Kamigawa N.D - Tatsunari, Kyodai, Satoru, Hinata - #cEDH Gameplay Ep 95

Deck Strategies

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  Tatsunari, Toad Rider

  Storm-oriented enchantment deck that generates infinite casts of enchantments by creating a legendary Frog token, aiming to overwhelm opponents with enchantment triggers and combos.

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  Kyodai, Soul of Kamigawa

  Infinite mana and treasure generation combo deck that uses blink effects and mana dorks to produce infinite mana and treasures, then pumps Kyodai to lethal levels for a large combat finish.

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  Satoru Umezawa

  Ninjutsu-focused deck that cheats in large, disruptive creatures like Void Winnower to control the board and win through combat damage and board advantage.

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  Hinata, Dawn-Crowned

  Cost reduction and multi-target spell abuse deck that uses artifact ramp and interaction spells to control the game and apply pressure with efficient spells.

Gameplay Insights

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  Baal’s use of blinking Dockside Extortionist with Emiel the Blessed to generate infinite treasures was a game-winning combo that allowed explosive mana generation and lethal damage.

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  David’s careful use of enchantment storm and protecting key components with Fierce Guardianship kept his combo intact and pressured opponents effectively.

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  Leite’s ninjutsu plays allowed him to cheat in powerful creatures like Void Winnower, disrupting opponents’ strategies and creating board presence.

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  The timing of interaction spells such as Chain of Vapor and Rhystic Study influenced players’ sequencing and resource management, often forcing difficult decisions.

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  Players balanced aggression and protection, with Baal exploiting Grand Abolisher to lock opponents out of interacting during critical combo turns.

Notable Cards

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  Fierce Guardianship

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  Chain of Vapor

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  Rhystic Study

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  Dockside Extortionist

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  Emiel the Blessed

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  Jeweled Lotus

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  Void Winnower

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  Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer

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  Carpet of Flowers

Summary

The game featured four distinct Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty commanders, each employing unique strategies centered around their commanders’ abilities and synergy. Early on, David’s Tatsunari, Toad Rider deck focused on ramp and enchantment-storm combos, creating a legendary Frog token to fuel infinite enchantment casting. Baal’s Kyodai, Soul of Kamigawa deck aimed to generate infinite mana and treasures through combos involving Dockside Extortionist and Emiel the Blessed, powering up Kyodai for a lethal swing. Leite piloted a Satoru Umezawa deck, leveraging ninjutsu to cheat large creatures like Void Winnower into play for board control and disruption. Hélder’s Hinata, Dawn-Crowned deck focused on cost reduction for multi-target spells and artifact ramp to maintain pressure and interaction. Key moments included Baal establishing infinite treasures and activating Kyodai multiple times to boost creatures before a decisive combat phase that led to lethal damage. David’s use of enchantment storm with Tatsunari provided steady pressure and interaction, while Leite’s timely ninjutsu and creature plays kept opponents in check. The presence of disruption cards like Fierce Guardianship, Chain of Vapor, and Rhystic Study influenced the pace, with players maneuvering to protect their combo lines or disrupt others. Ultimately, Baal’s combo execution with Kyodai allowed for a quick and efficient finish, demonstrating the power of infinite mana and explosive board presence in the format.