The Longest cEDH Game Ever! Krark/Shima vs Jhoira vs Rog/Si vs Kinnan

Deck Strategies

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  Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain

  Leverages artifact synergies and card draw to generate value and storm count, aiming to cast a large number of spells quickly to win through combo or overwhelming board presence.

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  Krark, the Thumbless and Sakashima of a Thousand Faces

  Storm combo deck focusing on creating treasures, copying rituals, and chaining spells to build a lethal storm count and achieve a game-winning combo.

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  Kinnan, Bonder Prodigy

  Ramp-heavy deck that accelerates mana production through creatures and artifacts, enabling the casting of large threats and activating Kinnan’s ability to play extra cards for value and combo potential.

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  Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh and Silas Renn, Seeker Adept

  Aggressive equipment and artifact disruption deck that seeks to control the board with targeted removal and efficient creatures, disrupting opponents’ combos while applying pressure.

Gameplay Insights

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  Players frequently used counterspells and instant-speed removal to protect their combo pieces and disrupt opponents' plans, leading to a high-interaction game.

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  Kinnan’s ability to activate multiple times in a turn provided significant card advantage and board development, enabling him to maintain pressure despite disruption.

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  Krark/Shima’s storm setup was bolstered by copying rituals with Sakashima, enabling explosive mana generation and spell casting sequences.

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  Artifact destruction and equipment removal from Rograkh slowed down opponents' ramp and combo attempts, forcing them to adapt their plans.

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  The presence of multiple treasure generating effects and mana artifacts accelerated the game’s pace but also increased tension as players jockeyed for the right moment to go off.

Notable Cards

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  Sakashima of a Thousand Faces

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  Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer

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  Strike It Rich

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  Mystical Tutor

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  Pyretic Ritual

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  Chain of Vapor

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  Defense Grid

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  Lotus Petal

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  City of Brass

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  Simic Signet

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  Elvish Mystic

Summary

The game started with a typical cEDH setup, as each player developed their mana base and deployed early ramp creatures and artifacts. Krark/Shima focused on generating treasures and casting rituals to build storm count, while Kinnan ramped aggressively to play powerful creatures and activate his ability to look at and play additional cards. Jhoira utilized card draw and artifact synergies to maintain consistency and reach critical spells quickly. Rograkh/Silas Renn sought to disrupt opponents while assembling a board presence with efficient creatures and equipment. Midgame saw multiple interactions with counterspells, instant-speed removal, and attempts to protect key pieces like breach and mana artifacts. Kinnan made significant strides by casting Sakashima of a Thousand Faces and other combo-enabling creatures, while Krark/Shima attempted to chain rituals and generate storm count to finish the game. Jhoira's card draw engines kept her in the game, but she also faced pressure from artifact destruction and targeted spells. Rograkh applied pressure with artifact removal and combat damage, focusing on destabilizing the other players. The game was marked by careful resource management, counterplay, and interaction, with no early decisive win. The players jockeyed for position, utilizing their commanders’ abilities and notable cards to maintain momentum. The game extended longer than usual, highlighting the resilience and complexity of these cEDH decks and their strategies.