ARE 2 COLOR DECK'S BREAKING THE META?! | Live cEDH Gameplay

Deck Strategies

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  Ratadrabik of Urborg

  Utilizes its death-trigger ability to create token copies of legendary creatures, enabling infinite ETB and LTB triggers combined with synergies like Ring Tempts You and Bor Mir to generate value and ultimately drain opponents.

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  Satya, Aetherflux Genius

  Storm-focused deck that leverages spell-slinging and Aetherflux Genius’s abilities to control the board and secure victory through burst damage and storm count.

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

  Aggressive partner combo deck that uses combat damage triggers and partner synergy to apply pressure, control the board, and close out games with efficient creature interactions.

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  Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator / Francisco, Fowl Marauder

  Combines Malcolm's combat-focused triggers with Francisco’s value-based abilities to control the board and generate incremental advantage leading to a win condition centered around combat damage and value engines.

Gameplay Insights

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  Ratadrabik’s ability to create token copies upon legendary creature death was key to enabling infinite ETB/LTB combos, especially when paired with cards that trigger on these events.

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  Using Agatha’s Soul Cauldron at instant speed allowed for reactive board control and disrupted opponents’ plans during critical turns.

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  Even after losing a pivotal combo piece like Underworld Breach, the Ratadrabik player managed a second win attempt by leveraging remaining synergies, demonstrating resilience and adaptability.

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  The game showed that two-color cEDH decks could compete strongly by focusing on streamlined and powerful combos rather than broader color access.

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  Turn order and early mana ramp were important to establish the right pace for combo execution and control elements.

Notable Cards

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  Ratadrabik of Urborg

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  Agatha's Soul Cauldron

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  Underworld Breach

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  Blind Obedience

Summary

The gameplay featured a competitive cEDH match with four decks led by Bruse Tarl/Malcolm, Malcolm/Francisco, Satya, Aetherflux Genius, and Ratadrabik of Urborg. Early turns saw players establishing their board states and ramping mana while setting up key combos. Ratadrabik of Urborg’s deck shined by leveraging its ability to create token copies of legendary creatures upon their death, which enabled powerful infinite loops through synergy with cards like the Ring Tempts You and Bor Mir. This deck aimed to generate infinite enters-the-battlefield and leaves-the-battlefield triggers to overwhelm opponents via value tokens and drain effects. Meanwhile, Satya’s deck focused on storm spells and leveraging Aetherflux Genius’ abilities for explosive turns. Bruse/Malcolm and Malcolm/Francisco sought to control the board and apply pressure with aggressive creatures and combos. A pivotal moment occurred around turn 5 when an instant-speed Agatha's Soul Cauldron was utilized, demonstrating the importance of reactive plays in this meta. Despite a key piece like Underworld Breach being exiled, the Ratadrabik player managed to mount another win attempt by maximizing their combo synergies and resource management. The game exemplified the power and speed of two-color cEDH decks, highlighting how streamlined strategies with strong synergy can compete effectively against more traditional three or more color decks. Ultimately, the game showcased the evolving meta where efficiency, combo potential, and instant interaction define the path to victory.