Sequencing Matters! Kinnan vs Krarkashima vs Shorikai vs Selvala

Deck Strategies

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  Kinnan, Bonder Prodigy

  Generate large amounts of mana through creatures and artifacts, tutor for key combo pieces, and close the game by casting massive threats or combos that leverage huge mana pools.

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  Selvala, Heart of the Wilds

  Generate infinite mana by repeatedly tapping and untapping Selvala, then finish with high-impact spells like Finale of Devastation or Walking Ballista.

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  Shorikai, Genesis Engine

  Use artifact synergies and infinite mana outlets such as Isochron Scepter plus Dramatic Reversal to generate infinite resources and win with combos or overwhelming board presence.

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  Krark, the Thumbless / Sakashima of a Thousand Faces

  Spell-slinger approach with coin flips and copying spells to generate storm-like turns and chain combos for a quick finish.

Gameplay Insights

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  Kinnan's player used Thassa's Oracle in combination with infinite mana to draw their entire deck and put all lands into play, effectively winning the game instantly.

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  Players sequenced plays carefully around the presence of Sensei's Divining Top and artifact mana acceleration to maximize value and minimize disruption.

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  The use of Chromo Mox imprinting spells and fast mana artifacts allowed critical early game tempo swings vital for establishing combo pieces.

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  Selvala's missed trigger was a notable moment showing the importance of timing and awareness with repetitive untapping combos.

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  The interplay between infinite mana combos and tutors (like Worldly Tutor) was pivotal in accelerating the game towards a quick finish.

Notable Cards

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  Thassa's Oracle

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  Isochron Scepter

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  Dramatic Reversal

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  Chrome Mox

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  Mox Amber

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  Seedborn Muse

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  Walking Ballista

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  Finale of Devastation

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  Sensei's Divining Top

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  Skullclamp

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  Garruk, Primal Hunter

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  Mana Crypt

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  Gaea's Cradle

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  Gemstone Caverns

Summary

The game featured four competitive Commander decks each leveraging unique combo and synergy strategies. Early turns involved setting up mana acceleration and board presence, with Kinnan generating big mana to cast large threats and tutors, Selvala aiming to create infinite mana with repeated untapping and tapping, Shorikai focusing on artifact synergy and infinite mana outlets, and Krarkashima seeking to chain spell casts through coin flips and copies. A key turning point occurred when Kinnan secured a loop using Thassa's Oracle to draw his entire deck and put lands into play, quickly establishing a dominant board state and winning shortly thereafter. The game showcased tight sequencing and interaction between infinite mana combos and value engines, with players carefully timing their plays around disruption and triggers.