Is Tivit UNPLAYABLE? #cEDH Gameplay: Tivit v Xyris v Tymna-Thras v Saka-Kodama

Deck Strategies

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  Tivit, Seller of Secrets

  Utilizes artifact synergies and treasure/clue token generation to build up resources quickly, enabling combos that generate infinite turns and overwhelming board presence to close out the game.

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  Xyris, the Writhing Storm

  Focuses on proliferating counters and applying pressure through aggressive combat and value generation from poison and -1/-1 counters.

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  Tymna the Weaver & Thrasios, Triton Hero

  Leverages card draw from combat damage and efficient mana acceleration to maintain tempo and assemble combos or value engines that control the board and out-resource opponents.

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  Sakashima of a Thousand Faces & Kodama of the East Tree

  Combines cloning and landfall synergies to generate incremental value and board presence, aiming to overwhelm opponents with repeated effects and resilient creatures.

Gameplay Insights

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  The Tivit player used Smothering Tithe early to ramp mana, enabling explosive artifact plays and combo setup.

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  Sacrificing the One Ring to transmute for Timna and generate additional value was a key play that accelerated the combo.

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  The Tivit player carefully managed vote triggers on Tivit to maximize treasures and clues, fueling the infinite turn combo.

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  The quick buildup and execution of an infinite turns combo demonstrated that Tivit is still a viable and competitive cEDH commander in artifact-focused strategies.

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  Early pressure from Tymna-Thrasios tokens and Xyris’s aggressive plays maintained tension but ultimately could not stop the Tivit combo finish.

Notable Cards

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  Tivit, Seller of Secrets

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  Smothering Tithe

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  Fierce Empath

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  Conqueror's Flail

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  Aether Vial

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  Cabal Ritual

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  Mox Opal

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  Expedition Map

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  Scalding Tarn

Summary

The game started with all players establishing their mana bases and early board presence. Tymna-Thrasios focused on generating card advantage and board presence with artifacts and token creatures, while Xyris and Sakashima-Kodama set up their respective synergies. Tivit's player developed a strong artifact-based engine, casting Smothering Tithe early to ramp and generating clues and treasures by activating Tivit's ability. A critical turning point occurred when the Tivit player assembled a combo involving infinite turns by sacrificing multiple artifacts, including the One Ring, which was used to pile up burden counters and draw cards. This combo enabled the Tivit player to execute a decisive attack and secure the win quickly, demonstrating Tivit's potential viability in cEDH despite common skepticism.