Blueless Pingers (2023 Life Finds A Way Deck) (EDH / Commander)

This deck is inspired by the original blue mage turned non-blue, Prodigal Sorcerer, led by Wernog and Elmar.

The core strategy is creatures that tap. Most deal damage, some impulse draw, a few ramp, and Fain does a bit of everything, but all benefit from Elmar and the haste enablers in the 99.

There's a flicker subtheme to support Wernog. Angel of Condemnation and Triad of Fates double as removal or blink. Gilraen can both protect the pingers and bring them back stronger.

Another subtheme: artifact tokens. Hedron Detonator and Breya's Apprentice can turn them into impulse draw, while Jan and Fain turn them into bodies. If you’re low on cards, you can always crack them for 2 in a pinch.

Quitting blue can be hard, so our package includes some methadone: there are a handful of counterspells to help you through withdrawal. Plus, we’ve added Spelltithe Enforcer to get you that "Do you pay the 1?" fix.

Your wincon is burn vis a vis the pingers. Heartless Hidetsugu and Havoc Festival will demonstrate the wisdom of Solomon by cutting life totals in half. Gisela makes you even deadlier and turns Hidetsugu into a one-shot. Tutor for them with Fauna Shaman or dig for them with Clues.

If you’re Feeling Blue, help is out there.