cEDH - Casually Competitive? | Commander VS | Magic: the Gathering

Deck Strategies

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  Ob Nixilis, Captive Kingpin

  This deck aims to deal consistent damage to opponents, thereby accumulating +1/+1 counters on Ob Nixilis and exiling the top card of the library, which can be cast until the next end step.

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  Tivit, Seller of Secrets

  This control deck uses a combination of potent counterspells and permission spells to dictate the pace of the game, aiming to combo Tivit with Time Sieve or Thassa's Oracle for the win.

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  Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder and Thrasios, Triton Hero

  This deck focuses on ramping up mana early in the game to set up for powerful late-game plays. It avoids common Thrasios combos, aiming for individual card power to win the game.

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  Kraum, Ludevic's Opus and Tymna the Weaver

  This deck, often referred to as Blue Farm, seeks to control the game by drawing a multitude of cards and finding openings to combo off with Thassa's Oracle or Underworld Breach.

Gameplay Insights

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  Utilizing Ob Nixilis, Captive Kingpin's ability to its fullest by dealing consistent damage proved to be a pivotal factor in setting the game's pace.

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  The Tivit player demonstrated how counterspells and permission spells can effectively control the game flow and disrupt opponents' strategies.

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  The decision to focus on ramping up mana with the Thrasios and Bruse deck allowed for impactful late-game plays, showcasing the importance of a robust mana base in the Commander format.

Notable Cards

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  Imperial Seal

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  Time Sieve

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  Thassa's Oracle

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  Underworld Breach

Summary

The game kicked off with players opting for aggressive strategies, capitalizing on their commanders' abilities. Early on, Ob Nixilis, Captive Kingpin player quickly began to accumulate +1/+1 counters due to opponents' life loss, setting a fast-paced tempo. Thrasios, Triton Hero and Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder player, on the other hand, primarily focused on ramping up their mana base for their future plays. In the mid-game, the Tivit, Seller of Secrets player showcased a control strategy with powerful counterspells. Despite this, the Ob Nixilis player managed to land significant hits, keeping up the pressure. The game concluded in a climactic showdown where critical counterspells and strategic plays dictated the outcome.