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Prompt (Optional)

Build a cohesive, niche-but-synergistic Commander deck using Ayesha Tanaka (Banding version) as the commander. The deck must be Blue and White (Azorius) and built around the underused but potent mechanic of Banding, focusing on combat control, blocking manipulation, and leveraging obscure but oppressive effects through forced interactions.

The core theme should revolve around utilizing Banding creatures (a majority of the creature base) to create complex blocking scenarios, protect key threats, and enable attackers with "punisher" effects. Use Banding not only defensively but offensively, forcing opponents into awkward blocks.

Include creatures that combo with this strategy such as:

Abu Ja'far (board wipe on death)

Basalt Golem (punishes blockers)

Spore Cloud, D'Avenant Archer, Sustainer of the Realm (Banding utility)

Scryb Rangers/Noble Templar/Zhalfirin Commander/Samite Guardian or others with utility or flavor synergy

Add combat manipulation tools like:

Master Warcraft, Blinding Beam, Hold the Line, Mystic Decree, Archetype of Courage

Avoid Stax or stacks-based cards, but include soft control (like "must block," "can’t attack you," or temporary fog effects)

Include ways to:

Force opponents to block (e.g., Onulet, Invasion Plans, Nemesis Mask, Lure-like effects)

Make banding attacks effective, e.g., deathtouch combo (with Gorgon Flail, etc.) or "when blocked" abilities

Support combat with recursion, tempo, or fogs (e.g., Flickerform, Eerie Interlude, Teferi’s Protection)

Avoid game-warping staples and tutors (e.g., Cyclonic Rift, Rhystic Study, Sol Ring, Dockside), and aim for a bracket 2 power level, with no infinite combos or degenerate lockouts. Focus instead on interactive fun, unexpected synergies, and deep mechanical nostalgia.

Mana curve should be tight and functional:

35–36 lands

10–12 ramp pieces

10–12 removal or combat tricks

Around 30 creatures (at least 60% with Banding or Banding synergy)

Some card draw/filtering but not oppressive (e.g., Bident of Thassa, Pull from Tomorrow, Coastal Piracy)

Theme: "Old-School Tactics, New-School Tricks" — use forgotten mechanics in clever ways that win through strategic combat manipulation, not brute force or combo finishers.

Let me know if you want a version that uses specific sets, budget caps, or leans more into legacy frame nostalgia (since most banding creatures are from early Magic).

Deck Type

OptimizedCasual

Budget

Commander (Optional)

Commander (1/1)

Ayesha Tanaka|$0.25

Deck (99/99)

Total Price: $99.44

"This Azorius Banding Commander deck, led by Ayesha Tanaka, focuses on leveraging the Banding mechanic in creative and synergistic ways. The deck aims for a 2 power level, embracing interactive fun and unexpected synergies while avoiding degenerate combos. It includes key Banding creatures and support cards for combat manipulation, blocking control, and unique interactions. The mana base is evenly distributed with 35 Plains and 36 Islands, along with a variety of ramp, removal, and card draw options to ensure a tight and functional mana curve."- EDHGen.ai

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