cEDH Showdown Pt 2 | MAMTG #cEDH S5 E13 | cEDH Gameplay | Kinnan, Tivit, Kenrith, Tymna

Deck Strategies

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  Kenrith, the Returned King

  Midrange combo deck that uses Kenrith as a versatile infinite mana outlet to draw through the deck and win with combos like Fastest Oracle or Underworld Breach.

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  Kinnan, Bonder Prodigy

  Proactive combo deck that generates infinite mana using Kinnan’s ability and then filters through the deck to win through combat damage.

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  Tivit, Seller of Secrets

  Midrange control deck leveraging Tivit as a one-card win condition with Time Spiral to take infinite turns and deal infinite combat damage.

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  Thrasios, Triton Hero / Tymna the Weaver

  A Sphinx’s Revelation-style control deck focused on infinite mana combos to generate massive card advantage and close out the game with a Finale of Devastation.

Gameplay Insights

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  Players carefully managed early disruption such as Opposition Agent and Remora to slow down infinite mana combos and draw engines.

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  The decision by multiple players to allow Thrasios, Triton Hero to resolve without immediate removal highlighted a strategic choice to avoid early confrontation and preserve resources for a more decisive moment.

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  Use of Bowmaster tokens for incremental damage and control showed how midrange strategies can apply consistent pressure while disrupting opponents' plans.

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  Demonic Consultation was held in reserve as a countermeasure against combo completion, indicating the high stakes of infinite mana lines in this match.

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  Players showed strong table awareness by targeting key artifacts and creatures that could enable infinite combos, such as Opposition Agent and Birthing Pod.

Notable Cards

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  Birthing Pod

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  Opposition Agent

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  Chrome Mox

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  Thrasios, Triton Hero

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  Demonic Consultation

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  Time Spiral

Summary

The game opened with all players establishing their mana bases and early interaction pieces, including artifacts like Chrome Mox, Soul Ring, and Birthing Pod, as well as disruption such as Opposition Agent and Mystical Remora. Early combat and card draw engines were established, with Bowmaster tokens generating triggers to control the board and pressure opponents. A key moment occurred when Thrasios, Triton Hero was cast, threatening to draw multiple cards and ramp mana, but the table collectively chose not to interfere immediately, indicating a tense standoff. The game featured careful political play around key pieces like Opposition Agent and Birthing Pod, as players jockeyed for board control and attempted to prevent infinite combos from going off.