Chulane vs K'rrik vs Thrasios/Vial Smasher vs Tymna/Malcolm | cEDH Gameplay | Smooth Brain EDH

Deck Strategies

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  Chulane, Teller of Tales

  This deck aims to execute the Food Chain combo, using Chulane's ability to draw the entire deck and win by casting a large Finale of Devastation or Walking Ballista. It also has counter spells and removal as fallback.

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  K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth

  This mono-black deck utilizes several infinite combos, primarily involving Aetherflux Reservoir, Bolas's Citadel, and Sensei's Divining Top. Another combo involves Grey Merchant of Asphodel, Chainer, Dementia Master and a sac outlet to generate enough ETB triggers to kill opponents.

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  Thrasios, Triton Hero and Vial Smasher the Fierce

  This deck, known as 'Secret Storm', uses zero cost spells countered by its own Chalice of the Void to draw cards with Multani's Presence. The win condition involves building up a high storm count and winning with Tendrils of Agony, Brain Freeze, or Ignite Memories. Thassa's Oracle serves as a backup win condition.

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  Tymna the Weaver and Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator

  This deck, also known as 'Turbo Tide', has a similar combo to Logan's deck involving Bolas's Citadel, Sensei's Divining Top, and Aetherflux Reservoir. It can also build up storm count and win with Mind's Desire or Thassa's Oracle as a backup.

Gameplay Insights

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  The early game saw strategic use of Mystic Remora, with Cody and Logan agreeing not to feed the fish, slowing down the pace of the game.

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  Cody's Cyclonic Rift targeting Ethan's Rhystic Study was a pivotal play, clearing the way for players to cast spells without feeding cards to Ethan.

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  Logan's swing at Justin with K'rrik was a crucial turning point, reducing Justin's life to a precarious point and limiting his use of Ancient Tomb.

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  Justin's critical turn executing his deck's strategy with Chalice of the Void and Multani's Presence created a significant shift in the game dynamics.

Notable Cards

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  Mystic Remora

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  Smothering Tithe

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  K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth

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  Ancient Tomb

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  Cyclonic Rift

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  Ad Nauseam

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  Chalice of the Void

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  Multani's Presence

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  Underworld Breach

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  Tendrils of Agony

Summary

The game between Chulane, K'rrik, Thrasios/Vial Smasher, and Tymna/Malcolm started out slow with players setting up their resources and not feeding the fish, represented by Mystic Remora. Cody using Chulane had an early advantage with Smothering Tithe. Logan, playing K'rrik, managed to cast his commander and put pressure on Justin by reducing his life to two with a swing, making it risky for Justin to use his Ancient Tomb. Ethan with Tymna/Malcolm unfortunately missed a land drop while Justin using Thrasios/Vial Smasher started to turn the tide by executing his deck's strategy, starting off with a Lotus Petal followed by a series of zero drops countered by his own Chalice of the Void, enabling him to draw cards due to Multani's Presence. The game concluded before the transcript ended, leaving the final result unknown.