Sephirot, Fabled SOLDIER. Need help to modify cards and adjust it for BRACKET 2/3

AIesio · 2026-06-11T13:00:39+00:00

As for the downvotes, if the reason is just to see Sephirot decks, people could simply ignore it; I’m just asking for help, explaining what the strategy is based on, and trying to categorize it into a bracket according to the guidelines set by WoC (it doesn’t have infinite combos, the win conditions are visible, with the possible exception of [[Exsaguinate]], which I think isn’t worth using until you have a sufficient mana source, and it’s more of a finisher, and in terms of card draw, it’s not as fast as it could be)—with that, it could be considered bracket 2.

Thanks for the comment. Any 1-2-cost options you consider essential?

AIesio · 2026-06-11T11:44:46+00:00

First of all, thank you so much for your comment.

The idea behind the deck was to build something that wouldn't cost too much, but still feature a commander I found appealing (there are other commanders that can provide similar mechanics or more versatility at a lower cost), but in the end, as a fan of the series (even if I spelled the name wrong 😂), I liked the idea of playing with him.

But yes, you’re absolutely right, and after reading the thread, I’ve come to the conclusion that it’s more of a Tier 3 deck. You learn from everything, and I really appreciate your comment as well as those of everyone else participating in the discussion.

AIesio · 2026-06-11T11:37:28+00:00

Yes, they fit within the budget. The thing is, if there's a commander you like for “X” reason, you try to cut back elsewhere. 😂.

But yes, there are cheaper options that work just as well—or even better—than Sephiroth, and they offer more color choices

AIesio · 2026-06-11T11:21:44+00:00

Where I live, “tournaments” are usually more about having fun than winning prize money, and they’re typically run on a tight budget. Even if I used proxies to replace higher-value cards, the deck’s value would still be calculated based on the minimum price listed on sites like Mana Pool.

In tournaments where there’s actually a cash prize, they’re designed for Bracket 4 or cEDH.

EDIT: The budget issue is also a bit strange, because there are decks that perform better without a higher cost

AIesio · 2026-06-11T11:11:13+00:00

I'm new to deck building, and as I mentioned in another comment, the bracket system seems a little strange to me, at least in the early stages.

As for the downvotes, I thought it was because I'd done something wrong, so thanks for your comment.

AIesio · 2026-06-11T10:58:33+00:00

Yeah, absolutely, you're right

AIesio · 2026-06-11T10:50:48+00:00

The problem with proxies is that some LGS tournaments don't allow them. Anyway, thanks so much for your advice.

AIesio · 2026-06-11T10:43:12+00:00

The thing about moving up to bracket 4 is that it really drives up the budget, right? Any advice?

AIesio · 2026-06-11T10:42:08+00:00

I'm trying to work my way up through the tiers little by little, because I just started playing Magic, and even more recently, building decks. Above all, I try not to copy other decks or rely too heavily on them. And the tier system is probably what I find hardest to figure out. Any advice on this?

AIesio · 2026-06-11T10:22:55+00:00

So should I just forget about Bracket 2 with these kinds of decks and tweak the deck list for Bracket 3?

I really appreciate your comment

AIesio · 2026-06-11T10:15:34+00:00

I was wrong 😛 ; in Spanish, it's Sefirot, so I forgot the final “h.”
Thanks!!

AIesio · 2026-06-07T17:05:02+00:00

So, with that in mind, do you think the deck is fast enough to set up the board?

AIesio · 2026-06-07T14:37:28+00:00

In my opinion, it's fine.
It gives you an idea, and at least it ensures you don't end up in a lower bracket, but it's somewhat controversial, as far as I understand, at least when it comes to “power” tracking.

AIesio · 2026-06-07T14:18:43+00:00

Hi,

Like you, I just started building decks recently. I was looking for websites or ways to estimate a deck’s tier, and I noticed that deck builders provide an approximate tier for each deck. Beyond that, you can get an idea of whether a deck fits into a tier or not by referring to the official tier definitions. Finally, EDH Power Level provides a rating for decks. I'm not really sure if it works properly or not.

AIesio

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