Mad Farm vs Godo Helm vs Magda Combo vs Yuriko [cEDH/Commander, Magic The Gathering Gameplay] 2021

Deck Strategies

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  Godo, Bandit Warlord

  Ramp to 11 mana to cast Godo and equip Helm of the Host, creating infinite combat steps with Godo to deal lethal commander damage to all opponents.

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  Magda, Brazen Outlaw

  Generate treasures and use Magda's ability to tutor artifacts that enable combo wins, such as Cloudstone Curio or Karrthus plus artifact synergies for infinite damage or board control.

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  Yuriko, the Tiger's Shadow

  Utilize ninjutsu to repeatedly trigger Yuriko's damage dealing ability, revealing impactful cards to burn opponents out while also enabling combo piles with Oracle and Demonic Consultation or Doomsday.

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  Tymna the Weaver & Dargo the Shipwrecker (Mad Farm)

  Use Tymna to draw cards and assemble sacrifice loops with Dargo and Fraxion Altar, leveraging Zulaport Cutthroat to drain opponents' life incrementally for a lethal board wipe.

Gameplay Insights

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  Godo's player effectively used Wheel of Fortune to refresh the hand and dig for combo pieces while maintaining mana acceleration with Ruby Medallion.

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  Yuriko's player used ninjutsu to trigger commander damage and reveal spells like Fierce Guardianship, which were then cast to disrupt opponents by bolting them.

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  Magda's player responded to a board impact by casting Deflecting Swat to redirect key removal spells, preserving crucial combo pieces.

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  Mad Farm's player prioritized card draw via Tymna and sacrificed creatures with Fraxion Altar to trigger Zulaport Cutthroat's life drain, aiming to close out the game through incremental damage.

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  The interaction between artifact tutors and treasure generation in Magda's deck allowed for versatile combo assembly, adapting to different game states.

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  Maintaining a balance between disruption and combo execution was crucial for Yuriko and Mad Farm decks to survive the early game and set up their win conditions.

Notable Cards

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  Helm of the Host

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  Wheel of Fortune

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  Fourth Bridge Prowler

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  Chrome Mox

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  Deflecting Swat

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  Zulaport Cutthroat

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  Fierce Guardianship

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  Ruby Medallion

Summary

The game featured four cEDH decks, each with distinct combo-driven strategies. Godo, Bandit Warlord aimed to assemble 11 mana to cast Godo and equip Helm of the Host for infinite combat phases, enabling a lethal attack. Magda, Brazen Outlaw utilized treasure generation to tutor key artifacts, such as Karrthus and Darksteel Forge, to assemble game-winning artifact combos. Yuriko, the Tiger's Shadow employed a ninja tribal and burn strategy, leveraging ninjutsu triggers to reveal high-impact cards like Fierce Guardianship and generate incremental damage. Meanwhile, the Mad Farm deck paired Tymna the Weaver with Dargo the Shipwrecker, aiming to loop creatures like Dargo with sacrifice outlets and drain life with Zulaport Cutthroat for a board wipe finish. Early turns saw players setting up mana bases and deploying key combo pieces. Yuriko's player successfully triggered ninjutsu to chip away at opponents while maintaining disruption with cards like Deadly Rollick. Godo's player orchestrated a Wheel of Fortune to refresh hands and dig for combo pieces. Magda's player positioned artifacts and spells to enable powerful artifact synergies, including Deflecting Swat for protection. Mad Farm's player focused on card draw and sacrifice synergies, maintaining pressure with key creatures and mana acceleration. The game’s pivotal moments included Godo executing Helm of the Host for infinite combat, Magda protecting her board state to assemble combos with artifact tutors, and Yuriko leveraging ninjutsu to apply pressure and control. The Mad Farm deck aimed to capitalize on looping combos for incremental life drain. The interplay of these strategies created a dynamic and tense board state, highlighting the potency and fragility of cEDH combo decks in multiplayer Commander.