Dargo Thrasios

Midrange
Written By Evan Pierce

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[[Dargo, the Shipwrecker]] and [[Thrasios, Triton Hero]] form a synergistic commander pairing in cEDH. [[Dargo, the Shipwrecker]] is a unique cost-reduction engine that enables explosive mana generation and infinite loops, while [[Thrasios, Triton Hero]] provides card advantage and serves as a mana outlet to control the game or win outright. Together, they combine explosive potential and a midrange game plan, making the deck highly flexible in competitive environments.

This deck capitalizes on [[Dargo, the Shipwrecker]]'s ability to be cast repeatedly for reduced costs by sacrificing creatures and artifacts. This synergy enables multiple infinite combos and allows [[Thrasios, Triton Hero]] to transform mana into victory. Unfortunately, the banning of [[Dockside Extortionist]] and [[Jeweled Lotus]] has severely hindered the game plan of this deck.

Core Gameplan

The primary goal of this deck is to assemble infinite mana or execute other [[Dargo, the Shipwrecker]] loops to win the game. The deck also performs effectively in a midrange role, leveraging efficient ramp, powerful draw engines, and disruptive interaction.

Step-by-Step Gameplan

  1. Ramp Early:
    Deploy mana dorks and mana rocks to accelerate your board state. Leverage [[Dargo, the Shipwrecker]]'s cost-reduction ability to keep your mana advantage growing.

  2. Assemble Combos:
    Find layered combo pieces like [[Relic of Legends]], [[Birgi, God of Storytelling]], or [[Birthing Pod]].

  3. Execute Infinite Loops:
    Use [[Dargo, the Shipwrecker]]'s loops to generate infinite mana, infinite storm, or direct damage.

  4. Close the Game:
    Convert infinite mana into a win through [[Thrasios, Triton Hero]] or payoffs like [[Brain Freeze]] or [[Finale of Devastation]].

Strengths and Weaknesses

Strengths

  • Explosive Potential: [[Dargo, the Shipwrecker]] enables powerful infinite mana and storm loops.

  • Resilient Lines: The deck has multiple redundant combos and win conditions.

  • Midrange Durability: [[Thrasios, Triton Hero]] provides consistent value, making the deck functional even in drawn-out games.

Weaknesses

  • Reliance on Sacrifices: [[Dargo, the Shipwrecker]]'s cost reduction depends on sacrificing creatures or artifacts, making the deck vulnerable to graveyard hate like [[Rest in Peace]].

  • Interaction-Intensive: The deck's explosive combos can attract significant interaction, requiring careful sequencing.

  • Susceptible to Stax: Cards like [[Collector Ouphe]] or [[Drannith Magistrate]] can shut down key pieces of the deck.

Core Combos

These combos rely on [[Dargo, the Shipwrecker]] costing [[symbol:r]] by sacrificing three creatures or artifacts during that turn.

Dargo Combos

[[Dargo, the Shipwrecker]] + [[Phyrexian Altar]]

  1. Sacrifice [[Dargo, the Shipwrecker]] to [[Phyrexian Altar]] for [[symbol:r]].

  2. Cast [[Dargo, the Shipwrecker]] repeatedly by sacrificing three artifacts or creatures.

  3. Generates infinite storm count.

  4. Payoff: Use [[Brain Freeze]] to mill opponents.

[[Dargo, the Shipwrecker]] + [[Phyrexian Altar]] + [[Birgi, God of Storytelling]] / [[Gwenna, Eyes of Gaea]] / [[Relic of Legends]]

  1. Generate infinite [[symbol:r]] or other colors by recasting [[Dargo, the Shipwrecker]] with these mana-producing enablers.

  2. Use infinite mana to activate [[Thrasios, Triton Hero]] and draw your deck.

[[Dargo, the Shipwrecker]] + [[Goblin Bombardment]] + [[Birgi, God of Storytelling]] / [[Gwenna, Eyes of Gaea]] / [[Relic of Legends]]

  1. Sacrifice [[Dargo, the Shipwrecker]] to [[Goblin Bombardment]] to deal 1 damage.

  2. Recast [[Dargo, the Shipwrecker]], creating infinite damage.

[[Dargo, the Shipwrecker]] + [[Altar of Dementia]] + [[Birgi, God of Storytelling]] / [[Gwenna, Eyes of Gaea]] / [[Relic of Legends]]

  1. Sacrifice [[Dargo, the Shipwrecker]] to [[Altar of Dementia]] to mill yourself or opponents.

  2. Recast [[Dargo, the Shipwrecker]] repeatedly to achieve infinite mill.

[[Dargo, the Shipwrecker]] + [[Greater Good]]

  1. Sacrifice [[Dargo, the Shipwrecker]] to [[Greater Good]] to draw seven cards and discard three.

  2. This creates card advantage and enables storm win conditions like [[Underworld Breach]].

[[Dargo, the Shipwrecker]] + [[Greater Good]] + [[Birgi, God of Storytelling]] / [[Gwenna, Eyes of Gaea]] / [[Relic of Legends]]

  1. Combines [[Greater Good]]'s draw ability with infinite mana, allowing you to draw your deck.

[[Underworld Breach]] + [[Dargo, the Shipwrecker]] + [[Altar of Dementia]] + [[Lion's Eye Diamond]]

  1. Sacrifice [[Dargo, the Shipwrecker]] to [[Altar of Dementia]] to mill yourself.

  2. Recast [[Lion's Eye Diamond]] and other pieces via [[Underworld Breach]] for infinite recursion and a win.

Other Combos

[[Tidespout Tyrant]] + 2 mana positive rocks

  1. Use [[Neoform]], [[Eldritch Evolution]], or [[Birthing Pod]] to sacrifice Dargo and put [[Tidespout Tyrant]] into play.

  2. Cast a mana positive rock like [[Sol Ring]], bouncing another mana positive rock like [[Mox Opal]] to hand.

  3. Repeat (tapping them for mana in between) to make infinite mana.

[[Underworld Breach]] + [[Brain Freeze]] + [[Lion's Eye Diamond]]

  1. Cast [[Brain Freeze]] targeting yourself to fuel your graveyard.

  2. Use [[Lion's Eye Diamond]] to recast [[Brain Freeze]] infinitely for a mill win.

[[Kinnan, Bonder Prodigy]] + [[Basalt Monolith]]

  1. With Kinnan on the battlefield, tap [[Basalt Monolith]] for four colorless mana.

  2. Use three mana to untap the Monolith, netting one mana per iteration for infinite colorless mana.

  3. Draw your deck with [[Thrasios, Triton Hero]].

Powerful Synergies

[[Seedborn Muse]] + [[Thrasios, Triton Hero]]

  1. Untap all permanents on each opponent’s turn.

  2. Activate [[Thrasios, Triton Hero]] during each turn for insurmountable card and mana advantage.

Win Conditions

[[Thrasios, Triton Hero]]

Infinite mana allows you to activate [[Thrasios, Triton Hero]] repeatedly, drawing your deck and deploying your win conditions.

[[Brain Freeze]]

Infinite storm count or recursion loops with [[Underworld Breach]] and [[Lion's Eye Diamond]] can mill opponents to death.

[[Goblin Bombardment]]

Direct damage loops through [[Dargo, the Shipwrecker]] eliminate opponents.

[[Finale of Devastation]]

Use infinite mana to buff your board and swing for lethal.

Conclusion

Dargo and Thrasios excel at both explosive combo potential and midrange value. By mastering sacrifice loops, resource sequencing, and mana generation, pilots can harness this deck's full potential. However, with the banning of [[Dockside Extortionist]] and [[Jeweled Lotus]], Dargo Thrasios can struggle to keep up in the current meta.

Evan Pierce
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