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Etali vs Niv-Mizzet vs Ob Nixilis vs Marwyn | CEDH Gameplay

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Commanders featured in this Gameplay Reviewed & Verified

Decklists

Deck & Commander Strategies

  • Etali, Primal Conqueror // Etali, Primal Sickness

    Etali, Primal Conqueror

    Ramp aggressively with mana dorks and artifacts to generate infinite mana, then repeatedly cast Etali to exile opponents' libraries and win through overwhelming advantage.

  • Niv-Mizzet, Parun

    Niv-Mizzet, Parun

    Control the board with counterspells and burn, generate card advantage through Niv-Mizzet's triggers, and finish with a combo involving Curiosity for infinite draws and damage.

  • Ob Nixilis, Captive Kingpin

    Ob Nixilis, Captive Kingpin

    Use damage-based synergies to control the board and win either through beat down or one-card combos that leverage damage and life loss.

  • Marwyn, the Nurturer

    Marwyn, the Nurturer

    Build a large board of elves to produce massive amounts of mana with Marwyn, then storm off to win with a high spell count.

Gameplay Insights

  • 1

    Corey’s use of Gemstone Caverns to exile Karplusan Forest pregame was a strong ramp setup that later enabled a smooth Gaea's Cradle fetch via Crop Rotation.

  • 2

    Zack’s rapid response to Magus of the Moon with Rapid Hybridization preserved his Urza’s Sagas and board development, showing an important tempo play.

  • 3

    Complex spell interaction around Corey's Etali casting included exiling multiple powerful spells and re-casting them, demonstrating careful resource management and maximizing value.

  • 4

    Zack’s sequence of counterspells and burn (Force of Negation, Daze, Pyroblast) effectively neutralized Corey's ramp and key creatures, highlighting the importance of layered protection in cEDH.

  • 5

    Cal’s aggressive early damage with Ragavan and timely Lightning Bolt to kill Marwyn slowed down Brandon's storm ramp plan, showing the effectiveness of early pressure.

  • 6

    Brandon’s use of Sylvan Library to draw extra cards at the cost of life provided crucial card advantage for his storm strategy despite life loss.

  • 7

    The game featured heavy interaction over key artifacts and enchantments, such as Mystic Remora and Sensei’s Divining Top, underscoring their high value in control and combo decks.

Notable Cards

  • Etali, Primal Conqueror // Etali, Primal Sickness

    Etali, Primal Conqueror // Etali, Primal Sickness

  • Niv-Mizzet, Parun

    Niv-Mizzet, Parun

  • Ob Nixilis, Captive Kingpin

    Ob Nixilis, Captive Kingpin

  • Marwyn, the Nurturer

    Marwyn, the Nurturer

  • Dockside Extortionist

    Dockside Extortionist

  • Rapid Hybridization

    Rapid Hybridization

  • Force of Negation

    Force of Negation

  • Mystic Remora

    Mystic Remora

  • Sensei's Divining Top

    Sensei's Divining Top

  • Soul's Majesty

    Soul's Majesty

  • Force of Vigor

    Force of Vigor

  • Red Elemental Blast

    Red Elemental Blast

  • Daze

    Daze

  • Pyroblast

    Pyroblast

  • Gaea's Cradle

    Gaea's Cradle

  • Magus of the Moon

    Magus of the Moon

Gameplay Summary

A pivotal moment occurred when Corey cast Etali, triggering a mass exile effect on all players' libraries, followed by drawing seven cards with Soul's Majesty.

This sequence allowed Corey to set up a powerful board state with Gaea's Cradle and numerous treasures.

Zack's Niv-Mizzet was eventually taken down by a combination of Red Elemental Blast, Daze, and Pyroblast, showcasing the intense spell-based control and counterplay typical in cEDH.

The match demonstrated the delicate balance of maintaining board presence while managing opponent threats, with each deck leveraging their unique synergies, such as Etali's infinite mana and exile combo, Niv-Mizzet's card draw and burn, Ob Nixilis's damage and disruption, and Marwyn's storm elf ramp strategy.

The game was marked by quick tempo shifts, targeted removal, and careful sequencing of spells to protect key permanents and disrupt opponents' plans.

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