PENDULUM FEAT. @oopsallsalt - cEDH - S14E3 - SLICER v GALLIA v RAFFINE v MALCOLM/VIAL - MTG GAMEPLAY

Deck Strategies

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  Gallia of the Endless Dance

  Utilizes aggressive combat and synergy with equipment and other creatures to pressure opponents and control the board.

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  Slicer, Hired Muscle // Slicer, High-Speed Antagonist

  Focuses on transforming Slicer to unleash high combat damage, supported by equipment and fast mana acceleration.

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  Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator

  Generates value through combat damage triggers and treasure tokens, enabling resource advantage and incremental growth.

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  Vial Smasher the Fierce

  Aims to disrupt opponents with damage on spell casts while applying pressure through aggressive play and efficient mana use.

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  Raffine, Scheming Seer

  Excels at card advantage and deck manipulation by targeting creatures to draw cards, supporting sustained aggression and combo potential.

Gameplay Insights

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  Transforming Slicer at the right moment and equipping Sword of Feast and Famine was crucial for dealing lethal damage.

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  Raffine's targeting abilities were used repeatedly to generate card draw and maintain pressure on opponents.

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  Board wipes temporarily reset the board state but also delayed some players' win conditions, forcing a shift in strategy.

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  Players carefully managed blockers and combat damage triggers to maximize value and minimize losses during attacks.

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  The combination of fast mana artifacts and aggressive creatures allowed multiple players to maintain tempo and threaten quick wins.

Notable Cards

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  Slicer, Hired Muscle // Slicer, High-Speed Antagonist

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  Raffine, Scheming Seer

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  Dockside Extortionist

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  Sword of Feast and Famine

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  Grim Monolith

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  Mana Crypt

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  Toxic Deluge

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  Ad Nauseam

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  Chromatic Lantern

Summary

The game unfolded as a high-speed cEDH clash featuring aggressive attacks and resourceful plays from all five players. Early turns involved ramping and setting up key creatures like Slicer and Raffine, with multiple swings and blocks shaping the board state. Players utilized efficient mana bases and powerful artifacts such as Grim Monolith and Mana Crypt to accelerate their game plans. Raffine's ability to dig through decks and generate value was leveraged multiple times to maintain pressure and card advantage. A pivotal moment occurred when a board wipe removed several key creatures, temporarily resetting the battlefield and forcing players to recalibrate their strategies. Slicer transformed into a more threatening form, equipped with potent equipment like Sword of Feast and Famine, enabling lethal damage output. The interaction between Raffine's targeting and Slicer's aggressive combat style created a tense atmosphere, with players carefully managing blockers and triggers. Ultimately, decisive combat and well-timed spells led to a player winning through combat damage, showcasing the importance of synergy between commanders, equipment, and combat tricks in this fast-paced multiplayer game.