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PLAY TO WIN vs THE MIND SCULPTORS - cEDH Gameplay

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Decklists

Deck Strategies

  • Najeela, the Blade-Blossom

    Najeela, the Blade-Blossom

    Generate warrior tokens and leverage multiple combat phases to trigger numerous attacks for lethal damage, often using mana acceleration and disruption to maintain pressure.

  • Jeska, Thrice Reborn

    Jeska, Thrice Reborn

    Combo quickly using Ad Nauseam to draw the deck and win with direct damage, supported by mana rocks and tutors to assemble the combo pieces efficiently.

  • Thrasios, Triton Hero Vial Smasher the Fierce

    Thrasios, Triton Hero & Vial Smasher the Fierce

    Utilize artifact ramp and wheel effects to generate card advantage, then leverage Thrasios' scry and draw ability along with disruption to control the game and find combos.

  • Tymna the Weaver Kraum, Ludevic's Opus

    Tymna the Weaver & Kraum, Ludevic's Opus

    Employ aggressive card draw from combat damage and wheel effects to maintain a steady flow of resources, layering disruption and recursion to outvalue opponents.

Gameplay Insights

  • 1

    Choosing not to pay for certain interaction spells (such as Rustic Study) can be strategic to deny opponents key draws or tutors, even if it risks short-term tempo loss.

  • 2

    Sacrificing creatures like Dockside Extortionist to spells like Diabolic Intent and recurring them via Underworld Breach fuels explosive mana and card advantage engines.

  • 3

    The synergy between mana rocks and tutors allows for rapid setup of powerful spells like Ad Nauseam or Finale of Devastation, enabling quick shifts in board state.

  • 4

    Players must carefully manage their counterspell resources, timing them to disrupt key combo pieces while balancing the risk of overcommitting mana.

  • 5

    Social dynamics and table politics influence target prioritization, as seen when players agree to take down the biggest threat first to maintain their own survival chances.

Notable Cards

  • Ad Nauseam

    Ad Nauseam

  • Underworld Breach

    Underworld Breach

  • Finale of Devastation

    Finale of Devastation

  • Force of Vigor

    Force of Vigor

  • Force of Negation

    Force of Negation

  • Dockside Extortionist

    Dockside Extortionist

  • Memnite

    Memnite

  • Mana Crypt

    Mana Crypt

  • Chrome Mox

    Chrome Mox

  • Lotus Petal

    Lotus Petal

  • Demonic Tutor

    Demonic Tutor

  • Gilded Drake

    Gilded Drake

Summary

The game featured a high-powered cEDH match with four aggressive and combo-oriented decks vying for control. Early turns saw players efficiently deploying mana rocks, tutors, and key creatures to set up their engines. Najeela's deck focused on leveraging token generation and combat triggers, while Jeska's Mad Farm built towards a fast Ad Nauseam combo finish. Advantage Thieves and Evolution decks utilized card draw and artifact synergies to ramp and dig for win conditions. A crucial turning point occurred when a player attempted a large Ad Nauseam, which was disrupted, forcing a shift in tempo and board state management. Multiple interactions involving Force of Vigor, Force of Negation, and other counters shaped the pace. Eventually, Najeela's player utilized a Finale of Devastation to generate overwhelming board presence and threaten lethal combat damage, though the game remained complex with ongoing counterplay and resource management. The interplay between Underworld Breach recursion, wheel effects, and treasure token generation provided continuous tension and strategic depth throughout the match.

Description

This week we have The Mind Sculptors on!

Pongo on Najeela - www.moxfield.com/decks/jT8Y9X4tlUmeNZ2AjkD1Vg

Dylan on Jeska Mad Farm - www.moxfield.com/decks/JUzD-dnlEUWpdz4O6SUZMQ

Cam on Evo - www.moxfield.com/decks/vcd0-ASwLUG-zLSgEz8izw

Cobblepot on Advantage Thieves - www.moxfield.com/decks/iVBeezPWkUiuaOF0a1I0Bg

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