Thought I had It - Cedh Gameplay - Kenrith Vs Shorikai Vs Ob Nixilis Vs Malcolm Bruse

Deck Strategies

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  Kenrith, the Returned King

  This deck aims to out-value other decks by using multiple combos such as Thassa Oracle, Doomsday Mayhem Loops, and Underworld Breach.

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  Shorikai, Genesis Engine

  This deck is a control deck that uses artifact synergy and board wipes to control the game state and eventually win with Dramatic Scepter.

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  Ob Nixilis, Captive Kingpin

  The strategy of this deck revolves around maximizing value from fetchlands, mana vaults, and pingers to gain card advantage and apply pressure.

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  Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator and Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder

  This deck is a fast combo deck that uses multiple combo lines like Underworld Breach, Dualcaster Mage, Twinflame, and Glint-Horn Buccaneer to win the game.

Gameplay Insights

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  The counter war between players during the casting of Chain of Vapor on Shorikai was a crucial moment in the game that increased tensions and stakes.

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  The successful resolution of Silence from Hidden effectively halted the game progression, stopping opponents from casting further spells.

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  The usage of Counterbalance in combination with other counter spells proved to be a strong control strategy, countering key spells like Jessica's Will and Arcane Signet.

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  Griffin's utilization of Mount Doom in combination with Ob Nixilis to ping opponents and exile cards offered a consistent advantage over the course of the game.

Notable Cards

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  Chain of Vapor

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  Swan Song

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  Force of Will

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  Flusterstorm

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  Counterbalance

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  Underworld Breach

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  Arcane Signet

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  Vampiric Tutor

Summary

The game kicked off with a high intensity where each player brought out their commanders and key pieces early. Kenrith player, Noah, started with a strong hand, aiming to out-value other decks with combos like Thassa Oracle and Underworld Breach. Meanwhile, Griffin on Ob Nixilis relied on fetchlands, mana vaults, and pingers to gain card advantage. Shorikai player, Hidden, sought to control the game with artifact synergy and board wipes, while Mike on Malcolm Bruse aimed for fast combos with cards like Underworld Breach and Twinflame. A key turning point took place when Noah cast a Chain of Vapor on Shorikai, which was countered by Mike's Swan Song. This led to a series of counter wars, ultimately ending in silence from Hidden, which was successful, preventing any further spells from being cast. The game concluded without a clear victor as the transcript ended abruptly.