Art by Javier Charro
Saved commander deck
The Squadron Sinister
Leverage looting and rummage effects to cheat The Squadron Sinister into play via Mayhem, while assembling an army of Changelings and buffed Villains with Maskwood Nexus to attack with flying and haste.
Prompt: The Squadron Sinister commander deck
Commander
1 cards
The Squadron Sinister
{5}{U}{R}Legendary Creature — Human Villain
Chosen commander for the requested strategy.
Ramp
10 cards
Liquimetal Torque
{2}Artifact
versatile two-mana rock that enables artifact removal
Card Draw
10 cards
Faithless Looting
{R}Sorcery
cheap discard outlet to enable commander's Mayhem ability
Frantic Search
{2}{U}Instant
free loot engine that allows Mayhem cast on the same turn
Unexpected Windfall
{2}{R}{R}Instant
instant-speed discard and ramp to pay Mayhem costs
Windfall
{2}{U}Sorcery
massive hand refill that dumps commander to trigger Mayhem
Wheel of Misfortune
{2}{R}Sorcery
dumps the hand to trigger Mayhem while refilling
Removal
10 cards
Threats/Wincons
25 cards
Taurean Mauler
{2}{R}Creature — Shapeshifter
changeling Villain that grows rapidly from opponent actions
Bloodline Pretender
{3}Artifact Creature — Shapeshifter
changeling Villain that scales as other creatures enter
Metallic Mimic
{2}Artifact Creature — Shapeshifter
names Villain to continuously buff incoming creatures
Adaptive Automaton
{3}Artifact Creature — Construct
anthem creature choosing Villain
Mistwalker
{2}{U}Creature — Shapeshifter
evasive changeling Villain with pump capability
Mothdust Changeling
{U}Creature — Shapeshifter
cheap changeling Villain for early pressure
Shapesharer
{1}{U}Creature — Shapeshifter
changeling Villain that can copy the best creature on board
Universal Automaton
{1}Artifact Creature — Shapeshifter
one-mana changeling Villain to maximize lord buffs
Amoeboid Changeling
{1}{U}Creature — Shapeshifter
changeling Villain that can turn non-Villains into Villains
Roaming Throne
{4}Artifact Creature — Golem
doubles triggered abilities by naming Villain or Human
Glint-Horn Buccaneer
{1}{R}{R}Creature — Minotaur Pirate
burns opponents whenever cards are discarded to Mayhem
Brallin, Skyshark Rider
{3}{R}Legendary Creature — Human Shaman
grows and pings each opponent on every discard
Surly Badgersaur
{3}{R}Creature — Badger Dinosaur
rewards looting with counters, Treasures, and fight triggers
Rielle, the Everwise
{1}{U}{R}Legendary Creature — Human Wizard
huge power that draws extra cards off discard outlets
Inti, Seneschal of the Sun
{1}{R}Legendary Creature — Human Knight
exiles cards to play and adds counters when discarding
The Locust God
{4}{U}{R}Legendary Creature — God
creates a swarm of flying hasty tokens from card draw
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
{U}{U}{U}{R}{R}{R}Legendary Creature — Dragon Wizard
uncounterable threat that turns card draw into damage
Ledger Shredder
{1}{U}Creature — Bird Advisor
connives to grow, filter cards, and trigger Mayhem
Dragon's Rage Channeler
{R}Creature — Human Shaman
surveils cards into graveyard while becoming a flying beater
Chasm Skulker
{2}{U}Creature — Squid Horror
generates a massive army of Islandwalk squids
Conspiracy Theorist
{1}{R}Creature — Human Shaman
exiles discarded cards for later casting while attacking
Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel
{1}{U}Legendary Creature — Siren Pirate
evasive looter that can cast free spells with chorus counters
Psychosis Crawler
{5}Artifact Creature — Phyrexian Horror
drains the table whenever cards are drawn
Utility
7 cards
Maskwood Nexus
{4}Artifact
turns every creature into a Villain to receive commander buffs
Currency Converter
{1}Artifact
extracts Treasure and token value from discard and Mayhem triggers
Containment Construct
{2}Artifact Creature — Construct
allows casting other discarded cards alongside Mayhem
