The deck comprises one planeswalker, 27 creatures, six sorceries, five instants, 20 artifacts, two enchantments, and 38 lands. The majority of cards are artifacts or creatures that generate energy counters or synergize with artifacts.

Key Cards

Saheeli, Radiant Creator

The deck's primary commander, Saheeli, Radiant Creator, excels at rapid energy counter generation. The high number of artifacts and artificers ensures a swift accumulation of energy counters. While Pia Nalaar is a viable alternative, Saheeli proves the stronger commander. Prioritizing creatures that generate energy counters upon entry is key to maximizing her ability.

Pia Nalaar, Chief Mechanic

Pia Nalaar, the secondary commander, focuses on creating powerful Vehicle tokens. The abundant energy counters allow for significantly boosted Vehicle stats, and their low crew costs make them easily manageable.

Nissa, Worldsoul Speaker

Nissa, Worldsoul Speaker provides a straightforward method for energy counter acquisition. Each land entering the battlefield yields two energy counters, making her highly effective. While the precon lacks significant ramp, adding ramp cards is a worthwhile upgrade. With sufficient energy, Nissa enables the casting of any permanent for

Living Energy's core strategy revolves around accumulating energy counters and utilizing their versatile effects: casting spells for free, creating creatures, copying permanents, and boosting creature stats. The player-based nature of energy counters makes them difficult for opponents to disrupt.

The deck's weakness lies in its relatively weak base creature selection. However, cards like Architect of the Untamed and Elder Gargaroth offer valuable creature tokens, and Pia Nalaar's Vehicle tokens provide a powerful threat.

The primary win condition involves generating significant value and achieving victory through board dominance. Energy counters' flexibility allows for adaptable gameplay based on the game state. Strategic energy counter investment is crucial, as replenishing them is relatively easy.

Upgrade Suggestions

Izzet Generatorium

Izzet Generatorium enhances the effectiveness of energy token generators. Its card draw ability is easily triggered given the deck's energy production. Pia Nalaar's ability synergizes well, providing both a 4/4 Vehicle token and card draw.

Aether Refinery

Aether Refinery doubles energy counter generation, significantly accelerating energy accumulation. It can be used to generate energy counters directly or to create powerful tokens.

Conversion Apparatus

Conversion Apparatus functions as a mana rock or converts energy counters into mana, offering mana flexibility. It can also convert mana into energy counters, providing additional options.