Obeka vs Ulalek vs Hinata vs Alela EDH / CMDR game play for Magic: The Gathering

Deck Strategies

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  Ulalek, Fused Atrocity

  Max's Ulalek deck focused on ramping and playing big Eldrazi creatures. The deck utilized token generation and copying abilities to apply pressure.

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  Obeka, Splitter of Seconds

  M's Obeka deck manipulated time and counters to multiply threats, particularly with Chronozoa. The deck also used protective equipment like Swiftfoot Boots to ensure Obeka's survival.

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  Hinata, Dawn-Crowned

  Mark's Hinata deck capitalized on sorcery speed spells and token generation. It used Hinata's ability to cast spells for free, leading to explosive turns.

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  Alela, Artful Provocateur

  Ian's Alela deck focused on artifact and enchantment synergies, with Alela generating faerie tokens. The deck also seemed to have a control aspect with counterspells and removals.

Gameplay Insights

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  Mark's use of the Curse of the Swine to wipe the board of opposing threats was a key moment, but it was neutralized somewhat by Max's use of Drowner of Hope to remove Mark's creatures.

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  M's manipulation of time counters with Obeka and Chronozoa led to a formidable board state and multiple upkeeps in a single turn, which was a significant advantage.

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  The late game casting of Real Suril by M generated a huge board presence and multiple triggers, presenting a complex board state that likely posed a significant challenge to opponents.

Notable Cards

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  Curse of the Swine

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  Chronozoa

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  Drowner of Hope

Summary

This was an intense game featuring Ulalek, Fused Atrocity; Obeka, Splitter of Seconds; Hinata, Dawn-Crowned; and Alela, Artful Provocateur. Early game saw a gradual build-up of the board state, with each player setting up their engines. Mark, playing Hinata, quickly established control with Elementalist Pallet and Kai Kar, while Max got Ulalek into play. M, piloting Obeka, managed to create multiple copies of Chronozoa using its Vanishing ability in conjunction with Obeka's time-manipulating powers. Ian's Alela deck seemed to have a slower start but managed to get the commander into play. A turning point came when Mark cast the Curse of the Swine, turning all opposing creatures into boars, followed by a massive attack. However, Max's counterplay with Drowner of Hope proved significant. The endgame was marked by M's heavy use of Obeka's powers and Real Suril, leading to a complex board state with multiple triggers and interactions.