Deck & Commander Strategies
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
Leverages Phyrexian mana to cast powerful black spells and tutors early to assemble combos quickly, often using reanimation and Necrotic Ooze synergies to win through infinite interactions.
Narset, Enlightened Master
Utilizes Narset's prowess to cast multiple spells per turn, often seeking to chain spells and generate value through additional attacks or spell-based combos, controlling the game tempo with interaction.
Kinnan, Bonder Prodigy
Focuses on ramping mana through mana dorks and artifacts to cast large spells or creatures quickly, with a plan to overwhelm opponents with value creatures and combos involving mana generation.
Brallin, Skyshark Rider & Shabraz, the Skyshark
Combines aggressive flying creatures and spell synergy, focusing on evasion and disruption with counterspells and removal to control the board and finish opponents with commander damage.
Gameplay Insights
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K'rrik's early use of tutors and graveyard setup was potent but vulnerable to disruption, as seen when key spells were countered and hands were reset.
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The Wheel of Fortune effect was a pivotal moment that disrupted multiple players’ hands, drastically changing the game state and slowing down the fastest combo player.
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Kinnan's ramp and positioning allowed for a strong mid-game presence after opponents were disrupted, highlighting the importance of flexible strategies in cEDH.
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Brallin and Shabraz’s combination of evasion and interaction proved effective in securing final kills through commander damage after the early chaos settled.
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Counterspell and removal timing were crucial in preventing early combos and maintaining board control, underscoring the high interaction level typical in cEDH.
Notable Cards
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Necrotic Ooze
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Demonic Tutor
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Entomb
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Mystic Remora
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Mana Crypt
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Grim Monolith
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Wheel of Fortune
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Swords to Plowshares
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Channel
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Ornithopter of Paradise
Gameplay Summary
The game began with all players setting up their mana bases and early interaction pieces cautiously.
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth showcased a powerful early start leveraging tutors like Demonic Tutor and Entomb to set up combo pieces, including Asmodius the Archfiend in the graveyard, aiming for a reanimation or combo kill.
Narset, Enlightened Master and Kinnan, Bonder Prodigy developed their boards with ramp and interaction, while Brallin and Shabraz focused on spell-based synergy and disruption.
Early on, Necrotic Ooze was briefly cast but countered, illustrating the high tension and interaction level at the table. A major turning point came when K'rrik started generating immense card advantage and board presence, but the game shifted dramatically after a Wheel of Fortune effect reset hands, disrupting several players' setups, particularly K'rrik's.
This allowed Kinnan to capitalize on the slowed game state, ramping up and positioning for a mid-game surge.
Eventually, lethal damage was dealt through combat and spell sequences involving the commanders Brallin and Shabraz, with the game concluding after a series of final knockouts on turn four.
The game showcased high-speed cEDH play with heavy emphasis on tutors, interaction, and lethal commander damage.