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cEDH Week! | Commander Clash S11E06

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Commanders featured in this Gameplay Reviewed & Verified

Aminatou, the Fateshifter

Aminatou, the Fateshifter

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Magda, Brazen Outlaw

Magda, Brazen Outlaw

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Marwyn, the Nurturer

Marwyn, the Nurturer

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Tiamat

Tiamat

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Deck & Commander Strategies

  • Magda, Brazen Outlaw

    Magda, Brazen Outlaw

    A mono-red combo dwarf deck that generates tokens and mana quickly to assemble combos, aiming for a fast and explosive finish despite some consistency issues.

  • Marwyn, the Nurturer

    Marwyn, the Nurturer

    An elfball deck focused on generating large amounts of mana through elf synergies to produce infinite mana and finish the game with powerful combos.

  • Aminatou, the Fateshifter

    Aminatou, the Fateshifter

    A control-combo deck that leverages blink effects and interaction, including multiple sweepers, to disrupt opponents and protect its combo lines for a winning play.

  • Tiamat

    Tiamat

    A five-color dragon combo deck that utilizes Dream Halls and various infinite mana combos to cast powerful dragons and close out the game.

Gameplay Insights

  • 1

    Torpor Orb was effectively used to shut down important ETB triggers, significantly hindering some combo strategies.

  • 2

    The technical issue with mana pool management (specifically with Jewel Lotus) caused frequent interruptions, affecting smooth gameplay and requiring players to adapt.

  • 3

    Aminatou's inclusion of multiple sweepers deviated from typical cEDH strategies, emphasizing interaction to slow down opponents rather than racing immediately for a combo win.

  • 4

    Magda's reliance on one-drop dwarves and token generation was pivotal for early game board presence and combo setup.

  • 5

    Marwyn's elfball approach showcased the strength of infinite mana combos through creature synergies, demonstrating a classic but powerful cEDH archetype.

Notable Cards

  • Metallic Mimic

    Metallic Mimic

  • Simian Spirit Guide

    Simian Spirit Guide

  • Torpor Orb

    Torpor Orb

  • Dream Halls

    Dream Halls

  • Food Chain

    Food Chain

  • Ad Nauseam

    Ad Nauseam

Gameplay Summary

The game featured a highly competitive cEDH match with four distinct decks: Magda, Brazen Outlaw; Marwyn, the Nurturer; Aminatou, the Fateshifter; and Tiamat.

Early turns saw aggressive mana acceleration and complex board development, with Magda leveraging fast dwarf token generation and combo potential, while Marwyn focused on elf synergies to produce infinite mana.

Aminatou played a more controlling role, utilizing blink effects and multiple board wipes to manage the fast pace and combo threats.

Meanwhile, Tiamat's deck contained a wide array of combos including Dream Halls and food chain, aiming to assemble a game-winning infinite combo involving dragons.

A notable early moment involved the use of Torpor Orb to shut down key enters-the-battlefield (ETB) triggered abilities, which disrupted some combo lines.

Despite the complexity and quick pace, players encountered some technical issues with mana pool management, adding an additional layer of challenge to the game flow.

The match revolved around assembling infinite mana combos and protecting combo pieces from interaction or board wipes, with players jockeying for position through both aggressive plays and defensive answers.

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