DARK DAYS FEAT. BUFFTOWN BULLIES - cEDH - S10E9 - SOUNDWAVE v ZUR v TYMNA/TANA v TYMNA/KRAUM VOD MTG

Deck Strategies

• 

  Zur the Enchanter

  Zur aims to assemble a quick combo by tutoring enchantments that enable infinite or game-winning interactions, controlling the board with counterspells and removal.

• 

  Tymna the Weaver and Kraum, Ludevic's Opus

  This deck leverages card draw from combat damage with Tymna and Kraum, supporting a midrange strategy that pressures opponents while setting up combos or value engines.

• 

  Tymna the Weaver and Tana, the Bloodsower

  Focused on token generation and aggressive combat damage triggers, this deck aims to overwhelm opponents through synergy between tokens and Tymna’s card draw.

• 

  Soundwave, Sonic Spy // Soundwave, Superior Captain

  Soundwave’s deck centers on creating wide token swarms and leveraging those tokens for value and combat advantage, often combining with anthem effects to close out the game quickly.

Gameplay Insights

• 1

  Overloading Cyclonic Rift was a crucial play that reset the board and disrupted ongoing combos, forcing players to recalibrate their plans.

• 2

  The use of Adeline, Resplendent Cathar to generate tokens put significant pressure on opponents and synergized well with Soundwave’s token strategy.

• 3

  A well-timed Flusterstorm and other counterspells effectively slowed down the Ad Nauseam combo attempt, showcasing the importance of interaction in cEDH.

• 4

  Players skillfully managed resources such as treasures and mana rocks to maintain tempo and enable multiple spells per turn.

• 5

  Passing Wishclaw Talisman strategically among players demonstrated cooperative disruption and threat management typical of multiplayer cEDH dynamics.

Notable Cards

• 

  Adeline, Resplendent Cathar

• 

  Cyclonic Rift

• 

  Ad Nauseam

• 

  Ranger-Captain of Eos

• 

  Wishclaw Talisman

• 

  Mana Vault

• 

  Sensei's Divining Top

• 

  Flusterstorm

• 

  Arcane Signet

Summary

The game featured a four-player cEDH match with competitive decks piloted by Zur the Enchanter, Tymna/Kraum, Tymna/Tana, and Soundwave. Early turns were characterized by cautious development and incremental damage, with players establishing mana bases and minor board presence. Key plays included the casting of Adeline, Resplendent Cathar, generating tokens that pressured opponents and synergized well with Soundwave’s token-based strategy. The game saw a pivotal moment when a player overloaded Cyclonic Rift to clear the board, resetting the battlefield and forcing players to adapt their strategies. Significant interactions involved multiple spells cast to disrupt opponents' combos and tempo, including counterspells, removal, and discard effects. One player attempted an Ad Nauseam combo line but was met with timely responses and pressure from other players, slowing down that win condition. The game progressed with players using utility creatures like Ranger-Captain of Eos and Elder Gargadon to maintain card advantage and board control. Ultimately, the game revolved around managing threats, protecting combo pieces, and leveraging token generation to push for victory.