Zirda, the Dawnwaker

How it plays & wins

This list plays like a fast Boros artifact mana deck. It leans on Sol Ring, Mana Vault, Grim Monolith, Chrome Mox, Mox Diamond, Mox Opal, Ancient Tomb and City of Traitors to deploy early threats and tutors like Enlightened Tutor and Gamble. Zirda, the Dawnwaker discounts activated abilities, which helps with things like Walking Ballista and Grinding Station. Grand Abolisher, Silence, Orim's Chant, Deflecting Swat, Pyroblast and Red Elemental Blast let it protect its turn cheaply.

The clearest route to victory is Underworld Breach with Lion's Eye Diamond, supported by Rite of Flame, Seething Song, Jeska's Will and Lotus Petal. The list does not show a single obvious final payoff, though Walking Ballista is the most plausible finisher. Beyond that, it seems to win through fast mana, protection and combat pressure.

Analysis written with AI assistance based on this decklist.