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[[Atraxa, Grand Unifier]] is a powerhouse commander, leveraging the combination of Food Chain combos, layered win conditions, and its ETB ability to generate immense value. This deck excels in grinding opponents out in longer games while still maintaining the ability to win in explosive fashion.

Combos & Win Conditions

[[Food Chain]]

The cornerstone of the deck revolves around [[Food Chain]] and a Creature-From-Exile (CFE) card like [[Eternal Scourge]] or [[Misthollow Griffin]].

Steps:

Cast [[Food Chain]].
Cast [[Eternal Scourge]] or [[Misthollow Griffin]].
Exile the creature to [[Food Chain]] to generate infinite creature mana.
Use infinite mana to repeatedly cast Atraxa, [[Grand Unifier]].
Draw your deck via Atraxa's ETB triggers.
Cast [[Thassa's Oracle]] to win the game.

[[Displacer Kitten]] + [[Teferi, Time Raveler]]

Requirements: [[Displacer Kitten]], [[Teferi, Time Raveler]], and a mana-positive artifact.

Steps:

Activate Teferi’s -3 ability, targeting the artifact to bounce it and draw a card.
Recast the artifact, triggering [[Displacer Kitten]] to blink Teferi.
Repeat steps 1-2 to draw your deck.
Use the cards drawn to win (e.g., [[Thassa's Oracle]] + [[Demonic Consultation]]).

[[Displacer Kitten]] + [[Spellseeker]]

Steps:

Cast [[Spellseeker]] to tutor for [[Noxious Revival]].
Cast [[Noxious Revival]], targeting [[Spellseeker]], and trigger [[Displacer Kitten]] to blink [[Spellseeker]].
Use [[Spellseeker]] to tutor for successive spells: [[An Offer You Can’t Refuse]], [[Dark Ritual]], [[Gitaxian Probe]], [[Vampiric Tutor]], and others as needed.
Assemble and cast [[Thassa’s Oracle]] + [[Demonic Consultation]] to win.

[[Displacer Kitten]] + [[Wishclaw Talisman]]

Steps:

Activate [[Wishclaw Talisman]] to tutor a card, holding priority.
Cast a random instant or sorcery, triggering [[Displacer Kitten]] to blink [[Wishclaw Talisman]].
Repeat to tutor all needed pieces and win.

[[Displacer Kitten]] + [[Atraxa, Grand Unifier]]

Steps:

Cast a noncreature spell to flicker [[Atraxa, Grand Unifier]]
Find more cheap noncreature spells from Atraxa’s ETB trigger
Storm off and find a win condition

[[Hullbreaker Horror]] Loops

Requirements: Mana-positive artifacts (e.g., [[Mana Vault]], [[Arcane Signet]]).

Steps:

Cast a mana-positive artifact, triggering [[Hullbreaker Horror]] to bounce another artifact.
Alternate casting artifacts to generate infinite mana.
Use infinite mana to repeatedly cast Atraxa, draw your deck, and assemble a win condition.

Backup Win Conditions

Timetwister Loops
If [[Thassa's Oracle]] is exiled or otherwise unavailable, [[Timetwister]] loops can serve as a backup.

Steps:

Cast [[Timetwister]], shuffling your graveyard into your library.
Use [[Noxious Revival]] to recur [[Timetwister]] repeatedly.
Generate infinite mana and loop powerful spells like [[Cyclonic Rift]], [[Swan Song]], and [[Assassin’s Trophy]].
Lock the game or generate infinite tokens and win via combat.

[[Endurance]] Loops
Similar to [[Timetwister]], [[Endurance]] can be used to recycle your graveyard and maintain infinite resources.

Gameplan & Strategy

Early Game

Ramp aggressively to cast Atraxa or set up key pieces.
Mulligan for hands that accelerate your ability to reach 7+ mana or assemble combos early.
Deploy value engines like [[Rhystic Study]] or [[Mystic Remora]] to generate card advantage.

Mid to Late Game

Resolve Atraxa, [[Grand Unifier]] to gain massive card advantage.
Look for windows to execute combo lines.
Use disruptive elements (e.g., [[Swords to Plowshares]], [[Force of Will]]) to protect your board and counter opponents’ plays.

Notable Inclusions

[[Displacer Kitten]]: A core combo piece and value engine.
[[Teferi, Time Raveler]]: Silence effect, combo enabler, and card draw engine.
[[Eldritch Evolution]]: Flexible tutor for key creatures, including [[Thassa's Oracle]] and [[Eternal Scourge]].
[[Smothering Tithe]]: Generates significant mana advantage, especially in slower games.
[[Endurance]]: Graveyard hate and combo enabler for backup loops.

This primer highlights Atraxa’s flexibility, power, and ability to win in numerous ways, making it a standout in the cEDH meta. With its layered strategies and potent value engine, it adapts to various game states, ensuring resilience and consistent success.

References:
Cat Food
Layered Atraxa
Unifier Atraxa