CAN MONO-BLACK STILL COMPETE IN cEDH?! | Live cEDH Gameplay

Deck Strategies

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  Francisco, Fowl Marauder & Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools

  A mono-black combo and control deck leveraging command zone abilities for card draw and combo execution, aiming to generate infinite mana and value through sacrifice synergies and disruption.

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  Nikara, Lair Scavenger & Yannik, Scavenging Sentinel

  A partner combo deck focused on aggressive sacrifice loops and combat tricks, utilizing token and +1/+1 counter synergies to overwhelm opponents quickly and secure a fast win.

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  Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh & Reyhan, Last of the Abzan

  A +1/+1 counter and combat-focused deck seeking to build a resilient board presence and leverage combat damage to finish the game, while maintaining interaction to disrupt opponents.

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  Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator & Tymna the Weaver

  A control and value-driven deck that utilizes incremental card advantage and selective removal to control the board state, aiming to outvalue opponents and win through attrition or combo.

Gameplay Insights

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  The Yannik/Nikara player capitalized on a strong turn 5 sequence to establish a powerful board state that overwhelmed opponents, showcasing the deck's explosive combo potential.

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  Francisco/Tevesh’s use of instant-speed card draw and combo elements from the command zone allows for flexible responses and strong late-game value, although the deck can struggle without early ramp.

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  Emergence Zone was discussed as a situational but potentially game-winning land in mono-black decks when combined with crop rotation and Necromentia, despite occasionally being a liability if drawn too early.

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  Balancing early ramp and disruption with combo execution timing is crucial in cEDH, as demonstrated by the divergent strategies and pacing across the four decks.

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  The synergy between sacrifice effects and +1/+1 counters is pivotal for both aggressive and controlling strategies in this meta, influencing key combat and removal decisions.

Notable Cards

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  Lake of the Dead

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  Emergence Zone

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  Mana Crypt

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  Walking Ballista

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  Arcbound Ravager

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  Silent-Blade Oni

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  Cryptbreaker

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  Necromentia

Summary

The game showcases a competitive cEDH multiplayer match featuring four decks: Yannik/Nikara, Francisco/Tevesh, Rograkh/Reyhan, and Malcolm/Tymna. Early turns involve players setting up their boards, with particular focus on ramp and disruption. The Francisco/Tevesh deck emphasizes utilizing the command zone's combo and card draw potential while ramping into powerful plays. As the game progresses, the Yannik/Nikara deck takes a dominant position around turn 5, executing a high-impact sequence that dramatically shifts the board state and puts immense pressure on the opponents. Key plays include effective use of sacrifice synergies and combat tricks to maintain momentum. Despite attempts by other players to stabilize, the aggressive tempo and combo lines from Yannik/Nikara push the game towards a decisive conclusion before turn 6. Post-game discussion reflects on the effectiveness of the mono-black Francisco/Tevesh deck in the cEDH environment and explores the challenges and potential of this archetype against well-established strategies.