Rograkh Silas
Welcome to RogSi, a cutting-edge archetype in the competitive Commander landscape. With [[Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh]] and [[Silas Renn, Seeker Adept]] at the helm, this deck combines speed, resilience, and interactive depth to execute game-winning combos before opponents can mount a meaningful response.
Drawing inspiration from legendary storm strategies, RogSi prioritizes mana advantage over traditional card advantage, leveraging explosive starts and consistent access to the format’s most broken cards. Whether you're a seasoned storm pilot or a newcomer eager to experience the pinnacle of combo strategy, RogSi promises to elevate your gameplay.
Is RogSi for You?
RogSi appeals to players who:
Thrive in fast-paced environments. This deck aims to win within the first three turns.
Love solving puzzles. Piloting RogSi is about finding optimal lines in dynamic, resource-tight situations.
Value mana efficiency. [[Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh]]’s zero-cost nature enables unparalleled access to free interaction and explosive plays.
Appreciate resilience. Despite its speed, RogSi packs a robust suite of tutors and interaction, allowing it to recover from disruption.
If you prefer grindy, value-oriented games or decks that dominate combat, RogSi may not be your style. But if speed, precision, and powerful interactions excite you, RogSi could be your next favorite deck.
Why Play RogSi?
The Mana Advantage Paradigm
In cEDH, mana is the most crucial resource. [[Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh]]’s zero-cost nature unlocks an unparalleled level of mana efficiency:
Free interaction: Cards like [[Fierce Guardianship]], [[Deflecting Swat]], and [[Deadly Rollick]] come online immediately.
Synergies with mana generators: Cards like [[Culling the Weak]], [[Infernal Plunge]], [[Phyrexian Tower]], and [[Mox Amber]] shine with [[Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh]] in the command zone.
Faster payoffs: RogSi prioritizes rapid access to explosive payoffs like [[Ad Nauseam]] and [[Necropotence]] to quickly find game-ending combos.
RogSi also leverages [[Silas Renn, Seeker Adept]]’s artifact recursion, providing value and resiliency in grindier matchups.
Core Strategies
[[Ad Nauseam]]
[[Ad Nauseam]] remains a cornerstone of RogSi’s strategy, enabling explosive, game-ending turns. Unlike traditional "turbo" lists, RogSi balances low-cost acceleration with high-impact cards to ensure consistency.
Key considerations:
Make sure to find mana sources and win conditions when resolving [[Ad Nauseam]].
Utilize [[Final Fortune]] effects to untap lands and extend winning sequences.
[[Underworld Breach]] + [[Brain Freeze]] + [[Lion’s Eye Diamond]]
Cast [[Underworld Breach]] (requires [[symbol:1]] [[symbol:r]]).
Cast [[Lion’s Eye Diamond]] and sacrifice it for [[symbol:u]] [[symbol:u]] [[symbol:u]].
Escape [[Brain Freeze]] targeting yourself to mill your deck.
Continue looping [[Lion’s Eye Diamond]] and [[Brain Freeze]] until you mill your library win with [[Thassa’s Oracle]] or deck your opponents with [[Brain Freeze]].
[[Thassa’s Oracle]] + [[Demonic Consultation]] or [[Tainted Pact]]
Cast [[Thassa’s Oracle]] ([[symbol:1]] [[symbol:u]]).
Respond to the ETB trigger with [[Demonic Consultation]] ([[symbol:b]]) or [[Tainted Pact]] ([[symbol:1]] [[symbol:b]]).
Exile your library to win.
[[Necropotence]] and [[Necrodominance]]
Both [[Necropotence]] and [[Necrodominance]] function as potent engines that can consistently convert life into a game-winning resource advantage. With strategic use of extra-turn spells like [[Final Fortune]] or instant-speed enablers such as [[Borne Upon a Wind]] and [[Valley Floodcaller]], these cards enable explosive turns to close out the game. The following outlines how to leverage these cards for 1-turn and 2-turn win scenarios.
General Guidelines
Life Total Management:
When activating [[Necropotence]] or [[Necrodominance]], determine your target card count based on your current resources and life total. Typically, this is 7 - 15 cards if you don’t have enough mana remaining to cast an extra turn spell or instant speed enabler, and 30+ cards if you do.Prioritize Mana and Protection:
Focus on fast mana (e.g., [[Rite of Flame]], [[Culling the Weak]], [[Mox Opal]]) to fuel combos and counterspells ([[Fierce Guardianship]], [[Flusterstorm]]) for protection.Identify Your Win Condition:
Use instant-speed tools ([[Tainted Pact]], [[Demonic Consultation]], instant-speed tutors) to find and resolve enablers like [[Final Fortune]] or [[Borne Upon a Wind]].
1-Turn Win Line
Objective: Leverage leftover mana after casting [[Necropotence]] or [[Necrodominance]] to win during the same end step.
Play Sequence
Cast [[Necropotence]] or [[Necrodominance]]:
Use mana from your available resources ([[symbol:b]][[symbol:b]][[symbol:b]]) to resolve either card. Ensure you leave enough mana to cast [[Borne Upon a Wind]] ([[symbol:1]][[symbol:u]])., [[Valley Floodcaller]] ([[symbol:2]][[symbol:u]]), or [[Final Fortune]] ([[symbol:r]][[symbol:r]]).Exile Cards:
Pay life to exile as many cards as possible. The exact number depends on how much life you intent to pay to win the game (i.e. [[Force of Will]], [[Talisman of Dominance]], [[Mental Misstep]]).Move to End Step:
During your end step, [[Necropotence]] or [[Necrodominance]] will place the exiled cards into your hand.Find and Resolve an Enabler:
Use instant-speed effects like [[Borne Upon a Wind]] or [[Final Fortune]] to take another turn without passing priority.
If needed, cast [[Tainted Pact]] or [[Demonic Consultation]] to find your enabler.
Win:
With your extra turn secured, use your newly drawn resources to assemble and execute a winning line (e.g., [[Underworld Breach]] combo, [[Thassa’s Oracle]] with [[Demonic Consultation]]).
2-Turn Win Line
Objective: Use the first turn to set up resources and protect your position, then win on the following turn.
Play Sequence
Turn 1: Cast [[Necropotence]] or [[Necrodominance]]:
Prioritize resolving the engine early. Use available mana ([[Dark Ritual]], [[Culling the Weak]]) to cast either card.
Pay life to exile between 7 and 15 cards, focusing on finding fast mana, counterspell protection, and extra-turn enablers for the next turn.
End Step:
On your end step, [[Necropotence]] or [[Necrodominance]] will refill your hand with exiled cards.
Turn 2: Play Mana and Combo Off:
Deploy your resources to play mana rocks, rituals, or other accelerants.
Pay life again to exile as many cards as possible, leaving yourself between 1 - 5 life.
Move to the end step and use instant-speed enablers like [[Borne Upon a Wind]] or [[Final Fortune]] to seize the next turn or win in the end step.
Win:
Use your extra turn to deploy a win condition, leveraging fast mana and cards drawn from the second activation.
Wheels
RogSi thrives on [[Wheel of Fortune]], [[Windfall]], and similar effects to refill its hand and disrupt opponents. These draw-seven effects synergize beautifully with [[Underworld]] and [[Yawgmoth’s Will]], creating explosive turns.
Win Conditions
[[Thassa’s Oracle]]: Win with an empty library.
[[Brain Freeze]]: Mill opponents’ libraries under [[Underworld Breach]].
[[Mnemonic Betrayal]]: Leverage opponents’ graveyards to win.
[[Praetor’s Grasp]]: Search an opponent’s library for a win condition. Recur with [[Underworld Breach]] to search multiple times.
Mulligan Philosophy
RogSi’s mulligans prioritize:
Acceleration: Look for mana rocks, rituals, or lands that enable early plays.
Payoff Spells: [[Ad Nauseam]], [[Underworld Breach]], or [[Thassa’s Oracle]].
Interaction: Keep at least one piece of protection or disruption in interactive pods.
Strengths and Weaknesses
Strengths:
Exceptional speed, often winning by Turn 3.
High density of tutors ensures access to key cards.
Versatility to pivot between win conditions.
Resiliency to disruption through interaction and card density.
Weaknesses:
Vulnerable to hate pieces like [[Collector Ouphe]] and [[Null Rod]].
Reliant on explosive openings; weak hands can struggle to recover.
Requires careful play and resource management to navigate complex board states.
Closing Thoughts
RogSi exemplifies the power of mana advantage and efficient deck design in cEDH. With a robust package of interactive tools, explosive win conditions, and resilience against disruption, it’s no surprise RogSi remains a dominant archetype.
Ready to storm the battlefield? Pick up RogSi and join the ranks of players redefining what’s possible in competitive Commander.
References:
[cEDH] Rograkh Silas Storm Combo
