Deck & Commander Strategies
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
A manual storm deck that aims to generate high storm counts through copying spells and creatures, enabling explosive combo finishes.
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper
A proactive storm list using tutoring and mana-doubling effects to assemble combos early and close out the game quickly.
Marath, Will of the Wild
A creature-based combo deck focused on generating infinite mana and using Marath’s ping ability to deal damage to all opponents.
Kraum, Ludevic's Opus
A midrange value deck that can pivot between storm finishes or grinding value, utilizing draw and disruption.
Tymna the Weaver
A midrange and ad nauseam deck blending storm potential with value-driven midrange plays to outpace opponents.
Krark, the Thumbless
A storm deck leveraging doubling effects and red mana acceleration to assemble combo pieces quickly and overwhelm opponents.
Gameplay Insights
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Dylan correctly assessed the limited interaction window after Shauna's Time Twister and mana use to confidently proceed with his Twinflame-Dualcaster Mage storm combo.
- 2
Shauna’s decision to keep mana open after casting Time Twister signaled she lacked immediate counterspells, which Dylan exploited.
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The use of manual storm count and precise timing on instant-speed mana and spell casting allowed Dylan to assemble a large token army and secure a turn 2 win.
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Drawing seven cards off an opponent’s wheel effect provided critical resources that enabled the combo to resolve without disruption.
- 5
Players’ mana usage and open mana during key turns provided important tells about their available interaction, influencing opponents’ decision-making.
Notable Cards
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Twinflame
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Dualcaster Mage
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Lotus Petal
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Manamorphose
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Dark Ritual
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Gamble
Gameplay Summary
The game featured a fast-paced cEDH match with four players piloting aggressive and combo-heavy decks.
Early turns saw rapid mana development and setup, with Shauna on Tymna and Kraum leveraging a Time Twister to refill her hand and maintain board presence.
Dylan, playing Sakashima and Krark, executed a precise storm combo by casting Twinflame and Dualcaster Mage to generate an overwhelming board state of token copies, quickly swinging for lethal damage on turn two.
Despite the strong starts from other players, including Kai on Marath Zoo and Mod on Ikra Shidiqi and Krark, Dylan's well-timed combo and ability to assess opponents' remaining interaction led to a swift victory.
