EVENT FEAT. OOPS...ALL SALT cEDH - S26E8 - MAGDA v LAZAV v KORVOLD v TEVESH/ROGRAKH #MTG GAMEPLAY

Deck Strategies

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  Magda, Brazen Outlaw

  Generate treasures and dwarves to ramp into powerful artifacts and creatures, using treasure generation to fuel explosive plays and incremental value.

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  Lazav, the Multifarious

  Use cloning and discard disruption to control the board and generate value, while leveraging a reactive toolbox approach to mimic threats and maintain pressure.

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  Korvold, Fae-Cursed King

  Utilize sacrifice synergies to draw cards and gain incremental advantage, ramping mana and drawing into powerful spells to close out the game.

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  Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh

  Aggressively pressure opponents through combat damage and synergies with goblin and orc tribal elements, maintaining tempo and board presence.

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  Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools

  Build a storm-like combo deck focused on spell casting, mana generation, and life gain, culminating in a powerful tutor and combo finish to win the game.

Gameplay Insights

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  Power Balance was a pivotal card that shaped mana usage and forced players to carefully sequence their plays to avoid disadvantage.

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  Flare of Duplication was used effectively to double key creatures, increasing board presence and pressure.

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  Death leveraged lifegain synergies from casting spells to stabilize and outpace opponents in the late game.

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  The final winning line hinged on Demonic Tutor to find a combo piece, followed by Divining Top manipulation and massive mana generation.

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  Players balanced aggression and resource management, with multiple attempts at refilling hands and maintaining board control through sac effects and discard.

Notable Cards

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  Flare of Duplication

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  Goblin Engineer

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  Mox Diamond

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  Demonic Tutor

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  Dark Confidant

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  Mana Vault

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  Inferno Titan

Summary

The game started with all players setting up their mana bases and early board presence, with Magda focusing on generating treasures and dwarves, Lazav leveraging cloning and disruption, Korvold ramping through sacrifice synergies, and Rograkh establishing board pressure. Early plays included casting key mana rocks, deploying creatures, and triggering Power Balance multiple times to ensure an even playing field. The game saw a tense mid-game with players jockeying for advantage through value plays and hand refills, including Goblin Engineer and Flare of Duplication creating additional threats. Power Balance remained a central piece, forcing players to adapt their strategies and manage resources carefully. Towards the late game, Death (Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools) took control by assembling a powerful mana base and leveraging lifegain from casting spells, eventually casting Demonic Tutor to find a winning card. The final sequence involved casting Divining Top and using the amassed mana and life buffer to execute a lethal combo that overwhelmed the remaining opponents. The game ended decisively with Death securing the victory after careful resource management, timely spell casts, and efficient use of tutors and mana acceleration.