Deck & Commander Strategies
Kraum, Ludevic's Opus
Aggressively apply pressure with early threats like Ragavan and capitalize on card draw and disruption to maintain tempo and chip away life totals.
Tymna the Weaver
Leverage Tymna's card draw ability through combat damage combined with efficient disruption and fast mana to enable quick deployment of powerful spells.
Codie, Vociferous Codex
Utilize graveyard recursion and fast mana to set up combo lines involving Underworld Breach and Brain Freeze, aiming to mill the deck and win by reanimating Thassa's Oracle.
Terra, Magical Adept // Esper Terra
Control the board and generate card advantage through spells and mana fixing, supporting a combo or value-oriented finish.
Dihada, Binder of Wills
Use red-white fast mana and disruption to control the early game and support a combo or aggressive finish.
Gameplay Insights
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The player piloting Codie used Underworld Breach combined with Brain Freeze to mill their entire deck and then reanimated Thassa's Oracle to win, demonstrating a classic turbo cEDH combo finish.
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Angel's Grace was cast in response to lethal damage or effects, preventing the player from dying and allowing them to maintain board presence for a potential comeback.
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The early battlefield was shaped by multiple Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer activations generating treasures and card advantage, forcing players to respond quickly or risk losing tempo.
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Mystic Remora and Mystic Snake triggers were used repeatedly to tax opponents and protect key combo pieces, highlighting the importance of interaction and resource denial in the game.
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Vampiric Tutor was utilized to find critical combo pieces, underlining the importance of efficiency and consistency in a fast-paced cEDH environment.
Notable Cards
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Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
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Voice of Victory
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Smothering Tithe
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Underworld Breach
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Thassa's Oracle
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Brain Freeze
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Angel's Grace
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Mystic Remora
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Lion's Eye Diamond
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Mox Diamond
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Vampiric Tutor
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Necropotence
Gameplay Summary
The game started with all four players deploying fast mana and early threats, with multiple Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer appearances setting an aggressive pace.
Early plays included key mana accelerants such as Lion's Eye Diamond, Mox Diamond, and fetch lands, allowing players to quickly cast spells and establish board presence.
One player utilized Necropotence to draw significant cards, while another set up Underworld Breach combos.
Mid-game, the player piloting Codie, Vociferous Codex leveraged a powerful loop involving Underworld Breach and Brain Freeze to mill their deck and reanimate Thassa's Oracle, ultimately winning the game.
The match showcased heavy interaction, including spells like Angel's Grace to avoid lethal damage and Mystic Remora to tax opponents' spells.
Despite some players holding strong early-game cards like Smothering Tithe and Voice of Victory, the combo-oriented deck was able to assemble pieces and close out the game decisively.
