Deck Strategies
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
Mono-blue control focused on slowing opponents with counterspells and taxing enchantments like Mystic Remora, while drawing massive card advantage to eventually win through incremental value and lock pieces.
Kalamax, the Stormsire
Aggressive spellslinger deck that uses Kalamax to copy instant and sorcery spells and leverages Underworld Breach and Brain Freeze combos to storm out for the win.
Najeela, the Blade-Blossom
Five-color aggro/combos deck that generates an infinite combat and creature combo by amassing warriors and attacking repeatedly to overwhelm opponents.
Tymna the Weaver / Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
Esper midrange combo deck that uses Tymna and Malcolm to generate card advantage and ramp, enabling a quick Demonic Consultation win through fast mana and tutoring.
Gameplay Insights
- 1
Jin-Gitaxias’s Mystic Remora and Rhystic Study created taxing effects that slowed opponents but were not enough to prevent aggressive attacks and combos from other players.
- 2
Kalamax’s use of Fiery Confluence as a board wipe after attacking with his commander cleared the board to maintain dominance, showing the importance of timing mass removal in cEDH.
- 3
Najeela’s aggressive combat approach forced opponents to spread damage, which ultimately weakened her strategic positioning when she split attacks instead of focusing on a single target.
- 4
Tymna/Malcolm’s deck leveraged Rhystic Study to generate value and protect their combo setup, with Malcolm’s ramp enabling a quick Demonic Consultation to close the game unexpectedly.
- 5
The interaction between counterspells and tutors highlighted the tight control environment, where players had to carefully decide when to protect or disrupt key spells to maintain board presence.
Notable Cards
Mystic Remora
Rhystic Study
Underworld Breach
Brain Freeze
Demonic Consultation
Fiery Confluence
Opposition Agent
Cyclonic Rift
Dark Confidant
Swords to Plowshares
Summary
The game featured a high-powered cEDH match with five competitive decks piloted by experienced players. Early turns saw heavy disruption and resource development, with Jin-Gitaxias establishing a mono-blue control stance aiming to slow opponents with early counterspells and card advantage engines like Mystic Remora and Rhystic Study. Najeela aggressively built a board of warriors and leveraged combat triggers to pressure opponents, while Kalamax utilized spellslinger synergy with Underworld Breach and classic storm finishers like Brain Freeze. Tymna and Malcolm combined efficient card draw and ramp to generate value and aim for a fast Demonic Consultation win. Key turning points included a devastating board wipe triggered by Kalamax’s fiery candidate, clearing the battlefield except for his commander and a few permanents, shifting momentum significantly. Meanwhile, Jin-Gitaxias maintained control with counterspells but struggled to close out the game due to constant pressure and taxing effects from opponents. Ultimately, Tymna/Malcolm’s deck capitalized on the disruption and card advantage from Rhystic Study, setting up a lethal Demonic Consultation combo to secure the victory. The game highlighted the tension between controlling the board, managing resources, and assembling a combo finish under pressure from aggressive combat decks.