MAMTG [cEDH Gameplay] S4 E17 | Tymna/Malcolm v Korvold v Tivit v Breya |

Deck Strategies

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  Tymna the Weaver and Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator

  This deck employs a Doomsday combo strategy, using Tymna's card draw and Malcolm's synergy to assemble a Doomsday pile quickly and win through Thassa's Oracle or similar win conditions.

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  Korvold, Fae-Cursed King

  Korvold utilizes a turbo storm and sacrifice theme, generating card advantage and tokens by sacrificing permanents frequently, aiming to outvalue opponents and assemble a storm win.

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  Tivit, Seller of Secrets

  Tivit is a mid-range control deck that leverages clue generation and a one-card infinite combo with Time Sift to take infinite turns and deal infinite damage.

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  Breya, Etherium Shaper

  Breya's deck is a storm combo build focusing on generating infinite mana and using Breya as an infinite damage outlet to ping opponents to death quickly.

Gameplay Insights

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  Korvold's early sacrifice of lands and artifacts to draw cards and generate tokens applied consistent pressure and card advantage.

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  Tymna/Malcolm's use of treasure tokens and careful life and card management enabled steady progress towards assembling the Doomsday pile.

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  Tivit's strategy to leverage clues and resource denial forced opponents to consider the value of gifting clues versus maintaining board presence.

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  Breya's attempt to assemble an infinite mana outlet was challenged by the disruptive and fast-paced nature of the game, highlighting the importance of timing and protection in storm strategies.

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  The interaction between artifact ramp (such as Jeweled Lotus and Mox Opal) and key lands (e.g., Urza's Saga and Ancient Tomb) created explosive mana acceleration crucial for fast combo execution.

Notable Cards

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  Doomsday

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  Thassa's Oracle

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  Jeweled Lotus

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  Mox Opal

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  Urza's Saga

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  Ancient Tomb

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  Talisman of Progress

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  Lion's Eye Diamond

Summary

The game featured a high-level cEDH multiplayer match with four powerful decks vying for control. Early turns saw players establishing their mana bases and setting up key artifacts and creatures. Korvold, Fae-Cursed King quickly developed board presence with continuous card draw via sacrificing permanents, while Tymna and Malcolm aimed to assemble their Doomsday pile to win with a fast combo involving Thassa's Oracle. Tivit, Seller of Secrets focused on control and generating clues to fuel a combo with Time Sift for infinite turns and damage, and Breya, Etherium Shaper worked towards a storm-based infinite mana outlet to ping opponents to death. As the midgame unfolded, key plays included Korvold sacrificing lands and artifacts to draw cards and generate tokens, Tymna leveraging her life loss and card draw to close in on a Doomsday win, and Tivit maintaining control through clue generation and careful resource management. Breya aimed to assemble her infinite damage combo but faced pressure from the disruptive board states. The pivotal moments revolved around artifact and mana acceleration, timely removal, and players forcing each other into defensive positions while setting up their combos. The game ultimately showcased the delicate balance of aggression, combo execution, and resource denial in cEDH multiplayer.