Ukkima vs Kalamax vs Zaxara vs Yannik | C20 Commanders | cEDH Gameplay | Casually Competitive

Deck Strategies

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  Yannik, Scavenging Sentinel // Nikara, Lair Scavenger

  A Food Chain combo deck that generates infinite creature mana using Food Chain and mana dorks, then combos off with creatures like Corpse Knight or Walking Ballista to win.

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  Kalamax, the Stormsire

  Utilizes instant-speed draw spells and the ability to copy them to assemble a Kiki-Jiki infinite hasty token combo and overwhelm opponents quickly.

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  Ukkima, Stalking Shadow // Cazur, Ruthless Stalker

  Control and combo deck using Food Chain to generate infinite mana, with an alternate Flash Hulk line to produce infinite mana and repeatedly cast Ukkima to deal damage.

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  Zaxara, the Exemplary

  Generates infinite mana through sacrifice synergies combined with effects like Freed from the Real, then wins with large X-spells to draw out opponents or overrun the board.

Gameplay Insights

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  Bill's early attempts to tutor combo pieces were heavily disrupted by counterspells like Mental Misstep and Mystical Dispute, forcing him to adapt his sequencing.

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  Nate leveraged Court of Calling with Kalamax's tap ability to efficiently find combo creatures, showcasing the synergy between instant-speed spells and creature tutors.

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  Jordan used Mystic Remora effectively to tax opponents and gain card advantage, but eventually allowed it to go to the graveyard to preserve mana and board development.

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  Adam's decision to counter Zaxara's initial commander cast with Mystical Dispute demonstrated the importance of early interaction to slow down opposing combo decks.

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  The game featured multiple board tax and control elements, requiring players to balance between advancing their own combos and disrupting opponents' key plays.

Notable Cards

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  Food Chain

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  Corpse Knight

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  Walking Ballista

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  Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker

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  Mystic Remora

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  Brainstorm

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  Diabolic Intent

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  Mystical Dispute

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  Talisman of Curiosity

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  Freed from the Real

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  Blue Sun's Zenith

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  Finale of Devastation

Summary

The game featured four powerful Commander 2020 decks competing in a semi-competitive cEDH environment. Bill piloted a Food Chain combo deck using Yannik and Nikara, aiming to generate infinite creature mana and combo off with creatures like Walking Ballista or Corpse Knight. Nate played Kalamax, the Stormsire, leveraging instant-speed draw spells and Kiki-Jiki combo lines to flood the board with hasty tokens for a quick win. Jordan controlled the board with Ukkima and Cazur, focusing on a Food Chain combo with an alternate Flash Hulk line to generate infinite mana and damage. Adam ran Zaxara, the Exemplary, using mana-generating synergies combined with cards like Freed from the Real to produce infinite mana and win via powerful X-spells like Blue Sun's Zenith or Finale of Devastation. Early game play saw typical ramp and interaction, with counters and tax spells slowing down tutoring attempts and key plays. Bill and Jordan both worked toward assembling Food Chain combos, facing disruption from Nate's counterspells and Adam's control elements. Nate steadily developed his board with mana dorks and draw spells, preparing for his Kiki-Jiki infinite token combo. Adam focused on controlling the board with counterspells and card draw, attempting to set up his infinite mana combo while disrupting opponents. The game revolved around careful sequencing, protecting combo pieces, and timing key spells, with each player balancing between advancing their own combo and interrupting others. The dynamic board state and multiple combo strategies created tense moments with shifting threats and responses.