Neheb, the Eternal

Neheb, the Eternal is a unique commander that turns damage into pure mana acceleration. Your game plan is straightforward: get Neheb through to deal combat damage (or force blocks via afflict), then convert that damage into a massive mana pool during your second main phase. This lets you cast huge spells, chain burn effects, or close out the game explosively. The deck leans heavily into red's damage-dealing toolkit—direct damage spells, wheel effects, and aggressive creatures all fuel Neheb's mana engine.

The core strategy involves two main lines: aggressive early-game pressure with evasive creatures or afflict synergies, then explosive late-game turns where accumulated damage becomes overwhelming mana. Cards like Impact Tremors, Warstorm Surge, and Purphoros enable damage without connecting in combat, while wheels like Dark Deal or Windfall deal damage across the table. You're looking for that sweet spot where Neheb attacks into a block, afflict triggers, opponents take damage from spells, and suddenly you're untapping with enough red mana to burn everyone out or swing for lethal.

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