Stalwart Unity

Kynaios and Tiro of Meletis believe harmony is the key to true power. They share the rewards of their unshakable bond among their supporters, building alliances before unleashing powerful haymaker against their enemies.

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Kynaios and Tiro of Meletis

In the age of antiquity, the humans of the region that would one day become the largest polis on Theros were ruled by the tyrant Angomakhos, an immortal archon. Unchecked for generations, his power grew as he carved out a mighty empire. Kynaios and Tiro, joined by their love for one another and for freedom, rose to challenge him. The people rallied to their cause, and Agnomakhos was defeated. The polis of Meletis was founded on the ruins of Agnomakhos’s empire as a beacon of freedom and enlightenment, and its people chose Kynaios and Tiro to be its guardians.

Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa

In his homeland of Jamuraa on the plane of Dominaria, Sidar kondo was a leader during the Mirage War. An accomplished knight and an expert horseman, Kondo always seemed to appear at the most critical moment of a battle. Kondo raised two sons – Vuel, his own blood, and Gerrard Capashen, and adopted refugee with a heroic destiny. Unfortunately, envy and bitterness consumed Vuel, and Kondo died by his own son’s hands.

Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist

From his remote laboratory in Nephalia, Ludevic has established himself as the most prolific practitioner of a terrifying tradition: cobbling together monsters from the animated tissues of the dead. What makes Ludevic unique is that his fascination goes beyond the nuances of the mind. He derives great pleasure from studying the horrors his creations inspire.

Kraum, Ludevic's Opus

Since creating Kraum, the necro-alchemist Ludevic has spent almost a decade trying to replicate that singular work of genius. Kraum flies on galvanic membranes, its approach heralded by bursts of static pop and the endless crackling of one of its hideous heads. A regular sight above the rooftops of Selhoff, Kraum’s terrifying presence has made its creator a wanted man among the residents of the seaside town.

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Playing the deck

The “Stalwart Unity” deck is commanded by Kynaios and Tiro of Meletis, the founders and guardians of the greatest polis on Theros. Meletis values progress above all else, and thus this deck aims to help everyone at the table advance their position. Casting spells which benefit all players equally is a great way to grow your own board while making allies and directing other players’ aggression from yourself.

Because Kynaios and Tiro of Meletis triggers eachturn, you’ll usually want to cast your commander as soon as possible. If you’re using your partners, Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist and Sidar Kondo of Jumuraa are both great to cast early, encouraging your opponents to attack each other. Switch out Ludevic for Karum, Ludevic’s Opus if you’d prefer a flying threat that still draws plenty of cards.

Helping out the whole table with cards like Veteran Explorer and Rites of Flourishing is an ideal way to start the game, developing your mana and making friends at the same time. However, you should try to time your haymaker plays like Blazing Archon and Progenitor Mimic to ensure you can pull ahead before you’ve given your opponents the resources they’ll need to overwhelm you.

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