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TTJ: Blackneto v Sean Marquette v Ellie v Gabriel Luna | MTG EDH Gameplay episode 4

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Commanders featured in this Gameplay Reviewed & Verified

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Decklists

Deck & Commander Strategies

  • Chatterfang, Squirrel General

    Chatterfang, Squirrel General

    Focuses on generating infinite combos using token synergies and mana generation to quickly overwhelm opponents with a swarm of squirrels or combo finishes.

  • Memnarch

    Memnarch

    Utilizes artifact synergies and control elements to manipulate opponents' resources and establish board dominance, often leveraging powerful artifact combos.

  • Zacama, Primal Calamity

    Zacama, Primal Calamity

    Ramp-heavy midrange deck that plays big creatures and uses Zacama’s abilities to control the board and generate value through mass removal and life gain.

  • Sisay, Weatherlight Captain

    Sisay, Weatherlight Captain

    A toolbox deck with answers to various threats, focusing on value creatures and versatile answers to maintain control and respond to opponents' plays.

Gameplay Insights

  • 1

    Blackneto’s use of Earthcraft combined with token generation was a key threat that forced opponents to prioritize artifact and enchantment removal.

  • 2

    Memnarch’s deployment of Urza’s Saga enabled artifact-based combos but required significant board presence to execute effectively.

  • 3

    Sisay’s deck maintained strong reactive potential, leveraging versatile creature answers to disrupt combo attempts and control the pace of the game.

  • 4

    Zacama’s ramp strategy pressured opponents with big creatures and mass removal abilities, providing a strong midgame presence.

  • 5

    The interplay between fast combo attempts and control elements created a dynamic game where timing of removal and disruption was critical.

Notable Cards

  • Earthcraft

    Earthcraft

  • Sylvan Library

    Sylvan Library

  • Temporal Mastery

    Temporal Mastery

  • Misty Rainforest

    Misty Rainforest

  • Sisay, Weatherlight Captain

    Sisay, Weatherlight Captain

  • Chatterfang, Squirrel General

    Chatterfang, Squirrel General

  • Zacama, Primal Calamity

    Zacama, Primal Calamity

Gameplay Summary

The game began with all four players setting up their boards and developing their mana bases, with the usual land drops and early plays.

Blackneto piloted Chatterfang, aiming for fast combo wins with multiple infinite combos.

Sean Marquette played Memnarch, focusing on artifact synergies and controlling the board with artifact and enchantment interactions.

Ellie ran Zacama, Primal Calamity, leveraging big creatures and ramp to dominate the midgame.

Gabriel Luna took Sisay, Weatherlight Captain, a deck built with versatile answers and value creatures, aiming to control the game and respond to threats efficiently. Early turns saw players developing their strategies, with Blackneto aggressively pushing combos involving cards like Earthcraft and other green synergies.

Memnarch deployed key artifacts like Urza’s Saga and Earthcraft to enable combo potential and board control.

Zacama’s ramp and large creatures pressured opponents, while Sisay provided answers to disruptions and maintained a reactive stance.

A notable moment was Blackneto activating combos that could generate large amounts of mana and tokens, creating tension and forcing players to respond quickly.

The game featured multiple interactions around artifact and enchantment removal as players tried to manage the growing board states.

The dynamic between quick combo attempts and reactive control defined the game’s tension, with players jockeying for board dominance and trying to disrupt the combos before a decisive victory could be secured.

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