S2 Episode 6: Razahulk Firebrand vs Jeleva Storm vs Jeskai Ascendancy vs Thrasios Hulk cEDH Gameplay

Deck & Commander Strategies

• Razahulk Firebrand

  A storm combo deck that uses Flash Hulk and Raza cthe to assemble infinite combos quickly, supplemented by curiosity effects to generate consistent card advantage and protection.

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  Jeleva, Nephalia's Scourge

  A storm combo deck that aims to produce infinite mana with Dramatic Reversal combos and leverages wheel effects and tutors to storm out for lethal damage.

• Jeskai Ascendancy

  A combo-oriented deck that uses Jeskai Ascendancy to untap creatures with noncreature spells, generating mana and drawing cards to chain into wins via combat damage or storm finishers like Blue Sun's Zenith.

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  Thrasios, Triton Hero & Tymna the Weaver

  A midrange hatebear deck focusing on disruption and the Protein Hulk combo, combining control elements with incremental advantage from partners and hatebears to assemble a game-ending combo.

Gameplay Insights

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  Razahulk Firebrand’s ability to reanimate Raza cthe and use him to protect combo pieces or assemble Dramatic Scepter combos was a key advantage in progressing toward win conditions.

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  Jeleva Storm’s inclusion of Faerie Macabre provided a crucial disruption tool in the meta, allowing the player to play more aggressively and protect their combo lines from graveyard hate.

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  Jeskai Ascendancy’s reliance on chaining noncreature spells to untap creatures and generate mana highlighted the importance of tempo and card selection, although the deck struggled with inconsistent mana acceleration in early turns.

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  Thrasios Hulkweaver’s use of hatebears like Thorn of Amethyst and Canonist, alongside efficient tutors and removal, created multiple layers of disruption that slowed opponents while setting up the Protein Hulk combo.

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  The players’ mulligan decisions emphasized the importance of having fast mana and tutors early, particularly for storm and combo decks, to maximize the chance of assembling their combos before being disrupted.

Notable Cards

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  Notion Thief

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  Protean Hulk

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  Dramatic Reversal

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  Carpet of Flowers

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  Faerie Macabre

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  Aetherflux Reservoir

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  Blue Sun's Zenith

Gameplay Summary