CEDH LIVE with Wizards & Warlocks

Deck & Commander Strategies

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  Ob Nixilis, Captive Kingpin

  Utilizes ping effects and life drain to chip away at opponents while generating card advantage, focusing on incremental damage and board control to pave the way for a lethal finish.

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  Vivi Ornitier

  Leverages powerful spells and interactions to control the board and set up combo or value engines, aiming to out-resource opponents and close the game through spell-based synergies.

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  Kinnan, Bonder Prodigy

  Focuses on mana acceleration by tapping creatures for extra mana, enabling explosive plays and combos that can quickly end the game.

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  Pir, Imaginative Rascal

  Supports combo-centric strategies that rely on generating and capitalizing on +1/+1 counters and synergistic interactions to overwhelm opponents.

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  Toothy, Imaginary Friend

  Works in tandem with Pir, focusing on drawing cards and building a wide board state to fuel combos and out-value opponents.

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  Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator

  Capitalizes on combat and counter synergies to control the board and gain incremental advantages through card draw and damage.

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  Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder

  Employs aggressive combat strategies and damage doubling effects to quickly reduce opponents' life totals.

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  Yuriko, the Tiger's Shadow

  Utilizes ninjutsu and evasive creatures to deal consistent damage and trigger powerful effects that disrupt opponents and advance the game plan.

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  Selvala, Heart of the Wilds

  Generates large amounts of mana through creature-based ramp, enabling explosive plays and combos to overwhelm opponents.

Gameplay Insights

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  Players weighed the inclusion of mana-providing creatures against utility creatures for maximum efficiency in executing combos.

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  The decision to cut or retain certain cards was influenced by their frequency of use and impact during key turns, highlighting the importance of consistency in cEDH decks.

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  Incremental ping damage was used as a form of soft control to manage opposing threats while setting up win conditions.

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  Managing mana resources and maximizing their utility was critical, with players considering cards that provide mana on casting instants and sorceries versus those that produce mana passively.

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  Communication and coordination among players aided in testing new cards and strategies live, emphasizing the evolving nature of cEDH deckbuilding.

Notable Cards

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  Electrostatic Field

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  Shadow of the Goblin

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  Gleeful Sabotage

Gameplay Summary