards, Ascendant commander deck
Commander
1 cards
Franklin Richards, Ascendant
{5}{R}Legendary Creature — Mutant Hero
Chosen commander for the requested strategy.
Ramp
12 cards
Sol Ring
{1}Artifact
Essential format-defining fast mana to accelerate our 6-mana commander.
Arcane Signet
{2}Artifact
Efficient two-mana rock that satisfies the noncreature trigger.
Ruby Medallion
{2}Artifact
Reduces the cost of all red noncreature spells to chain them into combat.
Mind Stone
{2}Artifact
Early ramp rock that cantrips when mana is no longer needed.
Thought Vessel
{2}Artifact
Reliable two-mana rock with no maximum hand size upside.
Worn Powerstone
{3}Artifact
Helps jump straight to Franklin's 6-mana casting cost.
Jeska's Will
{2}{R}Sorcery
Explosive ritual and card advantage spell that triggers Franklin pre-combat.
Runaway Steam-Kin
{1}{R}Creature — Elemental
Builds counters quickly from chaining cheap red spells to produce mana.
Birgi, God of Storytelling // Harnfel, Horn of Bounty
{2}{R}Legendary Creature — God // Legendary Artifact
Refunds red mana for every noncreature spell cast.
Card Draw
11 cards
Faithless Looting
{R}Sorcery
One-mana noncreature spell to easily set up Discover 6 while sculpting the hand.
Thrill of Possibility
{1}{R}Instant
Instant-speed noncreature draw spell to trigger Discover pre-combat.
Demand Answers
{1}{R}Instant
Cheap noncreature filtering spell that can sacrifice spare artifacts.
Big Score
{3}{R}Instant
Card filtering that creates Treasures to trigger Franklin and ramp simultaneously.
Unexpected Windfall
{2}{R}{R}Instant
Provides card selection and treasure generation on a noncreature spell.
Light Up the Stage
{2}{R}Sorcery
Cheap impulse draw spell that easily satisfies the noncreature requirement.
Reckless Impulse
{1}{R}Sorcery
Two-mana impulse draw to keep gas flowing and trigger Discover.
Wrenn's Resolve
{1}{R}Sorcery
Functional duplicate of Reckless Impulse for consistent pre-combat triggers.
Valakut Exploration
{2}{R}Enchantment
Noncreature permanent that provides continuous impulse draw and chip damage.
Chandra, Torch of Defiance
{2}{R}{R}Legendary Planeswalker — Chandra
Versatile planeswalker offering mana ramp, card impulse, and removal.
Wheel of Misfortune
{2}{R}Sorcery
High-powered wheel effect to refill hand when running low on cheap spells.
Removal
11 cards
Chaos Warp
{2}{R}Instant
Premier mono-red flexible removal spell for any permanent type.
Wild Magic Surge
{R}{R}Instant
Unconditional noncreature removal spell targeting any problematic permanent.
Abrade
{1}{R}Instant
Cheap, flexible noncreature removal for small creatures or artifacts.
Vandalblast
{R}Sorcery
Cheap trigger early or a devastating one-sided artifact wipe late.
Blasphemous Act
{8}{R}Sorcery
Often a one-mana board wipe to clear the path before swinging with Franklin.
Chain Reaction
{2}{R}{R}Sorcery
Reliable damage-based board sweeper that scales with the creature count.
Lightning Bolt
{R}Instant
One-mana noncreature spell that can remove early blockers or trigger Discover on curve.
Unholy Heat
{R}Instant
Efficient one-mana burn spell that deals six damage in the mid-to-late game.
Mizzium Mortars
{1}{R}Sorcery
Targeted removal early or an asymmetric board sweeper when overloaded.
Tibalt's Trickery
{1}{R}Instant
Crucial red counterspell to protect Franklin from targeted interaction.
Deflecting Swat
{2}{R}Instant
Free interaction with Franklin in play to redirect removal or counterspells.
Threats/Wincons
21 cards
Etali, Primal Storm
{4}{R}{R}Legendary Creature — Elder Dinosaur
Fantastic 6-drop Discover hit that casts free spells off every player's library.
Terror of the Peaks
{3}{R}{R}Creature — Dragon
Fires direct damage whenever any creature enters the battlefield under your control.
Moraug, Fury of Akoum
{4}{R}{R}Legendary Creature — Minotaur Warrior
Provides extra combat phases to trigger Franklin multiple times per turn.
Port Razer
{3}{R}{R}Creature — Orc Pirate
Repeatedly generates additional combat phases upon dealing combat damage to players.
Scourge of the Throne
{4}{R}{R}Creature — Dragon
Dethrone dragon that grants an extra combat phase on attack.
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
{4}{R}Legendary Creature — Tiefling Barbarian
Gives first strike and an additional combat phase to get a second Discover trigger.
Hellkite Charger
{4}{R}{R}Creature — Dragon
Repeatable extra combat engine on an aggressive flying body.
Combustible Gearhulk
{4}{R}{R}Artifact Creature — Construct
Massive 6-mana artifact creature hit that either draws cards or deals massive damage.
Inferno Titan
{4}{R}{R}Creature — Giant
High-impact 6-drop that distributes damage on entry and attack.
Goldspan Dragon
{3}{R}{R}Creature — Dragon
Hasty dragon that generates doubled-mana Treasures when attacking.
Drakuseth, Maw of Flames
{4}{R}{R}{R}Legendary Creature — Dragon
Devastating top-end dragon to close out games once discovered or hardcast.
Balor
{3}{R}{R}Creature — Demon
Disrupts opponents' hands, artifacts, and life totals whenever it attacks.
Laelia, the Blade Reforged
{2}{R}Legendary Creature — Spirit Warrior
Grows larger whenever cards are exiled, synergizing directly with Discover 6.
Passionate Archaeologist
{1}{R}Legendary Enchantment — Background
Burns opponents for damage equal to mana value whenever spells are cast from exile.
Wild-Magic Sorcerer
{3}{R}Creature — Orc Shaman Sorcerer
Gives the first spell cast from exile each turn cascade for compounding free spells.
Sunbird's Invocation
{5}{R}Enchantment
Enchantment that cascades off any spell cast from hand, amplifying board presence.
Warstorm Surge
{5}{R}Enchantment
6-mana enchantment hit that turns all entering threats into direct burn.
Aggravated Assault
{2}{R}Enchantment
Enchantment that turns excess mana into infinite combat and Discover steps.
Relentless Assault
{2}{R}{R}Sorcery
Four-mana sorcery that immediately grants an additional combat step and untaps.
World at War
{3}{R}{R}Sorcery
Grants an extra combat step now and rebounds next turn to trigger Franklin automatically.
Seize the Day
{3}{R}Sorcery
Cheap extra combat sorcery that can be flashbacked to trigger Discover twice.
Utility
7 cards
Lightning Greaves
{2}Artifact — Equipment
Protects Franklin immediately with shroud and gives haste to cheat threats.
Swiftfoot Boots
{2}Artifact — Equipment
Provides essential hexproof protection and haste for your commander.
Hammer of Purphoros
{1}{R}{R}Legendary Enchantment Artifact
Noncreature permanent granting universal haste to let discovered creatures attack.
Fervor
{2}{R}Enchantment
Reliable noncreature enchantment that grants all creatures haste.
Delayed Blast Fireball
{1}{R}{R}Instant
One-sided wipe that deals massive damage when discovered and cast from exile.
Underworld Breach
{1}{R}Enchantment
Recurs cheap noncreature spells from the graveyard to guarantee Discover triggers.
Pyroblast
{R}Instant
One-mana protection against blue counterspells and bounce effects targeting Franklin.
