🎴 POD DECK-BUILDING GUIDE

DeckCheck-Centric Framework for Clear, Fair, and Consistent Commander Nights

🎯 Purpose of This Guide

This guide exists to keep our Commander nights organized and consistent.
DeckCheck gives us an objective way to evaluate:

• Threat Velocity
• Resource Velocity
• Consistency
• Interaction Density
• Win Turn / Effective Win Turn

This clarity helps prevent mismatches and ensures everyone sits down with accurate expectations.

📅 Weekly Requirement — Submit Decks by Thursday

To prepare balanced pods, every player must:

1. Run their deck through DeckCheck
2. Share the DeckCheck power rating
3. Declare the League (BBC, MILF, or WHORE)
4. Submit this before Thursday at 11:59 PM

If a player misses the deadline, they may still play but must choose one of the penalty modifiers listed below.

🧱 The League System

Leagues are determined by DeckCheck power ranges and Bracket 3 rules (for BBC & MILF).

🔵 BBC League — Low Velocity / Precon-Style

DeckCheck Range: Less than 6.5
Restrictions: Bracket 3

📌 BBC League Overview

BBC League aims for relaxed gameplay similar to upgraded precons.

Mechanical Characteristics

• Win Turn: Typically Turn 9–11
• Strategy: Combat-focused, slow value engines
• Tutors: 0–1
• Interaction: Basic, minimal free spells
• Ramp: CMC 2–3, slower rocks
• Consistency: Low redundancy and low protection

Power Range Enforcement

DeckCheck rating must be below 6.5.
Anything stronger moves to MILF League.

⚠️ BBC League — Bracket 3 Rules (Mandatory)

• Max 0–3 Game-Changers
• No mass land destruction
• No extra-turn loops
• No deterministic wins before Turn 6
• No early hard locks (Turns 2–4)
• No fast-mana dominance

🎮 BBC League Gameplay Expectations

• Slower tempo
• Emphasis on board presence
• High interactivity
• Longer games

🟩 MILF League — Tuned / Synergy-Focused Casual

DeckCheck Range: 5.5 – 6.5
Restrictions: Bracket 3

📌 MILF League Overview

MILF League is for tuned, synergistic decks that are still clearly noncompetitive.

Mechanical Characteristics

• Win Turn: Typically Turn 6–8
• Strategy: Synergy engines and optimized value lines
• Tutors: 1–3
• Interaction: Moderate and purposeful
• Ramp: Efficient CMC 1–2–3 ramp
• Consistency: Good redundancy and moderate protection

Power Range Enforcement

DeckCheck rating must fall between 5.5 and 6.5.
Higher ratings move to WHORE League.

⚠️ MILF League — Bracket 3 Rules (Mandatory)

• Max 0–3 Game-Changers
• No mass land destruction
• No extra-turn loops
• No Turn 6 or earlier deterministic wins
• No early oppressive stax
• No infinite-mana outlet wins before Turn 6

🎮 MILF League Gameplay Expectations

• Strong and reliable
• Interactive and tactical
• Clearly casual, but not weak
• Appropriate for experienced casual play

🔴 WHORE League — Open Power

DeckCheck: No limits
Restrictions: None

📌 WHORE League Overview

WHORE League allows any legal strategy, including high-power and cEDH-level play.

Mechanical Characteristics

• No DeckCheck ceiling
• Fast mana allowed
• All combos allowed
• Early win attempts expected
• Stax and efficient protection legal

🎮 WHORE League Gameplay Expectations

• High tempo
• Strong interaction
• Explosive turns
• Competitive-level strategies acceptable

⚖️ Bracket 3 Expectations

(Tiers 1 & 2 Only)

To maintain fair mid-power games:

• Games end Turn 6 or later
• Wins require setup + interaction windows
• No mass land destruction
• No extra-turn abuse
• No early hard locks
• Max 0–3 Game-Changers
• BBC League = DeckCheck 4.5–5.5
• MILF League = DeckCheck 5.5–6.5
• Decks outside their range must move up a tier

📋 Player Checklist

Before game night:

• Submit your DeckCheck rating + Tier by Thursday
• Ensure your deck falls within your Tier’s range
• Follow Bracket 3 rules if in BBC League or 2
• Align your deck’s speed with your intended Tier
• Bring decks that support fair and interactive games

🧊 Penalties for Late Deck Submission

If you miss the Thursday deadline, choose one:

Option A — Lost & Found Deck

Play a random deck from the community pile.

Option B — Chaos Seat

Start with:

• One tapped land
• One Clue token
• Once per game, any player may ask you a rules question you must answer.

Option C — Frozen Mulligan

Only one mulligan for the game.

Option D — Mystery Draw

A podmate draws your opening seven.
Keep it or take a single mulligan.

Option E — Group Vote

The table chooses a modifier for your game.

🏆 Pod Values

• Clear communication
• Respect for everyone’s time
• Balanced expectations
• Consistent gameplay across tiers
• Interactive, fair games
• No mismatched power levels
• No frustration from surprise spikes

This structure ensures all players can focus on enjoying the game.