Plagon vs Najeela vs Thrasios/Bruse vs Krark/Thrasios | CEDH Gameplay

Deck Strategies

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  Plagon, Lord of the Beach

  Utilizes flicker effects on Plagon to gain massive card advantage while assembling complex combos to close out the game.

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  Najeela, the Blade-Blossom

  Pressures opponents with aggressive combat and token generation, aiming to win through infinite combat phases or compact combo synergies.

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  Thrasios, Triton Hero & Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder

  Focuses on compact and layered infinite mana combos to draw the deck and win via combo finishers.

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  Krark, the Thumbless & Thrasios, Triton Hero

  Seeks to gain incremental advantage through commanders and storm off with Krark, leveraging infinite mana and spells for a decisive victory.

Gameplay Insights

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  Matt’s use of Soulless Jailer combined with Fire Covenant to clear the board while preserving his own creatures was a key tempo swing.

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  Najeela’s ability to create multiple warrior tokens each combat phase forced opponents into difficult blocking and removal decisions.

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  Heavy counterspell interactions, including responses to Cyclonic Rift and Flare of Denial, demonstrated tight control and resource management.

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  Pearson’s repeated use of Gutshot with CK roll mechanics to chip away at key creatures exhibited an effective and resilient removal strategy.

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  Flicker effects on Plagon allowed Matt to repeatedly draw cards and maintain a steady flow of resources, enabling ongoing combo assembly.

Notable Cards

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  Soulless Jailer

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  Fire Covenant

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  Cyclonic Rift

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  Fierce Guardianship

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  Diabolic Intent

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  Mana Confluence

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  Esper Sentinel

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  Displacer Kitten

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  Mockingbird

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  Thassa's Oracle

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  Underworld Breach

Summary

The game began with players establishing their mana bases and deploying early threats, including Plagon casting its commander multiple times for card advantage and Najeela steadily creating warrior tokens to apply pressure. A pivotal moment occurred when Matt, piloting Plagon, used Soulless Jailer combined with a board wipe (Fire Covenant) to clear most creatures, maintaining his board presence by bouncing Plagon back to his hand to draw cards again. Jay, on Najeela, continuously attacked to build his army of warriors and used token sacrifices and tutors such as Diabolic Intent to maintain momentum. Meanwhile, Kyle and Pearson, running partner commanders Thrasios/Bruse and Krark/Thrasios respectively, focused on setting up layered combos and counter spells to control the pace of the game and generate infinite mana or storm off. Multiple counter battles and interactions over key spells, including Cyclonic Rift and Fierce Guardianship, showed a high level of competitive tension. The game featured heavy interaction around board control, counter spells, and incremental advantage from flicker effects and token generation, setting the stage for complex combo wins.