1. What is Deck Strength?

Deck Strength is a measure of the average power level of cards in your Magic: The Gathering deck. It helps evaluate the overall power and consistency of your deck composition.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the simple formula:

Where:

• \( \sum Card\ Powers \) — Sum of all individual card power ratings
• \( Number\ of\ Cards \) — Total cards in the deck

Explanation: This gives you the average power level per card in your deck.

3. Importance of Deck Strength

Details: Knowing your deck's average strength helps with deck building decisions, identifying weak cards, and maintaining balance between different card power levels.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter the sum of all your card power ratings (you'll need to assign power values to each card first) and the total number of cards in your deck.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: How do I determine card power ratings?
A: Card power is subjective but can be based on mana cost, card effect strength, or community ratings.

Q2: What's a good deck strength value?
A: This depends on format and strategy. Competitive decks typically have higher averages than casual decks.

Q3: Should I only include creatures in the calculation?
A: No, include all cards in your deck for the most accurate strength assessment.

Q4: How does this compare to deck win rate?
A: While related, deck strength doesn't directly predict win rate which depends on many other factors.

Q5: Can I use this for limited formats?
A: Yes, it works for any constructed or limited Magic deck.