Deck & Commander Strategies
Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
Utilizes Necropotence for massive card draw to assemble a fast combo involving Lion's Eye Diamond, Brain Freeze, and Thassa's Oracle to mill the deck and win quickly.
Vivie Ornitier
Leverages Curiosity Storm and flood collar interactions with untappers and card draw engines to gain incremental advantage and storm into a win.
Splinter, the Mentor
Builds a layered combo deck using flood collar mechanics combined with mana untappers and resource recursion to maximize storm potential and control the board.
Rocco, Cabaretti Caterer
Proactive midrange deck that applies pressure with hate bears and disruptive elements while aiming for a combo finish involving Jolly Balloon Man and Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker.
Leonardo, the Balance
Not explicitly detailed in the gameplay, but typically focuses on balancing board presence with control elements and combo potential in a five-color shell.
Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Though not deeply covered in the gameplay, usually a combo/control deck relying on artifact recursion and synergy to outvalue opponents and execute combos.
Gameplay Insights
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Rograkh’s player expertly used Necropotence’s massive draw to fuel a quick and lethal combo win on the first game, prioritizing efficient use of mana rocks and tutors.
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The timely use of Snapcaster Mage to bounce Vivie Ornitier back to hand disrupted potential card draw chains and slowed down her storm combo.
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Misdirection was used strategically to protect critical spells like Flare of Duplication, highlighting the importance of interaction in cEDH games.
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Players carefully balanced their mana development and tutor usage, choosing between ramping mana or advancing their combo pieces depending on board state and opponents’ threats.
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The decision to cast Time Twister during a critical phase helped to reset the board state and disrupt opponents’ setups, showing the value of well-timed wheel effects in cEDH.
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The flood collar mechanic in Splinter’s deck allowed for complex layering of untap and tap effects that synergized well with the commander’s abilities for strong value generation.
Notable Cards
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Necropotence
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Lion's Eye Diamond
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Brain Freeze
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Thassa's Oracle
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Gemstone Caverns
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Mox Diamond
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Snapcaster Mage
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Dark Ritual
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Demonic Tutor
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City of Brass
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Simian Spirit Guide
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Rain of Filth
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Beseech the Mirror
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Flare of Duplication
Gameplay Summary
The game began with a fast-paced, high-powered start as Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh leveraged Necropotence for massive card draw and combo setup, quickly assembling a game-winning sequence involving Lion's Eye Diamond, Brain Freeze, and Thassa's Oracle to mill the library and win.
This opening demonstrated the deck's explosive potential and intricately timed use of Necropotence triggers and mana acceleration.
The other players established their boards with mana dorks, tutors, and control elements, setting up layered strategies around card advantage and mana ramp. As the game progressed, other commanders like Vivie Ornitier and Splinter, the Mentor focused on their unique synergies—Vivie with Curiosity Storm and flood collar interactions, and Splinter with a layered combo utilizing untappers and mana engines to maximize value and control.
Rocco, Cabaretti Caterer applied pressure with proactive plays and hate bears to disrupt opponents' combos.
Key turning points included the use of board wipes, targeted removal such as Snapcaster Mage bouncing Vivie, and misdirection spells to protect crucial combo pieces.
The match showcased the tension between fast combo wins and interactive control, with players balancing aggressive plays and resource management to outmaneuver each other.
