Magic: The Gathering - Loot, The Pathfinder Commander Deck Guide

Loot, the Pathfinder, a legendary creature from Magic: The Gathering's Aetherdrift set, reigns supreme as the third and most potent iteration of its kind. This versatile commander excels in combo decks, leveraging its abilities for diverse effects throughout the game. Its strength lies in its ability to be repeatedly blinked, resetting its exhaust abilities for continuous use. This makes it a consistent and powerful choice for combo-focused players.

The Loot, the Pathfinder deck centers around blink strategies and various combo lines for swift victory. If you

a reliable combo deck, this commander is ideal.

Decklist

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FreezeChaos WarpCounterspellDisplaceDramatic ReversalErtai's ScornEssence FluxGhostly FlickerPlanar IncisionPongifyRapid HybridizationSiren's RuseSnapTeferi's Time TwistWash AwayArcane SignetConjurer's ClosetFellwar StoneHelm of the HostIsochron ScepterLightning GreavesLotus PetalMithril CoatMystic ForgeRangers' RefulerSensei's Divining TopSol RingSwiftfoot BootsTalisman of CreativityTalisman of CuriosityTalisman of ImpulseWhispersilk CloakImpact TremorsUnstoppable PlanCinder GladeCommand TowerDreamroot CascadeExotic Orchardx7 ForestHinterland Harborx8 IslandKarplusan Forestx6 MountainRejuvenating SpringsRockfall ValeRootbound CragShivan ReefStormcarved CoastSulfur FallsGrapeshotYavimaya Coast

Commander: Loot, the Pathfinder
Agate Instigator	Deadeye Navigator	Displacer Kitten	Dour Port-Mage	Elvish Mystic	Eternal Witness
Fyndhorn Elves	Kinnan, Bonder Prodigy	Kiora's Follower	Lilysplash Mentor	Llanowar Elves	Loot, Exuberant Explorer
Marvin, Murderous Mimic	Purphoros, God of the Forge	Sakashima the Imposter	Seedborn Muse	Spark Double	Terror of the Peaks
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling	The Reality Chip	Blasphemous Act	Farseek	Nature's Lore	Rampant Growth
Splash Portal	Three Visits	An Offer You Can't Refuse	Arcane Denial	Blur

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The deck comprises 21 creatures, seven sorceries, 18 instants, 17 artifacts, two enchantments, and 34 lands. Many cards facilitate creature blinking, copying, or act as counterspells.

Key Cards

Loot, the Pathfinder

Loot, the Pathfinder is the deck's cornerstone. Its abilities offer diverse options: rapid mana generation, burn damage, or card draw. Even without these, its inherent keywords make it a formidable combatant. Exhaust abilities are single-use per creature unless the creature leaves and re-enters play. Using one exhaust ability doesn't preclude using others. The burn damage is generally less crucial than the mana generation or card draw in combo scenarios. Adding three mana of any color is a key component of many combos.

Displacer Kitten

This is arguably the most important card in the deck, crucial for most combos. Its ability to blink a creature upon casting a noncreature spell is exceptionally powerful, allowing for consistent resetting of Loot's exhaust abilities. Combined with other cards, especially Isochron Scepter and Dramatic Reversal, it creates infinite blink loops. A combo with Sensei's Divining Top and The Reality Chip or Mystic Forge enables drawing the entire deck.

Prerequisites	Displacer Kitten and Sensei's Divining Top are in play. The Reality Chip is attached to a creature or Mystic Forge is in play. A mana rock producing one mana is in play.
Step 1	Activate Sensei's Divining Top to draw and place it atop your library.
Step 2	Tap the mana rock, cast Sensei's Divining Top from the top of your library.
Step 3	Displacer Kitten triggers, blinking the mana rock.
Step 4	Repeat steps 1-3 for infinite card draw.

Helm of the Host

This equipment is optimal for Loot, creating multiple copies. Each copy functions independently, allowing all exhaust abilities to be used on each copy, even if the original has already used them. This allows for immediate use of all abilities, making the burn damage effect potentially valuable for rapid life point reduction.

Deadeye Navigator

Deadeye Navigator is a key combo piece with Loot. Soulbonding them allows for easy blinking of Loot, and re-soulbonding upon re-entry. While mana-intensive to cast, it's a game-winning card once in play. The primary combo involves infinite enter-the-battlefield triggers.

Prerequisites	At least two green mana. Deadeye Navigator and Loot paired.
Step 1	Tap Loot for three blue mana (using one green mana).
Step 2	Use Deadeye Navigator's ability to blink Loot (leaving one blue mana).
Step 3	Loot re-enters, re-pair with Deadeye Navigator.
Step 4	Activate Loot for three green mana with your other green mana (one blue, three green mana).
Step 5	Blink Loot using one blue and one green mana (two green mana).
Step 6	Re-bond Loot. Activate Loot for three blue mana (one green, three blue mana).
Step 7	Blink Loot using two blue mana (one green, one blue mana).
Step 8	Repeat steps 3-7 for infinite enter-the-battlefield triggers.

Gameplay

The deck focuses on comboing off quickly. Loot's card draw ability helps find key combo pieces, especially when copied. Counterspells are crucial for combo protection. Protection spells like Whispersilk Cloak, Lightning Greaves, and Swiftfoot Boots safeguard vital creatures. The primary win condition is through infinite blink loops with Impact Tremors, Agate Instigator, and Purphoros, dealing infinite burn damage, or through infinite spell casting with

Freeze and Grapeshot. The deck's weakness is its vulnerability in combat; it's a race to combo before being overwhelmed.

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