DAY 69 (NOICE) FEAT. ELDER DRUNKEN HIGHLANDER - IMPLEMENTS OF cEDH - S6E4 - MTG GAMEPLAY

Deck Strategies

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  Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator

  Control and disruption combined with value generation from creatures and spells that interact with opponents' spells, aiming to lock opponents down while assembling a combo finish.

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  Tana, the Bloodsower

  Aggressive token generation and combo potential leveraging creature synergies and sacrifice outlets to overwhelm opponents or enable infinite combos.

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  Breeches, Brazen Plunderer

  Pirate tribal synergy with graveyard interaction and mana acceleration to quickly deploy threats and combos, focusing on fast, impactful plays.

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  Thrasios, Triton Hero

  Card advantage and mana fixing through partner synergy with Tymna, aiming to assemble infinite mana or card draw combos for a decisive win.

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  Tymna the Weaver

  Life gain and card draw engine working with Thrasios to maintain resources and pressure opponents while setting up combo finishes.

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  Armix, Filigree Thrasher

  Artifact synergy and aggressive board presence, combining equipment and artifact creatures to generate value and threaten opponents.

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  Kraum, Ludevic's Opus

  Spellcasting and card draw partner with Armix, utilizing damage and control elements while supporting artifact and combo strategies.

Gameplay Insights

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  Using Counterbalance early to lock opponents' topdeck draws provided strong control and disruption.

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  Casting tutors like Worldly Tutor and Survival of the Fittest allowed efficient combo assembly and board setup.

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  The combination of mana acceleration artifacts with Fastest Oracle enabled a lethal combo sequence involving library exile and protection.

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  Players carefully managed spell responses, such as Dispel and Spell Pierce, indicating tight interaction and counterplay.

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  The decision to crack mana artifacts and generate multiple colors quickly was crucial for casting key spells on curve.

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  Exiling the library with Memory Consultation on the Fastest Oracle trigger was a game-winning play that demonstrated deep combo synergy.

Notable Cards

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  Counterbalance

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  Gilded Drake

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  Worldly Tutor

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  Survival of the Fittest

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  Lion's Eye Diamond

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  Lotus Petal

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  Grim Monolith

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  Arcane Signet

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  Simian Spirit Guide

Summary

The game began with players setting up their mana bases and early interaction, including resolving Counterbalance to lock down draws and casting key pieces like Gilded Drake for disruption. Players utilized tutors such as Worldly Tutor and Survival of the Fittest to assemble their combos, while also deploying mana acceleration tools like Lion's Eye Diamond, Lotus Petal, and Grim Monolith to ramp quickly. A pivotal moment occurred when a player cast a Fastest Oracle and used it in combination with Memory Consultation to exile their library, effectively setting up a win condition through a combo that involved library manipulation and protection from removal. Throughout the game, players balanced disruption and combo assembly, with multiple attempts to control the board and protect their key pieces, leading to a tense and strategic mid-game where the balance of power shifted rapidly.