Powerbalance? In my cEDH game?! - Sauron vs Kinnan vs Selvala vs Rog/Thrasios

Deck Strategies

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  Kinnan, Bonder Prodigy

  Ramp mana efficiently with creatures and spells, aiming to double mana production and cast large threats to overwhelm opponents.

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  Sauron, the Dark Lord

  Use the commander to repeatedly wheel the hand and assemble potent combos involving Underworld Breach and Ballista for value and win conditions.

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  Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh / Thrasios, Triton Hero

  Leverage infinite mana combos using Rograkh and artifact mana sources, then draw the deck with Thrasios to win through damage or combo finishers.

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  Selvala, Heart of the Wilds

  Generate infinite green mana through comboing with elves and mana doublers, winning with Finale of Devastation or Walking Ballista.

Gameplay Insights

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  Powerbalance played a critical role in restricting mana abilities, forcing players to carefully sequence their plays and interactions.

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  The use of Tormod's Crypt and Mindbreak Trap disrupted potential combo sequences, highlighting the importance of artifact and graveyard hate in cEDH.

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  Rograkh and Thrasios' infinite mana combo was executed by using artifact mana sources and repeated casting, allowing them to draw their entire deck and finish the game decisively.

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  Despite early pressure from ramp and value engines, the presence of Powerbalance and efficient combo disruption prevented slower decks from stabilizing or winning.

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  The interaction between key mana artifacts and tutors was pivotal in enabling the explosive plays that determined the game's outcome.

Notable Cards

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  Powerbalance

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  Tormod's Crypt

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  Mindbreak Trap

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  Mana Vault

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  Mana Crypt

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  Dockside Extortionist

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  Finale of Devastation

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  Walking Ballista

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  Underworld Breach

Summary

The game opened with typical cEDH ramp and setup plays from all four players, each developing their mana bases and early board presence while deploying key combo pieces. Kinnan looked to establish a strong mana engine with creatures and ramp spells, while Sauron aimed to leverage their commander for wheel effects and powerful recursion combos involving Underworld Breach or Ballista. Rograkh and Thrasios focused on assembling infinite mana combos supported by efficient card draw and tutors, and Selvala sought to generate infinite mana through mono-green synergies to win with Finale of Devastation or Walking Ballista. A pivotal moment came early when Powerbalance entered the battlefield, drastically affecting all players' mana generation and forcing careful sequencing and play around this card. This led to tense interactions, including a crucial use of Tormod's Crypt and Mindbreak Trap to disrupt opponents' combo attempts. Rograkh and Thrasios eventually assembled infinite mana using Mana Crypt, Mana Vault, and other artifact synergies, which allowed for a massive card draw and a lethal Finale of Devastation. Despite a strong early game and heavy disruption, the Powerbalance effect and the explosive infinite mana combo from Rograkh and Thrasios decided the outcome before other decks could fully realize their win conditions.