Deck & Commander Strategies
Dargo, the Shipwrecker
Turbo combo focused on generating mana with Dockside Extortionist, then using Altar of Dementia and repeated sacrifice of Dargo to mill opponents out quickly.
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Tymna the Weaver & Dargo, the Shipwrecker
A hybrid deck focusing on fast mana acceleration, disruption, and one-card combos like Rally and Grim Haruspex, complemented by drawing cards and tutoring to assemble combos.
Kenrith, the Returned King
A versatile midrange deck using efficient mana rocks, tutors, and legendary synergies to control the board and outvalue opponents while setting up flexible win conditions.
Najeela, the Blade-Blossom
A fast aggro-combo deck using token generation and infinite combat phase combos, supported by card draw and disruption to quickly close out games.
Sisay, Weatherlight Captain
A toolbox ramp deck that develops a strong mana base, tutors for key legendary creatures, and aims to win through powerful legendary synergies and value plays.
Gameplay Insights
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The early gamble to assemble a turn-two combo with Dargo and Dockside Extortionist was a high-risk, high-reward play that ended the game very quickly when successful.
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Using Altar of Dementia combined with the repeated sacrifice and recasting of Dargo to mill opponents showcased a classic infinite combo kill in cEDH.
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The Sisay player’s ramp and toolbox strategy focused on assembling key pieces like Jeweled Lotus and mana dorks, emphasizing the importance of mana development for midrange decks.
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Countering the Wheel of Misfortune proved critical as discarding cards into the Dauthi Void could have empowered opponents; this highlights the importance of timing and interaction in cEDH.
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Players carefully managed their mana and card advantage with cards like Mystic Remora and Demonic Tutor to maintain pressure and find answers, demonstrating the value of efficient resource management in competitive EDH.
Notable Cards
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Dockside Extortionist
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Altar of Dementia
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Mystic Remora
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Demonic Tutor
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Jeweled Lotus
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Ancient Tomb
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Lotus Petal
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Mana Crypt
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Dark Ritual
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Rally the Ancestors
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Grim Haruspex
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Notion Thief
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Manglehorn
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Wheel of Misfortune
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Talisman of Indulgence
Gameplay Summary
The game began with aggressive early plays, particularly from the player commanding Dargo, the Shipwrecker, who aimed for a fast combo win by leveraging the synergy between Dockside Extortionist and Altar of Dementia.
The player set up a turn-two win by gambling for key cards and repeatedly casting and sacrificing Dargo to mill out opponents rapidly.
This quick and decisive combo ended the game swiftly, highlighting the power of a turbo combo strategy in cEDH. In the following game, the players adopted a more measured approach with resource development and interaction.
The Sisay, Weatherlight Captain player focused on ramping with mana dorks and setting up key pieces like Jeweled Lotus and Ancient Tomb, while the Kenrith, the Returned King deck developed with efficient mana rocks and card selection spells.
The Najeela, the Blade-Blossom deck aimed to build a strong creature presence and combo potential, while Tymna and Dargo maintained pressure with fast mana and disruption.
Throughout the game, players navigated complex board states, counterspells, and tutoring interactions, with notable plays involving Mystic Remora, Demonic Tutor, and careful timing around wheel effects.
The game showcased the tension between fast combo kills and controlling, value-driven midrange strategies in the cEDH meta.
