Deck Strategies
Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh/Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
This deck aims to combo out as fast as possible, using Rograkh to take advantage of fast rituals and free spells.
Kinnan, Bonder Prodigy
This deck leverages Kinnan's ability to produce a ton of mana and then flip into disruptive creatures.
Atraxa, Grand Unifier
A grindy deck that aims to control the game with Atraxa and eventually win through Food Chain combos.
Thrasios, Triton Hero/Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder
This deck's plan is to generate infinite mana through various methods, draw the entire deck, and then secure the victory.
Gameplay Insights
- 1
Memo's decision to cast Time Twister early in the game led to a major shift in gameplay as it forced all players to shuffle their hands and graveyards back into their libraries.
- 2
Ethan's use of Force of Will to counter Time Twister, and the subsequent counter-counterplay, showcased the strategic depth and interactive gameplay of cEDH.
- 3
The casting of Orcish Lumberjack by Memo marked a significant moment in the game, as it threatened to disrupt the balance of power on the battlefield.
- 4
The appearance of Seedborn Muse and Spellskite from Ethan indicated a shift in tempo, with a potential for dominating the board if left unchecked.
Notable Cards
Force of Will
Seedborn Muse
Spellskite
Orcish Lumberjack
Summary
The match featured a high-powered cEDH contest between Rograkh/Silas Renn, Kinnan, Atraxa, and Thrasios/Tarl. The game started off with a fast pace as Memo quickly set up his board with Rograkh and Silas Renn, while Ethan ramped up with Kinnan. Jake made initial strides with Thrasios and Bruse Tarl, while Jason tried to establish control with Atraxa. The game reached a critical point when Memo cast Time Twister, which was met with a flurry of counterplay involving Force of Will, leading to a complete reshuffle of hands and graveyards. The game continued with players rebuilding their boards, with Memo casting his own Orcish Lumberjack, and Ethan responding with a Seedborn Muse and a Spellskite.