Alesha, Kenrith, Ghired, Tymna&Kraum - #EDH Cockatrice Gameplay Ep 11

Deck Strategies

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  Alesha, Who Smiles at Death

  Utilizes stax elements to disrupt opponents' resources and recur threats by attacking with small creatures to reanimate impactful creatures from the graveyard.

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  Kenrith, the Returned King

  Focuses on reanimator tactics, bringing back powerful creatures from the graveyard to maintain board presence and push for victory through attrition and value.

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  Ghired, Conclave Exile

  Aggressive token generation and combat-focused strategies aiming to overwhelm opponents quickly with wide boards and synergy among creature tokens.

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  Tymna the Weaver & Kraum, Ludevic's Opus

  Leverages combat damage to draw cards and generate value, setting up a combo finish that can end the game rapidly once all pieces are assembled.

Gameplay Insights

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  The aggressive token strategy from Ghired forced opponents to respond quickly, shaping the early board state and influencing resource allocation.

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  Alesha's ability to reanimate creatures by attacking created constant pressure and resource denial, effectively disrupting opponents' plans.

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  Kenrith's reanimation provided resilience against board wipes and removal, allowing sustained threats to return and control the battlefield.

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  Tymna and Kraum's combo potential required careful setup but rewarded patience with a swift and decisive endgame once pieces came together.

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  Board wipes and targeted removal were pivotal moments that shifted momentum, highlighting the importance of timing and threat prioritization.

Notable Cards

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  Alesha, Who Smiles at Death

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  Kenrith, the Returned King

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  Ghired, Conclave Exile

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  Tymna the Weaver

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  Kraum, Ludevic's Opus

Summary

The gameplay featured a four-player Commander game with diverse strategies, including Alesha Stax, Kenrith Reanimator, Ghired Aggro, and a Tymna & Kraum combo deck. Early game momentum was driven by aggressive plays from Ghired, putting pressure on opponents with wide board presence. Alesha's Stax elements began to slow the game down by restricting opponents' resources, while Kenrith focused on reanimating key threats to maintain board control and resilience. The Tymna and Kraum deck aimed to leverage card draw and incremental value through combat damage, setting up a combo finish that could close out the game quickly once assembled. Key turning points included well-timed board wipes and targeted removal that shifted the balance of power, as well as successful reanimations and combo activations that swung the game's tempo.