MAMTG #cEDH S3 E13 | ft. Command Zone, Play to Win, The Spell Seekers | MTG cEDH Gameplay|

Deck & Commander Strategies

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  Codie, Vociferous Codex

  A proactive Ad Nauseum storm deck that uses Codie to generate flexible mana and storm count, enabling explosive spell chains to dig for combo pieces and finish the game quickly.

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  Niv-Mizzet, Parun

  A reactive combo-control deck that leverages Niv-Mizzet’s card draw and damage triggers alongside counterspells and disruption to grind out value and combo off for a win.

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  Rigo, Streetwise Mentor

  A midrange extra-turns deck that aims to assemble infinite turn combos, generating value from spells and combat damage to close out the game.

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  Tymna the Weaver / Tana, the Bloodsower

  A midrange creature combo deck focusing on toolbox creatures and combo pieces, utilizing tutors and interaction to set up synergistic infinite combos or overwhelming board states.

Gameplay Insights

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  Using Codie’s ability to generate mana and increase storm count allowed the Ad Nauseum player to chain multiple spells efficiently, maximizing the chance of finding combo pieces.

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  The timely casting of Thalia, Guardian of Thraben significantly hindered the speed of the storm player by taxing noncreature spells, forcing them to adapt their sequencing.

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  Counterbalance was used effectively to tax opponents’ critical spells, forcing them to find alternate routes or spend extra mana to avoid disruption.

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  Veil of Summer was cast preemptively to protect key spells from counterspells, ensuring crucial combo turns could proceed.

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  Players carefully managed their life totals and mana resources, balancing aggression with the need to maintain board presence and interaction.

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  The use of rituals and mana rocks like Jeweled Lotus and Soul Ring accelerated storm and combo decks towards their win conditions, highlighting the importance of early mana ramp in cEDH.

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  Discard and draw spells such as Windfall caused significant hand disruption, forcing players to adapt their plans mid-game.

Notable Cards

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  Codie, Vociferous Codex

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  Jeweled Lotus

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  Thalia, Guardian of Thraben

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  Counterbalance

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  Veil of Summer

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  Windfall

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  Bloodstained Mire

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  Noble Hierarch

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  Dockside Extortionist

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  Tainted Pact

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  Underworld Breach

Gameplay Summary