Work For It - Cedh Gameplay - Teysa Vs Tivit Vs Heliod Vs Malcolm/Vialsmasher

Deck Strategies

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  Teysa, Orzhov Scion

  This deck revolves around Aristocrats strategy and combo elements. It also employs removal tactics leveraging the commander's abilities.

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  Tivit, Seller of Secrets

  The deck focuses on generating value through clues and treasures. It also synergizes with Thas to gain advantage and control.

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  Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator

  The deck employs a pirate-themed strategy with treasure synergies and combos, leveraging Malcolm's abilities.

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  Vial Smasher the Fierce

  This deck focuses on leveraging Vial Smasher's damage dealing ability with high CMC spells.

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  Heliod, the Radiant Dawn // Heliod, the Warped Eclipse

  This is a control deck that aims to control the board while using the backside of Heliod to play on opponents' turn and reduce spell costs.

Gameplay Insights

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  Hidden's decision to cast 'Time Twister' after a board wipe was a masterstroke, granting him a fresh hand and a bounty of treasures due to his 'Smothering Tithe'.

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  Vesper's 'Tivit, Seller of Secrets' and 'Academy Manufacturer' combination proved to be a formidable engine of resource generation.

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  The use of 'One Ring' by multiple players, including its cloning via 'Phyrexian Metamorph', highlighted its pivotal role in the draw strategy of the game.

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  The intense counter war over 'Tainted Pact' showcased the high stakes involved in preventing potentially game-winning combos.

Notable Cards

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  Smothering Tithe

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  Tivit, Seller of Secrets

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  Scheming Symmetry

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  Tainted Pact

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  Pact of Negation

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  Flusterstorm

Summary

The gameplay kicked off on a highly competitive note with each player showcasing their unique deck strategies. A key turning point was when 'Hidden' cast 'Time Twister' after a board wipe, resulting in a fresh set of seven cards for each player and a massive treasure gain for him due to his 'Smothering Tithe'. However, 'Vesper' was also a considerable threat with constant treasure, clue, and food generation thanks to her 'Academy Manufacturer' and 'Tivit, Seller of Secrets'. The game ended in a climactic flurry of spells from 'Hidden' who capitalized on the newly drawn cards and his massive treasury to control the board.