TALES OF THE 2022 MLC - EPISODE VIII - TOXRILL v SHORIKAI v THRASIOS/TEVESH v ARMIX/TYMNA - cEDH

Deck Strategies

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  Shorikai, Genesis Engine

  Focuses on artifact synergy and tempo plays to generate value and control the board while enabling combo finishes through card advantage engines.

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  Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools

  Utilizes a control and draw-heavy game plan, leveraging sacrifice outlets and card advantage to disrupt opponents and assemble combos for a win.

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  Thrasios, Triton Hero

  A versatile combo and value engine that ramps mana, draws cards, and combos with other creatures or spells to close out the game.

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  Tymna the Weaver

  Aggressive card draw from combat damage combined with efficient creatures to pressure opponents while setting up combos.

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  Armix, Filigree Thrasher

  Aggressive midrange deck that applies pressure through combat damage and disruption, aiming to take over the game by attacking opponents directly.

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  Toxrill, the Corrosive

  Not detailed in the video, but typically involves a poison or infect strategy combined with removal and disruption to finish opponents quickly.

Gameplay Insights

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  Early suspension of Mox Tantalite and casting Lion's Eye Diamond accelerated mana development crucial for explosive plays.

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  Tevesh Szat’s ability to sacrifice creatures for card draw was pivotal to maintaining card advantage and disrupting opponents.

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  The interaction involving Demonic Consultation and Lab Manic was a near-win condition, but it was countered successfully, demonstrating the importance of timing and counterspells.

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  Combat damage with Tymna, the Weaver facilitated continuous card draw, keeping the aggressive decks fueled.

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  Necropotence was used to generate a large card advantage, but was strategically dismantled by targeted artifact destruction to prevent overwhelming advantage.

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  Players frequently used shortcuts and streamlined actions to maintain pace during complex interactions.

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  The use of Grist, the Hunger Tide’s ability to create insect tokens and mill opponents added a layer of disruption and board presence.

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  Discard spells and hand disruption like Crater's Clasp were utilized to remove key threats and maintain control over the board state.

Notable Cards

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  Mox Tantalite

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  Lion's Eye Diamond

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  Thrasios, Triton Hero

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  Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools

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  Grist, the Hunger Tide

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  Demonic Consultation

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  Necropotence

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  Vampiric Tutor

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  Thalia, Guardian of Thraben

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  Dance of the Dead

Summary

The game featured a highly interactive and fast-paced cEDH environment where all four players utilized intricate combos and resource management to gain early advantages. Early ramp and disruption were crucial, with players suspending and casting powerful artifacts and creatures like Mox Tantalite, Lion's Eye Diamond, and Thrasios, Triton Hero. Tevesh Szat showcased a control-oriented strategy by leveraging card draw and recursion, while Armix, Filigree Thrasher applied pressure with aggressive creatures and combat damage. The game saw multiple interactions involving key card draws, countermagic, and combat phases that shaped the board state dynamically. The tension peaked when a player attempted to leverage a Lab Manic combo with Thrasios but was thwarted by timely removal and counterspells. Meanwhile, Grist, the Hunger Tide was used to generate insect tokens and disrupt opponents’ hands. Despite the chaos, the players carefully balanced aggression and control, with several swings in momentum as players dismantled threats while setting up their own win conditions. The match continued with heavy card advantage plays and tactical combat decisions, culminating in a complex board where resource denial and combo potential dictated the flow.