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LFT 2 R0T FEAT. JELLY MTG - cEDH - S22E1 - VIAL SMASHER v TYMNA/DARGO v DARGO/IKRA v FLORIAN #mtg

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Commanders featured in this video Reviewed & Verified

Decklists

Deck Strategies

  • Dargo, the Shipwrecker

    Dargo, the Shipwrecker

    Leverages artifact synergies and pirate tribal mechanics to enable combos that bounce creatures and repeatedly trigger damage effects, aiming for a quick and explosive table wipe.

  • Tymna the Weaver

    Tymna the Weaver

    Uses efficient card draw from combat damage and leverages black and white synergy to control the board and generate incremental advantage.

  • Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper

    Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper

    Focuses on life gain and aggressive beatdown tactics, using creatures to pressure opponents while benefiting from life gain triggers.

  • Florian, Voldaren Scion

    Florian, Voldaren Scion

    Implements a noble-themed deck with tribal synergies, aiming for incremental value and board presence through efficient creatures.

  • Vial Smasher, Gleeful Grenadier

    Vial Smasher, Gleeful Grenadier

    Capitalizes on spell damage triggers linked to opponents' spells, combining with artifact and rogue synergies to deal incremental damage and support combo lines.

Gameplay Insights

  • 1

    Utilizing Cloncurio and Cloudstone Curio in conjunction with Dargo allowed for an infinite loop of creature bouncing and triggered damage, leading to a swift table kill.

  • 2

    Fast mana and ritual spells were crucial in ramping into combos quickly, emphasizing the importance of early acceleration in competitive Commander.

  • 3

    Discarding excess cards strategically with rituals and wheels enabled players to sculpt optimal hands for their combos and key spells.

  • 4

    Managing triggers and stacking them correctly during the combo was essential to maximize damage output and ensure the combo's success.

  • 5

    The presence of multiple combo decks created a high-pressure environment where disruption and timing were pivotal to survival.

Notable Cards

  • Dargo, the Shipwrecker

    Dargo, the Shipwrecker

  • Cloudstone Curio

    Cloudstone Curio

  • Dark Confidant

    Dark Confidant

  • Wheel of Fortune

    Wheel of Fortune

  • Mana Crypt

    Mana Crypt

  • Mox Amber

    Mox Amber

  • Vial Smasher, Gleeful Grenadier

    Vial Smasher, Gleeful Grenadier

  • Lotus Petal

    Lotus Petal

  • Cabal Ritual

    Cabal Ritual

  • Demonic Tutor

    Demonic Tutor

Summary

The game featured a high-energy start with fast mana accelerants and ritual spells fueling an explosive opening from multiple players. Early plays included Dark Confidant and aggressive rituals to ramp into powerful spells and tutors. One player demonstrated a potent combo involving Dargo, the Shipwrecker, Cloncurio, and Cloudstone Curio, which created an infinite loop of creature bouncing and damage triggers, leading to a rapid table kill. This combo, combined with artifact synergies and pirate tribal interactions, shifted the momentum decisively. Other players attempted to stabilize and develop their board states but were pressured heavily by the quick combos and aggressive plays, highlighting the importance of disruption and timing in competitive Commander games. The fast combo and synergy-driven kill conditions defined the flow and tempo of the match.

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