Yasova, Sisay Weatherlight Captain, Thrasios Vial Smasher, Kaalia - ft cEDH Tv - #EDH Gameplay Ep 17

Deck Strategies

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  Yasova Dragonclaw

  A control/combo deck focused on gaining infinite combat steps through cards like Aggravated Assault combined with sacrifice outlets to close out the game.

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  Sisay, Weatherlight Captain

  A midrange deck that uses Sisay's ability to fetch legendary creatures to apply pressure and build a resilient board without heavy reliance on combos.

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  Thrasios, Triton Hero and Vial Smasher the Fierce

  A Valakut-focused combo deck that aims to assemble the Valakut lands and mountain count to deal repeated damage while generating card advantage through Thrasios.

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  Kaalia of the Vast

  A battlecruiser deck that puts large angels, demons, and dragons into play quickly to establish board dominance and control the pace of the game.

Gameplay Insights

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  Mana Gorger Hydra acted as a key threat that grew throughout the game, synergizing strongly with mana acceleration and combat triggers.

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  The use of Carpet of Flowers early enabled faster mana development that fueled each player's strategy significantly.

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  Thrasios Vial Smasher's approach of triggering Valakut for incremental damage pressured opponents consistently while drawing cards.

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  Sisay's ability to fetch creatures like Thalia and Oko created tempo swings and board control moments.

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  Yasova's combo potential with infinite combat steps was respected by opponents, influencing their plays such as holding back removal or bouncing key permanents.

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  Kaalia's deployment of key creatures such as Angel of Hope and Master of Cruelties provided both protection and sudden win conditions.

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  The interplay between aggressive attacks and defensive plays, especially involving equipment like Sword of Feast and Famine and defensive creatures, dictated the flow of combat exchanges.

Notable Cards

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  Carpet of Flowers

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  Aggravated Assault

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  Armageddon

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  Scroll Rack

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  Chain of Vapor

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  Everflowing Chalice

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  Imperial Seal

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  Thalia, Guardian of Thraben

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  Oko, Thief of Crowns

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  Sword of Feast and Famine

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  Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle

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  Deafening Silence

Summary

The game began with players establishing their board states through ramp and early plays, with Sisay, Weatherlight Captain building a midrange presence and Yasova Dragonclaw setting up a control and infinite combat steps combo. Thrasios Vial Smasher aimed to assemble a Valakut combo, relying on mountain lands to deal incremental damage, while Kaalia of the Vast developed a battlecruiser board with powerful angels and demons. Early turns featured mana acceleration such as Carpet of Flowers and exploration effects, allowing each deck to progress their respective strategies quickly. Notable early plays included Sisay fetching key creatures to pressure opponents, Yasova using combat tricks and control elements to stabilize, and Thrasios Vial Smasher leveraging Valakut triggers and card draw to chip away at opponents.