Terra vs Cloud vs Kefka vs Terra | Final Fantasy EDH Gameplay | Smooth Brain EDH

Deck Strategies

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  Terra, Herald of Hope

  Utilizes reanimation of small but impactful creatures to generate value, create treasures, and overwhelm opponents with repeated ETB and sacrifice triggers.

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  Cloud, Midgar Mercenary

  A Voltron deck focused on equipping Cloud with powerful equipment like Buster Sword and Blade of Selves to double attack triggers and deal commander damage quickly.

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  Terra, Magical Adept

  A combo deck that uses hasty Terra and cards like Mesmerizing Dose to generate infinite mana and execute various kill combos.

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  Kefka, Court Mage

  A Grixis discard and value deck that leverages Kefka’s abilities to force opponents to discard, draw cards, mill, and disrupt game plans while gaining incremental advantages.

Gameplay Insights

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  Chandler’s decision to free-equip Buster Sword allowed multiple attack triggers on Cloud, generating card advantage and enabling free casting of spells, accelerating his voltron plan.

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  Ethan’s repeated use of Terra’s return triggers to bring back key creatures generated treasures, tokens, and incremental value, enabling him to sustain pressure despite board wipes.

• 3

  The timing of Grim Hireling’s sacrifice ability was crucial, as it forced opponents to sacrifice commanders, significantly shifting the board state and disrupting plans.

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  Tanner’s Kefka leveraged discard triggers to draw multiple cards and disrupt opponents’ hands, showcasing the power of incremental value and disruption in multiplayer EDH.

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  Jason’s milling and graveyard setup with Terra Magical Adept aimed to assemble infinite mana combos, but the deck faced challenges from opponents’ disruption and combat pressure.

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  Use of Smuggler’s Share to generate card advantage for Chandler was a key resource engine supporting his aggressive equipment strategy.

Notable Cards

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  Buster Sword

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  Brotherhood Regalia

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  Grim Hireling

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  Karmic Guide

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  Mesmerizing Dose

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  Smuggler's Share

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  Voice of Victory

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  Blade of Selves

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  Silence

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  Flicker of Fate

Summary

The game began with each player establishing their board presence and executing their deck strategies early on. Ethan, piloting Terra Herald of Hope, focused on reanimating impactful small creatures to generate value and overwhelm opponents. Chandler's Cloud deck aimed to voltron Cloud with powerful equipment like Buster Sword and Blade of Selves, enabling multiple attack triggers and card advantage. Jason’s Terra Magical Adept deck sought to assemble combo pieces with cards like Mesmerizing Dose to generate infinite mana, while Tanner’s Kefka Court Mage deck leveraged discard and value from Kefka’s abilities, drawing multiple cards and disrupting opponents. A key turning point occurred when Chandler equipped Cloud with multiple pieces of equipment and used combat to deal commander damage, forcing opponents to sacrifice their commanders after Grim Hireling’s triggered ability decimated the board. Ethan demonstrated strong synergy by repeatedly returning creatures like Sister Hospitaler, Karmic Guide, and Cursed Marauder to the battlefield, generating treasures and tokens while chaining Taval's Judgment triggers to maintain board presence and life gain. Jason’s attempts to combo were intermittently disrupted, but he continued to mill and set up his graveyard for infinite lines. Tanner’s Kefka deck applied pressure through discard and continuous card draw, maintaining a steady stream of disruption. Ultimately, the game revolved around Ethan’s resilient reanimation and treasure generation, Chandler’s aggressive voltron strategy, and Tanner’s disruptive discard synergy, with constant shifts in board control and resource management shaping the evolving battlefield.