🎴 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: 
 
 Run their deck through DeckCheck 
 Share the DeckCheck power rating 
 Declare the League (BBC, MILF, or WHORE) 
 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.