Budget "cEDH" | Selvala vs Winota vs Rona vs Godo

Deck Strategies

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  Rona, Disciple of Gix

  Ramp quickly with artifacts to enable an infinite mana combo using Isochron Scepter and Dramatic Reversal, then win with Aetherflux Reservoir or by exiling the library with Rona.

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  Selvala, Heart of the Wilds

  Play large creatures that draw cards via Selvala's ability and generate massive mana, comboing with cards like Wirewood Symbiote and Finale of Devastation for a big finish.

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  Winota, Joiner of Forces

  Use hate bears to control the board and leverage Winota's ability to cheat creatures into play, aiming for a Kiki-Jiki or Splinter Twin combo to create infinite attackers.

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  Godo, Bandit Warlord

  Ramp aggressively to cast Godo and tutor Helm of the Host, then create infinite combat phases with equipment synergies and spells like Twinflame to overwhelm opponents.

Gameplay Insights

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  Rona's early use of Gilded Globe to draw cards was crucial for maintaining card advantage and advancing her combo plan.

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  Selvala’s deployment of Wirewood Symbiote enabled untapping to generate large amounts of mana and draw multiple cards, accelerating her combo setup.

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  Winota’s early casting and use of hate bears helped slow the board state and set up for a powerful creature-based combo finish.

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  Godo’s reliance on efficient ramp and timely tutoring of equipment was key to progressing toward his infinite combat phase combo despite budget limitations.

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  Players made strategic decisions to swing at the most vulnerable opponents to reduce threats and open opportunities for their own combos.

Notable Cards

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  Wayfarer's Bauble

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  Wirewood Symbiote

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  Aetherflux Reservoir

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  Isochron Scepter

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  Dramatic Reversal

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  Helm of the Host

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  Hope of Ghirapur

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  Throne of the God-Pharaoh

Summary

The game started with all four players ramping aggressively, utilizing mana rocks like Soul Ring and Wayfarer's Bauble to accelerate their early plays. Rona's player focused on artifact ramp and control, aiming for an infinite mana combo involving Isochron Scepter and Dramatic Reversal, alongside a potential Aetherflux Reservoir win. Selvala's deck sought to generate massive mana through big creatures and combos with cards like Wirewood Symbiote to untap Selvala repeatedly, ultimately aiming for a massive Finale of Devastation. Winota's Boros deck deployed hate bears and leveraged Winota's ability to flood the board with creatures, working towards a Kiki-Jiki or Splinter Twin combo to finish the game. Godo's deck concentrated on ramp and equipment synergies to quickly assemble Helm of the Host combos for infinite combat phases and overwhelming attacks. Early turns saw players establishing their board states cautiously; Selvala made early aggressive swings to reduce opponents' life totals, while Winota developed her board presence with hate bears and utility creatures. Rona maintained control through artifact interaction and probing opponents' hands, keeping an eye on potential threats. Godo focused on ramping into his combo pieces but was slowed slightly due to budget constraints. Significant moments included Rona successfully casting Gilded Globe to draw cards, Selvala deploying a board with Wirewood Symbiote and big creatures to generate explosive mana, and Winota casting her commander to start applying pressure. The game featured multiple combat phases where players attempted to chip away at each other’s life totals while setting up their win conditions. The interplay of ramp, disruption, and combo threats made for a dynamic and fast-paced match.