Deck Strategies
Kinnan, Bonder Prodigy
Ramp mana aggressively and generate infinite mana through artifact and creature synergies, then use that mana to cast powerful spells and combos such as Finale of Devastation to win decisively.
Marath, Will of the Wild
Midrange token and +1/+1 counter deck that uses Marath's flexible abilities to deal damage, create tokens, and grow creatures, aiming for combo finishers or overwhelming board presence.
Etali, Primal Conqueror
Cast large creatures and use Etali's attack trigger to generate card advantage by exiling and casting opponent's top cards, leveraging big threats to control the board.
Storm, Force of Nature
Deploy fast mana acceleration and rituals to cast multiple spells quickly, aiming to storm off with combos that generate massive spell counts and finish the game with lethal damage or combo lines.
Gameplay Insights
- 1
Using Basalt Monolith with Thassa's Oracle enabled infinite mana generation and deck drawing, which was the turning point toward the game-winning combo.
- 2
Power Balance and Cloudstone Curio interactions allowed for additional mana and card draw synergies crucial for the combo execution.
- 3
Marath's strategy focused on building a board with counters but struggled to find a window to disrupt the Kinnan combo before it resolved.
- 4
Etali's ability to cast opponent's spells provided card advantage but was eventually overwhelmed by Kinnan's infinite mana setup.
- 5
Storm's early mana acceleration and rituals created a fast-paced environment but was unable to close the game before Kinnan's combo took over.
- 6
The sequencing of Manamorphose and Snapcaster Mage helped maximize mana and spell count in the storm player's turn, illustrating the importance of efficient spell chains.
Notable Cards
Basalt Monolith
Thassa's Oracle
Finale of Devastation
Etali, Primal Conqueror // Etali, Primal Sickness
Storm, Force of Nature
Manamorphose
Snapcaster Mage
Spellseeker
Cloudstone Curio
Treasonous Ogre
Summary
The game began with typical early ramp and mana development from all four players, with Kinnan establishing early mana acceleration and Marath setting up a midrange token and counter strategy. Etali's player focused on casting big threats and generating card advantage through Etali's ability. Storm utilized fast mana and ritual effects to ramp quickly and cast multiple spells in a turn. A pivotal moment occurred when the Kinnan player assembled a combo involving Basalt Monolith and Thassa's Oracle, generating infinite mana and drawing through the deck. This led to a setup for Finale of Devastation, aiming to cast a massive number of creatures and overwhelm opponents in one decisive attack. Despite some defensive plays and attempts at board development by Marath and Etali, Kinnan's infinite mana combo proved unstoppable, securing a clean win. The game highlighted the power of efficient combos and synergy in cEDH environments, with the Kinnan player finally clinching a win on the ScryBabies platform.
