SMOKIN HOT CEDH | MAMTG cEDH S5 E25 | ETALI v LONIS v SHORIKAI v DIHADA

Deck Strategies

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  Shorikai, Genesis Engine

  This control deck aims to slow down the table while piecing together win conditions with Isochron Scepter.

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  Dihada, Binder of Wills

  A proactive combo deck using Dihada to fuel win conditions like Underworld Breach or to close out the game with reanimator combos.

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  Lonis, Genetics Expert

  Lonis utilizes a one-card combo with creatures like Extruder to make the team infinitely large and deal infinite combat damage.

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  Etali, Primal Conqueror

  Etali uses a Food Chain deck to generate infinite mana, cast Etali infinite times, and piece together a win condition.

Gameplay Insights

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  The early Wheel of Fortune had a major impact on the game, resetting players' hands and triggering a flurry of responses.

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  The attempt to cast Etali, Primal Conqueror resulted in a significant chain of responses, demonstrating the threat posed by this commander.

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  The casting of Devoted Druid and Mastermind's Acquisition in the same turn represented a significant tempo play, demonstrating the power of a well-timed combo.

Notable Cards

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  Wheel of Fortune

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  Etali, Primal Conqueror // Etali, Primal Sickness

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  Fury

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  Clever Impersonator

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  Mox Diamond

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  Mana Vault

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  Devoted Druid

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  Mastermind's Acquisition

Summary

In this action-packed Commander game, each player brought their unique deck strategies to the table. The game kicked off with an early Wheel of Fortune, causing a flurry of activity as players responded with counterspells and other effects. The resulting new hands gave each player a fresh start. Eventually, a big turn came in the form of an attempted Etali, Primal Conqueror play. This spurred a chain of responses, with a Fury and Clever Impersonator on the stack, quickly followed by a Mox Diamond and Mana Vault. The game concluded with a final flurry of plays, including a Devoted Druid and a Mastermind's Acquisition.