Kinnan v Magda v Captain Sisay v Tivit

Decklists

Deck & Commander Strategies

Kinnan, Bonder Prodigy
Generate large amounts of mana through infinite combos involving mana rocks like Basalt Monolith, then use this mana to cast huge threats or combos to win the game.
Magda, Brazen Outlaw
Leverage artifact and dwarf synergies to generate treasures and mana rapidly, enabling instant-speed combos with artifacts like Clock of Omens for quick wins.
Captain Sisay
Utilize a toolbox approach with legendary tutors and various combos involving Gaea's Cradle or Shia combo pieces to control the game and eventually win through a powerful board state.
Tivit, Seller of Secrets
Slow the game down with control elements and card advantage, aiming to establish Tibbit and then win with combo pieces like Fastest Oracle or Time Seer.

Gameplay Insights

1
Kinnan's infinite mana loop with Basalt Monolith was the key turning point, allowing her to break through board lockdown despite heavy disruption.
2
Blind Obedience and Tangle Wire significantly slowed down aggressive artifact and creature strategies, forcing players to adapt their plans.
3
Captain Sisay's reliance on casting multiple spells was hindered by Tangle Wire and Silence, demonstrating the effectiveness of lockdown in CEDH.
4
Magda's instant-speed combo attempts were disrupted by removal and counterspells, highlighting the importance of protection in combo decks.
5
Demonic Tutor and card draw spells were pivotal for players to find their win conditions under heavy resource denial.
6
The use of Agatha's Soul Cauldron to exile graveyard resources repeatedly delayed opponents' combo setups.

Notable Cards

Basalt Monolith
Blind Obedience
Tangle Wire
Clock of Omens
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
Mystic Remora
Counterbalance
Demonic Tutor
Silence
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
Mox Amber
Mox Opal
Mox Diamond
Adaptive Automaton

Gameplay Summary

The game unfolded with each player pursuing their unique CEDH strategies amid significant early disruption.

Kinnan struggled initially due to multiple mulligans but eventually assembled infinite mana using Basalt Monolith and Kinnan's ability, enabling her to generate massive mana and seek key threats.

Magda developed a strong artifact and dwarf tribal board, leveraging Clock of Omens to enable fast combo attempts, but was slowed by early hate cards like Blind Obedience and Tangle Wire.

Captain Sisay focused on assembling her toolbox and combos but was repeatedly locked down by Tangle Wire and other control elements, limiting her ability to cast spells.

Tibbit aimed to control the pace and find its combo pieces via Demonic Tutor and card advantage but was also slowed by the heavy disruption in play. The pivotal turning point came when Kinnan successfully established an infinite mana loop despite the heavy board lockdown.

This allowed her to break through the board stalls and set up for a potential win.

Meanwhile, Magda's aggressive artifact synergy pressured the table but never fully completed a decisive combo due to counterspells and removal.

The game featured multiple layers of resource denial with cards like Blind Obedience, Tangle Wire, and Silence locking down opponents, resulting in a tense stalemate until Kinnan's mana engine took over.

The match highlighted the delicate balance between building combo lines and managing disruptive hate pieces in CEDH.

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