Pauper CEDH Is Back! Gut vs Tor Wauki vs Rila Rael vs Gretchen Titchwillow

Deck Strategies

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  Gretchen Titchwillow

  Simic combo control deck looking to draw through the deck, untap lands, and combo off for the win.

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  Gut, True Soul Zealot

  Aboros Agro deck seeking to create powerful skeletons with menace and push through combat.

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  Inspiring Leader

  Supporting the Gut deck with additional creatures and combat tricks.

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  Tor Wauki the Younger

  Rakdos control deck leveraging both pinging damage-based creatures and direct removal.

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  Rilsa Rael, Kingpin

  Dimir mid-range deck leveraging the undercity for stronger combat beats.

Gameplay Insights

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  Chef's decision to take control of Rilsa Rael with Bloody Betrayal was a game-changer. It not only disrupted Ryan's strategy but also gave Chef additional resources to apply pressure.

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  Dallas's use of Glittering Frost showcased a clever mana ramp strategy, which is critical in a combo control deck like Gretchen Titchwillow.

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  Ryan's in-jitsu tactic with Moonblade Shinobi was a smart play. It not only managed to deal damage but also created board presence.

Notable Cards

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  Bloody Betrayal

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  Gut, True Soul Zealot

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  Rilsa Rael, Kingpin

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  Everflowing Chalice

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  Juniper Order Druid

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  Moonblade Shinobi

Summary

In this intense game of Pauper CEDH, each commander showcased their unique strategies. The game started off with a fast tempo, with each player trying to establish their board presence. The pivotal moment of the game came when Chef, playing Gut, True Soul Zealot, took control of Rilsa Rael, Kingpin with Bloody Betrayal, which significantly hindered Ryan's game plan. Chef's aggressive strategy with Gut paid off as he managed to keep the pressure on his opponents. The game concluded with a dramatic turn of events, painting a vivid picture of the versatility and unpredictability of the Pauper CEDH format.