cEDH Gameplay | Ardenn & Kraum v Kess v Tymna & Jeska v Malcolm & Vial | ft Mind Sculptors & ModAnon

Deck Strategies

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  Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist & Kraum, Ludevic's Opus

  This deck aims to use Ardenn's ability to equip artifacts for free, combined with Kraum's draw ability, to sustain card advantage while applying pressure with equipped creatures.

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  Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator & Vial Smasher the Fierce

  This deck leverages Malcolm's ability to generate treasures along with Vial Smasher's damage ability based on CMC, aiming for high-value spells and potential burst damage.

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  Kess, Dissident Mage

  Kess's deck seeks to control the game by leveraging her ability to replay spells from the graveyard, often including powerful control and draw effects.

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  Tymna the Weaver & Jeska, Thrice Reborn

  This deck is focused on gaining card advantage and life through Tymna's ability, while using Jeska's ability to dish out damage directly. It also includes a Thassa's Oracle win condition.

Gameplay Insights

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  Carlos's early Faithless Looting provided an important setup, allowing for key cards to be placed in the graveyard to be reused later with Kess.

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  The Rest in Peace played by Callahan was a significant control element in the game, hindering strategies based on graveyard interactions.

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  The use of Dockside Extortionist by both Dan and Jeff led to a large number of treasures being generated, providing significant mana advantage.

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  Dan's attempt to win the game with Thassa's Oracle and Demonic Consultation was a critical turning point, with the table managing to disrupt the combo.

Notable Cards

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  Mox Diamond

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  Faithless Looting

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  Dockside Extortionist

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  Rest in Peace

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  Thassa's Oracle

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  Demonic Consultation

Summary

The game kicked off with a series of significant setup plays. Carlos playing Kess started with a Mox Diamond and Faithless Looting, while Dan playing Tymna and Jeska executed a sturdy start with Timna the Weaver and Dockside Extortionist. Jeff, running Malcolm and Vial, launched into action with a Dockside Extortionist of his own, generating a considerable number of treasures, while Callahan with Ardenn and Kraum laid down a Rest in Peace and followed up with an equipped Kraum. After multiple turns of trading blows and strategic plays, the game reached a pivotal moment when Dan attempted to win with Thassa's Oracle and a Demonic Consultation. However, the attempt was thwarted, leading to further rounds of intense gameplay.