MASKED WOLF DOUBLE FEATURE - SHORIKAI vs ETALI vs KRARK|SAKASHIMA vs TIVIT - cEDH GAMEPLAY

Deck Strategies

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  Krark, the Thumbless and Sakashima of a Thousand Faces

  This deck aims to generate value from copying spells and building up a large storm count, then using cards like Grapeshot or Mind's Desire to secure the win.

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  Tivit, Seller of Secrets

  The Tivit deck seeks to set up a powerful draw engine and then chain together spells to out-value opponents or set up a game-winning combo.

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  Shorikai, Genesis Engine

  The Shorikai deck utilizes mana ramp and artifact synergies, aiming to generate value and overrun the board with constructs or use engine cards to pull ahead.

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  Etali, Primal Conqueror

  The Etali deck focuses on ramping into its commander and using Etali's attack trigger to play spells from the top of opponents' libraries, creating an advantage and disrupting opponents' plans.

Gameplay Insights

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  The early game was dominated by a Mystic Remora, which slowed down the pace and led to a buildup of interaction in players' hands.

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  The Tivit player's attempt to win the game was thwarted by a flurry of interaction from the rest of the table, demonstrating the importance of timing and having backup plans.

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  The Krark/Sakashima player's decision to go for a large storm count with Mind's Desire and Grapeshot shifted the game in their favor and highlighted the powerful potential of storm strategies in a multiplayer setting.

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  The Etali player's unusual strategy of creating constructs with Urza's Saga was an interesting deviation from the norm, but ultimately didn't provide enough impact to change the outcome of the game.

Notable Cards

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  Mind's Desire

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  Grapeshot

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  Flusterstorm

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  Veil of Summer

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  Cyclonic Rift

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  Lion's Eye Diamond

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  Underworld Breach

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  Mystic Remora

Summary

The game opened with a lively start as each player began building their mana bases and setting up their boards. The turning point came when the player with the Tivit, Seller of Secrets deck attempted to go for a win with a series of spells, but the other players had enough interaction to shut down the attempt. The game then swung in favor of the player piloting the Krark, the Thumbless and Sakashima of a Thousand Faces deck who managed to pull off a large storm count with Mind's Desire and Grapeshot, dealing significant damage to the Tivit and Etali players and effectively controlling the board state. Despite a last-ditch effort from the Etali player, the Krark/Sakashima deck was able to maintain its advantage and secure the victory.