Syr Alin, the Lion's Claw

Syr Alin, the Lion's Claw is a straightforward go-wide aggro commander that pumps your entire team whenever he swings. He's the anthem on a stick—a 4/4 first striker who turns your creatures into a legitimate threat by giving them a temporary boost. The deck wants to fill the board with tokens or small creatures (many of which you'll generate naturally through white's token strategies), then attack with Alin in the lead, turning your army into a lethal finishing move.

Your gameplan revolves around efficient creature generation and combat-focused synergies. Play token-makers like Intrepid Adversary, Bitterblossom, or Anointed Procession to build a wide board, then turn sideways. Each attack with Alin is a mini-anthem that makes your whole team scarier. White also gets excellent anthems and lords—Intrepid Adversary, Benalish Marshal, and Collective Blessing double down on the pump effect, while cards with battalion or attack triggers (like Boros Charm in a pinch) add utility without diluting your game plan. You're winning through combat damage from an army that's temporarily supercharged by your commander.

Strategy generated by Tapped Decks AI. Not affiliated with Wizards of the Coast.