Chulane, Teller of Tales Commander Guide

Commander overview

Chulane, Teller of Tales is at his scariest when the list is a creature-combo engine with an honest creature curve. The commander rewards you for making every one- and two-mana creature replace itself, make mana, or bounce something, then snowballing that advantage until one turn becomes three turns' worth of cards and lands.

How this deck wins

Chulane usually wins by building a self-feeding battlefield where every creature cast replaces itself and advances mana. Shrieking Drake, Whitemane Lion, Cloudstone Curio, Intruder Alarm, Beast Whisperer, and Aluren are the kinds of cards that turn a normal Bant value board into a combo turn.

Common mistakes

The common mistake is jamming expensive value creatures because Chulane 'draws cards anyway.' In reality, the deck is much better when the curve is low and the creatures let you keep casting multiple spells per turn. Too many noncreature slots also quietly weaken the commander.