Deck & Commander Strategies
Marwyn, the Nurturer
A mono-green storm deck that aims to generate infinite mana through +1/+1 counter synergies and ramp creatures, then win by casting huge creatures or comboing with Umbral Mantle to deal lethal damage.
Kinnan, Bonder Prodigy
Utilizes Kinnan's ability to generate infinite mana by combining with mana rocks like Basalt Monolith and Mirage Mirror, then draws the entire deck and wins by casting large spells like Walking Ballista to clear the board.
Atsushi, the Blazing Sky
Focuses on casting and sacrificing Atsushi repeatedly, using artifacts and spells to generate value and win the game by exploiting the commander's damage ability and synergy with sacrifice outlets.
Yuriko, the Tiger's Shadow
A midrange ninja deck that controls the board while triggering Yuriko's damage-dealing ability through ninjutsu and unblockable attacks, burning opponents down with incremental damage and card advantage.
Gameplay Insights
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James's use of Basalt Monolith combined with Mirage Mirror to generate infinite colored mana was a pivotal combo that ended the first game rapidly.
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Yuriko's player leveraged ninjutsu and bounce effects to maximize Yuriko's damage triggers and card advantage, applying pressure through incremental damage.
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Marwyn's player built a resilient board by stacking +1/+1 counters and using creatures like Great Oak Guardian to boost and untap the team, enabling multiple spells in a turn.
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Activation of Ninjutsu with Yuriko combined with bouncing creatures back to hand disrupted combat and generated multiple triggers for damage and card draw.
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The second game involved more interaction and board development, showing the importance of tempo plays and incremental advantages in a multiplayer cEDH setting.
Notable Cards
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Basalt Monolith
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Mirage Mirror
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Walking Ballista
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Mana Crypt
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Phyrexian Walker
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Survival of the Fittest
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Great Oak Guardian
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Garruk, Primal Hunter
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Umbral Mantle
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Allosaurus Shepherd
Gameplay Summary
The game started with all four players setting up their mana bases and early plays, with James on Kinnan quickly establishing a powerful infinite mana combo using Basalt Monolith and Mirage Mirror, enabling him to cast Walking Ballista with massive X and win by dealing lethal damage to all opponents.
After this swift victory, the players agreed to a rematch.
In the second game, Yuriko's player used Ninjutsu and Yuriko triggers effectively to chip away at opponents' life totals and gain card advantage, while Marwyn's player developed a strong board with +1/+1 counters and ramp creatures.
The game saw heavy interaction and strategic plays involving bouncing creatures and manipulating combat with ninjutsu, setting the stage for a mid-game battle of board presence and incremental damage.
The match emphasized quick combos and incremental value generation, with each deck leveraging its unique strengths.
