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Teysa Karlov vs Saheeli vs Raff vs Tymna | Tana EDH / CMDR game play for Magic: The Gathering

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Commanders featured in this video Reviewed & Verified

Decklists

Deck Strategies

  • Teysa Karlov

    Teysa Karlov

    Utilizes token generation and death triggers to create value and drain opponents' life through sacrifice synergies.

  • Tymna the Weaver Tana, the Bloodsower

    Tymna the Weaver / Tana, the Bloodsower

    Combines card draw from combat damage with token production and removal to control the board and generate incremental advantage.

  • Saheeli, the Gifted

    Saheeli, the Gifted

    Focuses on artifact synergy, ramping mana via artifacts and using flicker effects with creatures like Master Transmuter to generate value and board presence.

  • Raff Capashen, Ship's Mage

    Raff Capashen, Ship's Mage

    Plays a control-oriented game with spells that detain opponents’ creatures and utilizes artifact-based ramp and removal to maintain board state.

Gameplay Insights

  • 1

    Sean's use of Blood Artist combined with token generation and sacrifice outlets created a lethal synergy that allowed him to drain and eliminate an opponent efficiently.

  • 2

    Ryan’s decision to cast Fire Covenant to clear key threats was a crucial board control move, paying a high life cost to maintain tempo.

  • 3

    Alex maximized Saheeli's artifact cost reduction ability to deploy high-impact artifacts quickly, enabling strong board presence and synergy.

  • 4

    Artie’s use of detain and counterspells effectively slowed aggressive strategies, showing the importance of disruption in multiplayer EDH games.

  • 5

    The timing of graveyard interactions and card draw with Necropotence provided Sean with the card advantage necessary to maintain pressure.

Notable Cards

  • Grave Titan

    Grave Titan

  • Blood Artist

    Blood Artist

  • Fire Covenant

    Fire Covenant

  • Necropotence

    Necropotence

  • Master Transmuter

    Master Transmuter

  • Cabal Coffers

    Cabal Coffers

  • Anointed Procession

    Anointed Procession

  • Wrath of God

    Wrath of God

  • Swords to Plowshares

    Swords to Plowshares

Summary

The game started with players establishing their mana bases and early board presence, including ramp and utility creatures. Early turns featured key mana acceleration plays such as Mox Opal, Soul Ring, and Cabal Coffers, enabling players to cast powerful commanders and set up their strategies. Sean, piloting Teysa Karlov, quickly established a strong board with token generators like Grave Titan and Blood Artist to pressure opponents and gain life. Ryan, playing Tymna and Tana, developed his board by generating sapling tokens and leveraging card draw and removal spells like Fire Covenant to control the board state. A pivotal moment came when Sean used his tokens and sacrifice outlets synergizing with Blood Artist triggers to eliminate Ryan, showcasing a lethal combo involving life drain and token sacrifice. Meanwhile, Alex on Saheeli focused on artifact synergies, ramping with Inventors' Fair and casting Master Transmuter and Warmcoil Engine to maintain board presence. Artie on Raff controlled the board with disruption spells like Wrath of God and Detain effects, trying to keep aggressive plays in check. The game’s dynamics revolved around maintaining board control through removal and tokens while setting up combos and value engines, with Sean’s token-sacrifice synergy proving game-winning in this match.

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