Deck & Commander Strategies
Etali, Primal Conqueror
Aggressively attacks by casting creatures that can be duplicated or synergize with combat damage triggers to generate value and tempo, aiming to pressure opponents early.
Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
Utilizes artifact synergies and Goblin tribal elements to establish board control and disrupt opponents, often accelerating into powerful plays with artifact recursion.
Zur the Enchanter
Focuses on tutoring and casting powerful enchantments and combo pieces quickly, using Ad Nauseam to draw a large portion of the deck and assemble a storm or combo finish.
Dargo, the Shipwrecker // Tymna the Weaver
Leverages aggressive creature combat and Tymna's card draw abilities to apply pressure and maintain card advantage, aiming to outvalue opponents in combat and spells.
Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Combines artifact recursion and control elements to disrupt opponents while building incremental advantages through recurring threats and value engines.
Tymna the Weaver
Maintains hand size and card advantage through combat damage draws, supporting aggressive strategies and enabling synergy with evasive creatures.
Gameplay Insights
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The use of Molten Duplication on Delighted Halfling early accelerated Etali's board presence and generated considerable pressure on other players.
- 2
Zur's player leveraged Ad Nauseam optimally, chaining multiple passes to draw nearly their entire deck and assemble a lethal storm combo.
- 3
Underworld Breach enabled a critical loop with Brain Freeze to mill opponents and find the final combo piece, Thassa's Oracle, to win the game.
- 4
Rograkh's player used Goblin Welder to manage artifacts, preparing defenses and countering opponents' threats during the midgame.
- 5
The game demonstrated the importance of timing and sequencing in cEDH, with Zur's pilot patiently waiting to resolve Ad Nauseam without interference.
Notable Cards
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Delighted Halfling
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Molten Duplication
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Goblin Welder
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Ad Nauseam
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Demonic Tutor
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Underworld Breach
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Brain Freeze
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Lion's Eye Diamond
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Mystical Tutor
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Chrome Mox
Gameplay Summary
The game started with all players keeping strong hands, setting up their mana bases and early plays.
Etali took an aggressive stance by casting Delighted Halfling and leveraging Molten Duplication to double key creatures, which created early pressure.
Rograkh's player established a board presence with Chromax, Goblin Welder, and key artifacts, preparing for a potential explosive turn.
Zur's pilot efficiently ramped and set up with mana rocks and tutors, aiming to assemble a combo.
The gameplay featured a critical moment when Zur's player executed a powerful Ad Nauseam, drawing a large portion of their deck and finding key combo pieces, including Demonic Tutor and Underworld Breach.
This set the stage for a win through a storm combo.
