One of the most popular ways to play involves a heavy emphasis on self-mill in order to gradually fill up the graveyard with enticing options
There's another mode here, of course: a board wipe for flying creatures
You win by getting rid of a character from your opponent's board, but they win by getting another card in their inkwell
Tier 1 These Tier 1 cEDH decks are the cream of the crop, the most consistent tournament-toppers, and the archetypes to consider if you really like the taste of victory
A member of the former Commander rules committee dubbed them legal, but only for the person whose name is on the card - meaning that, as soon as they're sold, they go from functional playing pieces to pure collector's items
Noxious Gearhulk and Patron of the Vein fulfill similar roles, and are much stronger cards, providing decent damage, evasion, and secondary effects