Veteran Soldier

Veteran Soldier is a Background that turns your commander into a token-generating engine whenever it attacks into a player who isn't behind on life. This works best with commanders that attack multiple times or benefit from going wide with tokens. You're essentially getting free 1/1 Soldier tokens every combat if you're keeping pace with the table's life totals—or better yet, if you're ahead. The deck rewards you for attacking aggressively and staying healthy, creating a snowball effect where each attack nets you more bodies to block with or sacrifice.

Your core gameplan is to pair this with a combat-focused commander (ideally one that hits multiple players or synergizes with tokens), then load up on anthem effects, sacrifice outlets, and cards that benefit from wide boards. Tokens care like Intrepid Adversary, Teysa Karlov, or Impact Tremors can turn your army into real value. You win by either attacking for chip damage that adds up quickly thanks to your growing token force, or by leaning into sacrifice synergies where tokens fuel aristocrat engines for repeatable damage or card draw.

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