Deck Strategies
Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
A Teemer Storm deck focused on generating infinite mana combos using Thrasios and then storming off with multiple spells to draw their deck and win quickly.
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator and Vial Smasher the Fierce
Turbo Grixis strategy leveraging early mana acceleration and damage triggers from commanders to assemble combo pieces such as Glen Elendra and Reckless Fireweaver for a fast, aggressive win.
Tymna the Weaver and Kraum, Ludevic's Opus
A blue-green midrange deck using card advantage engines, disruption, and creature synergies like Deathrite Shaman and Ranger-Captain of Eos to control the game and assemble combos for a decisive finish.
Gameplay Insights
- 1
Early mana acceleration with lands like Gaea's Cradle, Mox Diamond, and Grim Monolith allowed players to cast powerful spells ahead of schedule and set up combos.
- 2
Using Survival of the Fittest alongside Hazel's Brewmaster and Devoted Druid created a loop generating infinite green mana by repeatedly untapping food tokens.
- 3
The use of Brain Freeze with multiple copies on the stack mill opponents heavily, softening the board for a finishing blow.
- 4
Tactical use of Smothering Tithe generated treasure tokens that fueled combo mana production and casting of expensive spells like Finale of Devastation.
- 5
Players disrupted card draw with Pyroblast targeting Ristic Study, slowing down opponents' access to key combo pieces.
- 6
Ranger-Captain of Eos's ability was used to lock opponents out of casting non-creature spells temporarily, providing a crucial tempo advantage.
Notable Cards
Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
Thrasios, Triton Hero
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
Vial Smasher the Fierce
Tymna the Weaver
Kraum, Ludevic's Opus
Deathrite Shaman
Ranger-Captain of Eos
Survival of the Fittest
Hazel's Brewmaster
Devoted Druid
Finale of Devastation
Brain Freeze
Smothering Tithe
Pyroblast
Mox Diamond
Mox Amber
Grim Monolith
Summary
The game featured a high-level cEDH multiplayer match with four decks competing for dominance. Early turns were marked by aggressive mana acceleration and strategic interaction, with players casting powerful mana rocks like Mox Diamond, Mox Amber, and Grim Monolith to ramp into their key spells. Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh's Teemer Storm deck aimed to assemble infinite mana combos through Thrasios and storm finishers, while Malcolm/Vial Smasher turbo-Grixis sought to leverage damage triggers and combos involving Glen Elendra and artificial evolution. Tymna/Kraum blue-green midrange focused on establishing a board presence with creatures like Deathrite Shaman and Ranger-Captain of Eos to control the pace and lock opponents out of casting noncreature spells. Early game disruption included Pyroblast on card draw spells and interaction to slow opponents' engines. A pivotal turning point occurred when Jordan, piloting Tymna/Kraum, executed a combo involving Survival of the Fittest, Hazel's Brewmaster, and Devoted Druid to generate infinite green mana by untapping food tokens. This infinite mana was then used to cast numerous creatures and a massive Finale of Devastation, overwhelming the board and delivering lethal damage to all opponents. The game ended decisively on this explosive combo finish. The pod then shuffled for a second match, with players again aiming to develop early mana advantages and assemble their respective win conditions through strategic card draw, mana acceleration, and interaction.
