REAPER FEAT. @TheChadMagic / @shattergangedh - cEDH - S23E9 - WICK v PROSSH v NAJEELA v HIDETSUGU

Deck Strategies

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  Najeela, the Blade-Blossom

  Aggressively generates warrior tokens and leverages combat-based synergies to apply pressure and close out games through combat damage and infinite attack steps.

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  Prossh, Skyraider of Kher

  Utilizes token production and sacrifice outlets to generate value and storm-like combo finishers, often winning through overwhelming board presence or combo kills.

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  Hidetsugu and Kairi

  Focuses on dealing direct damage through commander damage and spells, aiming to control the board with aggressive plays and efficient removal.

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  Wick, the Whorled Mind

  Relies on disruption, card draw, and tempo plays to control the game while setting up combos or value engines that can quickly close out games.

Gameplay Insights

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  Using Flawless Maneuver before combat damage to grant indestructibility was a critical tactical decision that allowed warriors to survive blocks and maintain board pressure.

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  The interaction between Davi Et Tactician’s untap ability and warrior token generation enabled a loop that created multiple indestructible attackers, significantly shifting board control.

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  Players carefully managed their life totals despite self-inflicted damage from shocks and other effects, balancing aggression with survival to maintain options.

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  Timing of spells like Elemental Blast to counter key disruptive plays prevented opponents from gaining momentum and shifted tempo in the caster’s favor.

Notable Cards

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  Dark Confidant

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  Flawless Maneuver

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  Massacre

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  Mana Vault

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  Mox Diamond

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  Manamorphose

Summary

The game began with players developing their mana bases and deploying early threats, including Dark Confidant and Silven Safekeeper, leading to incremental damage and card advantage plays. The initial turns saw some life loss from shocks and Manamorphose, alongside tactical attacks that focused on maintaining board presence and setting up future plays. One key moment was when a player cast Davi Et Tactician and generated multiple warrior tokens, enabling a powerful combat phase. The use of Flawless Maneuver on blockers granted indestructibility to key creatures, facilitating a strong combat step and token generation that pressured opponents heavily. Throughout the game, players leveraged synergy between token generation, combat tricks, and targeted removal spells like Elemental Blast and Massacre to control the board state. The sequence involving Davi Et Tactician's untap ability combined with Warrior tokens created a loop that continuously produced indestructible attackers to overwhelm defenses. This tactical combination marked a turning point by significantly bolstering board dominance and setting the stage for a potential win through combat damage and attrition. The flow of the match emphasized timing, resource management, and maximizing token utility to outpace opponents.