Overview:

This Grixis deck helmed by Obeka, Brute Chronologist leverages temporary token generation and delayed-exile effects, using Obeka's turn-ending ability to subvert "end step" exile triggers. The strategy focuses on cheating out massive value through token copies (Sneak Attack, Feldon of the Third Path), Myriad mechanics (Blade of Selves, Broodbirth Viper), and reanimation (Dawn of the Dead, Whip of Erebos), while maintaining board presence by circumventing sacrifice/exile timers. Obeka is mission-critical as both an enabler and protector of these effects, requiring careful timing to maximize value.

Primer:

Core Strategy Execution:

1. Early Setup (Turns 1-4): Deploy mana rocks (Sol Ring, Rakdos Signet), card advantage engines (Mystic Remora, Psychic Possession), and value creatures (Nightscape Familiar, Vizier of Tumbling Sands). Preserve life total with Toxic Deluge/Blasphemous Act as needed.
2. Midgame Value (Turns 4-6): Activate Obeka's ability to lock in temporary tokens from Flamerush Rider, Sneak Attack, or Orthion, Hero of Lavabrink. Use Brudiclad, Telchor Engineer to convert tokens into heavy hitters. Reanimate threats with Feldon/Whip of Erebos and retain them via Obeka.
3. Win Conditions (Turns 6-8):
   • Token Swarm: Overwhelm with Myriad tokens (Elturel Survivors, Zara, Renegade Recruiter) amplified by Purphoros, Bronze-Blooded or Massacre Wurm triggers.
   • Combo Potential: Splinter Twin on Vizier of Tumbling Sands/untappers for infinite token copies (with Obeka negating exile).
   • Reanimation Loops: Puppeteer Clique + Mirror March/Blade of Selves for persistent graveyard theft.

Mulligan Priorities:

• Keep hands with 3+ lands including color-fixing (Command Tower, tri-lands).
• Prioritize early ramp (Signets, Sol Ring) and card engines (Mystic Remora, Frantic Search).
• Ensure at least one Obeka-protectable value piece (Sneak Attack, Feldon, Dawn of the Dead).

Key Tips:

• Obeka Timing: Always activate Obeka during the end step after the exile trigger is on the stack. This exiles the delayed trigger while keeping the permanent.
• Token Multiplication: Use Brudiclad, Telchor Engineer to convert 2/1 Myr tokens into copies of powerful Myriad/ETB creatures.
• Graveyard Management: Bojuka Bog and Sepulchral Primordial turn opponents' resources into your threats.

Weaknesses:

Critical

• Commander-dependent strategy: Losing Obeka repeatedly cripples the deck's ability to retain key permanents.
• Minimal stack interaction: Relies on Fierce Guardianship/Saw It Coming as only counterspells.

Moderate

• Vulnerable to graveyard hate (Rest in Peace, Leyline of the Void disrupts reanimation lines).
• Struggles against fast combo decks due to moderate interaction density.

Minor

• Token strategies can be disrupted by mass bounce/exile effects.
• Some clunky high-CMC cards (Mirror March, Sepulchral Primordial) risk being dead draws early.

Most Important Cards:

• Obeka, Brute Chronologist (Strategy enabler/trigger negation)
• Sneak Attack (Cheat out threats, synergizes with Obeka)
• Brudiclad, Telchor Engineer (Token conversion engine)
• Feldon of the Third Path (Reanimation with Obeka synergy)
• Purphoros, Bronze-Blooded (Haste enabler/cheat-out engine)
• Blade of Selves (Myriad token generation)
• Whip of Erebos (Reanimation + lifelink)
• Splinter Twin (Infinite token potential)
• Massacre Wurm (Board control + win condition)
• Mystic Remora (Critical early card advantage)

Attribute Ratings:

Speed: 6/10

• Can threaten wins via token swarms or combos by turns 6-8, but lacks turbo mana for faster starts.

Resilience: 5/10

• Heavily reliant on Obeka staying active; limited protection beyond Swiftfoot Boots/Darksteel Plate.

Consistency: 6/10

• Moderate tutor density (Dig Through Time, Finale of Devastation missing) but strong card draw offsets this partially.

Interaction: 5/10

• Selective removal (Terminate, Chaos Warp) and two counterspells, but lacks broad answers to resolved enchantments/artifacts.

Rating Justification:

This deck demonstrates focused synergy around Obeka's unique ability, enabling T6-8 wins through token armies and reanimation value. While it has explosive potential, reliance on the commander and vulnerability to common disruption caps its resilience. It sits between optimized casual and focused tiers.

Power level: 5.5 - 6.0