[05] Najeela, the Blade-Blossom (ft. Jegantha, the Wellspring): Smashing Bumpkins (EDH / Commander)

Power lvl: 7,5/10
Complexity: 4/10
Salt lvl: High
Infinite combos: Yes (Infinite combat steps)
Tutor quality: Low
Webcam-unfriendly cards: Forbidden Orchard, Wishclaw Talisman, Swan Song

5 color aggro? In multiplayer Commander? But of course!

Najeela, the Blade-Blossom is one of the best aggro commanders, with optimized builds reaching cEDH level; however, this build has been nerfed to fit the gauntlet. In particular, only two combo pieces have been included for Najeela, the Blade-Blossom (Derevi, Empyrial Tactician and Professional Face-Breaker), instead of the usual four (including Nature's Will and Druids’ Repository), since the others cannot be included while using Jegantha, the Wellspring as a companion. The combo creates infinite combat phases once you have a critical mass of warriors.

The deck aims to cast Najeela, the Blade-Blossom by turn 3 at the latest, ideally before attacking with a warrior to create a token. Focus on 1 player and use the lifelink given by Najeela, the Blade-Blossom to keep your life total high. Be prepared to have to cast her multiple times, and NEVER overextend into potential wraths. Card advantage engines like Edric, Spymaster of Trest, Mindblade Render and Skullclamp are vital for prolonged games - use them to dig for protection, such as Steely Resolve or Arcane Denial.

If you fail to draw a fast opening hand, do not cast Najeela, the Blade-Blossom too early. Instead you should build up a large enough board presence to slowly chip away at the opposition. Cast Najeela only once you are able activate her ability in the same turn.