Slicer 2: Transformer Boogaloo [S2G1] SLICER v KINNAN v KRARK|SILAS v ROG|THRASIOS

Deck Strategies

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  Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh

  Ramp aggressively using land-fetching and mana multipliers to cast powerful equipment and The One Ring early, then use combat damage and disruption to control the board and close out the game.

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  Slicer, Hired Muscle

  Exploit high mana production to cast and equip Slicer quickly with powerful artifacts, enabling multiple combat phases to deal incremental damage and apply constant pressure on opponents.

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  Silas Renn, Seeker Adept

  Leverage artifact synergy and graveyard recursion to maintain card advantage and interaction, focusing on tempo plays while disrupting opponents' strategies.

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  Kinnan, Bonder Prodigy

  Generate massive mana with mana dorks and mana rocks to fuel big spells and combos, applying pressure through powerful creatures and synergy with mana production.

Gameplay Insights

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  John's early Crop Rotation to fetch Gaia's Cradle set a strong mana base that enabled quick deployment of The One Ring, creating defensive and offensive advantages.

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  Kyle's aggressive use of artifacts like Grim Monolith and Darksteel Plate to equip Slicer allowed multiple combat swings, forcing opponents to prioritize dealing with him or suffer continuous damage.

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  Seth's timely use of Mystic and graveyard interaction kept his tempo while attempting to disrupt the growing board states around him.

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  Jeremy's inclusion of Manglehorn as artifact hate was a strategic choice aiming to slow down Slicer's artifact-heavy strategy, though it required careful timing to be effective.

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  The political dynamics around Slicer’s constant threat influenced attack decisions and player interactions, showcasing how persistent combat pressure shapes gameplay in cEDH.

Notable Cards

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  Crop Rotation

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  The One Ring

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  Grim Monolith

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  Darksteel Plate

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  Manglehorn

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  Mana Crypt

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  Sword of Fire and Ice

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  Dockside Extortionist

Summary

The game began with aggressive early plays and fast mana development, setting a high-speed tone typical of competitive EDH. John on Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh quickly established board presence and ramped mana with Crop Rotation aiming for Gaia's Cradle and The One Ring. Kyle piloting Slicer, Hired Muscle utilized a suite of mana acceleration artifacts, including Grim Monolith and Darksteel Plate, to rapidly equip and swing with Slicer, laying down consistent pressure with multiple combat damage phases. Seth on Silas Renn focused on interaction and card advantage, deploying efficient spells like Mystic and leveraging his graveyard to maintain tempo. Jeremy on Kinnan, Bonder Prodigy kept a lean setup with key disruptive tools like Manglehorn and prioritized assembling mana for explosive plays.