Tropic Thunder 2 Finals - TNT vs Atraxa vs Tivit vs Gitrog - CEDH (TPM & Salt City)

Deck Strategies

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  Thrasios, Triton Hero

  Utilizes Devoted Druid and interaction spells to generate infinite mana combos and control the board, aiming to win via combo finishers.

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  Tymna the Weaver

  Leverages early creatures and Smothering Tithe to gain card advantage and mana acceleration, pressuring opponents through incremental value and combat damage.

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  Atraxa, Grand Unifier

  Focuses on establishing a strong board presence with proliferate and defensive plays, disrupting opponents' strategies while building up counters and value.

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  Tivit, Seller of Secrets

  Combines artifact synergies and card draw to control the game and assemble combo pieces, looking to out-resource opponents and finish with a combo.

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  The Gitrog Monster

  Exploits land interactions and sacrifice combos to generate infinite mana and card draw, aiming to assemble game-winning combos quickly.

Gameplay Insights

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  The infinite mana combo involving Devoted Druid and Hazelbloom Master was a crucial turning point, allowing extensive card draw and combo assembly.

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  Smothering Tithe was used repeatedly for mana advantage, influencing players’ ability to react and execute their plans effectively.

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  Players carefully managed priority and stack interactions, especially regarding bounce effects and counterspells, to disrupt or protect key plays.

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  The Gitrog Monster player’s sequencing of drawing and bottoming cards to maintain control of the deck order was a notable strategic decision.

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  Communication among players about potential responses and sequencing helped clarify and speed up complex combo lines during the game.

Notable Cards

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  Devoted Druid

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  Smothering Tithe

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  The Gitrog Monster

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  Noble Hierarch

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  Cyclonic Rift

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  Exotic Orchard

Summary

The game began with aggressive ramp and early plays from all players, including Thrasios casting Devoted Druid and Tymna generating early pressure with Noble Hierarch and Smothering Tithe. Atraxa entered the battlefield around turn four, establishing a defensive yet powerful presence. The Gitrog Monster player focused on land ramp and card draw, leveraging cards like The Gitrog Monster and cycling lands to maintain card advantage. Tivit's deck showcased combo potential with artifact synergies and draw spells. A pivotal moment occurred when the Gitrog Monster player assembled infinite green mana using Devoted Druid and Hazelbloom Master tokens, enabling a rapid draw sequence to find key pieces to close out the game. Atraxa's presence created a tense atmosphere as players debated the correct plays and how to respond to potential win conditions. The game saw multiple interactions around counterspells, bounce effects, and resource denial, with Smothering Tithe proving to be a recurring asset for mana generation. Ultimately, the Gitrog Monster player leveraged the infinite mana combo and card draw advantage to secure the win.