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Commander deckR
Killmonger, Ruthless Usurper
Donate artifacts and leverage opponents' artifact counts to supercharge Killmonger's attack trigger, using extra combat steps and double strike to strip opposing boards and generate overwhelming Treasure value.
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Deck anatomy
What this list actually runs on: how cheaply it casts things, and whether it has enough ramp, card draw and interaction to keep up at the table. Each block is one card — hover for its name.
Mana curve · 61 nonland cards
The working parts
Counted from Scryfall’s community card tags, not from the builder’s own labels. A card that does two jobs counts twice, so these add up to more than the deck. The hatched band is a common rule of thumb, not a law — combo decks run leaner, battlecruiser decks heavier.
Colored mana symbols
Commander
1Killmonger, Ruthless Usurper
2RLegendary Creature — Human Villain
Chosen commander for the requested strategy.
Ramp
9
Thought Vessel
2Artifact
Unconditional two-mana rock that removes maximum hand size
Liquimetal Torque
2Artifact
Mana rock that turns opposing permanents into artifacts to buff Killmonger
Worn Powerstone
3Artifact
Colorless ramp to accelerate into midgame threats and extra combats
Strike It Rich
RSorcery
Early treasure creation that synergizes with artifact payoffs
Card Draw
10
Professional Face-Breaker
2RCreature — Human Warrior
Turns combat damage and Treasures into card impulse draw
Light Up the Stage
2RSorcery
Cheap impulse draw enabled easily by Killmonger attacks
Valakut Exploration
2REnchantment
Draw engine that burns opponents for unused cards
Idol of Oblivion
2Artifact
Reliably draws cards each turn Killmonger creates a Treasure
Experimental Synthesizer
RArtifact
Cheap artifact that generates card advantage on entry and exit
Removal
10
Vandalblast
RSorcery
Flexible artifact removal that can wipe opponents' boards completely
Brotherhood's End
1RRSorcery
Flexible sweeper that can clear cheap creatures or low-cost artifacts
Shattering Spree
RSorcery
Multi-target targeted artifact destruction with replicate
Liquimetal Coating
2Artifact
Turns opposing problem permanents into artifacts for Killmonger to destroy or benefit from
Threats/Wincons
24
Goldspan Dragon
3RRCreature — Dragon
Doubles mana output of Treasures and produces them when attacking
Xorn
2RCreature — Elemental
Increases Treasure production whenever Killmonger deals damage
Magda, Brazen Outlaw
1RLegendary Creature — Dwarf Berserker
Generates Treasures and tutors powerful dragons and artifacts
Reckless Fireweaver
1RCreature — Human Artificer
Burns opponents whenever Treasures enter the battlefield
Ingenious Artillerist
2RCreature — Human Artificer
Deals direct burn damage to all opponents on artifact entry
Crime Novelist
2RCreature — Goblin Bard
Grows larger and generates red mana whenever Treasures are sacrificed
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
4RLegendary Creature — Tiefling Barbarian
Grants extra combat phases and first strike to trigger Killmonger repeatedly
Port Razer
3RRCreature — Orc Pirate
Chains extra combat phases upon dealing combat damage to players
Moraug, Fury of Akoum
4RRLegendary Creature — Minotaur Warrior
Grants multiple attack phases and pumps attacking creatures
Combat Celebrant
2RCreature — Human Warrior
Exerts for an additional combat phase to stack Killmonger triggers
Aggravated Assault
2REnchantment
Repeatable extra combat engine fueled by Treasure mana
Rose Room Treasurer
3RCreature — Ogre Warrior
Generates Treasures and acts as burn removal using blitz
Urabrask the Hidden
3RRLegendary Creature — Phyrexian Praetor
Grants haste to your team while slowing down opponents' blockers
Hellkite Tyrant
4RRCreature — Dragon
Steals opponents' artifacts on hit and provides an alternate win condition
Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin
2RLegendary Creature — Goblin
Wide board threat that scales with combat pump effects
Hoarding Ogre
3RCreature — Ogre
Attacking threat that continuously adds Treasure tokens
Atsushi, the Blazing Sky
2RRLegendary Creature — Dragon Spirit
Evasive flyer that produces Treasures or card impulse upon death
Cavern-Hoard Dragon
7RRCreature — Dragon
Massively discounted dragon that generates massive amounts of Treasures
Genesis Chamber
2Artifact
Gives opponents artifact Myr tokens whenever they cast creatures, directly pumping Killmonger
Bucknard's Everfull Purse
2Artifact
Passes around the table as an artifact to pump Killmonger while generating mana
Akroan Horse
4Artifact Creature — Horse
Donates an artifact creature to an opponent that creates tokens for you
Pendant of Prosperity
3Artifact
Donated artifact that ensures an opponent controls an artifact while ramping both players
Two-Handed Axe // Sweeping Cleave
2R // 1RArtifact — Equipment // Instant — Adventure
Doubles Killmonger's power upon attacking for lethal commander damage
Lizard Blades
1RArtifact Creature — Equipment Lizard
Grants double strike to trigger Killmonger's combat damage effect twice
Utility
8
Lightning Greaves
2Artifact — Equipment
Provides haste and shroud to protect Killmonger on entry
Swiftfoot Boots
2Artifact — Equipment
Grants haste and hexproof protection for the commander
Commander's Plate
1Artifact — Equipment
Grants protection from every color other than red and a sizable stat boost
Mithril Coat
3Legendary Artifact — Equipment
Flash equipment providing indestructible protection to Killmonger
Whispersilk Cloak
3Artifact — Equipment
Ensures unblockable hits to guarantee combat damage triggers and player damage
Inquisitor's Flail
2Artifact — Equipment
Doubles combat damage dealt by Killmonger, synergizing with trample
Seize the Day
3RSorcery
Targeted untap and extra combat phase that can be flashbacked
Roaming Throne
4Artifact Creature — Golem
Doubles both attack and combat damage triggered abilities on Killmonger
