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The sinking of the RMS Titanic stands as one of history’s worst maritime disasters. Interestingly, there was a close call with a spaceship sharing its name, which almost crashed to commit insurance fraud. In the world of Magic: The Gathering, you can use the fictional RMS Titanic to cause chaos and reap rewards, much like what Max Capricorn attempted.
With Vehicles now eligible to be commanders, it’s the perfect time to make the legendary cruise ship the centerpiece of your next deck. We’ll guide you through creating a winning strategy with the RMS Titanic!
Sample Decklist
Commander
- RMS Titanic
Creatures (23)
- Academy Manufactor
- Anger
- Bloodshot Cyclops
- Crime Novelist
- Daretti, Rocketeer Engineer
- Dynamite Diver
- Foundry Inspector
- Glóin, Dwarf Emissary
- Goblin Welder
- Goldspan Dragon
- Hedron Detonator
- Hellkite Tyrant
- Ingenious Artillerist
- Iron Myr
- Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
- Professional Face-Breaker
- Quicksmith Genius
- Reckless Fireweaver
- Speedway Fanatic
- Sunset Strikemaster
- Syr Ginger, the Meal Ender
- Twinflame Tyrant
- Xorn
Sorceries (7)
- Blasphemous Act
- Faithless Looting
- Insult // Injury
- Isengard Unleashed
- Seize the Spoils
- Trash for Treasure
- Vandalblast
Instants (12)
- Abrade
- Big Score
- Bolt Bend
- Bulk Up
- Chaos Warp
- Demand Answers
- Fatal Frenzy
- Fling
- Kazuul’s Fury // Kazuul’s Cliffs
- Unexpected Windfall
- Unleash Fury
- Untimely Malfunction
Artifacts (14)
- Arcane Signet
- Assault Suit
- Cursed Mirror
- Dowsing Device // Geode Grotto
- Fire Diamond
- Idol of Oblivion
- Lightning Greaves
- Mind Stone
- Ruby Medallion
- Sol Ring
- Swiftfoot Boots
- The Fire Crystal
- The Reaver Cleaver
- Two-Handed Axe // Sweeping Cleave
Enchantments (6)
- Alchemist’s Talent
- City on Fire
- Fiery Emancipation
- Gratuitous Violence
- Rain of Riches
- Rising of the Day
Planeswalkers (2)
- Chandra, Spark Hunter
- Daretti, Scrap Savant
Lands (35)
- Buried Ruin
- Command Beacon
- Mech Hangar
- Mountain x28
- Rocky Roads
- Rogue’s Passage
- Spinerock Knoll
- War Room
This deck operates comfortably within a Core deck framework. Although the commander sacrifices itself when it deals damage, this deck cleverly provides several avenues to circumvent the challenges posed by RMS Titanic’s limitations.
The Commander
The RMS Titanic, inspired by the beloved Doctor Who series, is a space-faring version of the iconic cruise ship. It boasts 7/1 stats, flying, trample, and a crew cost of 3, requiring three generic and one red mana to cast.
Notably, upon dealing combat damage to a player, you must sacrifice the Titanic, but you gain a number of Treasure tokens equal to the damage dealt. With its impressive power, you can generate enough Treasures to recast it during your second main phase and still have some left over for future plays.
Deck Building Strategy
Having seven base power means RMS Titanic can potentially eliminate a player with commander damage swiftly, provided it survives combat. The aim is to bring your commander back into play without incurring extra costs while boosting its damage and earning rewards for creating Treasures.
Red’s artifact recursion is a significant component of this deck. You’ll want to keep RMS Titanic in your graveyard instead of the command zone whenever possible. This helps you leverage spells like Trash for Treasure to bring it back for less.
Increasing the damage output of RMS Titanic is also vital, as it aids in finishing off opponents while generating extra Treasures. While equipment isn’t the best fit, numerous spell effects can amplify damage, making Titanic hit like a powerhouse.
Creating an effective strategy is essential; while attacking with your commander can work, a backup plan is wise. Red token decks often lean towards creature-based strategies, but don’t overlook creatures like Reckless Fireweaver that can offer benefits tied to artifacts.
Ramp and Card Draw
The deck doesn’t require much ramp beyond the typical mana rocks, as the commander costs just four mana and generates lots of Treasures. However, certain mana rocks like Cursed Mirror serve multiple purposes, allowing you to copy creatures for added utility.
In terms of card draw, while red isn’t renowned for it, key pieces like Idol of Oblivion and War Room enhance your options. Additionally, one-time spells like Big Score and Unexpected Windfall help you dig deeper into your deck for critical cards.
A special mention goes to Academy Manufactor, which maximizes your Treasure tokens, generating additional Clue tokens for card draws whenever you create them.
Ping & Fling Strategies
As you churn out Treasures and repeatedly resurrect RMS Titanic, consider adding cards that can deal damage whenever you create artifacts. Ingenious Artillerist and Reckless Fireweaver are solid choices, dealing damage on entry and fast-tracking your Treasure generation.
More interestingly, the Treasures created by RMS Titanic aren’t reliant on it being sacrificed—meaning you can use abilities to sacrifice it for additional effects. Cards like Fling allow you to deal damage equal to Titanic’s power while also triggering its Treasure generation ability.
Final Note
Your strategy should include methods to protect and effectively crew your commander while maximizing the potential of Treasure tokens. This deck offers exciting possibilities for players eager to use the RMS Titanic in their games. Happy crafting!
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