Cast Urabrask, then immediately deploy threats that swing the turn they hit thanks to haste while opponents' blockers and ramp/dorks enter tapped, slowing their development. You win by curving out fast, attacking relentlessly, and converting the tempo edge into lethal damage before slower decks stabilize.
Haste anthem lets every creature attack or block immediately, including reanimated/cheated fatties
The opponents-enter-tapped clause is a soft Stax that punishes mana dorks, token swarms, and blockers
Cheap mono-red commander that fits aggressive curves and gets recast easily
Great enabler for big mana payoffs like Eldrazi and X-spell creatures that need to act now
Mono-red lacks card draw and ramp consistency, leading to running out of gas
No built-in protection or evasion; relies on the rest of the deck for resilience
Board wipes hit aggressive boards especially hard
The tap-down effect doesn't stop instant-speed interaction, removal, or noncreature defenses
Aristocrats-style outlet and reach to close games when attacks stall.
Add fast mana (Sol Ring, Mana Vault, Dockside) and rituals to deploy threats ahead of curve, plus card advantage engines like Outpost Siege and Wheel effects to refill. Lean into haste payoffs (extra-combat enablers, Purphoros, Terror of the Peaks) and protect your board with Deflecting Swat and Boots/Greaves; trim clunky high-drops for impactful, immediate threats.
Legendary Creature — Phyrexian Praetor
