cEDH Gameplay | Kess vs Yawgmoth vs Meren vs Kraum / Ikra | Mental Misplay VS Kingdoms | K&F E3

Deck Strategies

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  Yawgmoth, Thran Physician

  Uses sacrifice outlets and undying creatures to generate value and combos, often pairing with Bolas's Citadel and Aetherflux Reservoir to control the board and win through damage or combo.

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  Meren of Clan Nel Toth

  Relies on reanimation and sacrifice synergies, utilizing 'hulk' combos or grinding out value to establish a resilient board presence and incremental advantage.

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  Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper / Kraum, Ludevic's Opus

  Combines Ad Nauseam with life gain from Ikra to fuel Underworld Breach and win via storm combos like Brain Freeze or Oracle of Dust.

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  Kess, Dissident Mage

  Focuses on controlling the game with counter magic and wheel effects, then executes combo wins through Tainted Pact or Demonic Consultation with Ethassa's Oracle, backed by Underworld Breach backup lines.

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  Dina, Soul Steeper

  Leverages sacrifice combos with creatures like Protean Hulk and card draw through exquisite blood, using sacrifice triggers to generate lethal advantage.

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  Belbe, Corrupted Observer

  Exploits symmetrical life loss to produce large mana pools quickly, enabling fast Ad Nauseam or Appear in the Abyss combos for swift wins.

Gameplay Insights

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  Equipping Skullclamp early on important creatures like Yawgmoth to generate card advantage through combat damage and sacrifice.

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  Using bounce spells like Winds of Rebuke on key blockers or combo pieces to disrupt opponents' tempo.

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  Notion Thief's impact was significant in punishing wheel effects, preventing opponents from drawing cards and gaining value.

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  Effective sequencing of Tainted Pact and Ethassa's Oracle enabled Kess to set up a near-instant win combo.

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  Mana acceleration artifacts such as Jeweled Lotus and Manic Crypt allowed explosive early plays and combo setups.

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  Switching commanders mid-match introduced new strategies that shifted the game's momentum, highlighting the depth and adaptability of cEDH decks.

Notable Cards

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  Skullclamp

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  Jeweled Lotus

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  Tainted Pact

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  Underworld Breach

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  Notion Thief

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  Rapid Hybridization

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  Demonic Consultation

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  Vampiric Tutor

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  Ad Nauseam

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  Protean Hulk

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  Exquisite Blood

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  Bolas's Citadel

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  Aetherflux Reservoir

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  Brain Freeze

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  Oracle of Dust

Summary

The game featured a high-powered multiplayer cEDH match with Yawgmoth, Thran Physician, Meren of Clan Nel Toth, Ikra Shidiqi paired with Kraum Ludevic's Opus, and Kess, Dissident Mage as commanders. Early turns saw players establishing mana acceleration and card advantage through artifacts like Skullclamp, Jeweled Lotus, and Manic Crypt, alongside tutors and reanimation spells. Yawgmoth quickly deployed himself to start pressuring opponents, while Kess relied on counterspells and wheel effects to disrupt others and dig for a win. Ikra and Kraum aimed to leverage Ad Nauseam combos with life gain and Underworld Breach, while Meren looked to grind value through reanimation and sacrifice synergies. Key moments included Kess using Tainted Pact alongside Ethassa's Oracle to set up a combo finish, and strategic use of rapid hybridization and bounce spells to control the board. Notion Thief played a pivotal role in denying card draws after wheel effects, swinging momentum. Later, the dynamics shifted with commander swaps introducing Dina, Soul Steeper and Belbe, Corrupted Observer, both enhancing sacrifice and symmetrical life loss strategies to generate explosive mana and combo potential. The game underscored the importance of precise sequencing, resource denial, and leveraging both grindy and combo lines to outpace opponents in a highly interactive environment.