Deck & Commander Strategies
Kenrith, the Returned King
A midrange deck that abuses Dockside Extortionist for treasure generation and pivots between value plays and control elements depending on the game state.
Najeela, the Blade-Blossom
An aggressive combo deck aiming to win early and often through a Dosa combo or combat damage, leveraging Najeela's ability to generate multiple combat phases.
Krark, the Thumbless and Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
A storm combo deck focused on generating value and storm count through artifact synergies and copying spells, aiming for a high-impact combo finish.
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator and Tymna the Weaver
A combat value deck that uses consistent damage and card draw from commanders to outvalue opponents and find synergistic win conditions.
Gameplay Insights
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Early mana acceleration with artifacts like Jeweled Lotus and Mox Opal was crucial to enabling fast combo lines and impactful plays.
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The use of Gamble and Risky Study provided card selection and disruption that shaped the midgame decisions for all players.
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Najeela's Dosa combo execution was the key game-winning sequence, demonstrating the power of assembling a combo quickly in cEDH.
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Swords to Plowshares was used at a pivotal moment to remove a threatening creature, showing the importance of targeted removal even in fast combo environments.
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Players carefully managed triggers and priority around complex interactions like casting and exiling cards to optimize combo sequences.
Notable Cards
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Dockside Extortionist
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Jeweled Lotus
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Mox Opal
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Gamble
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Swords to Plowshares
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Tainted Pact
Gameplay Summary
The game began with players setting up their mana bases and early plays, including ramp spells like Jeweled Lotus and artifacts such as Mox Opal, signaling a fast-paced cEDH environment.
Kenrith aimed to leverage midrange strategies with Dockside Extortionist and pivoting tactics, while Najeela pushed for an early and aggressive combo finish using the Dosa combo or straightforward beats.
The storm deck led by Krark and Sakashima applied pressure with value generation and combo potential, while the Malcolm and Tymna pairing focused on combat value and finding their win conditions through incremental advantage. As the game progressed, the players engaged in strategic interactions including key spells like Gamble, Risky Study, and Swords to Plowshares that shaped the tempo.
The crucial turning point came when Najeela successfully assembled the Dosa combo, utilizing cards like Dosa's Oracle and Tainted Pact to execute a swift and decisive victory.
The game showcased the importance of mana acceleration, hand disruption, and timely removal in cEDH, culminating with the storm combo player taking the win quickly as anticipated.
