Art by Lius Lasahido
Saved commander deck
Jared Carthalion, True Heir
Seize the Monarch title and defend it using goad and pillowfort effects, then fire off global damage-based board wipes to clear opposing fields while growing Jared into a lethal attacker.
Prompt: A Jared Carthalion, True Heir monarch deck
Commander
1 cards
Jared Carthalion, True Heir
{R}{G}{W}Legendary Creature — Human Warrior
Chosen commander for the requested strategy.
Ramp
10 cards
Card Draw
10 cards
Court of Grace
{2}{W}{W}Enchantment
provides Monarch, token fliers, and card draw
Court of Bounty
{2}{G}{G}Enchantment
introduces Monarch and cheats lands or creatures
Return of the Wildspeaker
{4}{G}Instant
draws cards equal to Jared's massive power
Rishkar's Expertise
{4}{G}{G}Sorcery
draws cards based on Jared and casts a spell free
Removal
12 cards
Star of Extinction
{5}{R}{R}Sorcery
wipes the board and adds 20 counters to Jared
Deafening Clarion
{1}{R}{W}Sorcery
cheap sweeper that gives Jared counters and lifelink
Chandra's Ignition
{3}{R}{R}Sorcery
board wipe and win condition using a giant Jared
Pyrohemia
{2}{R}{R}Enchantment
repeatable board control that continually pumps Jared
Threats/Wincons
22 cards
Palace Jailer
{2}{W}{W}Creature — Human Soldier
introduces Monarch and exiles a key blocker
Archon of Coronation
{4}{W}{W}Creature — Archon
protects Monarch and prevents loss of life
Skyline Despot
{5}{R}{R}Creature — Dragon
Monarch payoff that generates 5/5 Dragons
Emberwilde Captain
{3}{R}Creature — Djinn Pirate
gives Monarch and punishes opponents for attacking
Brash Taunter
{4}{R}Creature — Goblin
survives damage sweeps and redirects damage to opponents
Stuffy Doll
{5}Artifact Creature — Construct
indestructible damage reflector alongside damage wipes
Boros Reckoner
{R/W}{R/W}{R/W}Creature — Minotaur Wizard
redirects damage wipe damage straight to opponents
Truefire Captain
{R}{R}{W}{W}Creature — Human Knight
redirects mass wipe damage directly to players
Wrathful Raptors
{4}{R}Creature — Dinosaur
turns noncombat wipe damage into lethal player damage
Marisi, Breaker of the Coil
{1}{R}{G}{W}Legendary Creature — Cat Warrior
goads the table to protect Monarch status
Geode Rager
{4}{R}{R}Creature — Elemental
goads opposing creatures to prevent attacks on you
Agitator Ant
{2}{R}Creature — Insect
distributes counters while goading potential attackers
Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs
{3}{R}{R}Legendary Creature — Ogre Warrior
taxes attackers or generates blockers to keep Monarch
Toralf, God of Fury // Toralf's Hammer
{2}{R}{R}Legendary Creature — God // Legendary Artifact — Equipment
converts excess wipe damage into player burn
Taunt from the Rampart
{3}{R}{W}Sorcery
goads all opponents and clears paths to reclaim Monarch
Aurelia, the Law Above
{3}{R}{W}Legendary Creature — Angel
rewards heavy combat and chips down opponents
Halana and Alena, Partners
{2}{R}{G}Legendary Creature — Human Ranger
grants haste and pumps Jared before combat
Quartzwood Crasher
{2}{R}{R}{G}Creature — Dinosaur Beast
creates massive trample tokens alongside huge Jared
Xenagos, God of Revels
{3}{R}{G}Legendary Enchantment Creature — God
doubles Jared's power and gives immediate haste
Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
{4}{R}{W}{W}Legendary Creature — Angel
halves incoming damage and doubles outgoing damage
Sun Titan
{4}{W}{W}Creature — Giant
reanimates Jared, utility pieces, and ramp permanents
Dragonmaster Outcast
{R}Creature — Human Shaman
inexpensive continuous dragon token factory
Utility
8 cards
Pariah
{2}{W}Enchantment — Aura
redirects player damage to Jared to grow him exponentially
Ghostly Prison
{2}{W}Enchantment
pillowfort tax keeping opponents from taking the Monarch
Boros Charm
{R}{W}Instant
saves Jared from destruction wipes and grants double strike
Tyvar's Stand
{X}{G}Instant
cheap hexproof protection that can double as a pump finisher
Swiftfoot Boots
{2}Artifact — Equipment
gives Jared haste to immediately take back the Monarch
Lightning Greaves
{2}Artifact — Equipment
free haste and shroud for commander protection
Whispersilk Cloak
{3}Artifact — Equipment
makes Jared unblockable to reliably reclaim the Monarch
Duelist's Heritage
{2}{W}Enchantment
grants double strike to Jared or encourages opponent combat
