The Climb to 1,000 Subscribers! Rakdos v Jeska/Ishai v Kenrith v Sharuum cEDH

Deck Strategies

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  Sharuum the Hegemon

  Use artifact synergies and graveyard recursion to assemble combos, control the board, and win through powerful artifact interactions.

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  Jeska, Thrice Reborn / Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker

  Generate infinite mana and pump Ishai to deal lethal commander damage, leveraging Jeska’s abilities and aggressive combat tactics.

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  Kenrith, the Returned King

  Assemble infinite mana combos using Streak M and Ros, then use Kenrith’s versatile abilities or Breach and Thor to close out the game.

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  Rakdos, the Muscle

  Generate card advantage and value by casting spells from exile, controlling the board with removal, and leveraging commander damage for wins.

Gameplay Insights

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  Jeska/Ishai player prioritized casting multiple spells in a turn to trigger Ristic Study repeatedly, gaining significant advantage and pressure.

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  Kenrith player leveraged Streak M’s evoke trigger combined with Ros to exile key combo pieces and set up infinite mana lines.

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  Rakdos used Crack the Dots to clear zero-drop artifacts, disrupting opponents’ early mana acceleration and synergy pieces.

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  Sharuum’s player carefully balanced artifact recursion and graveyard setup to maintain board presence and combo potential.

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  Players demonstrated cautious resource management by holding back counterspells and interaction until key threats appeared.

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  Use of Dauntless Bodyguard and other small creatures provided critical blockers and delayed lethal damage from aggressive commanders.

Notable Cards

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  Jeska, Thrice Reborn

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  Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker

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  Sharuum the Hegemon

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  Kenrith, the Returned King

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  Rakdos, the Muscle

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  Mayhem Devil

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  Mox Diamond

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  Imperial Recruiter

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  Lotus Petal

Summary

The game began with players setting up their mana bases and early plays, including fetch lands, Mox Diamonds, and various mana rocks. The Sharuum deck aimed to fill the graveyard and leverage artifact synergies, while Jeska/Ishai sought to generate infinite mana and deliver lethal damage through their commander. Kenrith focused on generating infinite mana combos and using Breach and Thor for impactful plays, and Rakdos used card selection and value from casting spells from exile. Early turns featured careful land drops, ramp, and setup, with players holding back interaction and counterspells to maintain tempo. Key turning points included Jeska successfully casting multiple spells with Ristic Study triggers, leading to a significant board presence and damage output. The use of Mayhem Devil and other graveyard interactions gave Sharuum's player strong recursion and disruption potential. Kenrith executed combo lines involving Streak M and Ros, exiling and leveraging multiple combo pieces. Rakdos's player attempted to control the board with targeted removal and disruption like Crack the Dots and Manavault activations. Ultimately, Jeska/Ishai's aggressive damage and infinite mana potential put intense pressure on opponents, forcing careful blocking and damage mitigation. The game saw multiple combos assembled and disrupted, with Jeska/Ishai emerging as a strong win condition through commander damage and infinite mana generation.