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Lots of Love... Cedh Gameplay - Magda Vs Malcolm/Vialsmasher Vs Inalla Vs Thrasios/Bruse

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Commanders featured in this Gameplay Reviewed & Verified

Decklists

Deck & Commander Strategies

  • Magda, Brazen Outlaw

    Magda, Brazen Outlaw

    Focused on generating a large number of treasures and leveraging these for win conditions, particularly using Magda's ability to search out key artifact cards.

  • Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Vial Smasher the Fierce

    Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator/Vial Smasher the Fierce

    Aimed to accelerate mana and use Malcolm's abilities as part of a two-part combo, with a focus on creating treasures and using them to fuel key plays.

  • Inalla, Archmage Ritualist

    Inalla, Archmage Ritualist

    This deck targeted complex Grixis combo loops, using intricate interactions to gain advantage and set up for potential win conditions.

  • Thrasios, Triton Hero Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder

    Thrasios, Triton Hero/Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder

    Focused on setting up infinite mana combos or using Seedborn and Thrasios to gain card advantage and control the board state.

Gameplay Insights

  • 1

    Mike's attempt to win with Thassa's Oracle and a Pact was a pivotal moment, and showcased the strategic depth of counterspell usage in Commander.

  • 2

    Griffin's use of a counterspell to prevent Mike's Thassa's Oracle win attempt was a key strategic decision that prolonged the game.

  • 3

    Mike's final play of a well-timed Final Fortune after a series of counterspells secured him the victory.

Notable Cards

  • Thassa's Oracle

    Thassa's Oracle

  • Pact of Negation

    Pact of Negation

  • Final Fortune

    Final Fortune

  • Mindbreak Trap

    Mindbreak Trap

  • Force of Will

    Force of Will

Gameplay Summary

The game was a dynamic match with many twists and turns.

Magda, played by Hidden Planet X, was a constant threat, generating a substantial number of treasures throughout the game, while Mike's Malcolm/Vial Smasher deck focused on accelerating mana and creating treasures.

Noah's Inalla focused on complex grixis combo loops, but struggled with missing land drops.

Griffin's Thrasios/Bruse deck aimed for infinite mana combos and using Thrasios for card advantage.

A key turning point was when Mike attempted to win with Thassa's Oracle and a Pact, but was foiled by Griffin's clever use of a counterspell.

Ultimately, the game ended in a climatic battle with Mike taking the victory with a well-timed Final Fortune after a series of counterspells.

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