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Top MtG Arena Combo Decks in 2023

By John Young
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In the dynamic world of Magic: The Gathering Arena, 2023 promises a wealth of strategic opportunities, with combo decks leading the charge. Combos, intricate chains of spells and effects, can turn the tide of battles in an instant. Let's explore some of the most anticipated and powerful combo decks expected to make waves in MTG Arena this year.

Before diving into specific decks, let's understand that combo viability relies heavily on the meta. decks that were dominant one season might fade away the next. However, some core principles remain constant. Successful combo decks typically haveERE high-speed, low-cost combos, requires minimal setup, and offers disruption to opponents' strategies.

Gate to the Heavens - Mono-White Combo

Mono-White Combo, often dubbed "Gate to the Heavens" for its reliance on the Gate fetchlands, is set to make a comeback in 2023. The deck's primary win condition involves casting segura, gracebuildt by a train of cheap enablers.

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The deck's speed and disruptiveness have been amplified with new additions like Hidden Store and Sky Cathedral Gargoyle. These cards enable a faster and more consistent combo, making Mono-White a formidable threat in the current meta.

Cheap Enablers

Cards like Specification, Raugrin Triangle, and Cycling Zone allow you to tutor for combo pieces, smooth out draws, and generate card advantage.These enable cards also create opportunities for clever mid-game plays,.drawing you closer to your combo.

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Secondly, consider cards like Door of Destinies, Ruin Crab, and Repository Seal. These not only provide additional fuel for your combos but also serve as disruption for opponents, stealing their creatures and spells.

Secure the Win

With your cheap enablers in place, it's time to execute the combo. Secura Guard, with its untap and gain ability, can quickly overwhelm opponents. Backed by powerful auras like Darkstrong and Lightbringer's Blessing, Secura Guard becomes an indomitable force.

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Finally, cards like Mystic Sanctuary and Omen of the Sea act as insurance policies, ensuring your combo will go off even against disruption. They also provide a much-needed insurance policy against sweepers, giving you a chance to recover your lost combo pieces.

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Sultai Energy - Combo Control

On the opposite end of the spectrum, Sultai Energy, a combo-control deck, aims to outgrind opponents while simultaneously amassing a critical mass of energy to execute its combo. With its robust interaction and late-game threats, Sultai Energy could be the deck that defines the 2023 meta.

This deck, powered by recently released additions like Commander's Insight and Dream Devourer, can disrupt opponents' plans while also advancing its own. This balance of control and speed makes Sultai Energy a dangerous adversary.

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Evasive Control

In Sultai Energy, control comes in the form of removal, disruption, and evasion. The deck boasts early-game removal in terms ofExecute andPrismoros's that also fuel your graveyard for late-game combo pieces. Cards like Grafdigger's Cage and Relic Barrier disrupt opponents while also protecting your combo.

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Piling on Energy

The energy theme in Sultai Energy is essential. It's how the deck generates card advantage and mows down opponents. Cards like Yahenni, Undying Partisan, and Underrealm Lich generate energy, which can be spent on powerful instant-speed effects.

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Cards like Damageable and Rekindled Rebirth then take advantage of this extra energy, accelerating your combo or biomassing your opponents. With enough energy, you can close games with a powerful combo finish, often involving Heartless Pyrbtexon and Grave Puja.

As we look forward to 2023, the MTG Arena meta is set to be as vibrant and dynamic as ever. Combo decks like Mono-White and Sultai Energy are primed to make significant impacts. But remember, the key to success in MTG lies not just in understanding powerful decks but also in adapting to the ever-changing meta. So, stay sharp, keep learning, and most importantly, have fun!

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