Can these New Commanders KEEP UP? cedh gameplay: Ral v Loot v Hashaton v T&M

Deck Strategies

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  Hashaton, Scarab's Fist

  Utilizes artifact and treasure generation to build incremental value and pressure opponents, leveraging artifact synergies and efficient creatures to control the board.

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  Loot, the Pathfinder

  Focuses on generating infinite mana through artifact and creature combos, then uses that mana to execute game-winning damage or lock pieces, aiming to combo off quickly and decisively.

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  Ral, Monsoon Mage

  Storm-based deck that builds storm count by casting multiple spells per turn, culminating in a large Grapeshot to clear the board or deal lethal damage.

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  Tymna the Weaver & Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator

  Leverages card draw from combat damage and artifact interactions, using tutors and disruption to maintain tempo and assemble combos or control pieces.

Gameplay Insights

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  Ral carefully timed his Grapeshot storm triggers and used Quick Reflexes to protect the storm copies, maximizing damage output and board control.

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  Loot capitalized on infinite mana combos involving Eternal Scourge and food tokens to generate infinite colored mana, enabling a swift and decisive win.

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  Players respected timing on triggers and responses, such as casting Grapeshot at optimal moments and using mana rocks and rituals to ramp efficiently.

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  The use of Past in Flames enabled Ral to recast key spells from the graveyard for burst damage and storm count, significantly increasing storm potential.

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  Effective mana acceleration and tutor chains by Tymna and Malcolm kept them competitive but ultimately outpaced by Loot's combo finish.

Notable Cards

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  Grapeshot

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  Faithless Looting

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  Frantic Search

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  Eternal Scourge

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  Chrome Mox

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  Reckless Impulse

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  Past in Flames

Summary

The game started with all four players establishing early mana acceleration and card draw engines, with each pilot setting up their respective strategies. Ral, Monsoon Mage gained storm counters through multiple spells including Faithless Looting and Frantic Search, setting up for a massive Grapeshot storm count. Meanwhile, Hashaton, Scarab's Fist generated treasures and applied incremental pressure. Tymna and Malcolm leveraged card draw and artifact synergies to maintain board presence. Loot, the Pathfinder focused on mana generation and combo pieces to enable explosive turns. A pivotal moment came when Ral unleashed a large Grapeshot storm, wiping out opponents' creatures and dealing significant damage. However, the real game-ending sequence was Loot's combo: by utilizing infinite mana generated from Eternal Scourge and food chains, Loot produced infinite colored mana and finished the game by shooting opponents repeatedly. This showcased Loot's ability to combo off explosively once the mana base and pieces aligned, outpacing the other commanders despite Ral's earlier storm setup.