Deck Strategies
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
This deck aims to generate infinite mana using Selvala, a large creature, and a tapper such as Staff of Domination. The win condition usually involves a large Finale of Devastation.
Urza, Lord High Artificer
This mono-blue deck focuses on control, eventually aiming to combo off with the Tide Spout Tyrant. The combo requires Tide Spout Tyrant and two mana-positive artifacts, allowing for infinite mana generation and casting of the entire deck with Urza's ability.
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator/Tymna the Weaver
The primary objective is to assemble the Bolas's Citadel, Aetherflux Reservoir, and Sensei's Divining Top combo for an instant win. The deck also includes Thassa's Oracle as a backup win condition.
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Tana, the Bloodsower/Tymna the Weaver
This deck primarily aims to win via infinite combat damage through Kiki-Jiki and Felidar Guardian. It also relies on the Splinter Twin combo and has a highly interactive four-color scheme.
Gameplay Insights
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Cody's control of the game was established early with a strong board presence, and was cemented when he countered Justin's Fire Covenant, preventing a potential board wipe.
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Ethan's Malcolm/Tymna deck had a lot of card draw potential, but he could not capitalize on it effectively to change the game's outcome.
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The turning point of the game was when Cody used Narset's Reversal on Cameron's Genesis Wave, effectively taking over the game and setting up his win condition.
Notable Cards
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
Staff of Domination
Urza, Lord High Artificer
Bolas's Citadel
Aetherflux Reservoir
Sensei's Divining Top
Thassa's Oracle
Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker
Felidar Guardian
Splinter Twin
Narset's Reversal
Genesis Wave
Summary
In an intense game of competitive EDH, the match kicked off with Cameron, piloting Selvala, and Cody, wielding Urza, drawing promising opening hands, paving the way for a potential early win. Justin, with Tana/Tymna, also started with a solid hand featuring crucial combo pieces. Ethan's Malcolm/Tymna deck displayed significant card draw potential. Cody's Urza deck took an early lead, establishing a strong board presence, and Justin's attempt at board wipe with Fire Covenant was thwarted by Cody's Miscast. Ethan, despite revealing a Mind's Desire to his Dark Confidant, couldn't gain enough momentum to turn the tide. The game reached its climax when Cameron launched a Genesis Wave, which Cody skillfully redirected with Narset's Reversal, leading to a board state that guaranteed his victory with the Tide Spout Tyrant combo. His powerful board state and mana advantage led to a unanimous concession from the opponents.
