Deck & Commander Strategies
Marneus Calgar
Generate tokens to draw cards and produce infinite mana, then win by drawing the deck and using cards like Thassa's Oracle.
Tivit, Seller of Secrets
Play control and artifact synergies to gain card advantage and disrupt opponents, then use Time Seed to take infinite turns and win.
Loot, the Pathfinder
Utilize a toolbox of one-shot abilities to ramp, draw, and deal damage, enabling combos with Displacer Kitten or Food Chain to repeatedly activate Loot and burn out opponents.
Najeela, the Blade-Blossom
Leverage infinite combat step combos with creatures like Grim Haruspex and Derevi to attack repeatedly and win by combat damage or backup win conditions such as Underworld Breach or Thassa's Oracle.
Gameplay Insights
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Matt's use of Toxic Deluge combined with Fierce Guardianship to clear the board was a critical reset that disrupted aggressive early board states.
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Pearson's Gilded Drake stealing Jay's Najeela forced Jay to adapt his plan, highlighting the importance of protecting key combo pieces.
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Kyle's use of Carpet of Flowers and early mana acceleration allowed him to cast Grim Monolith and Birthing Pod quickly to set up his combo.
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The interaction involving Snapcaster Mage, Swansong, and Mental Misstep showcased the intense spell-based interaction and counterplay typical of cEDH gameplay.
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Players carefully balanced using card draw spells like Rhystic Study and Mystic Remora to maintain advantage while managing life totals and board presence.
Notable Cards
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Toxic Deluge
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Fierce Guardianship
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Gilded Drake
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Snapcaster Mage
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Mystic Remora
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Grim Monolith
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Birthing Pod
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Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
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Blind Obedience
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Carpet of Flowers
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Displacer Kitten
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Food Chain
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Thassa's Oracle
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Underworld Breach
Gameplay Summary
The game opens with all four players establishing their mana bases and early board presence.
Marneus Calgar's player focuses on generating tokens and card draw to fuel combo pieces, while Tivit's pilot uses control elements and artifact synergies to maintain advantage before casting their commander.
Loot's deck leverages a toolbox of one-time abilities, aiming to chain activations with cards like Displacer Kitten or Food Chain for a burn-down finish.
Najeela's deck seeks infinite combat steps through combos involving Grim Haruspex and Derevi, threatening to close out the game via combat damage or alternative win conditions like Thassa's Oracle. A pivotal moment occurs when Matt, playing Tivit, successfully resolves a Toxic Deluge that wipes the board after countering a Mana Drain with Fierce Guardianship, resetting the board state and leveling the playing field.
Shortly after, Kyle (Loot) advances his setup by casting Grim Monolith and Birthing Pod, while Jay (Najeela) tutors for Mystic Remora and begins to build up card advantage.
Throughout the game, players engage in a tense interaction involving Gilded Drake stealing Najeela, Snapcaster Mage responses, and a sequence of counterspells and disruption that delay early combos.
The strategic balance hinges on timing key spells and protecting combo pieces while mitigating opponents' threats, setting the stage for explosive turns from each deck's unique plan.
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