Shorikai vs Kodama vs Reality Chip vs Tameshi | cEDH #12 | Magic: the Gathering Commander Gameplay

Deck Strategies

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  Shorikai, Genesis Engine

  Dig through the deck for control pieces until getting a Polymorph effect, then use it on a pilot token to get out a Hole Breaker Horror.

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  The Reality Chip

  Use The Reality Chip and Sensei's Dividing Top with a cost reducer to draw the entire deck and win with Thassa's Oracle.

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  Tameshi, Reality Architect

  Assemble one of the few infinite turn combos leveraging Tameshi's second ability into a Jace or Thassa's Oracle win.

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  Kodama of the West Tree

  Get out utility and stax creatures, load them up with +1/+1 counters and kill with combat damage.

Gameplay Insights

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  The casting of Supreme Verdict was a key turning point, destroying all creatures on the battlefield and disrupting the players' established boards.

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  The players made strategic use of their mana base, with major plays hinging on successful Mana Crypt rolls.

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  The use of cost reducers in conjunction with The Reality Chip and Sensei's Dividing Top for a potential win condition was a high-risk, high-reward strategy.

Notable Cards

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  Mana Crypt

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  Supreme Verdict

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  Thassa's Oracle

Summary

The gameplay started with each player showcasing their strategic deck builds and their commanders. Early on, the players rolled for Mana Crypt, laying the groundwork for their mana base. Jason S, playing Shorikai, Genesis Engine, aimed to dig for control pieces until he could get a Polymorph effect, while Jon S, with The Reality Chip, sought to draw his entire deck with a cost reducer and win with Thassa's Oracle. Carlos, with Tameshi, Reality Architect, aimed for an infinite turn combo leveraging Tameshi's second ability into a Jace or Thassa's Oracle win. Ben, playing Kodama of the West Tree, aimed to get out utility and stax creatures and load them up with +1/+1 counters and kill with combat damage. The game saw numerous strategic interactions, but a pivotal moment was when a Supreme Verdict was cast, destroying all creatures on the field, changing the tempo of the game.