Yuriko vs Cazur/Ukkima vs Narset vs Hallar | CEDH Gameplay

Deck Strategies

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  Narset, Enlightened Master

  Narset aims to resolve attacks that allow casting of extra turn spells, enabling multiple turns to set up and close out the game with a combo finish.

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  Yuriko, the Tiger's Shadow

  Yuriko focuses on flipping large spells on top of the library by dealing combat damage with evasive ninjas, generating massive card advantage and dealing damage through triggered abilities.

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  Cazur, Ruthless Stalker / Ukkima, Stalking Shadow

  This partner pair uses Food Chain to generate infinite creature mana by repeatedly casting commanders, allowing for a combo kill.

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  Hallar, the Firefletcher

  Hallar leverages kicked instants and sorceries to pump itself and burn opponents out, supported by creatures that enhance spellcasting and mana production.

Gameplay Insights

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  Greg's Food Chain was key to his combo plan but was effectively disrupted by Ben's Force of Will, delaying his win condition.

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  Zach utilized Yuriko's triggers brilliantly, revealing powerful cards like Phantasmal Image and Universal Automaton to draw multiple cards and push damage.

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  Jordan's Hallar strategy relied heavily on kicked spells and synergy with creatures like Selvala and Allosaurus Shepherd, but faced heavy disruption from opponents' countermagic and removal.

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  Ben's use of Temporal Mastery to take extra turns allowed him to maintain pressure and set up his combo, showing the power of extra turns in cEDH.

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  Misdirection was a critical card for Zach, allowing him to redirect disruptive spells such as Burst Lightning and counterspells, swinging momentum in his favor.

Notable Cards

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  Food Chain

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  Force of Will

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  Brainstorm

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  Lotus Petal

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  Magus of the Moon

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  Temporal Mastery

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  Demonic Consultation

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  Mana Drain

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  Misdirection

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  Burst Lightning

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  Imperial Recruiter

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  Allosaurus Shepherd

Summary

The game featured a high-powered multiplayer Commander match with five distinct decks vying for control. Early turns saw players developing their boards and setting up key pieces, with Greg (Cazur/Ukkima) aiming for a Food Chain combo, Ben (Narset) looking to leverage extra turns for a combo finish, and Zach (Yuriko) using evasive creatures and Yuriko's ability to generate massive card advantage and damage. Jordan (Hallar) focused on a spell-slinging burn strategy with kicked spells to buff Hallar and apply pressure, while also utilizing creatures like Selvala and Allosaurus Shepherd for synergy. A pivotal moment occurred when Greg attempted to resolve Food Chain but was countered by Ben, halting a major combo threat. Zach capitalized on Yuriko's triggers, revealing and casting impactful cards to draw multiple cards and take down Greg. Jordan's aggressive plays with Hallar and spell interactions kept opponents on edge but faced disruption from Zach's well-timed removal and misdirection. The game ultimately showcased the tension between combo execution, control elements, and aggressive tactics, with Yuriko's continuous card advantage and disruption playing a crucial role in eliminating threats and controlling the board state.