Najeela v Winota v Jenson & Lurrus v Najeela | K&F 61 with @CommanderSpellbook MTG

Deck Strategies

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  Najeela, the Blade-Blossom

  Aims to generate infinite combat steps using Najeela's ability combined with ample mana sources. The strategy is contingent on protecting Najeela and the necessary combo pieces.

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  Winota, Joiner of Forces

  Focuses on dealing direct combat damage through creatures, capitalizing on Winota's ability to summon additional combatants during attacks.

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  Jenson Carthalion, Druid Exile

  A unique brew that uses Jenson and Lurrus as a dual-commander setup, aiming to execute various combo wins, including Brain Freeze.

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  Lurrus of the Dream-Den

  Operates as a 'secret' commander in the Jenson deck, allowing for recursion of low-cost permanents and facilitating combo execution.

Gameplay Insights

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  The early game was marked by a series of counterplays to protect and eliminate the first cast of Najeela, indicating its importance in the player's strategy.

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  The final turn demonstrated the effectiveness of Najeela's infinite combat step combo, especially when the combo pieces are protected by counterspells.

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  The game underscored the importance of timing and hand management in cEDH, as seen when one player was left with Force of Will but no blue cards to pitch, missing a critical disruption opportunity.

Notable Cards

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  Najeela, the Blade-Blossom

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  Grim Hireling

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  Swan Song

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  Red Elemental Blast

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  Swords to Plowshares

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  Dark Ritual

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  Demonic Tutor

Summary

The gameplay was a showcase of fast and complex interactions characteristic of competitive EDH (cEDH). Early in the game, a flurry of counterspells was used to protect and eliminate the first cast of Najeela, the Blade-Blossom. The game took a significant turn when one player managed to assemble an infinite combat step combo using Najeela, Grim Hireling, and ample treasure tokens. Despite attempts to disrupt the combo, the player was able to protect it and claim victory through infinite combat steps.