Zndrsplt / Okaun, Yuriko, Klothys, Elsha - #EDH Gameplay Ep 09

Deck Strategies

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  Zndrsplt, Eye of Wisdom / Okaun, Eye of Chaos

  A coinflip-themed combo deck utilizing artifact synergies and incremental card advantage to assemble game-winning combos, relying on disruption and control elements to protect its combo lines.

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  Yuriko, the Tiger's Shadow

  A control-oriented ninja deck using ninjutsu to trigger damage and card draw, leveraging bounce effects and incremental damage to wear down opponents while disrupting their plans.

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  Klothys, God of Destiny

  A green-based graveyard recursion and MLD (Mass Land Destruction) deck aiming to disrupt opponents' mana bases and rebuild its own board presence through synergies with creatures like Woodland Bellower and Kiki-Jiki.

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  Elsha of the Infinite

  A combo-control deck that uses instant and sorcery spells for tempo and control, setting up game-ending combos involving creatures like Rolling Earthquake to clear the board and maintain dominance.

Gameplay Insights

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  Baal’s rolling earthquake served as a crucial board wipe that reset the board state, leaving only key combo pieces and shifting momentum.

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  Gonzalo’s use of Woodland Bellower to tutor Kiki-Jiki and Zealous Conscripts was central to his combo plan, but Baal’s timely counterspell stopped a critical sequence.

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  Yuriko’s ninjutsu activations, combined with bounce effects, steadily chipped away at opponents’ life totals while maintaining control over the board.

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  The interaction between Frenetic Sliver and Prophet of Kruphix to generate an overwhelming stack of activations showcased an intricate combo leveraging an opponent’s Notion Thief to turn the tide.

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  Players had to balance between advancing their combos and holding mana open for disruption, making timing and resource management critical in the mid-game.

Notable Cards

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  Birds of Paradise

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  Woodland Bellower

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  Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker

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  Zealous Conscripts

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  Rolling Earthquake

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  Yuriko, the Tiger's Shadow

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  Notion Thief

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  Frenetic Sliver

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  Prophet of Kruphix

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  Merchant Scroll

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  Mystical Tutor

Summary

The game begins with a slow ramp and early board development, featuring key plays like Birds of Paradise and artifact assistance enabling Yuriko's ninjutsu shenanigans. Gonzalo leverages Klothys and Mass Land Destruction (MLD) effects alongside Woodland Bellower and Imperial Recruiter to assemble combo pieces such as Kiki-Jiki and Zealous Conscripts. Baal uses Elsha to control the board and eventually casts a rolling earthquake to clear creatures, shifting board control. Meanwhile, the Zndrsplt and Okaun coinflip combo deck focuses on generating incremental advantage through artifact interactions and counterspells, though it struggles with mana consistency early on. Yuriko’s control strategy revolves around dealing incremental damage and disruption via ninjutsu triggers and bounce effects, slowly whittling opponents down. The game sees several pivotal moments including a board wipe from rolling earthquake and a series of combo attempts centered on Kiki-Jiki and woodland bellowers. A notable turning point involves a complex activation stack with Frenetic Sliver and Prophet of Kruphix aiming to use an opponent's Notion Thief against them, demonstrating creative combo lines. The game progresses with players balancing aggressive damage, control elements, and combo setups, with Klothys’ graveyard recursion and MLD theme providing significant pressure. The outcome hinges on whether these combos can resolve uninterrupted amid the disruption and counterspells prevalent in the game.