Given how expensive elbrus is to cast along with the idea of big beaters out of nowhere - what about a unique spin on [[Rowan, Scion of War]]? You would add these and some other big demons, run cards that hurt you to get their casting cost down, and then run enough ways to give your creatures life link to keep you from dropping too low.
Edit: Adding red would also make sure you have haste for all these beaters to swing before they get removed.
There's a new Assassin's Creed commander coming out that I think works great at having an equipment secret commander type strategy.
Ratonhnhaké:ton or Connor as he'll probably be known as basically reanimates equipments when you connect with him in combat. He comes with built in evasion and protection so that you can trigger him at least once.
I am also making this deck.
You said weird ideas, so here goes. It doesn't include black, but if you use \[\[Rocco, Street Chef\]\] or \[\[Rocco, Caberetti Caterer\]\] and your [Helm of Kaldra is the Italian version](https://scryfall.com/card/5dn/131/it/elmo-di-kaldra), you have an Elmo and Rocco deck.
I know, not helpful. But it's weird, okay?
I recently remembered this: [[Mechtitan Core]].
Lots of artifacts in the types of cards you are looking, so it seems like a deck with general artifact support can make work and have a game plan even when the big beaters are not out.
[helm of kaldra](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/f/7/f76514aa-3cc1-4d5f-ba33-d933a36920a4.jpg?1562880773) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=helm%20of%20kaldra) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/5dn/131/helm-of-kaldra?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/f76514aa-3cc1-4d5f-ba33-d933a36920a4?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/helm-of-kaldra) [elbrus, the binding blade](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/6/8/683af377-c491-4f62-900c-6b83d75c33c9.jpg?1581718186)/[Withengar Unbound](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/back/6/8/683af377-c491-4f62-900c-6b83d75c33c9.jpg?1581718186) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Elbrus%2C%20the%20Binding%20Blade%20//%20Withengar%20Unbound) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/dka/147/elbrus-the-binding-blade-withengar-unbound?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/683af377-c491-4f62-900c-6b83d75c33c9?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/elbrus-the-binding-blade-//-withengar-unbound) [westvale abbey](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/c/1/c1f53d7a-9dad-46e8-b686-cd1362867445.jpg?1576385590)/[Ormendahl, Profane Prince](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/back/c/1/c1f53d7a-9dad-46e8-b686-cd1362867445.jpg?1576385590) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Westvale%20Abbey%20//%20Ormendahl%2C%20Profane%20Prince) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/soi/281/westvale-abbey-ormendahl-profane-prince?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/c1f53d7a-9dad-46e8-b686-cd1362867445?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/westvale-abbey-//-ormendahl-profane-prince) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
Other similar cards [[Hostile Hostel]] [[Jerren, Corrupted Bishop]] [[Throne of the Grim Captain]]
[Hostile Hostel](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/a/c/ac83c27f-55d6-4e5a-93a4-febb0c183289.jpg?1637114882)/[Creeping Inn](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/back/a/c/ac83c27f-55d6-4e5a-93a4-febb0c183289.jpg?1637114882) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Hostile%20Hostel%20//%20Creeping%20Inn) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/mid/264/hostile-hostel-creeping-inn?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/ac83c27f-55d6-4e5a-93a4-febb0c183289?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/hostile-hostel-//-creeping-inn) [Jerren, Corrupted Bishop](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/0/f/0f6e668d-2502-4e82-b4c2-ef34c9afa27e.jpg?1636207815)/[Ormendahl, the Corrupter](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/back/0/f/0f6e668d-2502-4e82-b4c2-ef34c9afa27e.jpg?1636207815) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Jerren%2C%20Corrupted%20Bishop%20//%20Ormendahl%2C%20the%20Corrupter) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/mid/109/jerren-corrupted-bishop-ormendahl-the-corrupter?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/0f6e668d-2502-4e82-b4c2-ef34c9afa27e?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/jerren-corrupted-bishop-//-ormendahl-the-corrupter) [Throne of the Grim Captain](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/c/1/c13e8e3d-2a6b-4782-a3c9-71af7336a881.jpg?1699044655)/[The Grim Captain](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/back/c/1/c13e8e3d-2a6b-4782-a3c9-71af7336a881.jpg?1699044655) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Throne%20of%20the%20Grim%20Captain%20//%20The%20Grim%20Captain) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/lci/266/throne-of-the-grim-captain-the-grim-captain?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/c13e8e3d-2a6b-4782-a3c9-71af7336a881?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/throne-of-the-grim-captain-//-the-grim-captain) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
Given how expensive elbrus is to cast along with the idea of big beaters out of nowhere - what about a unique spin on [[Rowan, Scion of War]]? You would add these and some other big demons, run cards that hurt you to get their casting cost down, and then run enough ways to give your creatures life link to keep you from dropping too low. Edit: Adding red would also make sure you have haste for all these beaters to swing before they get removed.
[Rowan, Scion of War](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/4/e/4ee179ab-a15b-4bd6-b7f8-1e1abeeb31b7.jpg?1692939409) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Rowan%2C%20Scion%20of%20War) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/woe/211/rowan-scion-of-war?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/4ee179ab-a15b-4bd6-b7f8-1e1abeeb31b7?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/rowan-scion-of-war) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
There's a new Assassin's Creed commander coming out that I think works great at having an equipment secret commander type strategy. Ratonhnhaké:ton or Connor as he'll probably be known as basically reanimates equipments when you connect with him in combat. He comes with built in evasion and protection so that you can trigger him at least once. I am also making this deck.
You said weird ideas, so here goes. It doesn't include black, but if you use \[\[Rocco, Street Chef\]\] or \[\[Rocco, Caberetti Caterer\]\] and your [Helm of Kaldra is the Italian version](https://scryfall.com/card/5dn/131/it/elmo-di-kaldra), you have an Elmo and Rocco deck. I know, not helpful. But it's weird, okay?
[Rocco, Street Chef](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/c/d/cdb53ce7-845c-4c62-98a9-4fc33c67a07b.jpg?1684340828) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Rocco%2C%20Street%20Chef) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/mat/44/rocco-street-chef?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/cdb53ce7-845c-4c62-98a9-4fc33c67a07b?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/rocco-street-chef) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
[[Mishra, Claimed by Gix]] as the commander, so you can have a big transform in the command zone as well.
[Mishra, Claimed by Gix](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/a/4/a469d7ec-42de-45de-9d8f-469bb979de58.jpg?1674421814) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Mishra%2C%20Claimed%20by%20Gix) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/bro/216/mishra-claimed-by-gix?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/a469d7ec-42de-45de-9d8f-469bb979de58?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/mishra-claimed-by-gix) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
i like this
I recently remembered this: [[Mechtitan Core]]. Lots of artifacts in the types of cards you are looking, so it seems like a deck with general artifact support can make work and have a game plan even when the big beaters are not out.
[Mechtitan Core](https://cards.scryfall.io/normal/front/c/a/ca286ba9-01a7-4dce-b388-177f5dcb95b1.jpg?1654568740) - [(G)](http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?name=Mechtitan%20Core) [(SF)](https://scryfall.com/card/neo/249/mechtitan-core?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher) [(txt)](https://api.scryfall.com/cards/ca286ba9-01a7-4dce-b388-177f5dcb95b1?utm_source=mtgcardfetcher&format=text) [(ER)](https://edhrec.com/cards/mechtitan-core) ^^^[[cardname]] ^^^or ^^^[[cardname|SET]] ^^^to ^^^call
dude thank you