Deck & Commander Strategies
Aang, at the Crossroads
Utilizes enter-the-battlefield effects and flicker mechanics to generate infinite mana and repeatedly enter dungeons, draining opponents' life to win.
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
Controls the board with counterspells and card advantage, aiming to assemble infinite mana combos to kill opponents through Walking Ballista.
Longshot, Rebel Bowman
Discounts non-creature spells to storm off using a Sensei's Divining Top and Mystic Forge loop, dealing damage to opponents quickly.
Fire Lord Azula
Leverages doubling spells during combat to increase value from cantrips and combos, closing the game with Underworld Breach or Thassa’s Oracle plus Demonic Consultation.
Gameplay Insights
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Players carefully balanced aggression with disruption, highlighting the importance of tempo and resource management in cEDH.
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Wan Shi Tong's ability to flash creatures and generate card advantage was a key factor in maintaining board control and finding combo pieces.
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Longshot’s strategy of discounting spells and generating incremental damage with Bowman’s triggered ability pressured the table effectively while setting up a storm kill.
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Azula’s doubling of spells during combat phases made it difficult for opponents to counter critical spells and enabled explosive turns.
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The use of Smothering Tithe and repeated triggers from Longshot and Wan Shi Tong emphasized the synergy between resource denial and combo assembly.
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Players utilized tutors and counterspells judiciously, demonstrating the high-stakes interaction typical of cEDH games.
Notable Cards
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Starfield Vocalist
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Roaming Throne
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Walking Ballista
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Sensei's Divining Top
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Mystic Forge
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Underworld Breach
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Thassa's Oracle
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Demonic Consultation
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Smothering Tithe
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Mox Diamond
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Mana Vault
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Chromatic Lantern
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Esper Sentinel
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Vampiric Tutor
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Force of Will
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Winter Moon
Gameplay Summary
The game began with each player establishing their initial board states and setting up their key engines.
Aang at the Crossroads aimed to leverage ETB (enter-the-battlefield) effects with creatures like Starfield Vocalist and Roaming Throne, intending to generate infinite mana and repeatedly enter dungeons to drain opponents.
Wan Shi Tong controlled the board with card advantage and counterspells, looking to build infinite mana for a Walking Ballista kill.
Longshot Rebel Bowman used discounting mechanics to storm off with a Sensei's Divining Top and Mystic Forge loop to burn out opponents.
Fire Lord Azula doubled spells during attacks, facilitating a powerful Underworld Breach or Thassa’s Oracle combo to win the game.
Early turns involved tight interaction, counterspells, and establishing key pieces like Mox Diamond, Mana Vault, and Chromatic Lantern to ramp and fix mana.
The pivotal moments included Wan Shi Tong flashing creatures and controlling key threats, Longshot applying pressure with repeatable damage triggers, and Azula protecting her board and combo pieces with countermagic.
A notable shift occurred when players started activating their combos and infinite mana engines, such as Aang’s infinite mana and flicker loops, and Wan Shi Tong’s infinite mana with combo enablers to set up lethal damage.
The game was marked by constant disruption, calculated damage pings, and high-impact spells like Smothering Tithe that escalated resource advantage.
Ultimately, the game showcased a dynamic balance of control, combo execution, and aggressive storm lines, with each player trying to leverage their commander’s unique abilities to close out the game.
