Deck Strategies
Tymna the Weaver & Thrasios, Triton Hero
Leverages graveyard recursion to bring back Grizzlebrand for massive card draw, setting up combos with Thaaso's Oracle and Tainted Pact to exile the library and win.
Omnath, Locus of Creation
Focuses on landfall synergies and board control using strong disruptive creatures like Draenoth Magistrate and Lavinia to lock down opponents, aiming to grind out value and win through land-based combos.
Jeska, Thrice Reborn & Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker
Storm combo deck looking to resolve Underworld Breach to generate lethal storm counts and win via spells and fast mana interactions.
Arcum Dagsson
Seeks to assemble Paradox Engine with artifact ramp and control elements, using Arcum’s ability to tutor artifacts that enable infinite combos and win the game.
Gameplay Insights
- 1
Mike's multiple activations of Grizzlebrand for massive card draw created an overwhelming card advantage despite opponents' attempts to exile or remove it.
- 2
Lavinia, Azorius Renegade and Draenoth Magistrate effectively shut down many spells, forcing players to adjust their timing and sequencing to avoid counterplays.
- 3
The use of Time Walk and other extra turn effects early on accelerated the game, allowing players to set up combos quickly.
- 4
Sean's deployment of Mystic Remora and Force of Will helped maintain control over the game state, providing necessary counterspell support to protect his combo pieces.
- 5
The interplay between graveyard recursion from Tymna/Thrasios and disruption from Omnath’s deck highlighted the tension between combo execution and board control in no-banlist cEDH.
Notable Cards
Tainted Pact
Lavinia, Azorius Renegade
Underworld Breach
Paradox Engine
Mana Vault
Black Lotus
Summary
The game began with aggressive mana acceleration and card draw, setting a fast pace from the outset. Mike, piloting the Tymna and Thrasios deck, quickly established a strong board presence by reanimating Grizzlebrand and drawing massive amounts of cards, despite opponents' attempts to disrupt his strategy with removal spells. His ability to combo off with Thaaso's Oracle and Tainted Pact allowed him to exile his library and win the game swiftly in the first match. In the subsequent game, the players engaged in a tense battle of control and disruption. Lavinia, Azorius Renegade, and Draenoth Magistrate from Zach's Omnath deck effectively hampered opponents' spells, creating significant obstacles. Sean's Jeska and Ishai storm deck sought to assemble Underworld Breach for a storm win, while Ryan's Arcum Dagsson aimed to assemble Paradox Engine combos. Despite the heavy disruption, the game progressed with players carefully sequencing plays and counterplays around key cards and board states, highlighting the cutthroat nature of no-banlist cEDH gameplay.
