Deck Strategies
Kinnan, Bonder Prodigy
Ramp mana aggressively using lands and artifacts to generate treasures, then convert that advantage into massive card draw and powerful creatures to close out the game.
Tymna the Weaver & Kraum, Ludevic's Opus
Leverage card draw through combat damage and efficient spells while using disruption like Phyrexian Revoker to slow opponents and maintain control.
Winota, Joiner of Forces
Exploit combat damage triggers to flood the battlefield with human tokens rapidly, overwhelming opponents with aggressive wide boards.
Thrasios, Triton Hero & Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder
Utilize incremental card advantage from draw engines combined with combat damage triggers, generating value to dominate the mid-to-late game.
Gameplay Insights
- 1
Using Phyrexian Revoker early to lock down key commanders helped shape the flow of the game by limiting access to powerful abilities.
- 2
Winota's ability to flood the board with humans forced opponents into defensive positions and required timely counterspells or removal like Mindbreak Trap.
- 3
Aggressive mana acceleration allowed players like Kinnan to draw large numbers of cards, creating significant advantages in resources.
- 4
Players carefully timed attacks and blocks to manage damage output and board control in a high-stakes multiplayer environment.
- 5
Political dynamics emerged, with players focusing their efforts on the most threatening opponent to maintain balance and prevent early losses.
Notable Cards
Mana Crypt
Mox Diamond
Ancient Tomb
Phyrexian Revoker
Winota, Joiner of Forces
Mindbreak Trap
Archivist of Oghma
Goblin Rabblemaster
Talisman of Creativity
Cavern of Souls
Summary
The game began with explosive mana acceleration and early board development from all players, setting the stage for a high-powered cEDH match. Early turns saw aggressive plays like casting Mana Crypt, Mox Diamond, and Ancient Tomb, alongside disruptive creatures such as Phyrexian Revoker naming key opponents' commanders. Winota, Joiner of Forces quickly established pressure by deploying a strong board presence, forcing opponents to respond. Meanwhile, Kinnan, Bonder Prodigy focused on ramp and card draw through treasures and spells, gaining a significant card advantage. Thrasios and Bruse players utilized card draw engines and incremental value through creatures like Archivist of Oghma and combat damage triggers to maintain resources and board presence.