Niv-Mizzet vs Magda vs Elsha vs Tymna/Kodama

Decklists

Deck & Commander Strategies

Niv-Mizzet, Parun
Turbo out Niv-Mizzet quickly, control the board with counterspells and card draw engines like Mystic Remora and Sensei's Divining Top, then win through repeated damage and card advantage from Niv-Mizzet's triggered abilities.
Magda, Brazen Outlaw
Generate Treasure tokens using Magda's ability combined with artifacts like Clock of Omens to create infinite mana, then use that mana to fetch artifacts and win the game, often through combos involving mana ramp and artifact synergies.
Elsha of the Infinite
Leverage Sensei's Divining Top and Underworld Breach to set up combo lines that allow casting multiple spells per turn, aiming to win through combo kills or overwhelming spell advantage.
Tymna the Weaver and Kodama of the East Tree
Implement a stax strategy by locking down the board with disruptive creatures and artifacts, using Tymna's card draw from combat damage to maintain resources, and eventually winning through consistent combat damage.

Gameplay Insights

1
Shauna's use of multiple layers of protection on Niv-Mizzet, including Fierce Guardianship and Misdirection, was crucial in maintaining board presence and enabling continuous card draw and damage triggers.
2
The interaction between Urza's Saga and constructs provided effective blockers and combat tricks, allowing Ryan to mitigate early aggression.
3
Claybee's use of Snap to bounce Kodama disrupted their own tempo but was necessary to untap lands and maintain mana flow in a stax shell.
4
The early establishment of Treasure tokens by Magda created potential for infinite mana combos, forcing opponents to prioritize disruption.
5
The use of Jeweled Lotus to accelerate Niv-Mizzet's deployment was a key turning point that shifted the game tempo in Shauna's favor.

Notable Cards

Niv-Mizzet, Parun
Mystic Remora
Sensei's Divining Top
Jeweled Lotus
Fierce Guardianship
Misdirection
Rapid Hybridization
Urza's Saga
Carpet of Flowers
Soul-Guide Lantern

Gameplay Summary

The game started with a fast-paced opening where each player established their mana base and early board presence.

Shauna, piloting Niv-Mizzet, Parun, focused on controlling the board and drawing cards with Mystic Remora and Sensei's Divining Top.

Ryan, with Magda, Brazen Outlaw, aimed to generate Treasure tokens and build towards infinite mana combos, while Claybee used Tymna and Kodama to implement a stax strategy, locking down opponents and winning through combat damage.

Zack's Elsha deck sought to leverage Sensei's Divining Top and Underworld Breach to create powerful combos. Early combat exchanges and spells disrupted the board, including Shauna's rapid hybridization of Tymna and multiple counterspells and protections to keep Niv-Mizzet alive.

Shauna's timely use of Jeweled Lotus to cast Niv-Mizzet enabled a strong board presence and card advantage.

A pivotal moment occurred when Shauna successfully countered lethal removal on Niv-Mizzet with Fierce Guardianship and Misdirection, which led to Elsha being dealt lethal damage.

This shifted momentum heavily in Shauna's favor as the opponents struggled to keep up with Niv-Mizzet's continuous damage and card draw engine.

The gameplay highlighted the importance of protective spells and careful sequencing in high-level cEDH environments.

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