Kess vs Oona vs Godo vs Tymna/Thrasios

Decklists

Deck & Commander Strategies

Godo, Bandit Warlord
An aggressive combo deck aiming to win within the first three turns using Helm of the Host to create infinite combat phases and overwhelm opponents quickly.
Oona, Queen of the Fae
A blue-black deck focused on milling opponents' libraries and generating big mana to enable infinite combos and lock down the game.
Kess, Dissident Mage
A storm-based deck that leverages spells in the graveyard and high storm counts to create explosive turns, aiming to finish the game with large storm spells.
Tymna the Weaver / Thrasios, Triton Hero
A flexible and resilient control-combo deck using card advantage engines, tutors, and infinite mana combos to outvalue opponents and win through combo finishers like Aetherflux Reservoir.

Gameplay Insights

1
Early counterspell usage, especially Force of Will, was crucial in delaying Godo's fast combo attempt.
2
The utilization of Paradox Engine by multiple players created significant tension and spell-slinging interactions, with its eventual resolution being a major turning point.
3
Mike’s clever use of Muddle the Mixture to counter a Pact of Negation demonstrated out-of-the-box thinking to prevent a key counterspell.
4
The infinite mana combo involving Paradox Engine, Dramatic Reversal, Isochron Scepter, and Thrasios allowed for full deck draw and storm-based win conditions, showcasing the power of synergy in cEDH decks.
5
Resource management with tutors and card advantage engines like Dark Confidant and Mystic Remora enabled Mike to consistently find answers and assemble his combo pieces.

Notable Cards

Helm of the Host
Mana Crypt
Basalt Monolith
Force of Will
Scroll Rack
Paradox Engine
Mystic Remora
Demonic Tutor
Dark Confidant
Yawgmoth's Will
Dramatic Reversal
Isochron Scepter
Thrasios, Triton Hero
Aetherflux Reservoir

Gameplay Summary

The game began with a rapid development of mana and early spells from all four players, with Godo aiming for a quick Helm of the Host combo, Oona focusing on milling with big mana and infinite combos, Kess building towards a storm finish, and Tymna/Thrasios leveraging resilience and flexibility.

Early counterspell interactions were pivotal, with Godo's initial attempt to cast Godo being countered by Force of Will, slowing down his aggressive early game plan.

Throughout the midgame, players deployed powerful spells such as Time Twister and Paradox Engine, leading to high-level interactions including multiple counters and tutors. A major turning point occurred when Mike, piloting Tymna/Thrasios, successfully resolved Paradox Engine after neutralizing opposing attempts to cast the same.

He then executed a devastating combo sequence involving Yawgmoth's Will, Demonic Tutor, Mystical Tutor, Dramatic Reversal paired with Isochron Scepter, and infinite mana generation with Thrasios.

This allowed Mike to draw his entire deck and cast Aetherflux Reservoir, securing the win by leveraging infinite mana and storm count.

The match highlighted the importance of counterspells and resource management in competitive EDH games.

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