Open Attacks - Cedh Gameplay - Jeska Ishai Vs Belbe Vs Jeska Thrasios Vs Malcolm Vialsmasher

Deck Strategies

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  Belbe, Corrupted Observer

  The deck aims to leverage Belbe's ability to generate extra mana through combat damage, enabling big mana plays and creature-based strategies.

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  Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker and Jeska, Thrice Reborn

  This deck focuses on generating infinite mana for game-winning combos or powering up Ishai for one-shot kills, with Jeska providing backup as needed.

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  Thrasios, Triton Hero and Jeska, Thrice Reborn

  This deck utilizes a variety of different combos while relying on Thrasios for card advantage and Jeska as an infinite mana outlet and spot removal.

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  Vial Smasher the Fierce and Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator

  This deck runs a traditional Grixis turbo nause shell, with additional win conditions through Malcolm and Glint-Horn Buccaneer. The deck also aims to ramp quickly in the early game.

Gameplay Insights

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  English's Cyclonic Rift on Hidden's board was a crucial turning point, disrupting Hidden's board presence and slowing his game plan.

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  Jake's lack of land draws significantly hampered his early game, limiting his ability to interact and build his board state.

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  Shadow's decision to take out Jake with Serra Ascendant shifted the focus of the game and further increased the pressure on the remaining players.

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  English's successful execution of the Thassa's Oracle and Tainted Pact combo demonstrated the deck's ability to capitalize on a stalled board state and secure a win.

Notable Cards

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  Mystic Remora

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  Sylvan Library

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  Manglehorn

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  Spectral Sailor

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  Cyclonic Rift

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  Thassa's Oracle

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  Tainted Pact

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  Serra Ascendant

Summary

The game started off with each player setting up their initial game states, with notable plays including Jake's Mystic Remora and Sylvan Library, Hidden's Manglehorn, and English's Spectral Sailor. Unfortunately, both English and Jake suffered from a lack of land draws, slowing their early game progression. Hidden, piloting Belbe, managed to establish a board presence with creatures and his commander, but was thwarted by a well-timed Cyclonic Rift from English. Jake attempted to stabilize with Thrasios and an Incubation Druid, but was quickly taken out by Shadow’s Serra Ascendant. English eventually found his stride despite his early land drought, and managed to win the game with a Thassa's Oracle and Tainted Pact combo.