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Saved commander deck
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.
Prompt: Killmonger, Ruthless Usurper commander deck
Commander
1 cards
Killmonger, Ruthless Usurper
{2}{R}Legendary Creature — Human Villain
Chosen commander for the requested strategy.
Ramp
9 cards
Thought Vessel
{2}Artifact
Unconditional two-mana rock that removes maximum hand size
Liquimetal Torque
{2}Artifact
Mana rock that turns opposing permanents into artifacts to buff Killmonger
Worn Powerstone
{3}Artifact
Colorless ramp to accelerate into midgame threats and extra combats
Strike It Rich
{R}Sorcery
Early treasure creation that synergizes with artifact payoffs
Card Draw
10 cards
Professional Face-Breaker
{2}{R}Creature — Human Warrior
Turns combat damage and Treasures into card impulse draw
Light Up the Stage
{2}{R}Sorcery
Cheap impulse draw enabled easily by Killmonger attacks
Wrenn's Resolve
{1}{R}Sorcery
Redundancy for Reckless Impulse to maintain card flow
Valakut Exploration
{2}{R}Enchantment
Draw engine that burns opponents for unused cards
Idol of Oblivion
{2}Artifact
Reliably draws cards each turn Killmonger creates a Treasure
Demand Answers
{1}{R}Instant
Sacrifices surplus Treasure tokens to draw two cards
Experimental Synthesizer
{R}Artifact
Cheap artifact that generates card advantage on entry and exit
Removal
10 cards
Vandalblast
{R}Sorcery
Flexible artifact removal that can wipe opponents' boards completely
Blasphemous Act
{8}{R}Sorcery
Efficient full-board wipe against wide creature boards
Brotherhood's End
{1}{R}{R}Sorcery
Flexible sweeper that can clear cheap creatures or low-cost artifacts
Shattering Spree
{R}Sorcery
Multi-target targeted artifact destruction with replicate
Liquimetal Coating
{2}Artifact
Turns opposing problem permanents into artifacts for Killmonger to destroy or benefit from
Threats/Wincons
24 cards
Goldspan Dragon
{3}{R}{R}Creature — Dragon
Doubles mana output of Treasures and produces them when attacking
Xorn
{2}{R}Creature — Elemental
Increases Treasure production whenever Killmonger deals damage
Magda, Brazen Outlaw
{1}{R}Legendary Creature — Dwarf Berserker
Generates Treasures and tutors powerful dragons and artifacts
Reckless Fireweaver
{1}{R}Creature — Human Artificer
Burns opponents whenever Treasures enter the battlefield
Ingenious Artillerist
{2}{R}Creature — Human Artificer
Deals direct burn damage to all opponents on artifact entry
Crime Novelist
{2}{R}Creature — Goblin Bard
Grows larger and generates red mana whenever Treasures are sacrificed
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
{4}{R}Legendary Creature — Tiefling Barbarian
Grants extra combat phases and first strike to trigger Killmonger repeatedly
Port Razer
{3}{R}{R}Creature — Orc Pirate
Chains extra combat phases upon dealing combat damage to players
Moraug, Fury of Akoum
{4}{R}{R}Legendary Creature — Minotaur Warrior
Grants multiple attack phases and pumps attacking creatures
Combat Celebrant
{2}{R}Creature — Human Warrior
Exerts for an additional combat phase to stack Killmonger triggers
Aggravated Assault
{2}{R}Enchantment
Repeatable extra combat engine fueled by Treasure mana
Rose Room Treasurer
{3}{R}Creature — Ogre Warrior
Generates Treasures and acts as burn removal using blitz
Urabrask the Hidden
{3}{R}{R}Legendary Creature — Phyrexian Praetor
Grants haste to your team while slowing down opponents' blockers
Hellkite Tyrant
{4}{R}{R}Creature — Dragon
Steals opponents' artifacts on hit and provides an alternate win condition
Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin
{2}{R}Legendary Creature — Goblin
Wide board threat that scales with combat pump effects
Hoarding Ogre
{3}{R}Creature — Ogre
Attacking threat that continuously adds Treasure tokens
Atsushi, the Blazing Sky
{2}{R}{R}Legendary Creature — Dragon Spirit
Evasive flyer that produces Treasures or card impulse upon death
Cavern-Hoard Dragon
{7}{R}{R}Creature — Dragon
Massively discounted dragon that generates massive amounts of Treasures
Genesis Chamber
{2}Artifact
Gives opponents artifact Myr tokens whenever they cast creatures, directly pumping Killmonger
Bucknard's Everfull Purse
{2}Artifact
Passes around the table as an artifact to pump Killmonger while generating mana
Akroan Horse
{4}Artifact Creature — Horse
Donates an artifact creature to an opponent that creates tokens for you
Pendant of Prosperity
{3}Artifact
Donated artifact that ensures an opponent controls an artifact while ramping both players
Two-Handed Axe // Sweeping Cleave
{2}{R} // {1}{R}Artifact — Equipment // Instant — Adventure
Doubles Killmonger's power upon attacking for lethal commander damage
Lizard Blades
{1}{R}Artifact Creature — Equipment Lizard
Grants double strike to trigger Killmonger's combat damage effect twice
Utility
8 cards
Lightning Greaves
{2}Artifact — Equipment
Provides haste and shroud to protect Killmonger on entry
Swiftfoot Boots
{2}Artifact — Equipment
Grants haste and hexproof protection for the commander
Commander's Plate
{1}Artifact — Equipment
Grants protection from every color other than red and a sizable stat boost
Mithril Coat
{3}Legendary Artifact — Equipment
Flash equipment providing indestructible protection to Killmonger
Whispersilk Cloak
{3}Artifact — Equipment
Ensures unblockable hits to guarantee combat damage triggers and player damage
Inquisitor's Flail
{2}Artifact — Equipment
Doubles combat damage dealt by Killmonger, synergizing with trample
Seize the Day
{3}{R}Sorcery
Targeted untap and extra combat phase that can be flashbacked
Roaming Throne
{4}Artifact Creature — Golem
Doubles both attack and combat damage triggered abilities on Killmonger
