Rograkh Wins SOLSTICE, 102 Players Produce Metagame Snapshot
Rograkh piloted by Ben Brenner took first place at the SOLSTICE @ NJcEDH event on December 21, 2025, an open field of 102 players that highlighted fast mana and a variety of commanders. The results matter because the full ranked decklists and pricing data offer a clear snapshot of what strategies and cards are shaping competitive Commander play this month.
A packed floor of 102 players converged for SOLSTICE @ NJcEDH on December 21, 2025, and the event delivered a representative cross section of contemporary Commander archetypes. First place went to Ben Brenner with a Rograkh, Son of Rohg... list that finished 4 2 1 and was listed with spiciness and deck price data. Eric Wilson finished second piloting Fire Lord Azula. The top four also included Lumra, Bellow of the Deep and a second Rograkh list piloted by Tom Ferb.
The field was diverse, with several familiar and surprising generals making deep runs. Top eight entries included Rakdos, the Muscle, Kraum, Ludevic's Opus, K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth, Krark, the Thumbless, and Kinnan, Bonder Prodigy among others. That spread indicates both established combo and value engines remain viable while newer commanders continue to find tournament legs.
What dominantly shaped games at SOLSTICE was the prevalence of fast mana and color fixing. The ten most played cards were Sol Ring, Chrome Mox, Ancient Tomb, Lotus Petal, Mana Vault, Command Tower, Mox Diamond, Gemstone Caverns, Arcane Signet, and City of Brass. When nearly every deck runs multiple zero and one mana accelerants, opening turns and speed of execution become pivotal variables for deck building and side choices.
Practical value for players is clear. The event page includes full ranked decklists, visual and list views of each deck, per deck pricing, player placements, and an event story mode view. Full deck exports and contact for the Topdeck.gg export are also available there. Use those lists to compare tech choices, mana bases, and budget options. If you want to tune a Rograkh or Fire Lord Azula build, the exact lists and pricing give actionable templates.
For regulars and new competitors the takeaways are immediate. Expect fast mana to be a primary meta factor, plan for early interaction and disruption, and use the published lists to test answers that matter locally. SOLSTICE offers a sizable snapshot of the current Commander metagame and a practical starting point for adapting decks and sideboard plans for the next event.
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