DOOM FEAT. MONS | cEDH | Zaxara v Xanathar v Grolnok v Tevesh/Ishai - Magic: The Gathering

Deck Strategies

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  Zaxara, the Exemplary

  Utilizes spell copying and counterspell disruption to control the game while generating incremental advantage, aiming to stabilize and win through value and incremental damage.

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  Xanathar, Guild Kingpin

  Focuses on stealing opponents’ creatures and artifacts, using theft and disruption to turn the tide of the game in their favor.

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  Grolnok, the Omnivore

  Leverages recursion and graveyard interactions to generate value, with a focus on sacrificing creatures and gaining advantage from death triggers.

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  Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker

  Builds up incremental combat damage through opponents’ spellcasting, aiming to close the game by growing larger and applying consistent pressure.

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  Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools

  Generates tokens and uses them in combination with powerful spells to overwhelm opponents, focusing on board presence and combo finishes.

Gameplay Insights

• 1

  Casting Deepglow Skate to double counters on commanders and bring all commanders onto the battlefield was a key turning point, dramatically shifting board control.

• 2

  Use of Wishclaw Talisman allowed efficient tutoring and retrieval of key spells, enabling flexible combo and interaction plays.

• 3

  Counterspells like Flusterstorm and Force of Negation were pivotal in maintaining tempo and denying opponents’ critical spells.

• 4

  Players prioritized mana acceleration through fast lands, Mana Crypt, and Soul Ring to execute early threats and maintain pressure.

• 5

  The game demonstrated careful sequencing of plays and stack management, especially when responding to removal and counterspells in a highly interactive meta.

Notable Cards

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  Deepglow Skate

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  Wishclaw Talisman

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  Dark Confidant

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  Flusterstorm

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  Arcane Signet

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  Ranger-Captain of Eos

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  Crater's Claws

Summary

The cEDH game featured four highly competitive decks piloted by Mons, Jason, Keith, and the host, with a focus on fast mana acceleration and disruptive plays. Early turns saw key spells like Dark Confidant and Wishclaw Talisman come into play, setting the stage for rapid card advantage and interaction. The use of powerful commanders such as Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools, and Zaxara, the Exemplary provided dynamic board presence and value generation. A notable moment occurred when a player cast Deepglow Skate, doubling counters and bringing all commanders onto the battlefield under their control, signaling a potential shift in board control and tempo. Throughout the game, players exchanged threats and responses, with spells like Flusterstorm and counterspells heavily influencing the flow of the game.