Ambidextrous Aminatou

Commander / EDH* WUB (Esper)

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Blink (27)

• 1x Act of Authority
• 1x Angel of Serenity
• 1x Augury Owl
• 1x Azor, the Lawbringer
• 1x Boreas Charger
• 1x Cloudblazer
• 1x Cryptic Annelid
• 1x Dreams of the Dead
• 1x Emeria Shepherd
• 1x Entomber Exarch
• 1x Ephara, God of the Polis
• 1x Evil Twin
• 1x Gonti, Lord of Luxury
• 1x Hostage Taker
• 1x Knight of the White Orchid
• 1x Magister Sphinx
• 1x Mulldrifter
• 1x Reality Acid
• 1x Riverwise Augur
• 1x Rune-Scarred Demon
• 1x Sage of Epityr
• 1x Sea Gate Oracle
• 1x Sower of Discord
• 1x Sphinx of Uthuun
• 1x Stalking Leonin
• 1x Trial of Knowledge
• 1x Whip of Erebos

Ramp (7)

• 1x Azorius Signet
• 1x Boreas Charger
• 1x Commander's Sphere
• 1x Dimir Signet
• 1x Knight of the White Orchid
• 1x Orzhov Signet
• 1x Sol Ring

Wipe (5)

• 1x Austere Command
• 1x Devastation Tide
• 1x Merciless Eviction
• 1x Terminus
• 1x Tragic Arrogance

Topdeck (14)

• 1x Baneful Omen
• 1x Banishing Stroke
• 1x Devastation Tide
• 1x Djinn of Wishes
• 1x Entreat the Angels
• 1x Entreat the Dead
• 1x Oracle's Vault
• 1x Pathrazer of Ulamog
• 1x Primordial Mist
• 1x Proteus Staff
• 1x Sorin, Grim Nemesis
• 1x Temporal Mastery
• 1x Terminus
• 1x Yennett, Cryptic Sovereign

Draw (9)

• 1x Azor, the Lawbringer
• 1x Cloudblazer
• 1x Enclave Cryptologist
• 1x Ephara, God of the Polis
• 1x Mulldrifter
• 1x Sea Gate Oracle
• 1x Sphinx of Uthuun
• 1x Trial of Knowledge
• 1x Yennett, Cryptic Sovereign

Cheat (7)

• 1x Djinn of Wishes
• 1x Emeria Shepherd
• 1x Oracle's Vault
• 1x Primordial Mist
• 1x Proteus Staff
• 1x Whip of Erebos
• 1x Yennett, Cryptic Sovereign

Topdeck Enabler (5)

• 1x Cryptic Annelid
• 1x Mystic Speculation
• 1x Oath of Teferi
• 1x Riverwise Augur
• 1x Sage of Epityr

Reanimation (4)

• 1x Angel of Serenity
• 1x Dreams of the Dead
• 1x Entreat the Dead
• 1x Whip of Erebos

Commander (1)

Blink Enabler (9)

• 1x Angel of Condemnation
• 1x Conjurer's Closet
• 1x Eerie Interlude
• 1x Mistmeadow Witch
• 1x Nephalia Smuggler
• 1x Oath of Teferi
• 1x Panharmonicon
• 1x Strionic Resonator
• 1x Venser, the Sojourner

Spot Removal (9)

• 1x Act of Authority
• 1x Angel of Serenity
• 1x Banishing Stroke
• 1x Evil Twin
• 1x Hostage Taker
• 1x Proteus Staff
• 1x Reality Acid
• 1x Return to Dust
• 1x Stalking Leonin

Utility (7)

• 1x Azor, the Lawbringer
• 1x Entomber Exarch
• 1x Gonti, Lord of Luxury
• 1x Hostage Taker
• 1x Magister Sphinx
• 1x Sower of Discord
• 1x Temporal Mastery

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Blink (21)

• 1x Ashen Rider
• 1x Bone Shredder
• 1x Call for Unity
• 1x Djinn of Infinite Deceits
• 1x Endless Horizons
• 1x Gray Merchant of Asphodel
• 1x Meteor Golem
• 1x Nevermaker
• 1x Peregrine Drake
• 1x Perplexing Chimera
• 1x Possessed Skaab
• 1x Reflector Mage
• 1x Sage Owl
• 1x Sin Collector
• 1x Soul Warden
• 1x Soul's Attendant
• 1x Spine of Ish Sah
• 1x Suture Priest
• 1x Twilight Shepherd
• 1x Vela the Night-Clad
• 1x Venser, Shaper Savant

Spot Removal (8)

• 1x Ashen Rider
• 1x Bone Shredder
• 1x Meteor Golem
• 1x Nevermaker
• 1x Reflector Mage
• 1x Spine of Ish Sah
• 1x Utter End
• 1x Venser, Shaper Savant

Blink Enabler (3)

• 1x Brago, King Eternal
• 1x Deadeye Navigator
• 1x Minion Reflector

Ramp (2)

• 1x Endless Horizons
• 1x Peregrine Drake

Topdeck (2)

• 1x Jalira, Master Polymorphist
• 1x Yuriko, the Tiger's Shadow

Reanimator (1)

• 1x Possessed Skaab

Combo (7)

• 1x Felidar Guardian
• 1x Gray Merchant of Asphodel
• 1x Grim Guardian
• 1x Kalastria Healer
• 1x Netherborn Phalanx
• 1x Retreat to Hagra
• 1x Vela the Night-Clad

Utility (6)

• 1x Djinn of Infinite Deceits
• 1x Perplexing Chimera
• 1x Possessed Skaab
• 1x Sin Collector
• 1x Twilight Shepherd
• 1x Venser, Shaper Savant

Topdeck Enabler (2)

• 1x Crystal Ball
• 1x Sage Owl

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This is a budget'ish Aminatou deck trying to strike a good balance between her top deck and blink abilities without resorting to unfun feldar guardian combo wins. It contains an number of high CMC cards that are not meant to be hard cast, they can either be cheated in or used as a cannon with Sorin/Omen. The hard part of this deck is striking the right balance between the blink theme and topdeck theme, which both need separate enablers. The blink theme is largely control/utility oriented and when I faced a conflict between the two themes, I typically chose to prioritize topdeck. Wincons are Sorin/Omen direct damage hits all around the table, grindy card advantage wins, and cheating in overpowered beaters. This is meant to be a fun 75% deck. I play politics with it by making clear to the table that there are no combos, but if Aminatou draws too much hate that takes away my incentive not to include those combos next time - so leave my commander alone'ish.

I'd appreciate any feedback you have on it. I know there are a lot of good blinkers I left out that I'll eventually add to the sideboard. I'd be particularly interested in thoughts on whether this deck is too heavy on enablers over targets given that Aminatou is herself an enabler. I could switch out some of the blink enablers but they were mostly low on the curve which recommended their inclusion.

Also, a word on Sower of Discord, which has drawn very mixed reviews. I think it is best used with multiple blinkers out. You can blink it to change its target depending on the situation. Linking you and the player with the strongest board state, then blinking it at the beginning of your turn to swing, then blinking it back again to reset your defense. This deck enables those political chaos plays.

Date added	5 years
Last updated	2 years
Legality	This deck is not Commander / EDH legal.
Rarity (main - side)	9 - 0 Mythic Rares 30 - 0 Rares 17 - 0 Uncommons 6 - 0 Commons
Cards	62
Avg. CMC	4.19
Tokens	Angel 4/4 W, Emblem Venser, the Sojourner, Manifest 2/2 C, Vampire Knight 1/1 B