scoeris list is an invaluable resource for Commander aficionados and I would certainly recommend anyone engaged in or merely interested in the format to read it
Key mechanics: Creature removal, hand destruction, life gain, flicker, and life loss
6 Niv Mizzet, Parun + Curiosity Infinite combos with just a few cards happen a lot in EDH
The reason why theyre so valuable though, is because theyre all artifacts, you can play a land and one of these Mox on your first turn, giving you access to at least two mana for free on your first turn
Lands (21) Spells (39) 3 Fireball 4 Lightning Bolt 3 Swords to Plowshares 1 Jester's Cap 4 Icy Manipulator 4 Howling Mine 3 Winter Orb 1 Ivory Tower 1 Balance 1 Earthquake 3 Fellwar Stone 1 Detonate 1 Black Vise 2 Shatter 2 Incinerate 1 Elkin Bottle 1 Feldon's Cane 2 Stormbind 1 Zuran Orb Sideboard Justices list was an early precursor to the prison archetype, built to slowly and methodically achieve a near complete mana-lock
Only downside was a slight curving of the cards