MAMTG cEDH S5 E23 | Plagon cEDH Premiere! | ft @ComedIanMTG

Deck Strategies

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  Plagon, Lord of the Beach

  This control deck aims to leverage Plagon's ability to draw cards, staying ahead of opponents and piecing together wins with control elements.

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  Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy

  This deck uses Gale as an advantage engine, piecing together wins with adnasium or necropotence combos.

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  Storm, Force of Nature

  This manual storm deck uses Storm's ability to give spells storm, attempting to overtake opponents and win the game.

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  Godo, Bandit Warlord

  This proactive combo deck aims to make 11 mana as quickly as possible, land Godo, attach Helm of the Host, and win with infinite combats.

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  Scion of Halaster

  This deck is paired with Gale, aiming to form a powerful storm combo.

Gameplay Insights

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  The early attempt by Godo to win the game required a quick response, illustrating the need for interaction against turbo strategies.

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  The Storm player's use of Ral, Storm Conduit and Mana Vault indicated a push for a storm win, while the Plagon player used Giver of Runes and Rhystic Study to establish board control and draw advantage.

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  The game shifted in tempo after the early Godo threat, with players becoming more cautious in their plays.

Notable Cards

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  Mindbreak Trap

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  Ral, Storm Conduit

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  Mana Vault

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  Giver of Runes

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  Rhystic Study

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  Shield Sphere

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  Phyrexian Altar

Summary

The game kicked off with Tony playing Godo, Bandit Warlord, attempting to pull off an early game combo win. However, this was thwarted by a timely Mindbreak Trap, illustrating the need for quick interaction against turbo strategies. The players then set about establishing their boards, with the Storm player casting Ral, Storm Conduit and a Mana Vault. The Plagon player, however, pivoted to a control role with a Giver of Runes and a Rhystic Study, aiming to control the board and draw cards to stay ahead. The Godo player again attempted to win with a Shield Sphere and a Phyrexian Altar, but the table was ready with interaction. The game then shifted to a more cautious pace, with players building up resources and carefully considering their options.