Deck & Commander Strategies
Tivit, Seller of Secrets
Uses artifact synergies and control elements to generate incremental value and board presence, aiming to eventually win through combos involving Thassa's Oracle or Time Sieve.
Yuriko, the Tiger's Shadow
Focuses on ninjutsu to sneak in evasive creatures, flipping high-impact cards off the top to deal large bursts of damage and control the table through disruption.
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator / Vial Smasher the Fierce
A fast, aggressive Grixis pirate deck that aims to win quickly through combo lines involving Thassa's Oracle, Underworld Breach, or infinite loops enabled by creature and spell interactions.
Glarb, Calamity's Augur
A Sultai control deck that leverages card advantage and surveil mechanics to control the game, aiming to win through Thassa's Oracle or Aetherflux Reservoir loops.
Korvold, Fae-Cursed King
A Jund sacrifice-based midrange deck that gains value through sacrificing permanents to draw cards and generate tokens, aiming for incremental advantage and big finishers.
Gameplay Insights
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The use of Force of Negation and Commandeer in response to Rhystic Study demonstrated high-level interaction to secure tempo and prevent opponents from drawing excessive cards.
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Yuriko’s ninjutsu activations were pivotal for applying damage pressure while flipping impactful cards that punished opponents’ board states and hands.
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Null Rod’s resolution was a critical turning point that hindered artifact and mana ability strategies, forcing players to adapt their plans.
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The frequent use of graveyard recursion and disruption spells like Animate Dead and Flare of Maelstrom showcased the importance of resource recovery and board resets in maintaining control.
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Nick’s attempt at a combo finish with Thassa’s Oracle and Demonic Consultation was a key moment that put all players on alert, emphasizing the constant threat of quick, game-ending plays in cEDH.
Notable Cards
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Esper Sentinel
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Rhystic Study
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Force of Will
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Commandeer
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Null Rod
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Glint-Horn Buccaneer
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Tibalt, Rakish Instigator
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Mana Vault
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Toxic Deluge
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Thassa's Oracle
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Demonic Consultation
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Swan Song
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Imperial Seal
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Niv-Mizzet, Parun
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Glare of Subdual
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Order of the Stars
Gameplay Summary
The game featured a highly interactive and fast-paced cEDH multiplayer match with five competitive decks vying for control and the win.
Early turns saw each player establishing their board states with disruptive and value-generating permanents like Esper Sentinel, Mystic Remora, and Rhystic Study, prompting multiple draws and counter interactions.
Yuriko leveraged ninjutsu activations to repeatedly hit opponents with evasive threats, flipping powerful cards for damage and applying pressure through incremental damage and value.
Meanwhile, Tivit's deck focused on artifact synergies, casting Mana Vault and Toxic Deluge to control the board and generate resources. Midgame brought heavy interaction as players used countermagic and disruption spells to contest key plays, including Force of Will, Swan Song, and Commandeer, which led to several blown-out attempts to resolve critical spells.
Null Rod entered the battlefield, shutting down key mana abilities and further shaping the board state.
Nick's Malcolm/Vial Smasher deck attempted a fast combo with Thassa's Oracle and Demonic Consultation, nearly closing out the game, but the presence of graveyard interaction and counterspells kept the game tense.
Yuriko’s repeated ninjutsu strikes and card advantage maintained pressure, while the other players jockeyed for position, leading to a complex state where value and timing were crucial to leverage winning lines.
![Death by a thousand cuts! [S2G10] cEDH Gameplay - TIVIT v YURIKO v KRARK/SILAS v MALCOLM/VIAL thumbnail](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/RhRPRlgx5Fc/sddefault.jpg)
![MAMTG [cEDH Gameplay] S4 E17 | Tymna/Malcolm v Korvold v Tivit v Breya | thumbnail](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/tL5Hy5V1nVw/sddefault.jpg)
