Deck Strategies
Golbez, Crystal Collector
Utilizes artifact synergies and efficient disruption to control the board and generate incremental advantage through Crystal Collector's ability to draw cards and manage resources.
Vivi Ornitier
Focuses on mutating creatures to create powerful and resilient threats, combining tribal and mutation synergies to outvalue opponents and close out the game with sustained aggression.
Kefka, Court Mage
A tempo-oriented deck that leverages Kefka's abilities to disrupt opponents and generate tokens, combining reanimation and spell-based interaction to maintain pressure and find a winning combo.
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
A fringe brew that employs instant-speed spells, card draw, and flexible threats to control the game flow, aiming to prove the deck's competitive viability through tactical plays and resilience.
Gameplay Insights
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Early mana development and cautious plays indicated players were setting up for mid-game interactions rather than rushing for immediate combos.
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Bissy's use of infestation sage to generate flying insect tokens after creature death was a key tempo and board presence tool.
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Sephiroth's player used instant-speed card draw and disruption spells strategically to maintain control and apply pressure without overcommitting.
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The discussion about holding back on counterspells when players had few cards in hand highlighted the importance of timing and resource management in cEDH.
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Feeding creatures to effects like 'fish' (likely Mystical Tutor or a similar mechanic) was a critical tactical decision to maintain card advantage and tempo.
Notable Cards
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Infestation Sage
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Dark Ritual
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Mystic Remora
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Tainted Pact
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Scalding Tarn
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Mana Confluence
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Volcanic Island
Summary
The game featured a four-player cEDH match with Golbez, Vivi Ornitier, Kefka, Court Mage, and Sephiroth as commanders. Early turns were marked by slow starts and mana development, with players cautiously setting up their board states. Key moments included Bissy on Kefka establishing tempo through creatures like the infestation sage and leveraging the card's synergy with token generation and disruption. Caleb playing Vivi Ornitier focused on mutating creatures and applying pressure with incremental damage and card advantage, aiming to build a resilient board presence. Dan piloting Sephiroth aimed to prove the viability of a fringe brew, using instant-speed interactions and card draw to maintain control and threaten opponents.
