THE NIGHT THEY RETURNED - cEDH - S7E8 - MINSC v TEVESH/THRASIOS v WILL/LUCAS v SELVALA - MTG VOD

Deck Strategies

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  Minsc, Beloved Ranger

  Aggressively utilizes combat triggers and tokens to pressure opponents, leveraging synergy with companions and token generators for incremental advantage and board control.

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  Selvala, Heart of the Wilds

  Focuses on ramp and drawing cards through creature-based engines like Soul of the Harvest and Arbor Elf, aiming to outvalue opponents and flood the board with threats.

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  Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools

  Leverages sacrificing fairies and other creatures for incremental card advantage and mana fixing, using spells to disrupt opponents and generate value, aiming for a slow grind toward victory.

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  Thrasios, Triton Hero

  Works in tandem with Tevesh to provide card advantage and mana fixing, supporting combo lines and enabling infinite mana setups with artifacts and spells.

Gameplay Insights

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  A player achieved infinite mana by repeatedly casting Dramatic Reversal with artifacts untapping, allowing for massive card draw and setting up further plays.

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  The use of Deflecting Swat to redirect a targeted ability to Mox Amber maximized card draw while protecting key permanent.

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  Tevesh Szat's ability to sacrifice fairies for incremental advantage was pivotal in controlling the board state and fueling his spells.

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  Players skillfully used tutors such as Enlightened Tutor and fetch lands to assemble combo pieces quickly.

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  The interaction between combat damage triggers and artifact deaths (e.g., Will Device dying with Tremor) was leveraged for additional card advantage.

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  Strategic silence was cast at a critical moment to shut down an opponent’s combo and tempo, demonstrating timely interaction to stall opponents.

Notable Cards

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  Dramatic Reversal

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  Isochron Scepter

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  Soul of the Harvest

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  Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools

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  Timeless Witness

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  Felidar Guardian

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  Vivien on the Hunt

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  Mox Amber

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  Deflecting Swat

Summary

The game featured a dynamic four-player cEDH match with powerful commanders like Minsc, Beloved Ranger, Selvala, Heart of the Wilds, and Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools paired with Thrasios, Triton Hero. The gameplay unfolded with players quickly developing their mana bases and deploying key combo and value pieces. Early turns saw players using tutors, ramp spells, and card draw to assemble their engines, while also probing and interacting with each other's hands to disrupt plans. One pivotal moment occurred when a player established infinite mana using Dramatic Reversal and Isochron Scepter combos, enabling massive card draw and board presence. Combat phases involved tactical swings and blocks, including a notable trade with Will Device and the use of Minsc's combat trigger to pressure opponents. The use of Soul of the Harvest and other draw engines kept players replenishing their hands, fueling continuous threats and responses. As the game progressed, Tevesh Szat emerged as a significant threat, casting spells that drained opponents’ resources and generated incremental advantage through sacrificing fairies. The final turning point came with a well-timed board wipe silence and the casting of powerful planeswalkers, while players jockeyed for control over the board and resources. The match showcased intricate interactions, efficient resource management, and the hunt for lethal combos to close out the game.