Deck & Commander Strategies
Najeela, the Blade-Blossom
Utilizes a combo-centric approach with Ad Nauseam and Thassa’s Oracle to win through infinite combat steps or storm wins, supported by artifact acceleration and card draw engines.
Elsha of the Infinite
Focuses on a storm combo deck that leverages extra turn spells and artifact mana to cast multiple spells in one turn, aiming to win with a large storm count and powerful finishers.
Omnath, Locus of Creation
Builds value through landfall triggers and token generation, using Omnath’s synergy with elemental tokens and card draw to gradually take control and stabilize the board.
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
Controls the board with anthem effects and locks opponents out with powerful disruption, aiming to dominate through board wipes and strong defensive positioning.
Gameplay Insights
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The early use of Wheel of Misfortune by Elsha's player significantly disrupted opponents' hands but came at the cost of life and tempo.
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Najeela’s pilot carefully sequences artifact ramp and card draw to set up a lethal Ad Nauseam combo while maintaining hand protection with Veil of Summer.
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Omnath’s player used protection effects like Ether Sworn Canonist and Mother of Runes to safeguard key permanents against board wipes, maintaining value in a chaotic game state.
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Ledger Shredder’s artifact draw trigger synergized well with Najeela’s deck, enabling card draw while fueling the combo.
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Rolling Earthquake served as a pivotal board wipe that was partially mitigated by targeted protection spells, illustrating the importance of timing and responses in cEDH games.
Notable Cards
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Ad Nauseam
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Thassa's Oracle
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Mox Opal
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Mana Crypt
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Ledger Shredder
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Carpet of Flowers
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Rolling Earthquake
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Mystical Tutor
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Force of Will
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Mother of Runes
Gameplay Summary
The game begins with all players setting up their board states cautiously, with some mulligans and careful land drops.
Early turns see attempts to ramp mana and establish critical pieces like Mana Crypt, Mox Opal, and interaction spells.
Najeela’s pilot focuses on assembling a combo-centric build involving Ad Nauseam and Thassa's Oracle, supported by artifact ramp and card draw engines like Ledger Shredder and Carpet of Flowers.
Elsha’s player aims for a storm-based combo plan, leveraging extra turn spells and artifact-generated mana to chain spells and win in a single explosive turn.
Omnath’s pilot experiments with a slower, more value-oriented approach, leveraging Omnath's landfall triggers and card draw synergies through tokens like the Elemental Kitten, trying to build a stable board presence.
Elesh Norn’s deck plays a controlling role, using Elesh Norn’s anthem and disruption effects to slow down opponents and dominate the battlefield with powerful board wipes and lock pieces.
