CALLING FEAT. @MentalMisplay - cEDH - S17E3 - TOXRILL v TEVESH/KRAUM v ALELA v MALCOLM/VIAL #mtg

Deck Strategies

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  Toxrill, the Corrosive

  Control-oriented Slug deck with a focus on removal and disruption, leveraging creatures and spells to manage the board while advancing a slow but steady win condition.

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  Alela, Artful Provocateur

  Artifact and enchantment synergy deck that generates tokens and benefits from spells cast, aiming to build a threatening board presence and incremental value through buffs and combos.

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  Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator

  Combo-centric deck that uses blink effects and various creatures to generate value and assemble combos that can finish the game quickly once established.

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  Vial Smasher the Fierce

  Aggressive, tempo-based deck that uses efficient burn spells and fast mana to pressure opponents and close out games with direct damage and combat.

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  Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools

  Spell-slinging combo deck that exploits massive card draw and treasure token generation, often comboing off with Dark Side and Ad Nauseam to produce infinite mana and win via storm or other combos.

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  Kraum, Ludevic's Opus

  A partner commander focused on card draw and disruption, supporting a control-combo hybrid strategy that pressures opponents with efficient creatures and spells.

Gameplay Insights

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  Using Displacer Kitten to repeatedly blink key permanents like Arcane Signet and Mana Crypt created valuable tempo swings and enabled combo synergies.

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  Tevesh Szat's player capitalized on stacking Dark Side and Ad Nauseam to generate a massive treasure token advantage, facilitating powerful combos and card draw.

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  Strategic use of counterspells like Swan Song and Force of Will on critical spells helped maintain board control and disrupt opponents' combo pieces.

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  Players carefully managed life totals and damage from mana artifacts like Mana Crypt and the One Ring to avoid premature death while maximizing resources.

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  The interaction between artifact-based mana acceleration and blink effects was crucial in enabling continuous value generation and combo execution.

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  Voting on cards during Gamble and careful sequencing of tutor effects like Demonic Consultation helped players find their key combo pieces efficiently.

Notable Cards

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  Mana Crypt

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  Mystic Remora

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  Arcane Signet

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  Ad Nauseam

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  Displacer Kitten

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  Opposition Agent

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  Walking Ballista

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  Demonic Consultation

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  Swan Song

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  Force of Will

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  Gamble

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  Brainstorm

Summary

The game featured an intense clash between four competitive cEDH decks, each piloted by skilled players. Early turns involved setting up powerful mana bases and drawing engines, with key cards like Mana Crypt, Mystic Remora, and Arcane Signet enabling explosive starts. Players focused on both developing their board state and disrupting opponents' plans through targeted removal and counterspells. The presence of versatile creatures such as Opposition Agent and Displacer Kitten added layers of complexity as opponents sought to steal or bounce critical permanents. A pivotal moment emerged when Tevesh Szat's player leveraged card draw engines and combo pieces, notably Dark Side and Ad Nauseam, to generate a massive treasure token advantage and dig deep into their deck. Meanwhile, aggressive plays with creatures like Walking Ballista combined with blink effects from Displacer Kitten created opportunities for repeated removal and damage. The game showcased tight interaction, with players carefully timing responses to maximize value and minimize risk. Ultimately, the game revolved around assembling critical combos and protecting them long enough to convert overwhelming resource advantages into victory.