{"ops":[{"insert":"Crabs, You've Got Crabs — Now What?"},{"attributes":{"header":1},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Homer, the Hermit — Sultai Landfall Mill / Reanimator"},{"attributes":{"header":2},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Deck Overview"},{"attributes":{"header":3},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Commander:"},{"insert":" Homer, the Hermit\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Color Identity:"},{"insert":" Sultai — Blue / Black / Green\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Target Power:"},{"insert":" Upper-end Bracket 3\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Primary Plan:"},{"insert":" Landfall-driven mill\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Secondary Plan:"},{"insert":" Reanimate threats from opponents' graveyards\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Land Count:"},{"insert":" 36\nThis deck is built around turning ordinary land drops into increasingly dangerous mill events.\nHomer rewards us for controlling "},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Crabs, Lobsters, Nautiluses, Starfish, and Trilobites"},{"insert":". Whenever a land enters under our control, each targeted player mills twice the number of qualifying creatures we control.\nThe deck therefore combines four overlapping engines:\nBuild a critical mass of qualifying sea creatures."},{"attributes":{"list":"ordered"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Generate multiple landfall triggers each turn."},{"attributes":{"list":"ordered"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Multiply Homer's triggered ability or the amount being milled."},{"attributes":{"list":"ordered"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Use opponents' newly stocked graveyards as a source of creatures and finishers."},{"attributes":{"list":"ordered"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"The deck is designed to play a powerful interactive game before producing a very explosive turn around the mid-to-late game.\n\nCore Game Plan"},{"attributes":{"header":1},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Phase 1 — Develop"},{"attributes":{"header":2},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"The first few turns are primarily about establishing mana and low-cost engine pieces.\nIdeal early plays include:\nHedron Crab"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Ruin Crab"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Exploration"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Nature's Lore"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Three Visits"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Farseek"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Growth Spiral"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Life from the Loam"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Azusa, Lost but Seeking"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Fetch lands are particularly valuable because one card can create two landfall events:\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Fetch enters → Homer triggers"},{"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Fetch is sacrificed → fetched land enters → Homer triggers 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ability to trigger an additional time.\nIf Homer would normally mill ten cards from a landfall event, Roaming Throne effectively produces another Homer trigger for another ten.\nYarok, the Desecrated"},{"attributes":{"header":3},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"When a permanent entering the battlefield causes Homer's ability to trigger, Yarok creates an additional trigger.\nThat means every land becomes substantially more dangerous.\nAncient Greenwarden"},{"attributes":{"header":3},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Ancient Greenwarden performs a similar function while also supporting the lands package.\nIts ability to play lands from the graveyard also allows fetch lands and other sacrificed utility lands to be reused.\nBruvac the Grandiloquent"},{"attributes":{"header":3},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Bruvac does something different.\nHe does not create additional Homer triggers.\nInstead, he doubles the amount the opponent mills.\nThat distinction becomes extremely important when combined with the 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event.\nThe ideal progression is:\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"fetch lands → sacrifice effects → self-mill → Aftermath Analyst → mass land return"},{"insert":"\nThis makes the graveyard an extension of the mana base rather than simply a recursion resource.\n\nRecurring Fetch Lands"},{"attributes":{"header":1},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Several cards allow lands to be reused:\nLife from the Loam"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Ancient Greenwarden"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Icetill Explorer"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Mole Man, Moloid Master"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"This lets us repeatedly play fetch lands from the graveyard.\nA recurring fetch represents:\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"landfall → fetch → landfall"},{"insert":"\nevery time it is replayed.\nWith Exploration, Azusa, or similar effects, multiple fetch cycles can occur during 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if Homer repeatedly becomes too expensive to cast.\n\nBreach the Multiverse"},{"attributes":{"header":1},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Breach fits the strategy extremely well because it performs both halves of the plan.\nIt mills players and then converts the resulting graveyards into threats.\nIt is expensive, but it can completely change a game when cast after the deck has already generated significant graveyard value.\n\nRise of the Dark Realms"},{"attributes":{"header":1},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Rise is the highest-ceiling reanimation spell in the deck.\nIt should generally be treated as a finisher rather than ordinary value.\nAfter Homer has milled dozens of creatures across three opponents, Rise of the Dark Realms can immediately create an overwhelming battlefield.\nIt is also one of the primary cards to monitor during testing because nine mana is a significant investment.\n\nInteraction"},{"attributes":{"header":1},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"The deck is designed to interact rather 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Intervention"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Board control includes:\nToxic Deluge"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"\nDrown in the Loch"},{"attributes":{"header":1},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Drown in the Loch is particularly effective here.\nHomer naturally fills opposing graveyards.\nAs the game progresses, Drown rapidly becomes:\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"UB — counter nearly any spell"},{"insert":"\nor\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"UB — destroy nearly any creature"},{"insert":"\nThat makes it one of the interaction spells most naturally aligned with the commander's strategy.\n\nProtecting the Engine"},{"attributes":{"header":1},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"The deck can produce extremely threatening board states, which means Homer and the trigger multipliers will attract removal.\nPriority protection targets are usually:\nHomer when a lethal landfall turn is available."},{"attributes":{"list":"ordered"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Roaming Throne / Yarok / Ancient Greenwarden when they are multiplying an upcoming burst."},{"attributes":{"list":"ordered"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Bruvac when the double-mill effect creates immediate lethal pressure."},{"attributes":{"list":"ordered"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"A graveyard recursion engine when a mass-land return is being prepared."},{"attributes":{"list":"ordered"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Do not spend protection simply because an engine piece is being removed.\nAsk whether losing that card actually prevents the next important turn.\n\nTutors"},{"attributes":{"header":1},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"The deck's tutors should usually solve a specific missing part of the engine.\nCrop Rotation"},{"attributes":{"header":3},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Common targets include:\nField of the Dead"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Boseiju, Who Endures"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Oboro, Palace in the Clouds"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Takenuma, Abandoned Mire"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"a fetch land"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Zagoth Triome"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"whichever dual fixes the current hand"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Crop Rotation is especially strong because the land enters immediately and therefore can trigger Homer.\nGreen Sun's Zenith"},{"attributes":{"header":3},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Potential targets include landfall or utility creatures such as:\nAzusa"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Dryad of the Ilysian Grove"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Aftermath Analyst"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Aesi"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Ancient Greenwarden"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Yarok"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Use it to find whichever part of the engine is currently missing.\nDiabolic Intent"},{"attributes":{"header":3},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"This is the broadest tutor.\nDisposable tokens and expendable creatures make the sacrifice cost manageable.\nTypical searches include:\nScapeshift for lethal"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Splendid Reclamation"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Bruvac"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Roaming Throne"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"protection for an established lethal line"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"interaction when an opponent is threatening to win"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"\nMana Base"},{"attributes":{"header":1},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"The mana base is intentionally expensive because budget is not a consideration.\nFetches include a broad selection of lands capable of finding the deck's typed Sultai lands.\nThe original duals, shock lands, and Zagoth Triome make off-color fetches functional.\nFor example:\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Flooded Strand"},{"insert":" can find:\nTropical Island"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Underground Sea"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Breeding Pool"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Watery Grave"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Zagoth Triome"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"The fetch package therefore improves both fixing and the landfall engine.\n\nUtility 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Dead"},{"attributes":{"header":2},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"The mana base contains a very high number of uniquely named lands, making Field easy to enable.\nField gives the deck a combat-based backup plan and produces sacrifice fodder for effects such as Diabolic Intent.\n\nMulligan Guide"},{"attributes":{"header":1},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"A strong opening hand generally contains:\n2–3 lands"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"at least one piece of acceleration"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"one early engine or qualifying creature"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"interaction, protection, or card advantage"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Excellent Keep"},{"attributes":{"header":3},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Polluted Delta"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Tropical 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Mulligan"},{"attributes":{"header":3},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Five lands"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Ancient Greenwarden"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Rise of the Dark Realms"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"The cards are powerful, but the hand does very little during the opening turns.\n\nEarly-Turn Priorities"},{"attributes":{"header":1},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Turn 1"},{"attributes":{"header":2},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Ideal plays:\nfetch land"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Hedron Crab"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Ruin Crab"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Exploration"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Sol Ring"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Do not automatically crack a fetch if there is meaningful value in waiting until Homer or another landfall 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5–6"},{"attributes":{"header":2},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Begin evaluating whether the deck can transition from development into a finishing sequence.\nCount:\nqualifying creatures,"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"available land drops,"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"fetches,"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"graveyard lands,"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"trigger doublers,"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"opponents' remaining library sizes."},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Do the mill math before committing resources.\nTurn 6+"},{"attributes":{"header":2},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Look for the decisive turn.\nCommon finishing cards include:\nScapeshift"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Splendid Reclamation"},{"attributes":{"list":"bullet"},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Aftermath 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