cEDH Gameplay: Rog/Thrasios vs Codie vs Rog/Si vs Thrasios/Francisco

Deck Strategies

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  Codie, Vociferous Codex

  Focuses on fast mana ramp with artifact and land acceleration, utilizing Profane Tutor to find key combo pieces and Silence to protect combo lines, aiming to win through a combo involving casting spells without interruption.

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  Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh

  Aggressive red-based strategy leveraging mana acceleration and combat damage, combined with disruption and artifact synergies to apply pressure and facilitate quick wins.

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  Silas Renn, Seeker Adept

  Artifact-centric combo deck that uses artifact recursion and tutoring to assemble combos quickly, with a strong emphasis on protecting its key pieces and disrupting opponents.

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  Thrasios, Triton Hero

  A versatile four-color control and combo deck that uses efficient ramp, card draw, and interaction to control the game state and assemble powerful combos for a quick finish.

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  Francisco, Fowl Marauder

  Combo/control deck that leverages artifact and treasure token synergies, disruption spells, and potent card advantage to build a dominant board presence and execute combo kills.

Gameplay Insights

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  Levi’s timely use of Force of Negation to counter Silence prevented Rage’s early combo and kept the game from ending prematurely.

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  Eli’s explosive turn two win with Thrasios, Zaural and Demonic Consultation demonstrated the power of efficient tutor chains and library manipulation in cEDH.

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  Rage’s repeated use of Profane Tutor combined with Codie’s ability to cast spells from exile showcased a unique and effective combo engine.

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  The players’ early deployment of fast mana artifacts and lands like Mana Crypt, Ancient Tomb, and Mox Diamonds allowed for rapid development of game-winning combos within the first few turns.

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  Multiple players ran interaction spells like Flusterstorm and Mana Drain, highlighting the intense counterspell battles typical in competitive EDH games.

Notable Cards

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  Profane Tutor

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  Force of Negation

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  Silence

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  Demonic Consultation

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  Dockside Extortionist

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  Mana Crypt

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  Ancient Tomb

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  Orcish Bowmasters

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  Crop Rotation

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  Flusterstorm

Summary

The game began with all players establishing their mana bases and early board presence, with Levi setting up a strong mana ramp using cards like Rejuvenating Springs, Gaea's Cradle, and Lotus Pedal, while Rage quickly ramped into his commander Codie and set up a threatening combo with Profane Tutor and Silence. Eli utilized a combination of aggressive mana acceleration and disruption, including Orcish Bowmasters and Dockside Extortionist, to put pressure on opponents and generate treasure tokens. Jrock developed his board with Francisco and Thrasios, contributing to the multiplayer dynamic. A pivotal moment occurred when Rage attempted to combo off using Silence and Profane Tutor but was thwarted by Levi’s Force of Negation, which countered Silence and protected the board from Rage's immediate win. Later, Eli executed a near-instant win by casting Thrasios, Zaural, and using Demonic Consultation to exile his entire library, winning the game on turn two. This showcased the explosive potential of cEDH decks to win very early with precise sequencing and tutor chains. The game featured multiple instances of fast mana, tutoring, and interaction spells to disrupt combo attempts, reflecting the high-speed nature of competitive EDH.