Yuriko vs The Third Doctor vs Etali vs Rograkh/Thrasios | CEDH Gameplay 003

Deck & Commander Strategies

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  Yuriko, the Tiger's Shadow

  Utilize ninjutsu to return creatures to hand and sneak in Yuriko for combat damage triggers that reveal cards from the top of opponents’ decks, dealing damage based on the revealed cards’ ninja count. The deck controls the board while generating incremental advantage and damage through repeated combat phases.

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  The Third Doctor / Vislor Turlough

  A Sultai value and control deck that generates card advantage through enchantments like Thassa’s Oracle and Toxic Deluge, aiming to win via combos such as Food Chain or Thassa’s Oracle triggers while controlling the board with efficient removal.

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  Etali, Primal Conqueror

  Early ramp and card draw via Silven Library and other supports to cast Etali multiple times, triggering its ability to deal damage and generate advantage. The deck can also win by leveraging opponents’ win conditions or combo pieces.

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  Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh / Thrasios, Triton Hero

  A storm and mana generation deck focused on ramping with Gaia's Cradle and Earthcraft to produce large mana, then using Thrasios’s ability repeatedly to dig for combo pieces or finishers, aiming to out-value and storm out opponents.

Gameplay Insights

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  Yuriko’s repeated ninjutsu activations allowed for strong incremental damage and card reveal triggers that pressured opponents heavily and created tokens.

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  The Third Doctor’s use of Mystic Remora and Ristic Study generated a steady stream of card advantage, maintaining control and interaction options.

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  Flare of Malice was a critical board wipe that disrupted multiple key creatures and delayed opponents’ tempo, especially targeting Thrasios and Bergie.

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  Force of Will was used effectively to counter a Demonic Consultation, preventing a crucial tutor and maintaining board state balance.

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  Earthcraft and Gaia's Cradle interactions enabled Rograkh/Thrasios to generate explosive mana, although the deck was pressured heavily by Yuriko’s aggression.

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  Blood Chief's Ascension was leveraged to gain incremental counters and fuel Yuriko’s aggressive combat strategy.

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  The interplay of multiple triggered abilities on combat damage phases created complex stack resolutions that swung the game momentum.

Notable Cards

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  Ornithopter

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  Covert Technician

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  Flare of Malice

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  Mystic Remora

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  Earthcraft

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  Thassa's Oracle

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  Demonic Consultation

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  Force of Will

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  Eternal Witness

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  Thrasios, Triton Hero

Gameplay Summary