Deck & Commander Strategies
Baylen, the Haymaker
Token generation and board presence with synergies that leverage artifacts and token producers to overwhelm opponents and create pressure.
Ob Nixilis, Captive Kingpin
Fast mana acceleration and disruption via early threats like Ragavan and Mox Opal, aiming to control the board while drawing cards and applying pressure.
Norman Osborn // Green Goblin
Utilizes graveyard recursion to recast spells for reduced cost, combined with incremental ping damage and disruption to whittle down opponents.
Kefka, Court Mage // Kefka, Ruler of Ruin
Classic Grixis control pile with value engine cards; aims to generate significant card advantage and control the game state through combos and Necrodominance.
Gameplay Insights
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The decision to mulligan aggressively in search of a stable and interactive opening hand was critical given the fast pace typical in cEDH.
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Ob Nixilis's early deployment of Ragavan and Mox Opal set a strong tempo foundation, enabling further disruption and value plays.
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Norman Osborn's graveyard recursion synergy required careful resource management, notably balancing casting spells from exile and maintaining board presence.
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Kefka's player considered but ultimately avoided overly aggressive early Necrodominance due to the risk of losing key tools, highlighting the importance of timing in combo-based decks.
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Baylen’s token strategy was bolstered by artifact synergy, particularly with cards that produced tokens based on artifacts, increasing pressure on opponents while maintaining resilience.
Notable Cards
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Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
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Mox Opal
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Necrodominance
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Wishclaw Talisman
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Last Chance
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Gemstone Caverns
Gameplay Summary
The game features a four-player cEDH match with Baylen, the Haymaker; Ob Nixilis, Captive Kingpin; Norman Osborn // Green Goblin; and Kefka, Court Mage // Kefka, Ruler of Ruin.
Early turns showcase aggressive mulligans and careful hand selection to find the right balance of mana sources, interaction, and threats.
Ob Nixilis leverages efficient mana acceleration and disruption, including casting Ragavan and Mox Opal early to establish tempo.
Norman Osborn's player explores a graveyard recursion strategy, taking advantage of casting spells from the graveyard at a reduced cost while applying incremental damage with ping effects.
Baylen focuses on token production and board presence, supported by synergy cards like the cabbage merchant and token generators that scale with artifact counts.
Kefka, representing a classic Grixis pile, aims for value and control through spells like Necrodominance and uses cards such as Dark Ritual and last chance for explosive plays, though he is cautious about risky early moves.
