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Unleash the Sorceress: Forging a New "Edge of Eternities" Commander Strategy

Unexpected Inspiration: How a Final Fantasy Scene Box Led to a New Deck

Initially, the "Edge of Eternities" set from 2025 captivated me with its futuristic theme, engaging drafting experience, and distinctive "planet" lands. My appreciation for the set, especially the World Shaper precon, was significant. However, the arrival of a "Final Fantasy" scene box from Wizards of the Coast unexpectedly sparked a new creative endeavor. Despite my existing satisfaction with "Edge of Eternities," the thought of constructing a new deck based on this set had not crossed my mind until this moment. Yet, that is precisely what unfolded.

Edea, Possessed Sorceress: The Core of the New Strategy

Among the six cards within the "Final Fantasy 8" scene box, four presented compelling options for Commander, each offering diverse strategic pathways. Rinoa, Angel Wing favored aerial combat, while Squall, Gunblade Duelist allowed for power and toughness-centric builds. Seifer, Balamb Rival focused on goading adversaries into attacking each other. Nevertheless, my attention was immediately drawn to the fourth character: Edea, Possessed Sorceress, whose unique mechanics promised an intriguing deck-building challenge.

Mastering Edea's Abilities: Sacrificing for Strategic Advantage

Edea's abilities exhibit a seamless synergy. At the start of combat during your turn, she permits you to temporarily commandeer an opponent's creature for an attack. A rewarding aspect is that if the stolen creature perishes, you draw a card, and the creature is returned to its owner afterward, implying minimal long-term impact on your opponent. Edea also possesses Ward 2, offering protection for a Commander who, while not directly engaging in combat, is a clear target due to her impactful abilities. Her design inherently encourages a strategy centered on creature sacrifice.

The "Aristocrat" Archetype: Maximizing Sacrifice Benefits

Given Edea's inclination for creatures to meet their demise, this deck naturally gravitates towards an "aristocrat" strategy within the game, which thrives on sacrificing creatures for various benefits. To execute this, a multitude of sacrifice outlets are essential, as Edea herself lacks this direct capability. My solution involves integrating powerful sorceries such as Embrace Oblivion, formidable creatures like Vile Mutilator and High-Society Hunter, and potent enchantments such as Vampiric Rites. This carefully curated selection ensures a consistent means of sacrificing creatures as needed.

Integrating "Edge of Eternities" for Synergistic Triggers

However, this is merely the foundation. Like any effective deck, its true potential is unlocked through accumulating synergistic triggers. This is where the "Edge of Eternities" set proves invaluable. A key mechanic of this set is Void, which activates at the end of your turn if a permanent has left the battlefield, such as a creature being sacrificed. Cards including Elegy Acolyte, Insatiable Skittermaw, Interceptor Mechan, and Lightless Evangel all gain additional advantages from the sacrifices made each turn to Edea's strategy. This fundamental interaction forms the core identity of the deck, entirely rooted in "Edge of Eternities."

Advanced Tactics: Expanding Control and Value

To further enhance the deck's efficacy, I've incorporated additional cards designed to extract maximum value. Involuntary Employment and The Shattered States Era allow for the control of multiple creatures per turn, while Irenicus's Vile Duplication and Silent Hallcreeper enable the creation of copies of borrowed creatures before their inevitable sacrifice. This layered approach ensures a continuous stream of benefits and strategic depth.