Deck & Commander Strategies
Tymna the Weaver and Tana, the Bloodsower
A proactive creature combo deck leveraging card draw from combat damage and token generation to assemble infinite combos quickly, aiming for fast wins through established synergies like Kiki-Jiki and Felidar Guardian.
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Tymna the Weaver and Kraum, Ludevic's Opus
A blue-based spell combo deck focused on assembling fast combo kills using graveyard recursion and powerful spells like Underworld Breach and Fastest Oracle, supported by counterspells to protect the combo.
Koll, the Forgemaster
A stax and creature combo deck that slows the game with targeted hate pieces and then wins through resilient creature combos that are difficult to disrupt due to recursion and protection tactics.
Omnath, Locus of Creation
A four-color creature combo deck that generates infinite mana via interactions like Dockside Extortionist and Emiel, then converts that mana into damage to burn out opponents with infinite damage combos.
Gameplay Insights
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The early acquisition of Soul Ring was a major factor in hand selection and tempo, enabling faster combo assembly but also drawing attention as a key piece to disrupt.
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A critical misstep involving sequencing of combo pieces delayed a potential turn 3 win, revealing how precise play is paramount in cEDH.
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The use of Unsubstantiate to disrupt combo pieces at a pivotal moment showcased the importance of well-timed counterspells in controlling the game flow.
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Players prioritized interaction that could respond to infinite combos, such as removal and bounce spells, to prevent quick, decisive victories.
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The game emphasized the balance between advancing one's own combo and managing opponents' threats, with timing of spells like Swords to Plowshares and bounce effects turning the tide.
Notable Cards
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Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker
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Felidar Guardian
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Dockside Extortionist
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Emiel the Blessed
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Underworld Breach
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Swords to Plowshares
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Unsubstantiate
Gameplay Summary
The game featured a competitive four-player cEDH match with decks piloted by players using Tymna and Tana, Tymna and Kraum, Koll, and Omnath, Locus of Creation as commanders.
The gameplay unfolded with a heavy focus on creature-based combos and stax elements, as players navigated complex interactions and disruption.
Early turns saw typical mana acceleration plays such as Soul Ring and critical land drops, setting the stage for mid-game combo attempts and lockdown strategies.
A pivotal moment occurred when an attempted infinite combo involving Kiki-Jiki and Felidar Guardian was narrowly interrupted by well-timed interaction, highlighting the tight margins and precise sequencing required in cEDH.
Throughout the game, players balanced between advancing their own win conditions and preventing opponents from assembling theirs, with key plays involving mass removal and counterspells determining the flow of the match.
Ultimately, the game was decided after a critical response to an unsubstantiate spell, which allowed one player to break through the disruption and secure the win, demonstrating the importance of timing and targeted interaction in cEDH.
