A Dwarf, Merfolk, Wizard and Gnome. cEDH

Deck Strategies

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  Magda, Brazen Outlaw

  Aggressively generate treasures and dwarf tokens to ramp into powerful equipment and burn spells, aiming to quickly overwhelm opponents with a fast combo or damage output.

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  Sygg, River Cutthroat

  Utilize synergy with Merfolk and spells to generate card advantage and incremental damage, controlling the board and setting up for efficient attacks and disruption.

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  Vivi Ornitier

  Leverage wizard tribal and spellcasting to generate value and card advantage, using spells like Brainstorm and wheels to manipulate the deck and find key combo pieces or protection.

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  Jan Jansen, Chaos Crafter

  Deploy a toolbox of artifacts and creatures with chaotic effects, aiming to disrupt opponents while building a versatile board presence that can adapt to different threats.

Gameplay Insights

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  Magda effectively uses treasure generation and dwarf tribal synergy to ramp quickly, putting opponents on a timer to disrupt her before she combos off.

• 2

  Spellcape was strategically played to protect key creatures from counterspells and disruption, particularly against Magda’s aggressive plays.

• 3

  Players carefully manage life totals and mana resources, balancing the risk of aggressive plays like Ancient Tomb damage with the reward of accelerated mana.

• 4

  The group’s interaction with Magda’s early board state, including timely removal and blocking, was crucial to prevent a swift victory and prolong the game.

• 5

  Utilizing tutors and wheel effects allowed the players to sculpt their hands and find answers or combo pieces efficiently, demonstrating high-level deck manipulation.

Notable Cards

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  Magda, Brazen Outlaw

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  Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer

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  Demonic Tutor

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  Brainstorm

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  Enslaved Dwarf

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  Liberated Dwarf

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  Ancient Tomb

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  Cavern of Souls

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  Marsh Flats

Summary

The game begins with players establishing their board states, with Magda, Brazen Outlaw quickly setting up treasure generation to ramp mana. Magda’s deck focuses on deploying dwarves and generating treasures, aiming to quickly amass an aggressive board presence. Early plays include casting multiple dwarves and using equipment like Dwarven Armor to pump creatures, with Magda racing to assemble enough treasures for a potential explosive win. The other players also develop their boards, with Sygg, River Cutthroat playing utility lands and creatures like Ragavan to maintain pressure, while Jan Jansen, Chaos Crafter and Vivi Ornitier set up their engines and card advantage through spells like Brainstorm and wheels. A key turning point occurs when opponents respond to Magda's aggressive start by removing her creatures and disrupting her treasure production, effectively stalling her win attempt. Meanwhile, the other players focus on building incremental advantage through card draw, tutors like Demonic Tutor, and protective spells like Spellcape, aiming to stabilize and prepare for their own win conditions. Throughout the midgame, the interplay between dwarf tribal synergies, artifact ramp, and control elements create a tense dynamic where tempo and resource management are crucial. The game highlights the speed and explosiveness of Magda’s deck alongside the need for timely interaction and defense from the other commanders.