mtg commander masters precons decklist Precon Decks Ranked Commander and a Masters set The Lord Of The Rings:

Yes, you read that right: No cheap Commander stuff

Nest of Scarabs: this is the core of the '-1/-1 counters' deck, the Bitterblossom of that deck

That condition is easy to reach with its mana ability of drawing a card and discarding a card

And, like Vampires, Pirates have some fun in-theme combos, including the slightly-delayed win with Brass's BountyBrass's Bounty + Revel in RichesRevel in Riches: This damage-based winning combo is also super cool and Piratey: 8

Either way, I would like more details and perhaps a novel about their exploits

Grand Arbiter Stax Azorius Stax & Control Commander Deck (EDH, 100 Cards) Lock Down the Table, Win on Your Terms