Double Feature - Malcolm/Vial Vs Ghired Vs Tymna/Kodama Vs Dihada - CEDH Game Play (TPM) Episode 6

Deck Strategies

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  Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator & Vial Smasher the Fierce

  Leverages artifact synergies and fast mana acceleration to generate value and control the board through efficient spells and combat damage triggers.

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  Ghired, Conclave Exile

  Focuses on aggressive token production and combat damage to overwhelm opponents, capitalizing on creature-based synergies.

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  Tymna the Weaver & Kodama of the East Tree

  Combines life gain and card draw through combat damage with enchantment ramp and value creatures to maintain board presence and card advantage.

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  Dihada, Binder of Wills

  Utilizes life-linking creatures with vigilance and incremental damage effects to control the board and slowly chip away at opponents' life totals.

Gameplay Insights

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  Sacrificing artifacts such as Mox Opal to trigger group artifact sacrifice or card draw effects can shift momentum by disrupting opponents’ resources.

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  Defy Silence acted as a pivotal lockdown card that restricted important activated abilities and spells, affecting multiple players and creating a two-way street in control.

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  Players carefully managed their mana and board state, using tutors and efficient ramp to accelerate key plays while being mindful of counterspells and removal.

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  Combat damage triggers from commanders and creatures were crucial for drawing cards and gaining incremental advantages, especially in decks with Tymna and Malcolm.

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  The interplay of token generation and life-link effects created pressure points where players had to decide between aggressive attacks or defensive maneuvers.

Notable Cards

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  Mox Opal

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  Talisman of Creativity

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  Demonic Consultation

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  Doubling Season

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  Boros Charm

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  Sungrass Prairie

Summary

The game began with players establishing their mana bases and deploying early creatures and artifacts to set up their strategies. Early plays included ramping with Talismans and Mox Opals, casting value creatures like Dragon Master Outcast and setting up utility lands. Malcolm/Vial focused on artifact synergies and value generation, while Ghired aimed for aggressive board development with token creation. Tymna/Kodama utilized a mix of creature advantage and enchantment ramp, and Dihada leveraged life link and vigilance abilities to stabilize and pressure opponents. The game featured key moments such as Malcolm's sacrifice of Mox Opal to trigger a group artifact sacrifice, and important counterplay involving Defy Silence that temporarily locked down certain plays.