Deck & Commander Strategies
Kinnan, Bonder Prodigy
Generate infinite mana through artifact and land combos, ramping into large threats and utilizing powerful finishers like Finale of Devastation to overwhelm opponents.
Tivit, Seller of Secrets
Control the game with counterspells and tutors until casting Tivit, then win through combo pieces involving Fast's Oracle or Time Seie to generate infinite draws or damage.
Dargo the Shipwrecker / Tymna the Weaver
Loop Dargo with sacrifice outlets and legendary creatures, using artifacts like Relic of Legends and Burnt Offering to generate value and win with combos such as Thundermaw Breach.
Vivi Ornitier
Leverage storm and curiosity-style effects to generate large storm counts and win through spells like Thundermaw Breach, supported by equipment and disruption.
Gameplay Insights
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Kinnan's use of Basalt Monolith and Treasure Vault to generate infinite mana was the pivotal turning point, allowing explosive board development and a swift win.
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The table's lack of early interaction enabled Kinnan to execute the combo without disruption, demonstrating the importance of counterspells in cEDH.
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Timna's aggressive attacks and card draw triggers provided incremental pressure but were insufficient against the infinite mana combo.
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The interplay of Chain of Vapor and Mystic Remora showed nuanced control attempts to delay opponents' threats, though ultimately ineffective against the combo finish.
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Players carefully managed tutors and key spells, but a critical misstep (discarding Alter of Dementia) highlighted the risks involved in card selection and sequencing.
Notable Cards
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Basalt Monolith
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Treasure Vault
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Finale of Devastation
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Arcane Signet
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Mystic Remora
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Chain of Vapor
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Gamble
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Burnt Offering
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Talisman of Dominance
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Chrome Mox
Gameplay Summary
The game featured four competitive decks led by Kinnan, Tivit, Dargo/Tymna, and Vivi, each pursuing distinct strategies.
Early turns were marked by ramp and setup plays, with players deploying key mana rocks and commanders to establish board presence.
Kinnan capitalized on a powerful mana combo involving Basalt Monolith and Treasure Vault to generate infinite mana, enabling rapid deployment of threats from the library, including Thrasios and Finale of Devastation.
This culminated in a decisive board wipe and overwhelming advantage that secured a quick victory for Kinnan.
The other decks, while assembling their own synergies—such as Tivit's control and combo potential, Dargo/Tymna's sacrifice loops, and Vivi's storm-based win conditions—were unable to disrupt Kinnan's explosive start.
The game highlighted the power of infinite mana combos in cEDH and the importance of early interaction to prevent such sequences.
