TALES OF THE 2022 MLC - EPISODE X - ARDENN/TANA v ARMIX/KRAUM v ELSHA v TYMNA/DARGO - cEDH Gameplay

Deck Strategies

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  Dargo, the Shipwrecker

  A midrange deck focused on aggressive attacks combined with equipment to increase combat damage and disrupt opponents by bouncing and controlling creatures.

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  Tymna the Weaver

  A fast-paced midrange deck leveraging card draw from combat damage, combined with storm and combo elements to generate massive card advantage and finish the game quickly.

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  Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist / Tana, the Bloodsower

  A combo-oriented aggressive deck that uses equipment synergies and token generation to apply early pressure and close out games through combat damage.

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  Elsha of the Infinite

  A storm-combo deck that aims to cast multiple spells in a turn to generate value and finish with a storm combo, aided by the commander’s ability to recast spells from the top of the deck.

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  Armix, Filigree Thrasher / Kraum, Ludevic's Opus

  A control-combo deck leveraging disruption and card draw to stall opponents while assembling a combo finish using spells and commander synergy.

Gameplay Insights

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  A critical interaction occurred when Underworld Breach was tutored but countered by Fierce Guardianship, illustrating the importance of protecting key combo pieces.

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  The player sequencing a flashback on a key spell enabled them to maximize value from the graveyard, highlighting the power of recursion in storm decks.

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  Using equipment like Commander's Plate and Minor Battle Armor to boost commander damage and apply pressure was pivotal for Ardenn/Tana's aggressive strategy.

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  The final winning player capitalized on a massive card draw from Fastest Oracle, combined with the commander’s ability to exile cards and maintain tempo, closing the game rapidly.

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  Goading creatures to control combat interactions helped mitigate threats and redirect aggression, showcasing nuanced combat manipulation.

Notable Cards

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  Underworld Breach

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  Lion's Eye Diamond

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  Mana Crypt

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  Chrome Mox

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  Fierce Guardianship

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  Enlightened Tutor

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  Lightning Helix

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  Commander's Plate

Summary

The game began with the four players establishing their early board states and developing mana bases typical of cEDH games, including fetching dual lands and casting fast mana artifacts like Chrome Mox, Lotus Petal, and Mana Crypt. Early turns saw the players jockey for position with card draw and interaction spells, while also preparing their storm or combo lines. A key moment unfolded when one player tutored for a critical piece, Underworld Breach, but it was disrupted by a well-timed Fierce Guardianship, slowing down the combo attempt. However, the game quickly escalated as one player managed to assemble a fast oracle trigger with Adept and storm mana, enabling a massive draw and ultimately an explosive finish. The player combined these resources with the commander’s ability to exile cards and finish off opponents swiftly, ending the game in a dramatic and fast conclusion after a long series of turns.