Anikthea, Hand of Erebos Deck Tech | Reanimating and Copying BUSTED Enchantments!

This week's deck tech covers an enchantment reanimator and token doubling build with Anikthea, Hand of Erebos at the helm. This deck aims to win by self-milling expensive enchantments into the graveyard, animating them, then doubling them for exponential value on the battelfield. Goldfish companion video:    • Goldfishing Anikthea Hand of Erebos Deck |...   Link to spoiler for Conduit Pylons from Outlaws of Thunder Junction:   / outlaws_of_thunder_junction_prerelease_kit...   If you enjoy this type of content, please consider leaving a like on the video and subscribing. My social media links can be found below. Link to deck on TappedOut: https://tappedout.net/mtg-decks/anikt... Link to deck on Moxfield: https://www.moxfield.com/decks/O-Xz4x... ---------------------------------------- All socials and email: linktr.ee/saltyproductions Support me on Patreon!   / saltyproductionshd   Join my Discord!   / discord   X/Twitter:   / salty_tweets   MTG decklists on TappedOut: https://tappedout.net/users/o0Brillia... MTG decklists on Moxfield: https://www.moxfield.com/users/o0Bril... ---------------------------------------- 00:00:00 Intro 00:00:45 Anikthea and Macro Stats 00:02:09 Slot Analysis 00:04:26 Ramp 00:07:13 Mana Base Utility 00:08:47 Self Mill 00:12:29 Token Doublers 00:17:15 Draw and Card Advantage 00:21:03 Buffers and Overruns 00:24:47 Flicker and Copy 00:28:58 Populate 00:30:13 Burn 00:31:20 Token Makers 00:32:10 Board Wipes 00:32:57 Mega Ramp 00:33:50 Removal 00:37:09 Misc & Honorable Mentions 00:43:35 Conclusion Anikthea, Hand of Erebos, introduced in the "Commander Masters" set, is a powerful and thematic commander that centers around the enchantment archetype within the Commander format of Magic: The Gathering. As a black, green, and white commander (Abzan colors), Anikthea provides a unique blend of recursion and aggressive board presence, particularly suited for enchantment-focused strategies. History and Impact Anikthea, Hand of Erebos, quickly gained attention for her ability to reanimate enchantments from the graveyard, turning them into formidable 3/3 Zombie creatures. This ability not only revives key enchantments but also turns them into threats on the battlefield, making Anikthea a versatile and potent commander in enchantment-based decks. Her presence in the command zone allows players to build around a robust enchantment strategy, leveraging the graveyard for continuous value and resilience. Synergies and Strategies Anikthea's primary synergy lies in her ability to reanimate enchantments, which means the deck naturally gravitates towards enchantment-heavy builds. Cards like Doomwake Giant and Sigil of the Empty Throne are prime inclusions, as they not only provide value when cast but become even more threatening when reanimated as creatures. Enchantment creatures like Eidolon of Blossoms or Arasta of the Endless Web are particularly effective, synergizing with Anikthea’s ability while contributing to the deck’s overall game plan. Graveyard synergies are also crucial in an Anikthea deck. Cards like Entomb, Buried Alive, and Nyx Weaver help fill the graveyard with valuable enchantments for Anikthea to reanimate. Recursion spells like Replenish and Open the Vaults can bring back multiple enchantments at once, overwhelming opponents with an army of reanimated enchantment creatures. Deckbuilding Techniques When building Anikthea, focus on maximizing the value of your enchantments both in the graveyard and on the battlefield. Include self-mill effects, recursion, and enchantments that provide both utility and power when reanimated. Balance your enchantment count with protective spells to ensure your strategy can sustain against disruption, turning your graveyard into a continuous resource for victory. Magic: The Gathering (MTG) is a popular collectible card game created by Richard Garfield and first released by Wizards of the Coast in 1993. It combines strategy, fantasy, and storytelling in a richly immersive game where players assume the roles of powerful spellcasters known as Planeswalkers. Each player builds a deck of cards representing magical spells, creatures, and artifacts, using them to battle opponents in a competition to reduce their life total to zero. The game is played using a variety of card types including lands which provide mana to cast spells, creatures that are used to attack and defend, and instants and sorceries which produce powerful one-time effects. Magic features a complex ruleset and deep strategic elements, with gameplay that often involves constructing decks tailored to specific strategies, known as archetypes. With various formats like Standard, Modern, and Commander, MTG offers diverse gameplay experiences. Its expansive lore, numerous expansions, and continuous updates keep the game fresh and engaging.