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Dihada vs Breya vs Najeela vs Armix / Kraum | CEDH Gameplay

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Commanders featured in this Gameplay Reviewed & Verified

Decklists

Deck & Commander Strategies

  • Breya, Etherium Shaper

    Breya, Etherium Shaper

    Leverages artifact synergies and stacks to assemble multiple combo wins, backed by white for disruption and protection.

  • Armix, Filigree Thrasher Kraum, Ludevic's Opus

    Armix, Filigree Thrasher / Kraum, Ludevic's Opus

    Combines Kraum's card draw with Armix's creature removal and graveyard interaction to control the board and grind value.

  • Najeela, the Blade-Blossom

    Najeela, the Blade-Blossom

    Aggressively pushes out tokens and multiple combat phases to overwhelm opponents with continuous pressure and combat tricks.

  • Dihada, Binder of Wills

    Dihada, Binder of Wills

    Aims to grind out incremental value while fueling graveyard combos like Underworld Breach, often relying on disruption and recursion.

  • Kraum, Ludevic's Opus

    Kraum, Ludevic's Opus

    Focused on card advantage and controlling the board state, used in tandem with Armix for synergy between removal and draw.

Gameplay Insights

  • 1

    Breya's early deployment of Mana Crypt, Lion's Eye Diamond, and Mystic Remora set an explosive pace, forcing opponents to respond immediately to her combo potential.

  • 2

    Hunter's timely use of Opposition Agent in response to Wishclaw Talisman prevented key tutor plays, disrupting graveyard strategies.

  • 3

    Bailey's use of Grand Abolisher and Praetor's Grasp provided critical protection and disruption, allowing him to stabilize and push his game plan.

  • 4

    Najeela's aggressive token generation and combat triggers alongside Orcish Bowmasters' amass mechanic efficiently chipped away at opponents' resources and creatures.

  • 5

    Cory’s attempts to leverage Ad Nauseum for a big combo turn were effectively countered by Force of Negation, highlighting the high level of interaction and counterplay in the game.

  • 6

    The interplay of Rhystic Study and Mystic Remora taxed players' mana and decision-making, adding a layer of resource management tension throughout the match.

Notable Cards

  • Lion's Eye Diamond

    Lion's Eye Diamond

  • Mystic Remora

    Mystic Remora

  • Rhystic Study

    Rhystic Study

  • Notion Thief

    Notion Thief

  • Grand Abolisher

    Grand Abolisher

  • The One Ring

    The One Ring

  • Praetor's Grasp

    Praetor's Grasp

  • Orcish Bowmasters

    Orcish Bowmasters

  • Opposition Agent

    Opposition Agent

  • Cyclonic Rift

    Cyclonic Rift

  • Birgi, God of Storytelling // Harnfel, Horn of Bounty

    Birgi, God of Storytelling // Harnfel, Horn of Bounty

Gameplay Summary

The game opened with a fast and explosive start, particularly from Breya, who laid down early mana rocks and disruption with cards like Lion's Eye Diamond and Mystic Remora.

Najeela quickly established board presence with her commander and token generation, pressuring opponents aggressively.

Meanwhile, Armix/Kraum focused on graveyard filling and creature removal, using synergy between Kraum's card advantage and Armix's ability to pick off threats.

Dihada aimed to grind value and fuel graveyard combos but was initially stifled by timely counterspells and disruption from the table. Key turning points included Hunter’s aggressive board development with Najeela’s Warriors and Orcish Bowmasters, which could kill Notion Thief and other problematic creatures, while Cory’s attempts to leverage Ad Nauseum and value spells were repeatedly countered or disrupted.

Bailey’s use of Praetor’s Grasp and Grand Abolisher helped to control the pace and protect his plays, while Mike’s repeated use of Mystic Remora and Rhystic Study taxed the table’s resources.

The game featured a tense balance of control, tempo, and combo potential with multiple players jockeying for advantage through efficient disruption and incremental board development.

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