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Manual V1.0

The Field Guide
To Optimization.

A comprehensive breakdown of our algorithmic approach to perfecting your Commander mana base.

01

1Deck Analysis

We begin by dissecting your 100-card list into its fundamental mathematical components.

Metric Extraction

  • Land categorization (Basic, Dual, Utility)
  • Mana curve grouping (0-10+ CMC)
  • Color intensity calculation
  • Ramp vs. Land identification

Curve Analysis

  • Early game consistency (Turns 1-3)
  • Average weighted CMC
  • Commander casting requirements
  • Color pip density maps
02

2Evaluation

Using Frank Karsten's heuristic models tailored for Commander, we evaluate your current reliability.

90%

Cast Reliability

Can you cast your spells on curve? We calculate source efficiency for every color pip in your deck.

85%

Untapped Ratio

Commander is fast. We analyze how many lands enter tapped and penalize "slow" mana bases.

Sim: 10k

Monte Carlo Simulation

We simulate 10,000 opening hands to determine your mulligan frequency and land drop consistency.

03

3Optimization

Our engine generates specific, prioritized recommendations to fix your mana base issues.

Tier 1
Format Staples

Command Tower, On-Color Fetches, Shock Lands

Tier 2
Utility

Channel Lands, MDFCs, Color Fixing Utility

Tier 3
Synergy

Archetype specific lands (Sacrifice, Tribal, etc.)

Smart Adjustments

We don't just tell you to buy expensive cards. We identify Problem Areas first. If your cast rate is low, we suggest fixing. If your speed is slow, we suggest untapped lands. We account for your budget and deck power level.