Deck & Commander Strategies
Godo, Bandit Warlord
Focuses on assembling Helm of the Host and other equipment to create infinite combat steps for a combat damage win, often using Goblin Matron and Chaos Warp for setup and protection.
Dargo, the Shipwrecker / Jeska, Thrice Reborn
A storm deck that either combos off with Dargo or uses Jeska's ability to deal massive damage in one turn to eliminate opponents quickly, supported by artifact mana and storm enablers.
Kenrith, the Returned King
Midrange deck that disrupts opponents and grinds card advantage, aiming to win through combo loops involving Dockside Extortionist and other resource engines.
Kraum, Ludevic's Opus / Tymna the Weaver
A grindy value deck that leverages card draw and tutors to assemble combos like Thassa's Oracle and Underworld Breach, often winning by decking opponents or themselves through massive milling.
Gameplay Insights
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Using Jeska’s ability to repeatedly trigger combat damage enhancements was key in pressuring opponents early and securing a lethal 21 commander damage hit.
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The Tymna/Kraum player’s intricate combo involving escape mechanics with Lotus Pedal and repeated Brain Freeze casts allowed them to mill their entire deck, triggering Thassa’s Oracle and winning the game.
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Effective use of counterspells and tutors disrupted key plays, such as the countering of a Worldly Tutor and the exile of Underworld Breach by Mindbreak Trap, demonstrating the importance of interaction in cEDH.
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Godo’s utilization of infinite combat steps was threatened by timely removal and disruption, showing the fragility of equipment-based combo decks in a high-powered environment.
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Kenrith’s deck played a slower, more controlling role, but leveraged Dockside Extortionist loops to generate overwhelming advantage once established.
Notable Cards
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Helm of the Host
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Mana Crypt
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Underworld Breach
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Thassa's Oracle
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Brain Freeze
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Dockside Extortionist
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Mental Misstep
Gameplay Summary
The game started with aggressive early plays from all players, with Godo focusing on casting his commander and setting up infinite combat steps through Helm of the Host, while the Tymna/Kraum deck aimed to grind card advantage and set up combo finishers like Thassa's Oracle and Underworld Breach.
Jeska and Dargo's storm deck quickly established a strong board presence, leveraging their commanders to generate value and storm count.
Kenrith's midrange deck played a disruptive role, focusing on board control and eventually aiming for a combo finish involving Dockside Extortionist loops. Early combat damage from Godo's Bergie and Jeska's Dargo pressured opponents, with Jeska's player successfully eliminating a key threat by dealing 21 commander damage.
The game featured key counterspell interactions, tutor chains, and mana acceleration that kept the pace high.
A pivotal moment came when the Tymna/Kraum player executed a massive milling and escape sequence with Brain Freeze and Lotus Pedal, milling their entire library and escaping multiple spells to put Thassa's Oracle into play, resulting in a win by decking themselves.
The game showcased a dynamic interplay of storm, infinite combat, and graveyard combo strategies.
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