cEDH at the absolute FRINGES | Selvala VS Animar VS Selvala VS Aang

Deck & Commander Strategies

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  Selvala, Explorer Returned

  This deck uses Selvala's ability to generate mana from creatures and draw cards to build up a massive mana base and hand size, aiming to assemble infinite mana combos with creatures and win through powerful infinite interactions.

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  Selvala, Heart of the Wilds

  A mono-green ramp and card draw deck that leverages creatures’ power to generate mana and draw cards, seeking infinite mana to fuel infinite combos and close out the game with overwhelming board states.

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  Animar, Soul of Elements

  Animar focuses on casting cheap creatures to reduce Animar’s cost, quickly building a board that supports combos and synergizes with artifact damage sources like Walking Ballista to control the board and finish opponents.

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  Aang, at the Crossroads

  Aang’s deck aims to create multiple copies of itself and other creatures to generate infinite mana through a food chain combo, then use that mana to execute a decisive win condition.

Gameplay Insights

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  The early deployment of ramp and mana-fixing lands like Wooded Foothills and Tropical Island allowed players to accelerate their game plans quickly.

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  Aang’s use of Aang, at the Crossroads to animate multiple copies led to stacking multiple triggers, enabling a fast combo setup with food chain mechanics.

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  Selvala decks prioritized generating infinite mana through their commanders’ abilities combined with other creatures, aiming to leverage this for infinite card draw and combo finishes.

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  Animar’s strategy involved assembling a board with cheap creatures and artifact synergies, notably Walking Ballista, to apply pressure and control the game.

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  Strategic tutoring, such as using Worldly Tutor and Summoner’s Pact, was pivotal for fetching combo pieces and maintaining tempo.

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  Interactions involving cloning effects like Flesh Duplicate demonstrated the value of multiplying key creatures to stack triggers and advance combo sequences.

Notable Cards

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  Selvala, Explorer Returned

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  Selvala, Heart of the Wilds

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  Animar, Soul of Elements

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  Aang, at the Crossroads // Aang, Destined Savior

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  Walking Ballista

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  Summoner's Pact

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  Flesh Duplicate

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  Talisman of Curiosity

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  Concordant Crossroads

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  Elvish Mystic

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  Shifting Woodland

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  Windswept Heath

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  Wooded Foothills

Gameplay Summary