Deck & Commander Strategies
Kenrith, the Returned King
Midrange Evolution deck focusing on leveraging value creatures and powerful mana accelerators like Dockside Extortionist, pivoting between midrange threats and combo finishes depending on the game state.
Najeela, the Blade-Blossom
An aggressive, fast combo deck aiming to win early through either a Dosa combo or by leveraging Najeela’s combat abilities for quick beatdowns.
Rograhk, Son of Rohgahh / Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Turbo Ad Nauseam deck that aims to quickly generate massive mana and draw through the deck to combo off, considered one of the fastest decks in the format.
Rocco, Cabaretti Caterer
Combo-centric deck that uses Rocco’s tutor ability to find and assemble creature-based combos quickly, often involving sacrifice and flicker loops to generate infinite damage or tokens.
Gameplay Insights
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The Rocco player’s use of sacrifice and flicker combos with Felidar Guardian, Karmic Guide, and Kiki-Jiki allowed for a quick infinite combo finish by turn three.
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Casting Gilded Lotus early significantly accelerated mana production, enabling explosive turns and combo assembly.
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Kenrith’s deck aimed to adapt between midrange threats and combos, but the rapid pace of other decks outpaced this approach.
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The turbo Ad Nauseam deck, known for speed, was present but did not secure the win due to the faster Rocco combo execution.
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Precise management of triggers and activation timing was crucial for the combo player to avoid interruptions and secure a swift victory.
Notable Cards
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Dockside Extortionist
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Mana Crypt
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Gilded Lotus
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Felidar Guardian
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Karmic Guide
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Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker
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Rocco, Cabaretti Caterer
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Najeela, the Blade-Blossom
Gameplay Summary
The game featured a fast-paced competitive EDH (cEDH) match with four players piloting powerful and distinct decks.
Early turns saw players ramping mana and setting up key pieces, with one player quickly casting Crucial artifacts like Mana Crypt and Gilded Lotus to accelerate their game plan.
The Rocco deck demonstrated impressive speed by leveraging its commander's tutor ability to rapidly assemble a lethal creature combo.
This player used a sequence of sacrifices and flickers involving cards like Felidar Guardian, Karmic Guide, and Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker, enabling infinite creature tokens or damage output.
Despite the presence of other strong decks—Kenrith's midrange evolution deck, Najeela's aggressive combo-oriented deck, and a turbo Ad Nauseam deck—the Rocco player closed out the game on turn three, showcasing the deck's explosive potential and synergy.
The match emphasized precise combo execution and highlighted how quickly a well-tuned cEDH deck can win if uninterrupted.
