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Najeela, the Blade-Blossom
cEDH Combo QR Code
B G R U W
- Five-Color
Created by Unknown
Bracket
9.0 - 9.5
Bracket 5
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ANALYSIS

Overview:

This is a highly optimized Najeela, the Blade-Blossom deck designed for cEDH, utilizing fast mana, efficient tutors, and multiple compact win conditions including Thoracle combo and Najeela's combat ability. The deck can consistently threaten wins by turn 2-3 through various lines.

Primer:

The deck operates primarily through two main strategies: a Thoracle combo line using Demonic Consultation or Tainted Pact, and Najeela's infinite combat ability. The deck runs an extensive suite of fast mana (Chrome Mox, Mox Diamond, Sol Ring, etc.) to deploy threats quickly, backed by powerful interaction (Force of Will, Fierce Guardianship, Pact of Negation) to protect its win attempts.

The deck's strength lies in its flexibility and ability to pivot between strategies. It can present early wins through Thoracle combo, while maintaining the ability to grind through stax and interaction with Najeela's value engine. The extensive tutor package (Demonic Tutor, Vampiric Tutor, Imperial Seal) ensures consistent access to key pieces, while the deck's robust mana base supports both aggressive and controlling gameplay patterns.

Weaknesses:

  • Vulnerable to null rod effects and artifact hate due to reliance on fast mana
  • Can be disrupted by targeted removal on Najeela in combat-focused wins
  • Susceptible to graveyard hate when attempting to use Underworld Breach lines
  • May struggle against heavy stax pieces that prevent multiple combats or limit mana production

Most Important Cards:

  1. Thassa's Oracle
  2. Demonic Consultation
  3. Force of Will
  4. Chrome Mox
  5. Mox Diamond
  6. Demonic Tutor
  7. Tainted Pact
  8. Underworld Breach
  9. Lion's Eye Diamond
  10. Grand Abolisher

Attribute Ratings:

  • Speed: 9/10
  • Resilience: 8/10
  • Consistency: 9/10
  • Interaction: 9/10

Rating Justification:

This deck consistently demonstrates the ability to present wins or establish dominant board positions by turn 2-3, backed by premium interaction and protection. The presence of multiple viable win conditions, extensive tutor package, and optimal mana base puts it firmly in cEDH territory. While not quite at the absolute peak of cEDH power level, it's definitely a strong contender in the format.

Final power level rating: 9.0 - 9.5

This evaluation places the deck in the cEDH Tier 1-2 range due to its consistent ability to present early wins, robust protection suite, and multiple viable paths to victory. The deck's construction shows clear optimization for competitive play, with minimal concessions to budget or power level restrictions.

DECK LIST
Najeela, the Blade-Blossom
Creature: 20
($209.37)
1
Birds of Paradise
G
1
Deathrite Shaman
B/G
1
Delighted Halfling
G
1
Derevi, Empyrial Tactician
G W U
1
Elvish Spirit Guide
2 G
1
Esper Sentinel
W
1
Grand Abolisher
W W
1
Grim Hireling
3 B
1
Ignoble Hierarch
G
1
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
1 G W
1
Noble Hierarch
G
1
Phantasmal Image
1 U
1
Pollywog Prodigy
1 U
1
Professional Face-Breaker
2 R
1
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
R
1
Ranger-Captain of Eos
1 W W
1
Samut, Vizier of Naktamun
1 R G
1
Simian Spirit Guide
2 R
1
Thassa's Oracle
U U
1
Tinder Wall
G
Artifact: 10
($1180.95)
1
Arcane Signet
2
1
Chrome Mox
0
1
Fellwar Stone
2
1
Lion's Eye Diamond
0
1
Lotus Petal
0
1
Mana Vault
1
1
Mox Diamond
0
1
Sol Ring
1
1
The One Ring
4
1
Wishclaw Talisman
1 B
Enchantment: 7
($103.03)
1
Druids' Repository
1 G G
1
Mystic Remora
U
1
Rhystic Study
2 U
1
Smothering Tithe
3 W
1
Underworld Breach
1 R
1
Utopia Sprawl
G
1
Wild Growth
G
Instant: 26
($458.4)
1
Brain Freeze
1 U
1
Dark Ritual
B
1
Deadly Rollick
3 B
1
Deflecting Swat
2 R
1
Demonic Consultation
B
1
Eladamri's Call
G W
1
Enlightened Tutor
W
1
Fierce Guardianship
2 U
1
Final Fortune
R R
1
Fire Covenant
1 B R
1
Flusterstorm
U
1
Force of Will
3 U U
1
Intuition
2 U
1
Mental Misstep
U/P
1
Mindbreak Trap
2 U U
1
Mystical Tutor
U
1
Pact of Negation
0
1
Red Elemental Blast
R
1
Silence
W
1
Snap
1 U
1
Swan Song
U
1
Swords to Plowshares
W
1
Tainted Pact
1 B
1
Vampiric Tutor
B
1
Veil of Summer
G
1
Worldly Tutor
G
Sorcery: 8
($195.26)
1
Demonic Tutor
1 B
1
Diabolic Intent
1 B
1
Eldritch Evolution
1 G G
1
Gamble
R
1
Green Sun's Zenith
X G
1
Imperial Seal
B
1
Rite of Flame
R
1
Sevinne's Reclamation
2 W
Land: 28
($2457.28)
1
Ancient Tomb
1
Arid Mesa
1
Badlands
1
Bayou
1
Bloodstained Mire
1
Boseiju, Who Endures
1
City of Brass
1
Command Tower
1
Exotic Orchard
1
Flooded Strand
1
Gaea's Cradle
1
Gemstone Caverns
1
Mana Confluence
1
Marsh Flats
1
Misty Rainforest
1
Plateau
1
Polluted Delta
1
Savannah
1
Scalding Tarn
1
Scrubland
1
Taiga
1
Tropical Island
1
Tundra
1
Underground Sea
1
Verdant Catacombs
1
Volcanic Island
1
Windswept Heath
1
Wooded Foothills

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