Attack of the Clones -cEDH Gameplay! Baylen vs Kenrith vs Kinnan vs Myra

Deck Strategies

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  Myra the Magnificent

  Utilizes imprinting extra turn spells on artifacts like Rings of Brighthearth and Time Warp to create a pseudo-infinite extra turn loop, then leverages cloning effects to generate overwhelming advantage and deck draw.

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  Kenrith, the Returned King

  A five-color goodstuff deck aiming to generate infinite mana through various combos including Kenrith's activated abilities or the Underworld Breach and Thassa's Oracle combo to win immediately.

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  Kinnan, Bonder Prodigy

  Simic ramp and big mana strategy that floods the board with mana rocks and creatures to cast huge spells and activate commanders for powerful effects and combos.

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  Baylen, the Haymaker

  Naya tokens deck that establishes infinite token combos, converts tokens into infinite mana and card draw, and finishes with big spells like Finale of Devastation or combos involving Kiki-Jiki or Blood Pod.

Gameplay Insights

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  Kenrith's pilot generated a massive mana pool using Calling Ritual and activated Kenrith multiple times to return creatures and put counters on mana dorks, creating a strong board presence.

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  Myra's pilot cleverly used cloning effects to copy Basalt Monolith and Thassa's Oracle, enabling a combo that drew their entire deck and secured the win unexpectedly.

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  The game showcased the power of artifact-based combo lines and how cloning key combo pieces can create unconventional win conditions in cEDH.

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  Effective use of mana acceleration and interaction (like Mana Drain on Saer Tooth) shaped the tempo of the game, forcing players to adapt their strategies.

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  RNG played a significant role in Myra's pilot drawing the exact clone cards needed at critical moments, demonstrating the interplay of skill and luck in cEDH.

Notable Cards

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  Basalt Monolith

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  Thassa's Oracle

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  Jeweled Lotus

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  Dockside Extortionist

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  Time Warp

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  Rings of Brighthearth

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  Mana Crypt

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  Birds of Paradise

Summary

The game started with each player developing their board and mana base, setting up their respective strategies. Myra focused on imprinting extra turn spells on her artifact to establish a pseudo-infinite extra turn loop. Kenrith aimed to leverage his five-color versatility to either generate infinite mana or execute a Thassa's Oracle and Underworld Breach combo. Kinnan looked to ramp aggressively with mana dorks and rocks to cast large spells and combos, while Baylen sought to build a token army that could be converted into infinite mana and card draw, finishing with a massive Finale of Devastation. A pivotal moment occurred when Kenrith's pilot used a Calling Ritual to generate massive mana, then activated Kenrith multiple times to bring back creatures and put counters on his mana dorks, quickly accelerating his board state. However, the game shifted dramatically when Myra's pilot cloned key combo pieces including Basalt Monolith and Thassa's Oracle using cloning effects. This unexpected cloning line allowed Myra to draw her entire deck and win the game, showcasing a creative and unconventional win condition. This clutch play highlighted the importance of card synergy and timing in cEDH, and also the impact of RNG in drawing the right clone cards at the perfect moment.