TARKIR DRAGONSTORM cEDH gameplay: Narset v Ureni v Shiko v Teval

Deck Strategies

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  Narset, Jeskai Waymaster

  Narset uses her ability to draw multiple cards in a single turn by casting multiple spells, fueling a powerful spell-slinging storm or value-driven combo approach, supported by efficient mana rocks and card advantage spells.

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  Ureni of the Unwritten

  Ureni seeks to generate value from opponents' spells by copying them and leveraging lore counters, aiming to control the board and outvalue opponents through spell recursion and incremental advantage.

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  Teval, the Balanced Scale

  Teval focuses on ramp and card draw, utilizing rituals like Dark Ritual and Pyretic Ritual to cast multiple spells per turn and generate storm count, often aiming to assemble a storm or dragonstorm-style combo finish.

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  Shiko, Paragon of the Way

  Shiko emphasizes mana acceleration and artifact synergy, using Smothering Tithe and artifact-based ramp to quickly deploy threats and disrupt opponents with interactive spells, often copying key creatures with Impostor Mech.

Gameplay Insights

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  Casting Talion early to name multiple spells was key to disrupting opponents' strategies.

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  Using Engineered Explosives with X=0 effectively cleared zero-cost mana artifacts, resetting certain board states.

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  Ragavan's repeated attacks and treasure generation created consistent pressure and mana sources early on.

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  Force of Will was used at a crucial moment to counter a threatening spell, preserving board control.

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  Players carefully managed storm triggers and mana rituals to maximize spell count and storm value during their turns.

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  The interaction between Mishra's Bobble and various triggered abilities allowed for subtle manipulation of the top cards and opponent responses.

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  The use of Impostor Mech to copy key creatures like Talion expanded Shiko's board presence and value potential.

Notable Cards

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  Talion, the Kindly Lord

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  Talisman of Progress

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  Smothering Tithe

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  Mindbreak Trap

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  Engineered Explosives

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  Force of Will

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  Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer

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  Pyretic Ritual

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  Vampiric Tutor

Summary

The game began with each player establishing their mana acceleration and early interaction, setting the stage for a high-powered cEDH showdown. Talion of the Kindly Lord was cast early to start naming opponent's spells, while Narset leveraged mana rocks and card draw engines like Soul Ring and Talisman of Progress to ramp quickly. Shiko focused on aggressive mana generation and disruption with cards like Smothering Tithe and Impostor Mech to copy key creatures. Teval utilized a combination of rituals and card advantage spells to fuel his game plan, including casting Narset and utilizing her ability to draw multiple cards by casting several spells in a turn. As the game progressed, players carefully navigated around each other’s interaction, with key moments including the use of Mindbreak Trap, Engineered Explosives set to zero to wipe away zero-cost artifacts, and Force of Will counterspells to protect pivotal plays. Ragavan provided consistent early pressure with repeated attacks and treasure generation. The climax involved a complex stack of spells including Dragon Rage Channeler, Ride of Flame, and Pyretic Rituals, building storm counts and mana to enable big explosive plays. The game showcased intense tempo swings and tight resource management as players jockeyed for dominance, with each trying to assemble their win condition while disrupting the others.