CONTACT FEAT. @shattergangedh - cEDH - S20E4 - FRANCISCO/MALCOLM v HELIOD v TOXRILL v TIVIT #mtg

Deck Strategies

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  Tivit, Seller of Secrets

  Utilizes artifact mana ramp and card draw engines to fuel combo pieces and control the game tempo, aiming to win through incremental value and combo finishes.

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  Toxrill, the Corrosive

  Focuses on graveyard recursion and board control with a mix of removal and disruption, leveraging synergy with poison counters and aggressive creatures.

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  Heliod, Sun-Crowned

  A combo-control build that use lifegain synergy with Heliod's ability and creatures to create infinite combos or overwhelming board presence.

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  Francisco, Fowl Marauder

  Combines artifact acceleration and control with efficient creatures and tutors to establish dominance and control the board state.

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  Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator

  A tempo and control deck that leverages evasive creatures and card draw, using interactive spells and artifact ramp to maintain pressure and set up game-winning combos.

Gameplay Insights

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  Repeated use of the One Ring allowed for large card draws at the cost of incremental life loss, enabling sustained resource advantage.

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  Casting Silence locked the game by preventing players from casting spells, a pivotal move that shifted momentum.

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  Early explosive mana acceleration through artifacts like Mana Vault and Grim Monolith enabled fast deployment of key control and combo pieces.

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  Counterbalance paired with fetch lands and tutors provided strong counterspell backup to protect combos and disrupt opponents.

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  Players utilized incremental damage and treasure generation from creatures and artifacts to maintain pressure while building towards combos.

Notable Cards

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  Counterbalance

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  Rule of Law

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  Mana Vault

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  Grim Monolith

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  Mox Amber

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  Path to Exile

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  Silence

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  Demonic Tutor

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  Mystic Forge

Summary

The game featured a high-powered multiplayer cEDH match with five players piloting aggressive and combo-oriented decks. Early turns involved rapid mana acceleration and setup plays, including multiple artifact drops like Mox Amber, Mana Vault, and Grim Monolith, enabling explosive starts. Players focused on drawing cards and establishing control elements, such as Counterbalance and Rule of Law, to slow down the pace and protect their combos. One player leveraged the One Ring repeatedly for massive card draw and incremental life loss, maintaining a steady stream of resources. Another key moment was the casting of Silence to effectively lock the table, preventing further spells and sealing off responses. The game pace shifted with interactive plays like Path to Exile and creature removal, but the heavy card advantage and artifact ramp allowed for continuous pressure. Ultimately, one player was overwhelmed by the life loss from the One Ring and card disadvantage from the Silence lock, leading to their elimination. The game showcased classic cEDH traits: explosive mana, tight interaction, and control/combo interplay in a tense multiplayer environment.