Deck & Commander Strategies
Godo, Bandit Warlord
Cast Godo quickly and fetch Helm of the Host to generate infinite combat steps by creating token copies, using Hammer of Nazahn to equip Godo and enable the combo to win through repeated attacks.
Armix, Filigree Thrasher / Kraum, Ludevic's Opus
Control the board with hatebear elements and card advantage engines like Rhystic Study and Notion Thief, then close the game with a combo finish.
Korvold, Fae-Cursed King
Generate value and mana through sacrifice and treasure synergies, particularly with Dockside Extortionist, to fuel combos and overwhelming board presence.
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
Slow down opponents using stack manipulation and control elements before winning with a powerful combo finish.
Najeela, the Blade-Blossom
Apply early pressure with aggressive attacks and use combo interactions to close out the game swiftly.
Saffi Eriksdotter
Use defensive and stax elements to disrupt opponents’ plays and combo off with recursion and sacrifice synergies.
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator / Tymna the Weaver
Grind incremental value through combat damage triggers and card draw, then assemble a combo finish utilizing both commanders’ abilities.
Kinnan, Bonder Prodigy
Ramp mana aggressively to deploy large threats and leverage mana doublers to accelerate into game-winning plays.
Gameplay Insights
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Zack’s timely use of Jeska's Will and Jeweled Lotus to cast Godo on turn three was critical in enabling his fast combo.
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The interaction between Godo’s ability to fetch Hammer of Nazahn and the subsequent equip triggered a powerful synergy that allowed infinite combat steps.
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Mikey’s use of hatebear elements such as Mystic Remora and Rhystic Study early restricted opponents’ plays and drew significant card advantage.
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Alex’s use of Eternal Witness to recur key removal like Beast Within demonstrated the importance of recursion in maintaining tempo.
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Rebell’s pre-game use of Gemstone Caverns to exile Peer into the Abyss was a strategic choice to protect a critical card and ensure its availability later.
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The early combat damage triggers from Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator generated treasure tokens that accelerated Justin’s mana development and setup.
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Ben’s Saffi deck focused on slowing the game down with Carpet of Flowers and Grand Abolisher, aiming to protect its combo pieces from disruption.
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Players frequently paid attention to Rhystic Study triggers, balancing paying extra life or letting opponents draw cards, highlighting resource management under pressure.
Notable Cards
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Godo, Bandit Warlord
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Helm of the Host
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Hammer of Nazahn
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Armix, Filigree Thrasher
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Kraum, Ludevic's Opus
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Mystic Remora
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Jeweled Lotus
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Jeska's Will
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Rhystic Study
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Gemstone Caverns
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Carpet of Flowers
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Mana Crypt
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Grand Abolisher
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Notion Thief
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Dockside Extortionist
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Simian Spirit Guide
Gameplay Summary
The game began with aggressive and strategic plays from each player, highlighting the high-powered nature of cEDH decks.
Early turns featured critical mana acceleration and disruption, with players like Mikey quickly deploying Armix, Filigree Thrasher and Kraum, Ludevic's Opus alongside hatebear elements such as Mystic Remora and Rhystic Study to control the board and draw cards.
Zack aimed for a classic Godo, Bandit Warlord combo, using ramp spells like Jeweled Lotus and Jeska's Will to cast Godo early and assemble his win condition.
He successfully fetched and equipped Hammer of Nazahn, then used Twin Flame to create token copies of Godo and fetched Helm of the Host to generate infinite combat steps, winning decisively before the rest of the table could respond effectively. Following the first game, the next match showcased a diverse set of commanders including Najeela, the Blade-Blossom, Saffi Eriksdotter, Malcolm & Tymna partners, and Kinnan, Bonder Prodigy.
The players focused on ramping mana and deploying value engines quickly, with Rebell using Gemstone Caverns to protect key cards and maintain tempo.
Ben’s Saffi deck aimed to slow opponents with defensive pieces like Carpet of Flowers and Grand Abolisher, while Justin’s Malcolm/Tymna shell sought to grind value and combo off.
Alex’s Kinnan deck looked to leverage massive mana production to put threats onto the battlefield.
Early interactions involved careful disruption and resource management, setting the stage for complex mid-game plays and win conditions centered around infinite combos and resource denial.
