NIC DRAWS HOW MANY CARDS?! - cEDH Gameplay! - GirlPod vs DeadBeatScott vs NicPls

Deck Strategies

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  Derevi, Empyrial Tactician

  Leverages blink synergies and infinite mana combos using cards like Gaea's Cradle and Aetherflux Reservoir to control the board and drain opponents with Walking Ballista.

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  Flubs, the Fool

  Plays a fast, low-interaction, and explosive game plan focusing on overwhelming opponents with gas and aggressive spells, ignoring counters or taxes.

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  Kinnan, Bonder Prodigy

  Focuses on ramping into big creatures and generating value from noncreature mana sources to combo off or overpower opponents with large threats.

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  Plagon, Lord of the Beach

  Utilizes blink effects and card draw to find and deploy creatures with high power and toughness, controlling the board before storming off for the win.

Gameplay Insights

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  The Derevi player prioritized setting up infinite mana combos early, choosing to avoid unnecessary removal to focus on their combo lines.

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  Plagon's use of Carpet of Flowers to generate green mana enabled fetching powerful creatures and accelerating storm-like sequences.

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  Flubs' player committed to a non-interactive strategy, accepting counters and taxes but continuing to develop their board and pressure opponents.

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  Kinnan's player used efficient ramp and tutoring to maintain consistent pressure and find key combo pieces, leveraging the synergy between creatures and mana sources.

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  Blinking commanders and utility creatures was a key interaction to maximize card draw and disrupt opponents' tempo.

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  Players carefully managed priority and timing to avoid unnecessary interactions, focusing instead on advancing their game plans and combo setups.

Notable Cards

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  Gaea's Cradle

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  Aetherflux Reservoir

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  Walking Ballista

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  Mana Vault

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  Mana Crypt

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  Carpet of Flowers

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  Elvish Reclaimer

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  Yavimaya Coast

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  Mystic Remora

Summary

The game featured a competitive four-player cEDH match with each participant piloting distinct strategies focused on either control, combo, or midrange tempo. Early turns were marked by ramp and setup plays, with players deploying mana acceleration artifacts like Mana Vault and Mana Crypt, and establishing board presence with key creatures and spells. Kinnan's player focused on ramping into powerful creatures and combo enablers, while Derevi's player aimed to generate infinite mana through synergistic interactions involving Gaea's Cradle and Aetherflux Reservoir to drain the table with Walking Ballista. Flubs, the Fool's player adopted an aggressive, low-interaction approach, playing explosive spells without interaction and prioritizing quick damage, whereas Plagon, Lord of the Beach's pilot used blink and draw mechanics to control the board and storm off when conditions were ideal. Midgame saw several pivotal moments including strategic blinking of commanders to draw cards and manipulate the battlefield, as well as key combat and removal plays that shifted tempo. Notably, the Derevi player successfully set up infinite mana combos to threaten the entire table, while the Plagon player leveraged carpet of flowers and other ramp spells to generate the resources needed for a storm finish. The Flubs deck's relentless pressure and disregard for interaction forced opponents to adapt quickly. Eventually, the game tilted towards a board state where infinite mana and draw combos dominated, culminating in a decisive win condition that eliminated all opponents through combo damage or lethal board control.