Yuriko vs Tatyova vs Gitrog vs Derevi | CEDH Gameplay

Deck & Commander Strategies

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  Derevi, Empyrial Tactician

  Control the board using stax elements like Winter Orb while generating incremental value by repeatedly untapping lands and creatures to deploy threats and tutors. Use Derevi’s ability to maintain tempo and break parity in combat.

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  Yuriko, the Tiger's Shadow

  Utilize ninjutsu to sneak Yuriko and other ninjas into combat, triggering damage and drawing cards from top-deck reveals. Build card advantage and apply pressure with evasive creatures and cheap spells, aiming for compact combo finishes.

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  The Gitrog Monster

  Exploit The Gitrog Monster’s draw and land synergy to accelerate resources quickly toward a fast combo kill. Use lands and graveyard interactions to generate value and combo pieces for a swift finish.

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  Tatyova, Benthic Druid

  Ramp aggressively with landfall triggers to generate card draw and life gain. Use the generated resources to assemble combos and control the board while maintaining a stable, resource-rich position.

Gameplay Insights

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  Alan’s use of ninjutsu multiple times in combat phases allowed him to maximize Yuriko’s triggers for damage and card draw, building a strong hand advantage.

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  Adam’s deployment of Winter Orb successfully slowed opponents’ mana development, allowing him to leverage Derevi’s untap ability and stax effects to maintain control.

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  Alan’s timely use of Submerge to protect The Gitrog Monster from an early threat delayed Alex’s combo progression.

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  Adam and Alan engaged in a tactical counterplay involving Fierce Guardianship and Patron Wizard, demonstrating the importance of resource management and timing in control interactions.

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  Zack’s ability to keep pace despite Winter Orb by using ramp spells and landfall triggers demonstrated resilience but was consistently pressured by Yuriko’s aggressive attacks.

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  Alan’s strategic rearranging of his library with Lim-Dul’s Vault optimized Yuriko’s damage triggers and subsequent draw steps, showcasing advanced sequencing and resource manipulation.

Notable Cards

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  Winter Orb

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  Yuriko, the Tiger's Shadow

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  Derevi, Empyrial Tactician

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  The Gitrog Monster

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  Tatyova, Benthic Druid

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  Patron Wizard

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  Ninja of the Deep Hours

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  Submerge

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  Compost

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  Mox Amber

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  Fourth Bridge Prowler

Gameplay Summary