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

Deck Strategies

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  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.

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  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.

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  Inalla, Archmage Ritualist

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

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  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

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  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.

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

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

Notable Cards

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  Thassa's Oracle

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  Pact of Negation

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  Final Fortune

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  Mindbreak Trap

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  Force of Will

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.