Plagon

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Written By Evan Pierce

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[[Plagon, Lord of the Beach]] is a quirky and powerful storm deck in the cEDH format. As a blue-white commander, Plagon provides a unique draw engine tied to creatures with higher toughness than power, enabling it to generate card advantage and fuel combo-oriented strategies. The deck blends a midrange control game plan with explosive storm finishes, making it a dynamic choice for players who value adaptability and technical play.

Plagon’s ability to draw cards on entering the battlefield incentivizes building around toughness-centric creatures. Combined with flicker effects and synergistic engines like [[Displacer Kitten]], this deck turns incremental card advantage into game-ending combos.

Why Play Plagon?

Strengths

  • Powerful Card Draw: Plagon’s ETB (enter-the-battlefield) ability synergizes with a carefully curated suite of creatures, enabling you to draw multiple cards with each cast or flicker.

  • Layered Combos: Multiple win conditions and redundancy create a resilient and adaptable game plan.

  • Meta-Adaptable: With a strong control suite and stax elements, Plagon can hold its own in grindy games and outmaneuver fast combo decks.

  • Unique Play Patterns: Offers a blend of midrange grind and storm-style explosive turns, rewarding pilots who enjoy complex, technical lines.

Weaknesses

  • High Complexity: The deck requires strong decision-making, sequencing, and knowledge of interaction windows.

  • Mana Intensity: Storm turns and combos can be mana-intensive, making the early ramp crucial.

  • Azorius Colors: While there are many strong cards in , we lack access to powerful black tutors, efficient win conditions like [[Thassa’s Oracle]] + [[Demonic Consultation]] and [[Underworld Breach]], and interactive pieces like [[Deflecting Swat]].

Game Plan

Early Game: Establish Engines

  1. Develop Mana: Ramp aggressively using mana rocks and dorks.

  2. Deploy Draw Engines: Prioritize early draw engines like [[Mystic Remora]], [[Rhystic Study]], and [[Esper Sentinel]].

  3. Play Toughness-Centric Creatures: Creatures like [[Drannith Magistrate]] and [[Soulless Jailer]] both disrupt opponents and synergize with Plagon.

Mid Game: Control and Positioning

  1. Disrupt Opponents: Leverage interaction like [[Flusterstorm]] and [[Swords to Plowshares]] to stop key threats.

  2. Setup Combos: Assemble combo pieces with tutors and draw engines.

  3. Deploy Plagon: Use flicker effects or cast Plagon to draw cards and generate advantage.

Late Game: Execute Combos

Transition into a storm turn or a combo line to close out the game. Utilize flicker engines, mana loops, and your commander to establish an overwhelming board state or execute your win condition.

Win Conditions

Primary Combos

1. [[Displacer Kitten]] + [[Teferi, Time Raveler]] + Mana Rock

  • Requirements:

    • [[Displacer Kitten]]

    • [[Teferi, Time Raveler]]

    • A zero-mana or mana-positive rock (e.g., [[Chrome Mox]], [[Lotus Petal]])

  • Execution:

    1. Cast the mana rock, triggering Displacer Kitten to flicker Teferi.

    2. Use Teferi’s -3 to bounce the mana rock.

    3. Repeat to draw cards and generate mana.

2. [[Hullbreaker Horror]] + Two Mana Rocks

  • Requirements:

    • [[Hullbreaker Horror]]

    • Two mana rocks (at least one must generate positive mana, e.g., [[Sol Ring]] + [[Mox Opal]])

  • Execution:

    1. Cast the rocks, using Hullbreaker Horror’s ability to bounce one back to hand.

    2. Replay the bounced rock, creating infinite mana and storm count.

    3. Use the infinite mana to draw cards or execute another combo.

3. [[Altar of the Brood]] + Flicker Engine

  • Requirements:

    • [[Altar of the Brood]]

    • Flicker effects (e.g., [[Cloudshift]], [[Ghostly Flicker]])

    • A recursive creature setup (e.g., [[Felidar Guardian]] + clone effects like [[Phantasmal Image]])

  • Execution:

    1. Use flicker effects to repeatedly trigger Plagon or other ETB creatures.

    2. Mill opponents out with Altar of the Brood triggers.

4. Blind Obedience + Infinite Mana

  • Requirements:

    • [[Blind Obedience]]

    • Infinite white mana (generated via a combo like Hullbreaker Horror loops)

  • Execution:

    1. Cast a mana rock, extorting each time to drain opponents’ life.

    2. Repeat until all opponents are defeated.

Flicker Effects

  • [[Cloudshift]], [[Essence Flux]], [[Ephemerate]]: One-mana flicker effects to trigger ETBs.

  • [[Felidar Guardian]], [[Restoration Angel]]: Creature-based flicker effects that double as combo enablers.

  • [[Displacer Kitten]]: Paired with Plagon, Kitten is often wins the game when played.

Conclusion

[[Plagon, Lord of the Beach]] offers a unique cEDH experience, blending toughness-based synergy with flicker and storm mechanics. While its complexity demands precise piloting, the rewards are immense for players who enjoy intricate combo lines and layered interaction. If you’re looking for a deck that balances control and explosive finishes with an unconventional flair, Plagon is your commander.

Evan Pierce
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