Deck & Commander Strategies
Baylen, the Haymaker
Generate tokens and ramp mana to cast the commander early, then use token synergies and mana generation from creatures to build a powerful board state and apply pressure.
Aang, at the Crossroads
Use clones to trigger commander flips repeatedly, aiming to assemble an infinite combo that floods the board or generates infinite mana for a decisive win.
Fire Lord Azula
Leverage efficient mana acceleration and disruption spells to control the board and opponents' strategies, applying pressure through timely removal and tempo plays.
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
Utilize hand disruption and tempo control to hinder opponents while setting up for value plays that maintain board presence and disrupt combo attempts.
Gameplay Insights
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Delaying the casting of Baylen's commander to maintain flexibility and control the game pace proved strategic, allowing better timing for token generation and mana development.
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Aang’s approach to flipping through clones for multiple ETB triggers showcased the power of incremental advantage leading to explosive combo turns.
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Use of Null Rod early by Baylen disrupted potential fast artifact-based combos but was held back to ensure mana acceleration for his own plays.
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Players carefully balanced between ramping for their win conditions and holding back interaction to prevent opponents from assembling their combos first.
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The timing of sacrificing lands and fetching specific lands to optimize mana availability demonstrated the importance of resource management in cEDH.
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Bow Master was used as a tactical response to early opponent plays, highlighting how early interaction can slow down opponents' plans.
Notable Cards
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Lotus Petal
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Lion's Eye Diamond
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Enduring Vitality
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Imperial Recruiter
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Stitcher's Supplier
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Mental Misstep
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Snapback
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Food Chain
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Watery Grave
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Flooded Strand
Gameplay Summary
The game initially unfolds with players evaluating their opening hands and mulligans, focusing on ramp and setting up early mana sources.
Baylen, the Haymaker utilizes token generation and mana acceleration to cast his commander early, preparing for a mid-game surge.
Meanwhile, Aang at the Crossroads aims to flip his commander by leveraging clones and enter-the-battlefield triggers, setting up for a potential infinite combo that can flood the board with creatures or generate infinite mana.
Azula and Wan Shi Tong focus on control and disruption, with Azula applying pressure through efficient mana usage and spells, and Wan Shi Tong leveraging hand disruption and tempo plays to keep opponents in check. A pivotal moment occurs as Baylen builds a board presence with tokens and uses enduring vitality to make his tokens mana sources, enabling explosive plays.
Aang's strategy revolves around carefully managing mana and clones to maximize his commander flips, aiming to assemble a combo that can win the game outright by overwhelming opponents with value.
The interaction between control elements and combo lines creates tension, with players timing their spells and attacks carefully.
Ultimately, the game highlights the delicate balance in cEDH of advancing one's own game plan while disrupting others, with Baylen's token synergy, Aang's combo potential, and Azula's and Wan Shi Tong's control elements defining the flow of the match.
