FLAME FEAT. OOPS...ALL SALT - cEDH - S12E7 - TASHA v DIHADA v RAFFINE v TYMNA/THRASIOS - GAMEPLAY

Deck Strategies

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  Dihada, Binder of Wills

  Focuses on disruption and control through taxing effects and resource denial, aiming to cripple opponents' plans while building incremental advantage.

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  Tasha, the Witch Queen

  Utilizes chaos and sacrifice synergies to disrupt opponents and generate value, often combining token production and spell recursion for overwhelming board presence.

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  Tymna the Weaver / Thrasios, Triton Hero

  A classic partner combo deck that leverages efficient card draw and ramp to assemble combo finishes rapidly, often using low-cost interaction to protect its key pieces.

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  Raffine, Scheming Seer

  Combines aggressive card draw via combat damage and graveyard recursion to maintain pressure and resilience, aiming to outvalue opponents and close out the game with incremental advantage.

Gameplay Insights

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  Casting Toxic Deluge effectively reset the board, forcing players to rebuild and recalibrate their strategies mid-game.

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  Raffine capitalized on combat damage triggers to draw extra cards and maintain a steady hand size despite board disruption.

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  Use of Force of Negation to protect key spells demonstrated timely interaction pivotal in preserving combo potential.

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  Players balanced greed with caution, often holding back from overcommitting to avoid opening windows for counterplay.

• 5

  Attempts to execute the Twin Flame plus Dualcaster Mage combo were repeatedly stalled due to mana shortages and opponent interference.

Notable Cards

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  Lotus Petal

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  Mystic Remora

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  Toxic Deluge

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  Force of Negation

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  Dualcaster Mage

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  Laboratory Maniac

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  Vampiric Tutor

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  Imperial Seal

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  Reclamation Sage

Summary

The game opened with a typical cEDH setup, featuring early mana acceleration and card draw spells like Lotus Petal, Arcane Signet, and Mystic Remora. Players quickly established their boards with key ramp and interaction pieces. The first major turning point came when a player cast Toxic Deluge, significantly clearing the board and resetting the pace. Subsequent plays involved careful resource management with multiple tutors, mana rocks, and strategic casting of spells like Force of Negation to protect key combos. Raffine's deck used its card draw and recursion abilities to maintain pressure, while Tymna/Thrasios leveraged their efficient card advantage and interaction to keep opponents in check. As the game progressed, the tension increased with players attempting to assemble combo pieces such as Twin Flame with Dualcaster Mage, aiming for a lethal infinite damage sequence. However, interaction from opponents and mana constraints hindered these efforts. The game saw several critical combat phases where commanders and threats attacked to chip away life totals, with Raffine consistently drawing cards through combat damage triggers. Despite strong hands and promising setups, players struggled to execute their win conditions fully due to mana issues and counterplay. Ultimately, the gameplay showcased a high-stakes battle of resourcefulness and timing, highlighting the delicate balance of greed and interaction in cEDH matches.