You've probably heard of politic decks--those devious piles of cardboard designed to outmaneuver opponents not with brute force but with charm, manipulation, and clever wordplay. But what if I told you there was a new archetype in the world of MTG? Something even more chaotic, more ludicrous, and far less dependent on pesky things like "strategy" or "knowledge of the game's rules"? Ladies and gentlemen, I present to you in today's Meme or Dream Segment: Gaslighting: The Deck. Or, as FlamingWedge like to call it: Just Trust Me, Bro.

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Just Trust Me Bro | Commander | Flaming Wedge

• Commander (1)
• 1 Omnath, Locus of Creation

• Creatures (7)
• 1 Blade of the Sixth Pride
• 1 Blind Phantasm
• 1 Dark Confidant
• 1 Fomori Nomad
• 1 Jedit Ojanen
• 1 Nessian Courser
• 1 Thalia and The Gitrog Monster

• Sorceries (16)
• 1 Corrupt
• 1 Cruel Edict
• 1 Damnation
• 1 Day of Judgment
• 1 Fireball
• 1 Harmonize
• 1 Infest
• 1 Ponder
• 1 Pyroclasm
• 1 Rampant Growth
• 1 Recollect
• 1 Sign in Blood
• 1 Tidings
• 1 Treasure Hunt
• 1 Wrath of God
• 1 Zombify

• Instants (36)
• 1 Brave the Elements
• 1 Burst Lightning
• 1 Cancel
• 1 Celestial Purge
• 1 Condemn
• 1 Cryptic Command
• 1 Disenchant
• 1 Doom Blade
• 1 Flame Javelin
• 1 Giant Growth
• 1 Harrow
• 1 Hinder
• 1 Incinerate
• 1 Lightning Bolt
• 1 Lightning Helix
• 1 Mana Leak
• 1 Mana Tithe
• 1 Nameless Inversion
• 1 Negate
• 1 Oxidize
• 1 Path to Exile
• 1 Psionic Blast
• 11 Reciprocate
• 1 Remove Soul
• 1 Searing Blaze
• 1 Terror

• Lands (40)
• 10 Forest
• 10 Island
• 10 Mountain
• 10 Plains

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What Even IS This Deck?

Have you ever sat across from an opponent who's just so confident that you start doubting yourself? You know you know the rules, you know your cards, but somehow, they say something so absurd with such conviction that your brain just short-circuits. Well, if you've ever thought to yourself, "I can be that player," then this deck is for you.

The Premise

The core of FlamingWedge's Just Trust Me Bro lies in its simplicity:

You always know best, and everyone else is wrong.

It's really less about the cards in the deck and more about your ability to wield words like weapons. By leveraging a combination of textless cards, dubious rulings, and unshakable self-confidence, you'll convince your opponents that, yes, Rampant Growth will, in fact, exile their commander.

Let's break it down.

Step 1: Putting the Deck Together

Textless Cards.

The secret tech behind this list is the inclusion of as many textless cards as possible. Full-art promos, lands without rules text, old-school cards with illegible fonts (or even newer cards like the textless Urza's Saga that I personally still have issues remembering all the text), you name it! Because if your opponents can't easily read your cards, then what they think they know doesn't really matter, does it?

For example, as FlamingWedge eloquently elaborates in his primer:

• Reciprocate: "What does that do?" "It makes me draw four cards."
• Zombify: "Wait, that's not even in your color identity." "Sure it is. This card is White. Maybe get your eyes checked?"
• Rampant Growth: "I'm targeting your commander. It exiles it."

See? Easy. The less readable your cards, the more believable your nonsense becomes. And if they question you? Simply double down with a hurt expression and a sprinkle of indignation.

Step 2: Establish Authority

The success of this deck depends on your ability to exude absolute, unshakable confidence. Every time your opponent questions your play, respond as though they've just insulted your family's honor.

Opponent: "Wait, I'm pretty sure that's not how that card works."

You: "I'm sorry, are you calling me a liar? Do you think I'd go to all this effort to cheat at Commander? Wow."

Bonus Points If You Add:

• A dramatic pause followed by a heavy sigh.
• A subtle headshake, as if you're disappointed in them.
• A casual mention of how you've been playing MTG for years, so obviously, you know what you're doing.

Step 3: The Gameplan

The sheer brilliance of this list is that you don't even need a strict win condition. Victory is achieved in one of two ways:

1. Your opponent concedes out of sheer confusion or frustration.

2. You gaslight them so thoroughly that they just accept your version of reality.

Here's how you'll approach different phases of the game:

Early Game: Lay the Foundation

Start small. Cast spells with ambiguous effects and make believable (but slightly off) claims:

You: "I cast Brave the Elements."

Opponent: "What does that do?"

You: "It's a counterspell, obviously."

And when they inevitably push back (and trust me, they will), simply shrug and say, "You should really keep up with errata."

Midgame: Ramp Up the Assault

As the game progresses, slowly but surely increase the audacity of your plays:

Opponent: "Wait, how did you cast that? You can't play Black cards with Omnath."

You: "Are you serious? This Zombify is clearly White. The border's off-White. Maybe you need to get your eyes checked."

Maybe even introduce absurd combos with total confidence:

You: "I'll play Reciprocate (there are 11 copies in this list, by the way) as my land for turn."

Opponent: "Hold on, that's a spell, not a land."

You: "Actually, it now has a module ability that lets it act as both. WoTC added it last year. Didn't you see the errata?"

Endgame: Seal the Deal

When your opponent finally plays their win condition, that's your time to shine. Interrupt their play with whatever nonsense you can muster:

Opponent: "I'm casting Expropriate."

You: "In response, I'll cast Corrupt at instant speed to trigger Omnath's first landfall ability."

Opponent: "Wait, what? Corrupt isn't a land."

You: "We just went over this with Reciprocate. You really have to stay up to date on this stuff!"

And it is at this point one of two things will likely happen:

1. Your opponent will just fall apart and give up entirely, handing you the win.

2. They'll argue so passionately that the rest of the table sides with you out of sheer exhaustion.

Pro Tips for Success

1. Know Your Audience

   If you're playing with strangers, tread lightly. You want to sow confusion, not start a brawl. But among friends? The gloves are off. Lean into the absurdity and watch as your friendships dissolve like a house of cards.

2. Stay Calm Under Pressure

   When someone calls you out, don't panic. Double down, act offended, or shift the blame. Just like in poker, the moment you waver, the illusion crumbles.

3. Leverage Group Dynamics

   If one opponent doubts you, appeal to the rest of the table. Make it seem like their skepticism is an attack on you personally. Most people will side with you just to avoid conflict (I know I sure would).

4. Practice Your Poker Face

   Remember, the key to gaslighting is confidence. No matter how outlandish your claim, deliver it with a straight face. If you believe it, so will they.

The Verdict: Meme or Dream?

Just Trust Me Bro is undoubtedly both a meme and a dream. It's the ultimate expression of chaos, a deck that thrives on charisma, creativity, and the sheer audacity to claim that Corrupt triggers Omnath's first landfall ability.

If you're ready to follow in FlamingWedge's footsteps and embrace the absurd, alienate your friends, and leave a trail of bewildered players in your wake, then grab your textless cards today and start gaslighting your way to victory.

Because at the end of the day, the best win condition isn't drawing cards or dealing damage; it's convincing everyone at the table that you're right.

And who could argue with that?

Certainly not your opponents. Or, at least, not for long. Just trust me, bro.