Trostani vs Seizan vs Jenara vs Shirei EDH / CMDR game play for Magic: The Gathering

Deck Strategies

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  Seizan, Perverter of Truth

  Utilizes group hug effects to draw cards and ramp mana while building incremental advantage through Bloodchief Ascension and life drain effects, leveraging Cabal Coffers for mana acceleration and cascading into powerful plays.

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  Trostani, Selesnya's Voice

  Focuses on token generation and life gain through creatures and enchantments, ramping mana to create a wide board presence and stabilize through lifegain synergies.

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  Jenara, Asura of War

  Builds a flying creature army enhanced by equipment and spells to control the air and apply consistent damage, using card draw and removal to maintain board dominance.

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  Shirei, Shizo's Caretaker

  Leverages sacrifice synergies with creatures like Mere Sire and Blade of the Bloodchief to generate tokens and grow creatures, draining opponents' life and recurring creatures for continuous value and pressure.

Gameplay Insights

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  Shirei’s player effectively used sacrifice triggers with Blade of the Bloodchief and Mere Sire to generate multiple +1/+1 counters and tokens, creating a growing board presence and life drain pressure.

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  Matt’s Seizan deck capitalized on Cabal Coffers mana acceleration to cast multiple spells in a turn, enabling cascading effects and quick recovery after board wipes.

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  The use of Gray Merchant of Asphodel by Shirei was a pivotal moment that drained multiple opponents and eliminated one player, showcasing the power of black devotion and sacrifice synergies.

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  Mike’s Jenara deck utilized flying creatures combined with equipment like Quietus Spike and Scytheclaw to apply aerial pressure and maintain threat presence even after board clears.

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  The timing of spells like Returned to Dust to exile key enchantments ensured disruption of reanimation strategies and slowed opponents’ recovery.

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  The interplay between sacrifice triggers and life drain created a dynamic game flow where incremental advantage was steadily accrued, forcing tough decisions around blocking and resource management.

Notable Cards

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  Bloodchief Ascension

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  Cabal Coffers

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  Blade of the Bloodchief

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  Gray Merchant of Asphodel

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  Damnation

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  Mimic Vat

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  Quietus Spike

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  Dragonlord Ojutai

Summary

The game began with each player developing their board and establishing early presence. Trostani focused on ramp and token generation with cards like Wood Elves and Wall of Blossoms, while Seizan utilized group hug effects and Bloodchief Ascension to gain incremental advantage. Jenara built a flying army supported by equipment and removal, and Shirei leveraged sacrifice synergies with creatures like Mere Sire and Blade of the Bloodchief to generate value and grow his board. Early skirmishes involved incremental damage, token chump blocks, and life gain, with the board state slowly escalating. A turning point came when Shirei's viscera seer and Blade of the Bloodchief combos enabled continuous sacrifice and counters, pressuring opponents while generating tokens. Matt's Seizan deck also gained momentum through Cabal Coffers and Bloodchief Ascension, enabling cascading plays and life drain. Eventually, a Gray Merchant of Asphodel cast by Shirei drained multiple opponents and eliminated one player. The game saw several board wipes, including a Damnation that reset the board but left Matt's mana advantage intact. Mike's Jenara capitalized on flying creatures and equipment to apply pressure, while Matt's Seizan repeatedly recast key pieces like Bloodchief Ascension and leveraged Cabal Coffers to fuel his plays. As the game progressed, the interplay of sacrifice synergies, life drain, and token generation defined the pace, with Matt's Seizan deck poised to leverage its life gain and drain engines against the remaining opponents.