MAMTG cEDH S3 E4| Elsha v Ikra/Rograkh v Toxrill v Codie | MTG #cEDH Edited Gameplay |

Deck & Commander Strategies

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  Elsha of the Infinite

  A proactive stacks deck that aims to slow down the game by assembling multiple stacks pieces early, leveraging Elsha's card advantage to maintain control and find combo lines.

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  Ikra Shadiqi & Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh

  An ultra-low land storm deck that seeks to deploy Boast of Citadel early and finish the game rapidly using Kiki-Jiki combo lines and efficient rituals.

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  Toxrill, the Corrosive

  A control deck focused on managing the stack with countermagic and removal, aiming to win through Isochron Scepter combos that lock opponents out or generate infinite value.

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  Codie, Vociferous Codex

  A five-color turbo Ad Nauseam pile that leverages a high density of action spells, mana acceleration, and tutors to quickly assemble combo pieces and win with or without Codie's ability.

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  Reyhan, Last of the Abzan

  Though not detailed explicitly in the video, typically Reyhan decks focus on +1/+1 counters and comboing with creatures to generate lethal damage or infinite combos.

Gameplay Insights

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  Rule of Law was a critical early disruption that forced spell-heavy decks like Codie to pause their combo development, showcasing the power of timing and lockdown effects in cEDH.

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  Nature's Claim was used effectively to remove Rule of Law, demonstrating the importance of artifact/enchantment removal in cEDH for unlocking stalled game states.

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  Opposition Agent played a pivotal role by interfering with opponents' tutors, highlighting the meta focus on denying key pieces and information in high-level games.

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  Players utilized multiple mana rocks and Gemstone Caverns aggressively to ensure smooth mana curves and to outpace opponents in combo assembly.

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  The interplay between tutors such as Vampiric Tutor and Imperial Seal allowed players to sculpt their draws and find key combo pieces quickly, reflecting the high skill ceiling of cEDH gameplay.

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  The game featured careful priority passing and stack management, especially around creatures with enter-the-battlefield triggers and instants, emphasizing the nuanced timing decisions in competitive multiplayer.

Notable Cards

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  Rule of Law

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  Sol Ring

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  Mana Crypt

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  Gemstone Caverns

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  Vampiric Tutor

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  Imperial Seal

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  Opposition Agent

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  Nature's Claim

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  Dockside Extortionist

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  Isochron Scepter

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  Lion's Eye Diamond

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  Dark Ritual

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  Dragon's Rage Channeler

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  Trinisphere

Gameplay Summary