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Blood in the Moon Light - Implements of cEDH S2E6 - Derevi v Tevesh/Ishai v Birgi v Thrasios/Smasher

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Commanders featured in this Gameplay Reviewed & Verified

Decklists

Deck & Commander Strategies

  • Derevi, Empyrial Tactician

    Derevi, Empyrial Tactician

    Utilizes Derevi's ability to control the board through tapping and untapping creatures, combining with efficient creatures and value engines to maintain tempo and gradually gain advantage.

  • Thrasios, Triton Hero

    Thrasios, Triton Hero

    Focuses on card advantage and mana ramp, leveraging Thrasios's ability to filter and draw cards, enabling the assembly of combos or powerful spells to close out the game.

  • Vial Smasher the Fierce

    Vial Smasher the Fierce

    Aggressively deals damage to opponents while casting spells, aiming to accelerate damage output and disrupt opponents with targeted removal and pressure.

  • Birgi, God of Storytelling // Harnfel, Horn of Bounty

    Birgi, God of Storytelling // Harnfel, Horn of Bounty

    Generates mana and card advantage through casting instants and sorceries, enabling a combo or burn finish while maintaining a steady flow of resources.

  • Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker

    Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker

    Grows larger as opponents cast spells, using evasive attacks to chip away at opponents and leveraging synergy with counterspells and control elements.

  • Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools

    Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools

    Utilizes Tevesh Szat's ability to generate card advantage by sacrificing permanents and casting spells from exile, aiming to overwhelm opponents with value and disruption.

Gameplay Insights

  • 1

    The combination of Blood Moon and Curse of Opulence effectively locked down many players' mana bases, forcing reliance on basic lands and slowing down some decks significantly.

  • 2

    Utilizing tutors like Demonic Tutor and Diabolic Intent early enabled quick access to powerful spells, accelerating tempo and board development.

  • 3

    Vial Smasher's damage triggers on spell casts applied consistent pressure, pushing opponents to respond quickly or lose life steadily.

  • 4

    Dark Confidant provided ongoing card advantage but also risked life loss, requiring careful management of damage and timing.

  • 5

    The use of Experimental Frenzy allowed a player to cast spells from the top of their library, opening up unique sequencing options despite hand restrictions.

  • 6

    Players paid close attention to mana color availability and land types due to Blood Moon, impacting their decision-making and sequencing of plays.

  • 7

    The presence of artifact ramp like Arcane Signet and Chromatic Lantern was crucial to mitigate mana disruptions and maintain flexibility.

Notable Cards

  • Blood Moon

    Blood Moon

  • Curse of Opulence

    Curse of Opulence

  • Noble Hierarch

    Noble Hierarch

  • Dark Confidant

    Dark Confidant

  • Demonic Tutor

    Demonic Tutor

  • Diabolic Intent

    Diabolic Intent

  • Bident of Thassa

    Bident of Thassa

  • Vial Smasher the Fierce

    Vial Smasher the Fierce

  • Experimental Frenzy

    Experimental Frenzy

  • Wishclaw Talisman

    Wishclaw Talisman

  • Skirk Prospector

    Skirk Prospector

Gameplay Summary

The game began with players establishing their mana bases and early board presence, featuring Noble Hierarch, Dark Confidant, and other ramp and draw engines.

One of the pivotal early moments was the casting of Blood Moon combined with Curse of Opulence, which significantly disrupted the non-basic land strategies of several players, forcing them to adapt their mana and plays.

Vial Smasher was deployed to exert pressure and deal incremental damage, while various tutors such as Demonic Tutor and Diabolic Intent were used to fetch critical cards, accelerating the game pace.

Players also utilized card draw engines like Bident of Thassa and Dark Confidant to maintain hand advantage and find answers or threats.

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