Yuriko, Krenko, Thrasios & Rograkh, Galazeth - #cEDH Gameplay Ep 72

Deck Strategies

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  Yuriko, the Tiger's Shadow

  Utilizes ninjutsu and cheap evasive creatures to trigger Yuriko's ability, digging through the deck for powerful spells like Doomsday and Thassa's Oracle to win via combo or incremental advantage.

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  Krenko, Mob Boss

  Focuses on generating large numbers of Goblin tokens, enabled by artifact mana and token-enhancing effects, aiming to overwhelm opponents or assemble infinite combos with Phyrexian Altar and Mass Hysteria.

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  Thrasios, Triton Hero & Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh

  Ramp and artifact synergy deck seeking to assemble a Polymorph combo with Isochron Scepter and Dramatic Reversal, using Rograkh's ability to create tokens and Thrasios for card advantage.

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  Galazeth Prismari

  A stax/combo build leveraging artifact mana generation and disruption like Mystic Remora, Trinisphere, and Force of Will to control the board while setting up combos involving Brain Freeze and Final Fortune.

Gameplay Insights

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  Yuriko's early use of Ninjutsu with Ornithopter and Mistblade Shinobi to trigger multiple draws and digs was key to assembling combo pieces quickly.

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  Baal’s management of Mystic Remora and timely use of Force of Will and Chain of Vapor effectively slowed down opponents’ combos while maintaining his own stax strategy.

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  The timing of Baal activating Codex Shredder to disrupt opponents’ tutors and force interaction was a pivotal moment in controlling the game state.

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  David's attempt to use Reality Scramble on Rograkh was countered effectively with Snuff Out, showcasing the importance of interaction in stopping combo lines.

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  The discussion and strategic decision-making around the sequencing of Yuriko’s triggers and choosing which cards to place on top of the deck highlighted the high-level play and meta-awareness in the pod.

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  Leite’s ability to resolve Doomsday and follow up with a Thassa's Oracle - Tainted Pact combo demonstrated the power of resilient combo lines in cEDH environments.

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  Krenko’s mass token generation combined with Goblin Sharpshooter and Mass Hysteria created lethal board states that pressured the table into defensive plays.

Notable Cards

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  Yuriko, the Tiger's Shadow

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  Doomsday

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  Phyrexian Altar

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  Mass Hysteria

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  Isochron Scepter

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  Dramatic Reversal

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  Mystic Remora

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  Force of Will

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  Trinisphere

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  Chain of Vapor

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  Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer

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  Goblin Sharpshooter

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  Final Fortune

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  Lim-Dûl's Vault

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  Brain Freeze

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  Tainted Pact

Summary

Throughout the midgame, Yuriko's player amassed significant card advantage and board pressure, eventually casting Doomsday and setting up a Thassa's Oracle win attempt despite heavy interaction from Baal's Galazeth list. Krenko aggressively built board presence and threatened lethal with token synergies, forcing opponents to respond quickly. David's Rograkh & Thrasios struggled with interaction but sought to capitalize on a Polymorph combo enabled by Isochron Scepter and Dramatic Reversal. Baal maintained control with stax pieces like Trinisphere and Chain of Vapor, actively disrupting combo lines. The game featured critical decision points around tutor reveals and timing of key activations, with Yuriko's consistent pressure and access to multiple win conditions ultimately shaping the tension in the pod.