Minsc, Lord of Tresserhorn, Chatterfang, Meren - #cEDH Gameplay Ep 86

Deck Strategies

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  Minsc, Beloved Ranger

  Focuses on assembling Protean Hulk combos through tutoring, leveraging Minsc and Boo for a hulk-based combo finish.

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  Lord of Tresserhorn

  Infect-based strategy aiming to apply poison counters quickly with strong mana acceleration and interaction to protect its commander.

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  Chatterfang, Squirrel General

  Generates squirrel tokens and treasures to control the board, enable repeated removal and value plays, and overwhelm opponents with tokens.

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  Meren of Clan Nel Toth

  Recursion and sacrifice synergy deck using graveyard value creatures like Mindslicer to disrupt opponents and grind advantage.

Gameplay Insights

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  Rodrigo’s early use of Enlightened Tutor to place Mana Crypt on top allowed fast ramp but was countered effectively by opponents.

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  Leite’s activation of Chatterfang to sacrifice squirrels and create treasures enabled efficient board wipes while maintaining token presence.

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  Hélder’s timely use of Deflecting Swat to redirect removal from Esper Sentinel to Toski was a critical interaction that disrupted Leite’s card draw engine.

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  Mindslicer’s discard triggers repeatedly reset players’ hands, slowing down the combo decks and forcing them to rebuild momentum.

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  Baal’s use of Carpet of Flowers generated color advantage against blue-heavy opponents, but lack of early threats limited his offensive impact.

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  The loss of key ramp pieces like Sol Ring by Outland Liberator significantly hindered Leite’s ability to execute his game plan promptly.

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  The interplay between day and night cycles influenced how some permanents like Outland Liberator transformed, affecting board states and interactions.

Notable Cards

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  Protean Hulk

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  Minsc, Beloved Ranger

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  Lord of Tresserhorn

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  Chatterfang, Squirrel General

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  Meren of Clan Nel Toth

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  Gemstone Caverns

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  Mana Crypt

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  Arcane Signet

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  Carpet of Flowers

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  Esper Sentinel

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  Dockside Extortionist

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  Mindslicer

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  Deflecting Swat

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  Pitiless Plunderer

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  Slaughter Pact

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  Unexpectedly Absent

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  Natural Order

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  Vampiric Tutor

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  Chord of Calling

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  Verdant Command

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  Rhystic Study

Summary

The game started with players setting up their mana bases and early ramp. Rodrigo, piloting Minsc, Beloved Ranger, aimed for a Protean Hulk combo line with tutors like Enlightened Tutor and Recruiter of the Guard. Hélder’s Lord of Tresserhorn deck focused on an Infect strategy, using strong mana acceleration and interaction to get his commander out quickly. Leite on Chatterfang, Squirrel General, utilized token generation combined with treasure production to control the board and create value. Baal’s Meren of Clan Nel Toth deck used graveyard recursion and sacrifice synergy, with cards like Mindslicer to disrupt opponents and protect his board state. Early turns featured key plays such as Hélder’s Gemstone Caverns setup and Baal’s Carpet of Flowers, which generated significant mana advantage against blue decks. As the game progressed, Rodrigo successfully assembled Minsc and Boo, threatening to combo off but was repeatedly hindered by Leite’s board presence and interaction. Leite leveraged Chatterfang’s ability to generate squirrel tokens and treasures, which fueled his removal and board control, including killing key threats like Mindslicer and Esper Sentinel. Meren’s recursion kept the graveyard resources flowing, but Minsc’s aggressive pressure and Hélder’s Infect presence kept the tension high. Notable was the use of Deflecting Swat by Hélder to redirect removal and protect critical creatures, turning the tide in response to Chatterfang’s board wipes. The game saw multiple board clears and discard effects triggered by Mindslicer, resetting hands and forcing players to rebuild momentum. Despite this, Leite maintained strong control with token and treasure synergies, while Rodrigo and Hélder searched for openings to execute their win conditions. The match showcased a dynamic interplay between combo potential, token synergy, and graveyard recursion. Leite’s Chatterfang deck excelled at board control and resource generation, while Rodrigo’s Minsc deck relied on assembling the Protean Hulk combo for a quick finish. Hélder’s Infect strategy pressured opponents with poison counters, and Baal’s Meren provided resilience through recursion and sacrifice. The game highlighted the importance of timely interaction and resource denial, with pivotal moments being the destruction of key ramp pieces and the use of unexpected removal responses, ultimately leading to a tense and competitive midgame stalemate.