The Secret Life of Krark & Sakashima | Kinnan | Pako/Halden | Sisay | cEDH Gameplay #20

Deck Strategies

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  Kinnan, Bonder Prodigy

  Ramp aggressively using mana dorks and artifacts to generate large amounts of mana, enabling the casting of big spells and combos quickly to overwhelm opponents.

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  Krark, the Thumbless & Sakashima of a Thousand Faces

  Assemble a storm combo utilizing spell copying and instant/sorcery chaining to generate infinite or near-infinite spells and win through storm count.

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  Sisay, Weatherlight Captain

  Use a tutor chain combo to search for key combo pieces and win in a single turn, leveraging Sisay's ability to fetch legendary permanents.

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  Pako, Arcane Retriever & Haldan, Avid Arcanist

  Fetch and cast a variety of spells using Haldan's ability to cast spells for any color, aiming to control the board and generate value through creatures and spell recursion.

Gameplay Insights

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  Kinnan's explosive ramp with mana dorks and mana artifacts allowed him to generate a significant mana advantage early, setting the tone for the game.

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  Krark & Sakashima's storm combo was slowed down by a poor mana base and lack of initial lands, highlighting the vulnerability of storm decks to early mana disruption.

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  Sisay's tutor chain combo provided flexibility and resilience but required careful sequencing to avoid disruption and assemble the win condition in one turn.

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  Pako & Haldan leveraged the synergy between fetch effects and Haldan's flexible casting ability to maintain board presence and pressure opponents.

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  Players showed restraint in early interaction, focusing on developing their board states while keeping an eye on potential combo threats.

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  A crucial moment was Kinnan casting a big mana turn with multiple mana sources and artifacts, forcing opponents to respond or risk losing control of the game.

Notable Cards

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  Lotus Petal

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  Sol Ring

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  Mox Diamond

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  Birds of Paradise

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  City of Brass

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  Tropical Island

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  Training Center

Summary

The game began with players establishing their early mana bases and setting up their respective game plans. Kinnan, Bonder Prodigy, quickly assembled a powerful mana engine using mana dorks and mana artifacts, generating a significant amount of green mana early on. This enabled a strong ramp and the potential for explosive plays in subsequent turns. Meanwhile, Krark & Sakashima aimed to assemble a storm combo, attempting to go off with a series of spells and copy effects, though their initial setup was hampered by a lack of lands and key pieces. Sisay, Weatherlight Captain focused on a tutor chain combo, seeking to win in a single turn with a flexible and resilient strategy. Pako & Haldan played a strategy that revolved around fetching and casting powerful cards using Haldan's ability to cast spells for any color, aiming to control the board and leverage value creatures and spells. The early turns showed cautious development with some mana denial and interaction, but Kinnan's explosive mana production created a pivotal moment where he threatened to quickly escalate the game state. Despite attempts from other players to disrupt or respond, Kinnan maintained a dominant board presence and mana advantage that set the stage for a potential quick win.