Deck & Commander Strategies
Kodama of the East Tree
Utilizes artifact synergy and a toolbox approach with tutors to assemble combos and disruptive silencing effects. Focuses on ramp and controlling the board to execute a combo finish.
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker
Acts as a counter-centric control deck, using interaction to slow down opponents and protect its own board presence, aiming to win through incremental advantage and board control.
Myra the Magnificent
Leverages artifact synergies and card draw engines like Eldritch Evolution to create a dominating board presence and combo potential. Focuses on building an artifact theme with strong interaction and win conditions.
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
Ramp-heavy deck focused on generating massive amounts of mana quickly to fuel storm or big plays. Uses acceleration and card draw to outpace opponents and close the game rapidly.
Teysa, Orzhov Scion
Control-oriented deck that uses removal and value creatures to manage threats while setting up a win condition through incremental advantage and synergies in white-black colors.
Gameplay Insights
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Selvala's early ramp and mana acceleration put immense pressure on the table, forcing opponents to prioritize disruption against her.
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Ishai served as a key counter and tempo tool, effectively slowing down Selvala’s storm potential and other aggressive plays.
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Myra’s use of Eldritch Evolution to upgrade board presence was a pivotal moment, shifting the board state towards her favor.
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Kodama’s artifact toolbox approach was slowed by early interaction, demonstrating the importance of timing and protection in cEDH.
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Players had to carefully manage resources and anticipate opponents' combos to prevent being overwhelmed by fast mana and explosive turns.
Notable Cards
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Mana Crypt
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Ancient Tomb
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Eldritch Evolution
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Gilded Drake
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Regal Force
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Gemstone Caverns
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Demonic Tutor
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Kodama's Reach
Gameplay Summary
The game started with a typical cEDH setup, where mana acceleration and early plays were crucial.
Selvala quickly established a strong mana base, hitting a significant ramp by turn two, setting the stage for rapid explosive plays.
Kodama and Sakashima focused on assembling a versatile artifact toolbox with tutors and silencing effects, aiming to leverage combo pieces efficiently.
Myra the Magnificent developed a board presence through artifact synergies and interaction, while Teysa, Orzhov Scion, sought to control the pace with removal and value creatures.
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker, played a disrupting counter role, effectively slowing down Selvala's storm potential and other aggressive strategies.
A key turning point was when Myra managed to resolve Eldritch Evolution, upgrading board presence and drawing cards, which threatened to overwhelm the table.
Meanwhile, Selvala's ability to generate large amounts of mana remained a looming threat, forcing opponents to prioritize disrupting her ramp.
Kodama's strategy relied on assembling critical pieces but was somewhat slowed by the early pressure and interaction from Ishai and Teysa.
As the game progressed, each player navigated complex board states with careful interaction and resource management, setting up for potential combos and win conditions, with Myra and Selvala showing the most immediate threat of closing the game soon.
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