Slicer v Sisay & Jegantha v Armix & Kraum v Animar | MTG cEDH Commander Gameplay

Deck Strategies

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  Armix, Filigree Thrasher & Kraum, Ludevic's Opus

  A hatebear and control-oriented deck that disrupts opponents' plays through creature removal and card draw, aiming to slow the table and leverage incremental advantage to win.

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  Sisay, Weatherlight Captain & Jegantha, the Wellspring

  Combines legendary creature synergies with ramp and combo potential, using tutors to assemble powerful legendary combos and generate overwhelming board presence.

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  Slicer, Hired Muscle // Slicer, High-Speed Antagonist

  Aggressive, equipment-based damage dealer that transforms to increase offensive capabilities, focusing on quick Commander damage and maintaining pressure with bounce and copy spells.

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  Animar, Soul of Elements

  Creature-centric ramp deck that uses +1/+1 counters and spell casting to accelerate into large threats and combos, aiming to overwhelm opponents with efficient creature attacks and synergy.

Gameplay Insights

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  Using Slicer’s transform ability as a key offensive tool to increase Commander damage output and force opponents’ responses.

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  Strategic use of bounce spells and copies (such as Chain of Vapor) to disrupt opponents’ key plays and protect threats.

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  Tutor sequencing via Imperial Seal to find critical combo pieces and maintain pressure on opponents.

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  Careful management of mana and life total in a fast-paced cEDH environment, balancing aggression with disruption.

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  Responding to opponents’ card draw attempts with targeted counterspells like Red Elemental Blast and Force of Will to maintain board control.

Notable Cards

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  Mox Diamond

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  Lotus Petal

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  Imperial Seal

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  Chromatic Lantern

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  Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer

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  Red Elemental Blast

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  Force of Will

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  Ancient Tomb

Summary

The game began with players setting up strong early mana acceleration and card filtering, including the use of Mox Diamond, Lotus Petal, and various land fetch effects. The Slicer player aggressively applied pressure with early Commander damage, transforming Slicer into Hired Muscle and attacking opponents to chip away at life totals. Armix and Kraum’s hatebear-style deck focused on controlling the board and disrupting opponents' plans, while Sisay and Jegantha aimed to assemble combos through synergy between legendary creatures and ramp. Animar's player sought to ramp into large creatures, leveraging creature counters and combo pieces to build a threatening board. Key moments included Slicer’s aggressive attacks and multiple transformations, the use of powerful tutors like Imperial Seal to find critical combo pieces, and reactive plays such as countering draws and casting removal spells to maintain control. Despite the chaotic multiplayer environment, the game featured careful sequencing of equipment and bounce spells to disrupt opponents' tempo and protect key threats. The interplay of combo attempts, disruption, and combat damage defined the flow, with the Slicer player’s early aggression setting the pace and forcing others to respond carefully or risk falling behind.