Are those pancakes? Cuz that's a THICK STACK! cEDH - KRARKASHIMA v MALCOLM/VIAL v YURIKO v ROG/THRAS

Deck Strategies

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  Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator / Vial Smasher the Fierce

  Apply early pressure with aggressive creatures like Orcish Bowmasters and disrupt opponents through damage triggers, leveraging damage-based effects to control card draw and board state.

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  Yuriko, the Tiger's Shadow

  Utilize ninjas with evasive abilities to trigger Yuriko’s damage and card draw effects, generating incremental advantage through combat damage and stealthy attacks.

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  Krark, the Thumbless / Sakashima of a Thousand Faces

  Leverage coin-flip mechanics and spell recursion to generate value and disruptions, aiming to control the stack and overwhelm opponents with chaotic interactions.

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  Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh / Thrasios, Triton Hero

  Develop a board presence with cheap creatures and value engines while using interaction to maintain tempo and control, aiming for incremental advantage through efficient plays.

Gameplay Insights

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  Seth’s inability to keep Krark on the battlefield hampered his deck's coin-flip recursion strategy, impacting his overall game plan.

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  Shaun’s use of Orcish Bowmasters to apply incremental damage and control the board through triggered abilities was crucial in maintaining pressure.

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  Kyle’s Yuriko deck effectively utilized ninjas to trigger damage and card draw, maintaining steady value and board presence.

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  Players carefully managed the stack with multiple triggered abilities and responses, demonstrating advanced timing and sequencing to maximize spell effectiveness.

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  Use of interaction such as Fierce Guardianship and Misstep allowed players to protect key spells or disrupt opponents' critical plays, influencing the flow of the game.

Notable Cards

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  Orcish Bowmasters

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  Mystic Remora

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  Mox Sapphire

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  Chain of Vapor

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  Fierce Guardianship

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  Storm-Kiln Artist

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  Beacon of Tomorrows

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  Mana Crypt

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  Deflecting Swat

Summary

The game began with players developing their mana bases and casting early ramp and utility spells while jockeying for control of the stack. Seth’s Krark/Sakashima deck sought to leverage coin flips and recursion, but Krark struggled to stay on the battlefield, limiting some of its potential impact. Kyle’s Yuriko deck aimed to apply pressure with ninjas and evasive creatures, triggering Yuriko’s ability to deal damage and draw cards. Shaun’s Malcolm/Vial Smasher deck focused on applying early pressure with aggressive creatures like Orcish Bowmasters and leveraging damage-based disruption to slow opponents. John’s Rograkh/Thrasios deck efficiently developed its board with cheap creatures and value engines, while also using interaction to maintain board presence. Key turning points included successful disruption of Seth’s Krark, multiple triggers from Orcish Bowmasters dealing incremental damage and controlling the board, and Yuriko’s ninjas consistently dealing damage and drawing cards. The game featured a complex stack with multiple triggered abilities and responses, with players carefully sequencing spells to maximize their advantage. Ultimately, the game revolved around tempo swings from incremental damage, card advantage through ninjas and spells, and key disruption preventing Krark from stabilizing, setting the stage for a potential lethal attack by one of the aggressive decks.