{"ops":[{"insert":"Introduction"},{"attributes":{"header":3},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"This is a "},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"budget high power Golgari combo deck"},{"insert":". The deck uses an extremely low creature count to reliably put specific combo pieces into the graveyard, reanimate them, and win with a "},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Necrotic Ooze"},{"insert":" combo.\nThe deck is proactive, valuing speed and consistency over long‑term gains or grindy backup plans.\n"},{"attributes":{"header":3},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"The Commander"},{"attributes":{"header":3},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Old Stickfingers"},{"insert":" serves a single purpose in this deck. When cast, Old Stickfingers allows you to pay X, revealing cards from the top of your library until X creature cards are revealed and placing those creatures directly into the graveyard.\nBy running only "},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"three creatures,"},{"insert":" Stickfingers functions as a graveyard tutor whenever you are ready to go for a win. Casting Old Stickfingers for "},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"X = 3"},{"insert":" puts every combo card we need into the graveyard in one go.\n"},{"attributes":{"header":3},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Main Strategy"},{"attributes":{"header":3},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"The early turns are spent "},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"ramping and interacting"},{"insert":" with the table as needed. The main goal here is to reach "},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"7–8 mana"},{"insert":" as quickly as possible. At that point, the deck can cast Old Stickfingers for X = 3 and follow up with a reanimation spell in the same turn, minimizing exposure to interaction.\nIt is generally bad to cast Old Stickfingers as soon as you are able. Instead, you should wait until you can "},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"reliably convert the cast into a win"},{"insert":". Exposing the graveyard too early gives opponents unnecessary time to interact.\n"},{"attributes":{"header":3},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"The Combo"},{"attributes":{"header":3},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"The combo consists of the deck’s three creatures:\n\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Necrotic Ooze"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Asmodeus the Archfiend"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Skirge Familiar"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"\nOnce Old Stickfingers has put all three creatures into the graveyard, you only need to reanimate "},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Necrotic Ooze"},{"insert":". Once on the battlefield, Necrotic Ooze gains the activated abilities of Asmodeus the Archfiend and Skirge Familiar, allowing you to convert cards into mana and mana into cards to quickly end the game through a large "},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Exsanguinate"},{"insert":".\n\nHow to perform the combo:\nWith Necrotic Ooze on the field and Asmodeus the Archfiend + Skirge Familiar in the graveyard, you can activate the ability of Asmodeus to draw 7 cards for 3 mana without the normal downside of the card. Once you redraw a hand of 7 cards you can discard 3 of them to add 3 black mana which lets you draw 7 cards again. Once you draw your entire deck with this, simply discard enough cards to kill the table with Exsanguinate.\n"},{"attributes":{"header":3},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Specific Card Choices"},{"attributes":{"header":3},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"One challenge when piloting this deck is "},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"drawing a combo piece"},{"insert":". Doing so prevents it from being milled by Old Stickfingers and disrupts the primary reanimation plan forcing you to cast the creature normally.\nTo stop this, the deck includes several cards across different categories that allow you to "},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"discard cards at will"},{"insert":", including "},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Geier Reach Sanitarium"},{"insert":", "},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Bone Shards"},{"insert":", "},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Collective Brutality"},{"insert":", and "},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Bitter Triumph"},{"insert":".\nThe deck’s removal is also tailored to one of its largest weaknesses: "},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"graveyard hate"},{"insert":". As a result, much of the targeted removal is capable of destroying "},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"artifacts or enchantments"},{"insert":", the permanent types where most graveyard hate pieces reside.\nAfter resolving Old Stickfingers’ cast trigger, the commander is no longer required and often remains idle on the battlefield, making it an ideal sacrifice target for value. This is why we have decent amount of cards that can sacrifice creatures to draw cards.\n\nMulligans"},{"attributes":{"header":3},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"In your opener you ideally want: \n2-3 lands\nA reanimate spell or a tutor\n2 or more ramp cards\n\nTips:\nIf you have already mulled to 5 or less, a sacrifice draw spell can semi replace a non-land card. Just know its not a guarantee.\nBe very wary of hands that contain your combo cards. If you do keep them make sure you have a way to discard the combo cards otherwise you wont be able to combo off.\n"},{"attributes":{"header":3},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Gameplay Tip"},{"attributes":{"header":3},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"When drawing through your deck with the combo, avoid casting Exsanguinate unless you have Autumn’s Veil or Imp’s Mischief available. Both cards can protect the spell from counter magic.\nIf any combo cards are ever exiled, do yourself a favor and scoop it up. The deck is designed to prevent this, but it happens.\n"}]}