Season 3 FINALE - Muldrotha, Tevesh & Rograkh, Edric, Shanna - cEDH Gameplay Ep 138

Deck Strategies

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  Muldrotha, the Gravetide

  Utilizes graveyard recursion to generate continuous value by replaying permanents each turn, aiming to outvalue opponents and win through attrition and combo synergies.

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  Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools & Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh

  Combines artifact and token synergies with sacrifice mechanics to quickly assemble combos and overwhelm opponents with wide boards and recurring threats.

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  Edric, Spymaster of Trest

  Leverages combat damage to draw large numbers of cards, enabling a tempo and card advantage engine that supports multiple extra turns and incremental value plays.

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  Shanna, Purifying Blade

  Focuses on aggressive creatures paired with removal and equipment to maintain board control and pressure opponents, aiming to win through combat damage.

Gameplay Insights

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  Using Scheming Fence to shut down loyalty abilities and draw engines effectively slowed down the Edric player's card advantage and token creation.

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  Strategic use of Damnation helped to reset the board when token and artifact synergies threatened to overwhelm the table.

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  Players carefully utilized counterspells like Force of Will and Misstep early to disrupt fast mana and combo setups, preventing explosive openings.

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  The Edric player chose to avoid drawing off attacks at times to keep opponents guessing and retain options for future turns.

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  The Rograkh player attempted to cast multiple commanders but was pressured to sacrifice key pieces to maintain tempo.

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  Use of mana acceleration and tax effects by different decks forced players to prioritize removal and disruption to maintain control.

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  The Muldrotha player focused on graveyard synergy, keeping pressure on opponents through recursive value and incremental advantage.

Notable Cards

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  Scheming Fence

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  Damnation

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  Mana Vault

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  Mausoleum Wanderer

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  Necromancy

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  Blood Artist

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  Weathered Wayfarer

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  Finale of Devastation

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  Crystal Vein

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  Ad Nauseam

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  Force of Will

Summary

The game began with players setting up their mana bases and early defenses, with some counterspell interaction to slow down fast starts. Early turns saw attempts to establish board presence and disrupt opponents, notably through tax effects and removal spells. Key plays included the casting of Scheming Fence to shut down loyalty abilities and slow down card draw engines, which was pivotal against the Edric player's aggressive draw and attack strategy. The Rograkh player aimed for a quick win with a token combo, trying to leverage sacrifice and token synergies, but faced disruption from removal and board wipes like Damnation. Midgame featured a tense standoff where the Muldrotha player attempted to leverage graveyard recursion and value plays, while the Shanna player pushed for consistent pressure with efficient creatures and removal. The Edric player capitalized on combat damage to draw cards but had to carefully navigate through tax effects and removal that hindered their tempo. The Tevesh & Rograkh deck struggled to assemble their combo pieces under pressure but kept applying steady aggression. The game’s turning points revolved around the use of powerful removal spells and taxing effects, forcing players to carefully manage resources. The endgame was still contested, with players cycling through their decks and vying for control of the board state, while the Muldrotha deck’s resilience through graveyard recursion posed a lingering threat.