Deck Strategies
Emrakul, the World Anew
Control the battlefield by taking control of all creatures when casting Emrakul and use infinite mana to cast large spells and maintain board dominance with Eldrazi spawn tokens and artifact synergies.
Zhulodok, Void Gorger
Utilize cascade triggered by casting high-cost colorless spells to generate multiple creatures and value, overwhelming opponents with powerful Eldrazi and cascade chains.
Ulamog, the Infinite Gyre
Deploy large Eldrazi threats quickly with infinite mana and use annihilator effects to control the board and pressure opponents aggressively.
Kozilek, the Great Distortion
Cast Kozilek with infinite mana to draw cards and generate threats, leveraging cascade and Eldrazi spawn tokens to maintain board control and apply pressure.
Gameplay Insights
- 1
Starting with multiple Sol Rings enabled explosive early turns, allowing players to cast commanders and powerful artifacts far ahead of curve.
- 2
Zhulodok’s cascade ability created a potent chain of spells, generating multiple Eldrazi tokens and large creatures that rapidly pressured opponents.
- 3
Emrakul’s ability to gain control of all creatures on the battlefield shifted board control dramatically, demonstrating the power of commander synergy with infinite mana.
- 4
Using equipment like Helm of the Host and Lightning Greaves on Eldrazi creatures with haste allowed for multiple combat phases and quick damage output.
- 5
Sacrificing food tokens generated by Underworld Cookbook provided incremental value and helped sustain resources amid the high mana environment.
- 6
Despite the overwhelming board states, careful timing of cascade and combat was crucial to maintain momentum and avoid instant losses.
Notable Cards
Sol Ring
Helm of the Host
Command Beacon
Lightning Greaves
Forsaken Monument
Emrakul, the World Anew
Zhulodok, Void Gorger
Ulamog, the Infinite Gyre
Kozilek, the Great Distortion
Endless One
Summary
The game begins with each player starting with an unusual advantage: multiple Sol Rings in play, giving them access to vast amounts of mana early on. Players quickly deploy powerful Eldrazi commanders and key artifacts. One player casts Zhulodok, Void Gorger, enabling cascade triggers that unravel a series of high-impact spells and creatures, including Metal Colossus and multiple Eldrazi spawn tokens. Another player leverages Emrakul, the World Anew’s ability to control all creatures on the battlefield, creating a significant swing in board presence. Equipments like Helm of the Host and Lightning Greaves are used to generate multiple attacking threats with haste, further escalating the pace of the game. As the game progresses, players build overwhelming boards with large Eldrazi creatures and tokens, supported by synergy from artifacts like Forsaken Monument and Underworld Cookbook. Sacrificing food tokens for value and drawing cards help maintain momentum. Despite attempts to stabilize, the sheer mana advantage and cascade effects make it difficult to contain the aggressive board states. The game features multiple combat phases with massive damage output, and strategic uses of cascade to generate additional threats and value. The early deployment of commanders combined with infinite mana leads to a high-tempo Eldrazi battle where the game’s outcome hinges on managing or overcoming these explosive plays.