Deck & Commander Strategies
Ob Nixilis, Captive Kingpin
Utilizes incremental value from Ob Nixilis's exile ability to grow the commander and gain card advantage, aiming to leverage high-impact cards like Underworld Breach to generate explosive plays and close out the game with a resilient Rakdos midrange and combo shell.
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
Focuses on quickly deploying Niv-Mizzet to draw cards and generate value, then winning via a Curiosity or similar effect to deal massive damage, while utilizing disruption and artifact synergies to protect the combo.
Tymna the Weaver / Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
A control and draw engine deck that seeks to outdraw opponents and assemble a Thassa’s Oracle combo finish, using partner synergy to maximize card advantage and protect the combo pieces.
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Tymna the Weaver / Jeska, Thrice Reborn
Mad Farm style deck aiming to resolve Ad Nauseam and overwhelm opponents with card advantage and burst damage, leveraging Jeska's damage triggers and Tymna's card draw to maintain pressure and generate combo opportunities.
Gameplay Insights
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Cal's use of Ob Nixilis's exile trigger to both grow the commander and thin his deck by exiling key cards was a key engine for value and pressure.
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Ryan's attempt to Ad Nauseam off was effectively countered by Zack's Force of Will, showcasing the importance of timely counterspells in preventing explosive combos.
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Drake's deployment of Drannith Magistrate was a strong strategic play to slow down combo and tutoring strategies, frustrating Cal's plans.
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Multiple players utilized early mana acceleration and disruptive creatures like Lavinia and Drannith Magistrate to control the pace, demonstrating the delicate balance between ramp and disruption in cEDH.
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Firebrand Archer and Dragon's Rage Channeler provided Cal with incremental damage and value triggers, contributing to sustained pressure on opponents.
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The interaction between exile mechanics (Ob Nixilis) and card advantage engines shaped much of the midgame, emphasizing the power of incremental advantage in cEDH.
Notable Cards
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Ob Nixilis, Captive Kingpin
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Ad Nauseam
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Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
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Dark Confidant
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Force of Will
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Drannith Magistrate
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Firebrand Archer
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Dragon's Rage Channeler
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Mana Vault
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Jeweled Lotus
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Lion's Eye Diamond
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Siren Stormtamer
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Underworld Breach
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Vampiric Tutor
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Pyroblast
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Phantasmal Image
Gameplay Summary
The game started with all players setting up their mana bases and early board presence, with notable plays including Ragavan and Dark Confidant from Ryan, and Ob Nixilis, Captive Kingpin from Cal.
Ob Nixilis steadily grew in power through its exile triggers, gaining counters and exiling impactful cards from Cal's deck.
Early disruption came in the form of Lavinia and Drannith Magistrate, slowing down combo and ramp strategies.
Ryan attempted to execute an Ad Nauseam combo but was thwarted by a timely Force of Will from Zack, maintaining tension in the game.
Throughout, players jockeyed for board control and card advantage, with Cal leveraging Firebrand Archer and Dragon's Rage Channeler for incremental damage and value.
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