Brigid v Shorikai v Grand Arbiter Augustin IV v Ob Nixilis Captive Kingpin Bracket 5 cEDH Gameplay

Deck & Commander Strategies

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  Brigid, Clachan's Heart // Brigid, Doun's Mind

  Focuses on assembling an infinite mana combo involving untapping and pumping creatures to generate overwhelming board presence and close out the game quickly.

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  Ob Nixilis, Captive Kingpin

  Utilizes life loss and mana ramp to generate resources for spells and board control, aiming to leverage Ob Nixilis's abilities to pressure opponents.

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  Grand Arbiter Augustin IV

  Controls the pace of the game through taxing spells and counterspells while ramping and assembling key components for a control-oriented win.

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  Shorikai, Genesis Engine

  Ramp-focused deck that uses artifact synergy and incremental advantage to stabilize and eventually overwhelm opponents.

Gameplay Insights

• 1

  Brigid's player leveraged the synergy between Secret of Witch and Flash Thompson to create an infinite mana and pump combo.

• 2

  Early mana ramp and land drops were crucial in enabling quick development and combo assembly.

• 3

  Despite multiple players ramping and setting up their boards, no effective disruption arrived in time to prevent Brigid's combo from resolving.

• 4

  The use of untap and pump abilities in combination allowed for an explosive turn that ended the game swiftly.

Notable Cards

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  Brigid, Clachan's Heart // Brigid, Doun's Mind

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  Starting Town

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  Ancient Tomb

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  Mount Doom

Gameplay Summary