Nekusar vs Krark/Silas vs Tevesh/Kodama vs Godo | CEDH Gameplay

Deck Strategies

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  Nekusar, the Mindrazer

  Nekusar seeks to capitalize on mid-range metas by punishing excessive draws through effects like Mystic Remora, and then synergizes with other punishing effects or doublers to burn out the table.

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  Krark, the Thumbless/Silas Renn, Seeker Adept

  This deck uses Krark's ability to double up on powerful spells like rituals and tutors, assembles a critical mass, and wins with classic Grixis lines.

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  Kodama of the East Tree/Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools

  This deck ramps on mana through extra land drops and then tries to assemble a Protean Hulk combo to win the game.

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  Godo, Bandit Warlord

  This deck seeks to cast Godo and fetch up Helm of the Host onto the battlefield, create infinite Godos and attack infinite times for the win.

Gameplay Insights

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  Chris' use of The One Ring to shield himself from Nekusar's damage while still benefiting from the extra draws was a key early game tactic.

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  Ryan's attempt to establish an infinite combo with Godo and Helm of the Host was an important turning point, demonstrating the importance of removal in the match.

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  Cobblepot's counter magic, including Into the Roil and Pact of Negation, was crucial in maintaining the balance of power and disrupting Chris' momentum.

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  Anthony's use of Liliana's Standard Bearer to draw a massive amount of cards, taking advantage of Nekusar's ability, set up a significant advantage that could potentially lead to an endgame situation.

Notable Cards

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  The One Ring

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  Helm of the Host

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  Force of Vigor

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  Mystic Remora

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  Liliana's Standard Bearer

Summary

The game begins with each player setting up their mana base and casting their commanders. Early in the game, Chris, piloting Krark/Silas, gains an advantage with Mystic Remora and The One Ring, drawing extra cards while avoiding the damaging effects of Nekusar, The Mindrazer, helmed by Cobblepot. Ryan, piloting Godo, Bandit Warlord, attempts to assemble an infinite combo with Helm of the Host, but is thwarted by Anthony's (Tevesh/Kodama) Force of Vigor. In a series of complex turns, Chris gains momentum with Krark, the Thumbless and Harmonic Prodigy, but Cobblepot's counter magic and Anthony's removal keeps the board state in check. Anthony builds up a massive draw engine with Liliana's Standard Bearer and Nekusar, setting the stage for the final turns of the match.