Deck & Commander Strategies
Etali, Primal Conqueror
Aggressively cast spells to trigger Etali's ability, dealing damage and generating card advantage by exiling opponents' top cards, aiming to close out the game through repeated combat damage and disruption.
Saheeli Rai
Utilize artifact synergy and efficient spellcasting to generate value and potential infinite combos, often involving artifact tokens and spell copying to overwhelm opponents.
Cecily, Haunted Mage
Leverage graveyard recursion and tempo plays with a focus on disruption, controlling the board while building towards a combo or value engine.
Orvar, the All-Form
Copy spells and generate incremental advantage by exploiting Orvar's ability to create tokens or repeat effects, aiming for spell-based combos and tempo swings.
Ketramose, the New Dawn
Ramp and control-oriented build that seeks to stabilize the board and then capitalize on powerful late-game threats and combos.
Kitsa, Otterball Elite
Aggressive, tempo-based deck leveraging efficient creatures and interaction to disrupt opponents while advancing a fast clock.
Huatli, Radiant Champion
Utilize planeswalker abilities to generate tokens and dominate combat phases, applying pressure while controlling the board.
Krark, the Thumbless
High-variance spell-focused deck that benefits from coin flips, aiming to generate chaos and advantage through risky but rewarding interactions.
Gameplay Insights
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Using Submerge on a Bird of Paradise early disrupted ramp and slowed down opponents' mana development.
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The player casting Etali attempted to leverage a large mana pool to cast multiple spells in a single turn, but the Red Elemental Blast countered a key spell, reducing the impact of the sequence.
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Demonic Consultation paired with Fastbond and Oracle set up a potential game-ending combo, showcasing high-level combo assembly in cEDH.
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Blind Obedience created a taxing effect that hindered storm and combo strategies, forcing players to adapt their plans and consider timing carefully.
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Players carefully managed mana and interaction to prevent any one player from gaining a runaway advantage, highlighting the delicate balance of multiplayer cEDH games.
Notable Cards
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Lotus Petal
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Mox Amber
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Blind Obedience
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Demonic Consultation
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Fastbond
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Etali, Primal Conqueror // Etali, Primal Sickness
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Red Elemental Blast
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Oracle
Gameplay Summary
The game begins with players establishing their mana bases and developing board presence through ramp spells and mana artifacts such as Lotus Petal and Mox Amber.
Early turns feature cautious interaction, including a Submerge cast to remove a Bird of Paradise and initial swings with creatures like Raggy Boy and Birds of Paradise.
The tension escalates when one player leverages a big mana turn with Etali, Primal Conqueror, attempting to cast multiple spells and generating significant value, although a timely Red Elemental Blast counters a crucial spell to keep the game balanced.
Another player sequences a powerful play by casting Fastbond and Oracle, then following up with a Demonic Consultation, setting up a potential combo or game-winning sequence.
However, the presence of Blind Obedience on the battlefield complicates storm strategies, introducing taxing effects that hinder combo execution.
The game shows high-level interaction with mana denial, strategic counterplay, and setup for explosive turns, indicating a dynamic multiplayer game where players must carefully navigate both board state and hand resources.
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