Death and Taxes... Cedh Gameplay - Lonis Vs Grolnok Vs Tivit Vs Winota

Deck Strategies

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  Winota, Joiner of Forces

  The deck aims to flood the board with powerful non-human creatures, then use Winota's ability to cheat powerful human creatures onto the battlefield.

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  Lonis, Cryptozoologist

  Lonis focuses on generating value through creating Clues and stealing opponent's topdeck tutors. Unique combos and card draw mechanics make this deck unpredictable.

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  Grolnok, the Omnivore

  Grolnok's deck is built around milling opponents, with powerful card interactions and combos involving cards like Hermit Druid.

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  Tivit, Seller of Secrets

  Tivit's deck uses clues, treasures, and time counters to generate value. The deck synergizes well with powerful cards like Thrasios.

Gameplay Insights

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  Hidden's use of Deflecting Swat to redirect the target of a Cyclonic Rift was a pivotal play that changed the course of the game.

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  Brennan's use of the Lonis, Cryptozoologist's ability to steal Panhandle's Mystic Remora was a clever play that disrupted Panhandle's strategy.

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  The Cyclonic Rift played by Brennan significantly affected the state of the board, forcing players to recast their commanders and other key creatures.

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  Andrew's attempt to use Finale of Devastation was thwarted by Panhandle's Opposition Agent, preventing a potentially game-winning play.

Notable Cards

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  Grolnok, the Omnivore

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  Winota, Joiner of Forces

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  Deflecting Swat

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  Cyclonic Rift

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  Gilded Drake

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  Finale of Devastation

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  Thrasios, Triton Hero

Summary

The game began with players setting up their board, casting their commanders, and trying to execute their respective deck strategies. Andrew, piloting Grolnok, the Omnivore, started off strong with his powerful mill combos. However, the game took a significant turn when Hidden, playing Winota, Joiner of Forces, creatively used a deflecting swat to prevent Andrew's Grolnok from being swapped with a Gilded Drake. Later in the game, Andrew's Grolnok was recast, but the board was bounced due to a Cyclonic Rift, casting the game into an unpredictable state. Despite their best efforts, the players could not establish a decisive advantage, with the game ending in a complex and thrilling climax.