Is ETALI the new BOOGEYMAN of cEDH? [cEDH GAMEPLAY] ETALI v FLUBS v DEREVI v KINNAN

The game started with players ramping aggressively and establishing early board presence, highlighted by Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer being dashed out early to generate treasures and card advantage.

Etali, Primal Conqueror was cast early as a major threat, leveraging its ability to attack and exile cards from opponents' decks, fueling powerful plays.

Kinnan, Bonder Prodigy ramped efficiently with mana dorks and mana rocks, aiming to generate large amounts of mana quickly.

Derevi, Empyrial Tactician utilized its control and combo potential, setting up artifact synergies and interaction.

Flubs, the Fool played a more controlling role, searching artifacts and disrupting opponents with timely interaction.

Significant turning points included the use of Ragavan to generate treasures and card advantage, Etali's aggressive attacks exiling key cards, and the deployment of powerful draw engines like Consecrated Sphinx and Star Winder.

The warp mechanic from Star Winder allowed for flexible casting options and card advantage over time.

Players used interaction spells like Swan Song to counter threats and protect their board states.

The game was a fast-paced, high-tempo match with each player leveraging their commander’s unique strengths to build board presence, disrupt others, and push toward a combo or damage-based win condition.

Etali’s ability to exile cards and attack aggressively made it a central force, applying pressure and forcing opponents to react quickly.