{"ops":[{"insert":"⚔️ Undercity Speedrun"},{"attributes":{"header":1},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Undercity Speedrun"},{"insert":" is a Grixis Initiative/Dungeon deck led by "},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Obeka, Splitter of Seconds"},{"insert":". The goal is to take the initiative, force Obeka through combat, and use her extra upkeep steps to tear through "},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Undercity"},{"insert":" at ridiculous speed.\n\nThis is not a generic upkeep deck and not a random D&D pile. The core identity is "},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Dungeon first"},{"insert":": take the initiative, advance Undercity, double dungeon room value, copy initiative creatures, and turn one clean Obeka hit into a full dungeon avalanche.\n\n\nGame Plan"},{"attributes":{"header":2},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"\nThe deck wants to establish three things:\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Take the initiative"},{"attributes":{"list":"ordered"},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Make Obeka hard to block"},{"attributes":{"list":"ordered"},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Hit with Obeka and generate extra upkeeps"},{"attributes":{"list":"ordered"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"\nOnce we have initiative, each upkeep lets us advance through "},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Undercity"},{"insert":". Obeka creates additional upkeep steps when she deals combat damage to a player, so even one successful attack can move us through several rooms in a single turn.\n\nThe deck wins by combining repeated Undercity value with Obeka combat damage, initiative pressure, copy effects, and upkeep-based finishers like "},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Descent into Avernus"},{"insert":" and "},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Twilight Prophet"},{"insert":".\n\n\nWhy Obeka?"},{"attributes":{"header":2},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Obeka, Splitter of Seconds"},{"insert":" creates extra upkeep steps equal to the combat damage she deals to a player. That makes her uniquely powerful with the initiative, because initiative triggers at the beginning of upkeep.\n\nA normal initiative deck advances Undercity once per turn.\n\nThis deck can advance Undercity multiple times in the same turn.\n\nThat is the entire point of the deck: Obeka does not just explore the dungeon — she speedruns it.\n\n\nCore Engine"},{"attributes":{"header":2},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"\nThe most important cards are the ones that take the initiative or reward dungeon progress:\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Aarakocra Sneak"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Caves of Chaos Adventurer"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Ravenloft Adventurer"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Rilsa Rael, Kingpin"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Tomb of Horrors Adventurer"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Trailblazer’s Torch"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Sarevok’s Tome"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Loot Dispute"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"From the Catacombs"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Underdark Explorer"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Dungeon Delver"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Dungeon Delver"},{"insert":" is one of the most important pieces in the deck. It does not make us move through extra rooms, but it makes dungeon room abilities trigger an additional time. When Obeka is already giving us multiple upkeep-triggered dungeon advances, doubling the room effects becomes extremely powerful.\n\n\nVenture and Undercity Rules Note"},{"attributes":{"header":2},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"\nNormal “venture into the dungeon” cards do work with this deck, but sequencing matters.\n\nCards like "},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Yuan-Ti Malison"},{"insert":", "},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Fly"},{"insert":", "},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Displacer Beast"},{"insert":", "},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Precipitous Drop"},{"insert":", and "},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Acererak the Archlich"},{"insert":" cannot start Undercity by themselves. To enter Undercity, we need to take the initiative first.\n\nOnce we are already in Undercity, normal venture effects can advance us through it.\n\nSo the ideal sequence is:\nTake the initiative"},{"attributes":{"list":"ordered"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Enter Undercity"},{"attributes":{"list":"ordered"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Use Obeka’s extra upkeeps and venture cards to move deeper"},{"attributes":{"list":"ordered"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Complete Undercity repeatedly"},{"attributes":{"list":"ordered"},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"header":2},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"\nHelping Obeka Connect"},{"attributes":{"header":2},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"\nObeka has menace, but the deck is built to make sure she actually gets through.\n\nKey evasion and combat support:\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Aqueous Form"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Brotherhood Regalia"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Trailblazer’s Boots"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Thassa, God of the Sea"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Sword Coast Sailor"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"The Black Gate"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Shizo, Death’s Storehouse"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Rilsa Rael, Kingpin"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Lizard Blades"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"\nThe best games usually involve landing Obeka, giving her evasion or haste, then connecting while we already have initiative.\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Lizard Blades"},{"insert":" is especially scary because double strike can make Obeka deal damage twice, creating two separate damage triggers and a huge number of extra upkeep steps.\n\n\nProtection"},{"attributes":{"header":2},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"\nBecause Obeka is the engine, protecting her matters a lot.\n\nProtection package:\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Lightning Greaves"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Swiftfoot Boots"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Lavaspur Boots"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Agent of the Shadow Thieves"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Slip Out the Back"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Deflecting Swat"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Fierce Guardianship"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Swan Song"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"An Offer You Can’t Refuse"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Arcane Denial"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Counterspell"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"\nThe deck does not need to protect everything. It mainly needs to protect Obeka, the initiative engine, and the key payoff turns.\n\n\nCopy Effects"},{"attributes":{"header":2},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"\nThe deck has a small but powerful copy package:\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Blade of Selves"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Spark Double"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Irenicus’s Vile Duplication"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Strionic Resonator"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Strionic Resonator"},{"insert":" can copy Obeka’s combat damage trigger, which can double the number of extra upkeeps created.\n\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Spark Double"},{"insert":" and "},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Irenicus’s Vile Duplication"},{"insert":" can create nonlegendary copies of Obeka or copy important initiative creatures.\n\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Blade of Selves"},{"insert":" is usually best on initiative or venture creatures, not Obeka. Putting it on creatures like "},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Caves of Chaos Adventurer"},{"insert":", "},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Ravenloft Adventurer"},{"insert":", "},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Tomb of Horrors Adventurer"},{"insert":", "},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Aarakocra Sneak"},{"insert":", or "},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Displacer Beast"},{"insert":" can create multiple enter-the-battlefield dungeon triggers in one attack.\n\n\nWin Conditions"},{"attributes":{"header":2},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"\nThe deck can win several ways:\n1. Obeka Commander Damage"},{"attributes":{"header":3},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Obeka naturally scales with evasion, pump, double strike, and Undercity buffs. A big Obeka hit creates more upkeeps, which creates more dungeon value, which makes future hits even more dangerous.\n2. Undercity Value Overload"},{"attributes":{"header":3},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Repeated Undercity rooms generate cards, counters, Treasures, drain, and eventually large board swings. With "},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Dungeon Delver"},{"insert":", those rooms become even more punishing.\n3. Descent into Avernus"},{"attributes":{"header":3},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Obeka can multiply upkeep triggers, making "},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Descent into Avernus"},{"insert":" a terrifying finisher. It is risky because it gives the table Treasures, but the damage adds up quickly and we often get the first chance to use the mana.\n4. Twilight Prophet"},{"attributes":{"header":3},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"With extra upkeeps, "},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Twilight Prophet"},{"insert":" can drain the table and draw multiple cards in a single turn cycle.\n5. Loot Dispute"},{"attributes":{"header":3},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Completing dungeons while "},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Loot Dispute"},{"insert":" is out can create a steady stream of Dragon tokens and Treasures, helping us close the game through board pressure.\n6. Karlach, Fury of Avernus"},{"attributes":{"header":3},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Karlach gives an additional combat phase, which can let Obeka connect more than once in a turn. More combat damage means more extra upkeeps, more initiative triggers, and more Undercity progress.\n\n\nMulligan Guide"},{"attributes":{"header":2},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"\nGood opening hands usually have:\n3 lands or 2 lands plus ramp"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"A way to accelerate or fix mana"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"A way to make Obeka connect"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"An initiative card or a path toward one"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"\nIdeal early cards include:\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Sol Ring"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Arcane Signet"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Wayfarer’s Bauble"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Talisman of Dominance"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Talisman of Creativity"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Talisman of Indulgence"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Aqueous Form"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Lightning Greaves"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Swiftfoot Boots"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Lavaspur Boots"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Aarakocra Sneak"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Trailblazer’s Torch"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"\nAvoid hands that have expensive payoffs but no ramp, no initiative, or no way to make Obeka connect.\n\n\nTypical Play Pattern"},{"attributes":{"header":2},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"\nEarly game:\nRamp, set up evasion, and prepare to cast Obeka.\n\nMid game:\nTake the initiative, protect Obeka, and force her through combat.\n\nExplosive turn:\nHit with Obeka while holding initiative. Create multiple extra upkeeps, advance through Undercity several times, and stack value from dungeon rooms, Descent, Twilight Prophet, or other upkeep payoffs.\n\nLate game:\nFinish with commander damage, dungeon completion loops, Dragon tokens, Descent into Avernus damage, or repeated drain/value triggers.\n\n\nPower Level / Bracket"},{"attributes":{"header":2},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"This is intended as a strong "},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Bracket 3"},{"insert":" deck.\nIt has powerful interaction and strong synergy, but it is not trying to win through fast combo. The deck wants interactive, memorable games where the table can see the dungeon engine coming — but if Obeka connects at the wrong time, the deck can absolutely explode.\n\nFinal Notes"},{"attributes":{"header":2},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"This deck is about momentum. We do not need to control the whole table forever. We just need to take the initiative, keep Obeka alive, and land one or two meaningful combat hits.\nOnce that happens, the deck starts doing what it was built to do:\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"speedrun the Undercity."},{"insert":"\n"}]}