Targeted - Cedh Gameplay - Magda Vs Roxanne Vs Thrasios/Vialsmasher Vs Tevesh/Kodama

Summary

The game started off with each player setting up their boards and casting their commanders. Intac struggled with mana fixing early on, but managed to get Thrasios on the board. Hidden, piloting Magda, applied pressure early with repeated attacks generating treasures. Neco, using Roxanne, attempted to go infinite with Dual Caster Mage and Heat Shimmer, but was thwarted by Nyar's Abrupt Decay. Nyar, commanding Tevesh and Kodama, then took over the game with a series of powerful plays. He ramped quickly, filled his hand with a multitude of cards, and executed a devastating Calling Ritual. This allowed him to cast a series of free spells via Kodama's ability, eventually setting up an infinite loop with Pitiless Plunderer, Blood Artist, and Forsaken Monument to drain the table and win the game.

Deck Strategies

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  Magda, Brazen Outlaw

  Aim for lots of treasures and an instant speed table win condition.

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  Roxanne, Starfall Savant

  Aim for infinite mana through food chain or other means, while also being a reliable source of ramp and removal.

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  Thrasios, Triton Hero

  Run a multi-layered combo list with lots of synergy and redundancy.

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  Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools / Kodama of the East Tree

  Run a Golgari Hulk list with multitude of combos, using Kodama's ability to skirt counter spells and Tevesh to turn extra creatures into cards.

Gameplay Insights

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  Neco's attempt to go infinite with Dual Caster Mage and Heat Shimmer was disrupted by Nyar's Abrupt Decay, which was a key turning point in the game.

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  Nyar's successful execution of Calling Ritual significantly disrupted the boards of other players, giving him a substantial advantage in resources.

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  Nyar's use of Kodama's ability to cast a series of free spells allowed him to build an overwhelming board presence and eventually set up his win condition.

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  Nyar's final infinite loop with Pitiless Plunderer, Blood Artist, and Forsaken Monument demonstrated the power of his deck's synergy and combo potential.

Notable Cards

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  Magda, Brazen Outlaw

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  Roxanne, Starfall Savant

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  Thrasios, Triton Hero

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  Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools

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  Kodama of the East Tree

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  Pitiless Plunderer

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  Blood Artist

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  Forsaken Monument