Deck & Commander Strategies
Kenrith, the Returned King
Focuses on assembling infinite mana using Dockside Extortionist and then generating infinite treasures to draw the entire deck and leverage Kenrith's versatile activated abilities to close out the game.
Najeela, the Blade-Blossom
Aims to combo quickly and apply fast pressure through creating multiple combat phases and token generation, using aggressive beatdowns and combo lines for early wins.
Kinnan, Bonder Prodigy
Uses mana acceleration tools like Basalt Monolith to generate infinite mana, enabling powerful board wipes or combos to clear the table and gain control of the game state.
Gameplay Insights
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Kenrith player prioritized assembling infinite treasures with Dockside Extortionist early to establish a strong mana base for card draw and combo execution.
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Najeela’s strategy involved aggressive token generation and multiple combat phases but was unable to execute the combo before Kenrith established control.
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Kinnan used mana ramp and filtering effectively to set up infinite mana but was outpaced by Kenrith’s faster treasure combo.
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The infinite treasure combo was the pivotal moment, allowing Kenrith’s pilot to draw the entire deck and capitalize on the commander’s toolbox abilities to win decisively.
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Players demonstrated careful sequencing of mana acceleration and tutor effects to maximize their combo potential while managing threats from opponents.
Notable Cards
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Dockside Extortionist
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Basalt Monolith
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Mox Amber
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Noble Hierarch
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Mana Vault
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Worldly Tutor
Gameplay Summary
The game featured a high-powered cEDH match between four players piloting Kinnan, Bonder Prodigy; Najeela, the Blade-Blossom; and Kenrith, the Returned King.
Early turns involved setting up mana acceleration and filtering, including plays like Noble Hierarch, Mox Amber, and rustic studies to ramp and fix colors.
Kenrith focused on assembling infinite mana through Dockside Extortionist and utilized the infinite treasures combo to generate massive card draw and resources.
Meanwhile, Najeela aimed for quick combos to deliver early pressure, leveraging her ability to generate extra combat steps and tokens.
Kinnan’s deck revolved around infinite mana with Basalt Monolith, enabling powerful board wipes and control plays.
Throughout the game, players carefully managed their resources, with Kenrith eventually pulling off a classic infinite treasure combo to draw out the entire deck and seal the victory using Kenrith’s versatile toolbox abilities.
