Deck Strategies
Vivi Ornitier
Generate large amounts of mana using mana rocks and combo pieces like Breach and Isochron Scepter to close out the game quickly with infinite combos.
Najeela, the Blade-Blossom
Leverage infinite combat steps through Najeela's combat triggers combined with Ad Naus and other combo pieces to gain overwhelming advantage and win through combat damage.
Thrasios, Triton Hero and Tymna the Weaver
Play a midrange game focused on accruing card advantage and generating infinite mana, enabling a combo finish with cards like Thassa's Oracle and Demonic Consultation.
Etali, Primal Conqueror
Ramp quickly to cast Etali as soon as possible and chain multiple Etali triggers with additional creatures and Molten Duplication to assemble a combo win or steal an opponent's win condition.
Gameplay Insights
- 1
Jason's decision to cast Thassa's Oracle combined with Demonic Consultation was the pivotal game-winning move, highlighting the power of deck-thinning and combo synergy.
- 2
Ethan's hesitation to cast multiple combo pieces despite having the opportunity showed strategic patience, as Jason's protection from spells and abilities prevented an immediate win.
- 3
Tanner's repeated use of Sensei's Divining Top to manipulate draws and gain incremental advantage demonstrated the importance of card selection and filtering in cEDH.
- 4
Seth's early game mistake casting Esper Sentinel without the correct mana color was forgiven but pointed out the complexity and fast pace of cEDH games where such slips can occur.
- 5
The interaction between multiple infinite combo lines, such as Najeela's combat steps and Vivi's Breach/ISRF combos, underscored the need to balance aggression with disruption in high-level multiplayer games.
Notable Cards
Thassa's Oracle
Demonic Consultation
Sensei's Divining Top
Mystic Remora
Etali, Primal Conqueror // Etali, Primal Sickness
Molten Duplication
Survival of the Fittest
Voice of Victory
Arcane Signet
Najeela, the Blade-Blossom
Summary
The game started with all players setting up their mana bases and early plays, with Tanner on Vivi Ornitier focusing on mana generation and combo lines, Seth on Najeela, the Blade-Blossom aiming for infinite combat and card advantage, Jason on Thrasios/Tymna playing a midrange strategy to gain card advantage and infinite mana, and Ethan on Etali, Primal Conqueror ramping quickly to cast Etali and chain triggers for a combo win. Early turns involved careful mana ramp and disruption, with Tanner leveraging Sensei's Divining Top and Mystic Remora keeping pressure on opponents. Ethan successfully cast Etali without paying the extra cost, triggering a cascade of powerful enters-the-battlefield effects, including Survival of the Fittest and Molten Duplication, but ultimately decided not to overextend due to Jason's protection from spells and abilities.
