Patreon Early Release | BREAKING Dragonstorm in cEDH?! | Gameplay + Post Game Podcast

Deck Strategies

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  Tiamat

  A turbo dragonstorm-focused deck that uses Tiamat to tutor multiple powerful dragons and then deploys combos like Dragonstorm or Dragon's Hoard to quickly end the game.

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  Thrasios, Triton Hero // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful

  A value-oriented deck that leverages legendary synergies and incremental advantage through efficient creatures and spells to control the board and outpace opponents.

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  Rona, Herald of Invasion // Rona, Tolarian Obliterator

  A spicy, fringe deck that likely uses aggressive combat and disruptive effects to apply pressure early and capitalize on combat damage triggers.

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  The Jolly Balloon Man

  Likely a quirky or less conventional build, possibly focusing on unique interactions or niche combos, though specific details were not evident from the gameplay.

Gameplay Insights

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  The Tiamat player prioritized assembling a dragonstorm combo early by using tutors and mana acceleration spells, demonstrating the deck's explosive potential.

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  Leaving mana open for interaction was highlighted as a key strategic decision, particularly against combo decks like Tiamat to prevent an uncounterable win on the next turn.

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  Players used artifact synergy and creature utility (e.g., Kin the Great Creator) to control opponents' tempo and protect their own combo lines.

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  Combat damage was used strategically to apply pressure and possibly bait out responses, exemplified by targeted attacks and damage assignments.

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  The interplay of evasive creatures and disruptive spells like Vexing Bubble created tension around who could push their game plan first without giving opponents a free win.

Notable Cards

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  Tiamat

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  Dragonstorm

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  Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer

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  Imperial Seal

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  Sacred Foundry

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  Blinkmoth Nexus

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  Demonic Tutor

Summary

The game started with aggressive early plays, including a turn one Imperial Seal fetch that set up a powerful opening for the Tiamat player. The Tiamat deck leveraged its high-impact dragons and combo pieces to quickly establish board presence and accelerate towards its win condition. Early turns saw key spells like Ragavan and Vexing Bubble influencing the tempo and interaction between players. The game featured typical cEDH tension with players debating mana usage to either push their own strategies or hold back resources to counter opponents. The Tiamat player aimed to assemble combos involving Dragonstorm and other dragon synergies to overwhelm opponents. The gameplay involved several pivotal moments, such as the casting of Kin the Great Creator to interact with artifacts and counters on vexing bubble, and use of tutors to find critical combo pieces. The pacing was fast, with players balancing between deploying threats and managing resources to prevent the Tiamat player from executing a dominant dragonstorm finish. Combat interactions, such as targeted attacks and damage assignments, influenced the board state and set up subsequent turns. Overall, the game demonstrated the explosive potential of the Tiamat deck in a cEDH environment while showcasing the strategic depth required to navigate multi-player politics and fast combo decks.