NECROCHASM FEAT.HATEBEARS - cEDH - S15E4 - SLICER v TEVESH/THRASIOS v ROGRAKH/SILAS v DARGO/THRASIOS

Deck Strategies

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  Slicer, Hired Muscle // Slicer, High-Speed Antagonist

  Utilizes aggressive early game pressure with discard effects and high-damage combat, supported by equipment to maximize damage output and card draw through combat triggers.

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  Dargo, the Shipwrecker

  Leverages treasures and equipment to enhance aggressive creatures, focusing on quick damage and resource acceleration to support Slicer’s aggressive plan.

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  Thrasios, Triton Hero

  Focuses on incremental value through card draw and mana ramp, aiming to stabilize the board and find answers or combos, though in this game it fell behind the aggressive pace.

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  Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh

  Primarily a midrange deck using aggressive creatures and combat tricks to control the board and apply pressure, attempting to disrupt opponents but struggling against Slicer’s speed.

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  Silas Renn, Seeker Adept

  Focuses on artifact synergy and recursion, aiming to generate value and control through equipment and disruption, but unable to outpace the early aggression.

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  Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools

  A combo/control deck aiming to generate value and lock down opponents with powerful spells and disruptive elements, but was unable to execute its plan before succumbing to early pressure.

Gameplay Insights

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  Casting Slicer early and equipping it with Strength Test Hammer created a strong tempo advantage that was difficult for opponents to overcome.

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  The discard effect of Slicer disrupted opponents’ hands, limiting their options and slowing their development.

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  Using treasures generated from Dargo’s abilities allowed for explosive mana acceleration supporting multiple aggressive plays in a single turn.

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  Mystic Remora provided consistent card draw for the control players but was insufficient to keep up with the early aggression.

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  Attempts to block Slicer with less effective creatures led to unfavorable trades, allowing Slicer to maintain board dominance.

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  Key spells like Mindbreak Trap and Khan, the Great Creator were played but not utilized to their full potential due to the rapid pace of the game.

Notable Cards

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  Lion's Eye Diamond

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  Mystic Remora

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  Training Grounds

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  Arcane Signet

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  Simian Spirit Guide

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  Mindbreak Trap

Summary

The game began with an aggressive early play from the Slicer deck, quickly establishing a fast and powerful board presence using Slicer, High-Speed Antagonist to pressure opponents immediately. Slicer’s aggressive discard effect and combat prowess put players on the defensive, forcing them to react quickly. Dargo, the Shipwrecker’s deck supported this strategy by equipping Slicer with Strength Test Hammer and leveraging treasures for mana acceleration. Meanwhile, the other players, including Rograkh and Silas Renn decks, focused on ramp and incremental value plays, casting key spells such as Mystic Remora for card advantage, and Khan the Great Creator for utility, but struggled to keep pace with Slicer’s early aggression. As the game progressed, the Slicer player maintained tempo by repeatedly attacking and drawing cards from combat damage, supported by equipment and spells that enhanced its damage output. The board state was volatile, with key creatures trading in combat, but ultimately, the rapid and relentless damage from Slicer overwhelmed the opponents. Attempts to stabilize or disrupt were insufficient to stop the damage, and the Slicer deck secured the win by leveraging its high-speed aggression and combat tricks before other decks could establish a winning position.