Art by Tran Nguyen
Saved commander deck
X-23, Deadly Weapon
Deploy Mutants and Changelings to trigger X-23 repeatedly, leveraging Maskwood Nexus to turn all creatures into Mutants while scaling the board with massive +1/+1 counter multipliers.
Prompt: X-23, Deadly Weapon commander deck
Commander
1 cards
X-23, Deadly Weapon
{2}{G}Legendary Creature — Mutant Berserker Hero
Chosen commander for the requested strategy.
Ramp
10 cards
Gyre Sage
{1}{G}Creature — Elf Druid
Mutant creature that taps for mana equal to its counters
Kami of Whispered Hopes
{2}{G}Creature — Spirit
Increases counter placement and taps for huge mana
Incubation Druid
{1}{G}Creature — Elf Druid
Taps for three mana once it receives a +1/+1 counter
Card Draw
10 cards
Beast Whisperer
{2}{G}{G}Creature — Elf Druid
Draws a card on every creature cast
Tribute to the World Tree
{G}{G}{G}Enchantment
Draws cards or buffs smaller creatures entering
The Great Henge
{7}{G}{G}Legendary Artifact
Massive mana, lifegain, counters, and reliable draw
Inspiring Call
{2}{G}Instant
Protects modified creatures and refills hand based on counters
Rishkar's Expertise
{4}{G}{G}Sorcery
Draws cards equal to X-23's tall power and casts a free spell
Armorcraft Judge
{3}{G}Creature — Elf Artificer
Draws a card for each creature with a +1/+1 counter
Return of the Wildspeaker
{4}{G}Instant
Instant-speed burst draw scaling with high power
Realmwalker
{2}{G}Creature — Shapeshifter
Changeling Mutant that lets you cast creatures from top of library
Removal
10 cards
Kenrith's Transformation
{1}{G}Enchantment — Aura
Neutrals enemy commanders while replacing itself
Masked Vandal
{1}{G}Creature — Shapeshifter
Changeling Mutant that exiles problem artifacts or enchantments
Master's Rebuke
{1}{G}Instant
Instant-speed one-sided fight effect using high power
Lignify
{1}{G}Kindred Enchantment — Treefolk Aura
Turns troublesome threat into an inert treefolk
Ezuri's Predation
{5}{G}{G}{G}Sorcery
One-sided board wipe that generates beast tokens
Threats/Wincons
24 cards
Experiment One
{G}Creature — Human Ooze
Low-cost Human Ooze Mutant that triggers X-23 immediately
Metallic Mimic
{2}Artifact Creature — Shapeshifter
Names Mutant to grant extra counters on entry
Bloodline Pretender
{3}Artifact Creature — Shapeshifter
Changeling Mutant that grows whenever other Mutants enter
Chameleon Colossus
{2}{G}{G}Creature — Shapeshifter
Changeling Mutant with massive power-doubling capability
Roaming Throne
{4}Artifact Creature — Golem
Doubles X-23's triggered abilities by naming Mutant
Universal Automaton
{1}Artifact Creature — Shapeshifter
One-mana Changeling to immediately trigger X-23 early
Guardian Gladewalker
{1}{G}Creature — Shapeshifter
Changeling Mutant that places an extra counter upon entering
Woodland Changeling
{1}{G}Creature — Shapeshifter
Efficient two-drop Changeling Mutant
Evolution Sage
{2}{G}Creature — Elf Druid
Proliferates counters on all creatures with every land drop
Kodama of the West Tree
{2}{G}Legendary Creature — Spirit
Gives modified creatures trample and ramps basic lands
Defiler of Vigor
{3}{G}{G}Creature — Phyrexian Wurm
Discounts green spells and spreads counters across the team
Railway Brawler
{3}{G}{G}Creature — Rhino Warrior
Doubles incoming creature power with +1/+1 counters
Kalonian Hydra
{3}{G}{G}Creature — Hydra
Doubles +1/+1 counters on all creatures when attacking
Managorger Hydra
{2}{G}Creature — Hydra
Rapidly grows with trample whenever any player casts a spell
Forgotten Ancient
{3}{G}Creature — Elemental
Amasses counters from all spellcasts to redistribute to X-23
Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider
{4}{G}{G}Legendary Creature — Phyrexian Praetor
Doubles counters placed on your permanents while halving opponents'
Champion of Lambholt
{1}{G}{G}Creature — Human Warrior
Grows with each entry and makes your board unblockable
Bristly Bill, Spine Sower
{1}{G}Legendary Creature — Plant Druid
Distributes counters on landfall and doubles all counters
Loyal Guardian
{4}{G}Creature — Rhino
Adds +1/+1 counters to your whole board on combat steps
Fangren Firstborn
{1}{G}{G}{G}Creature — Beast
Puts +1/+1 counters on each attacking creature whenever it attacks
Renata, Called to the Hunt
{2}{G}{G}Legendary Enchantment Creature — Demigod
Ensures every creature enters with an additional +1/+1 counter
Avenger of Zendikar
{5}{G}{G}Creature — Elemental
Creates a wide army of tokens that scale with landfall
Kurbis, Harvest Celebrant
{X}{G}{G}Legendary Creature — Treefolk
Protects creatures with +1/+1 counters from combat damage
Rishkar, Peema Renegade
{2}{G}Legendary Creature — Elf Druid
Provides counters and turns modified creatures into mana dorks
Utility
8 cards
Hardened Scales
{G}Enchantment
Adds an extra +1/+1 counter whenever counters are placed
Branching Evolution
{2}{G}Enchantment
Doubles all +1/+1 counters placed on your creatures
Doubling Season
{4}{G}Enchantment
Doubles all tokens and counters placed on permanents
The Ozolith
{1}Legendary Artifact
Preserves counters when modified creatures leave the battlefield
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
{1}{G}Legendary Artifact
Adds bonus counters and manually buffs key threats
Maskwood Nexus
{4}Artifact
Turns every creature you own into a Mutant to maximize X-23
Heroic Intervention
{1}{G}Instant
Grants hexproof and indestructible against board wipes
Swiftfoot Boots
{2}Artifact — Equipment
Grants haste and hexproof protection to X-23
