Deck & Commander Strategies
Thrasios, Triton Hero & Vial Smasher the Fierce
Control-combo deck that aims to generate infinite mana combos using artifact mana rocks and rituals, then convert that mana into card advantage or direct wins with Labman effects.
Dina, Soul Steeper
Golgari turbo Ad Nauseam-style deck focused on assembling two-card infinite combos involving Chain of Smog and Witherbloom Apprentice or infinite damage with Exquisite Blood, aiming to end the game quickly through combo damage or life drain.
Godo, Bandit Warlord
Aggressive combo deck that aims to generate infinite combat damage by equipping Helm of the Host to Godo, creating infinite goat tokens to attack and win through combat damage.
Kraum, Ludevic's Opus & Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper
Flexible Ad Nauseam deck combining quick combo lines with midrange disruption and toolbox elements like Karn the Great Creator and Magus of the Moon, allowing it to pivot between combo and control to adapt to the game state.
Gameplay Insights
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The game featured critical disruption through Karn, the Great Creator, which was used to destroy opponents' key mana acceleration artifacts, effectively slowing down early combo attempts.
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Jeremy’s attempt at a large mana combo involving rituals and artifact mana was hampered by insufficient mana sources, demonstrating the importance of consistent ramp in cEDH.
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Alan’s aggressive discard and tutoring line was met with well-timed removal and combat blockers, highlighting the importance of interaction and timing in stopping combos.
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Godo’s strategy of infinite combat damage was slowed by artifact removal and control elements, showing that proactive disruption against combo decks is crucial.
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Mod Anon’s adaptable deck leveraged midrange disruption and toolbox elements to stabilize the board after early aggression, allowing for a resilient late-game plan.
Notable Cards
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Grim Monolith
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Chrome Mox
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Cabal Ritual
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Demonic Tutor
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Helm of the Host
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Karn, the Great Creator
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Magus of the Moon
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Chain of Smog
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Witherbloom Apprentice
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Exquisite Blood
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Elvish Mystic
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Noxious Revival
Gameplay Summary
The game began with all four players quickly establishing their mana bases and deploying early ramp and disruption tools.
Jeremy on Thrasios and Vial Smasher focused on generating infinite mana combos using cards like Grim Monolith and Cabal Rituals, aiming to win with Labman effects.
Alan piloting Dina, Soul Steeper, pursued a Golgari Turbo Ad Nauseam strategy with two-card combos involving Chain of Smog and Witherbloom Apprentice, seeking infinite life drain or damage.
GToast99 on Godo, Bandit Warlord aimed to quickly assemble infinite combat damage by equipping Helm of the Host to Godo and producing infinite goat tokens.
Mod Anon’s Kraum and Ikra deck took a flexible approach, blending Ad Nauseam combo lines with midrange toolbox elements such as Karn the Great Creator and Magus of the Moon for disruption and value. Early turns saw players exchanging life gain and minor disruption, with notable spells like Culling Ritual and Demonic Tutor altering the board state.
Jeremy attempted a big mana play combining Chrome Mox and Grim Monolith with rituals but stumbled due to mana constraints.
Alan aggressively set up a combo with a fake flash discard and multiple tutors but was ultimately disrupted by well-timed removal and combat tricks.
GToast99’s Godo deck managed to apply pressure with aggressive attacks and creative combat plays but was slowed by Karn’s lock pieces and artifact removal.
Mod Anon leveraged Karn and Magus of the Moon to shut down opponents’ mana acceleration, turning the game toward a more grindy pace.
The key turning point came when Mod Anon used Karn to destroy critical mana rocks, forcing opponents to scramble for resources.
The game ended with Mod Anon stabilizing and out-valuing the field through resilient threats and disruption, securing a win despite early combo attempts from the rest of the table.
