Deck & Commander Strategies
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator & Tana the Bloodsower
Combines token generation with Malcolm's ability to bounce creatures for repeated triggers, aiming to assemble a Glint-Horn Buccaneer combo to win by dealing large amounts of damage.
Tymna the Weaver & Kraum, Ludevic's Opus
Focuses on card advantage through commander damage triggers and card draw, using blue and black control and combo elements like Ad Nauseum and Thassa's Oracle to win.
Winota, Joiner of Forces
An aggressive stax-aggro deck that cheats multiple powerful hatebear creatures onto the battlefield via Winota's trigger, overwhelming opponents with multiple attacks and disruption.
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
Ramp-heavy green deck that generates large amounts of mana to cast big creatures and spells, winning primarily through combat damage.
Gameplay Insights
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Mike's use of Ad Nauseum followed by Thassa's Oracle to achieve a combo kill early in the game effectively neutralized Cal's Malcolm/Tana strategy.
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Phil's aggressive deployment of multiple hatebears with Winota's triggers created overwhelming board pressure, disrupting opponents and facilitating a large damage output.
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Caleb on Selvala was slowed down by Ethersworn Canonist and other hatebears, preventing him from capitalizing on his card draw and ramp capabilities.
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The combination of Winota triggers and Squee's token generation allowed for multiple staggered attacks in a single turn, maximizing damage and board presence.
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Mana Crypt flips were pivotal moments, with Cal losing due to damage from failed flips, demonstrating the high-risk, high-reward nature of mana acceleration in cEDH.
Notable Cards
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Glint-Horn Buccaneer
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Mana Crypt
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Thassa's Oracle
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Winota, Joiner of Forces
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Blade Historian
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Magus of the Moon
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Squee, Dubious Monarch
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Ethersworn Canonist
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Temur Sabertooth
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Jeweled Lotus
Gameplay Summary
The game features four powerful decks led by partner pairs and commanders focused on aggressive combos and control.
Early plays include aggressive mana acceleration and setup, with Cal on Malcolm/Tana aiming for a combo win with Glint-Horn Buccaneer, Mike on Tymna/Kraum leveraging card advantage and combo finishers, Phil on Winota focused on aggressive hatebear deployment, and Caleb on Selvala ramping into big creatures.
A key turning point occurs when Mike resolves an Ad Nauseum, drawing into a lethal Thassa's Oracle combo that eliminates Cal early.
Phil's Winota deck capitalizes on aggressive triggers, cheating multiple impactful creatures like Blade Historian and Magus of the Moon into play to pressure opponents.
The game culminates with Phil dealing massive damage using Winota's triggers, quickly ending the game after Caleb falls to a heavy attack involving multiple hatebears and tokens.
