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Zada vs Selenia vs Reaper King vs Muldrotha | S2:E8 | Diamond Commander League | MTG EDH Gameplay

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Decklists

Deck Strategies

  • Zada, Hedron Grinder

    Zada, Hedron Grinder

    Generate numerous tokens, then target Zada with cheap instants and sorceries to draw cards, create mana, and massively buff tokens to overwhelm opponents.

  • Selenia, Dark Angel

    Selenia, Dark Angel

    Leverage life loss as a resource by combining Angel's Grace and Ad Nauseam to survive near-death experiences and win through a life manipulation combo.

  • Reaper King

    Reaper King

    Swarm the board with five-color goblins and use persist combos with creatures like Murderous Redcap to maintain board presence and pressure opponents.

  • Muldrotha, the Gravetide

    Muldrotha, the Gravetide

    Utilize graveyard recursion and value creatures to out-resource opponents, with combos involving Protean Hulk and other key creatures to generate overwhelming advantage.

Gameplay Insights

  • 1

    Zada's ability to draw multiple cards and buff tokens simultaneously created explosive turns, but reliance on precise sequencing made the deck vulnerable to disruption and misplays.

  • 2

    Selenia's combo involving Angel's Grace and Ad Nauseam required careful management of life totals to avoid self-kill scenarios, underscoring the risk of near-death experience strategies.

  • 3

    Muldrotha leveraged graveyard recursion and Protean Hulk combos to generate card advantage and board presence, showcasing the power of value engines in high-power EDH.

  • 4

    Reaper King's five-color goblin tribal approach combined aggressive token generation with persist combos, applying constant pressure and forcing opponents to respond quickly.

  • 5

    A pivotal moment was the accidental self-kill by Zada's player, illustrating how high-power combos can backfire if not managed carefully under pressure.

Notable Cards

  • Zada, Hedron Grinder

    Zada, Hedron Grinder

  • Angel's Grace

    Angel's Grace

  • Ad Nauseam

    Ad Nauseam

  • Protean Hulk

    Protean Hulk

  • Seething Song

    Seething Song

  • Fists of Flame

    Fists of Flame

  • Sensei's Divining Top

    Sensei's Divining Top

  • Demonic Tutor

    Demonic Tutor

  • Snuff Out

    Snuff Out

  • Cyclonic Rift

    Cyclonic Rift

Summary

The game featured four unique decks, each pursuing distinct strategies that shaped the flow of play. Early turns involved developing board presence and ramping mana, with players deploying creatures and setting up combos. Zada, Hedron Grinder focused on token creation and card draw combos, leveraging cheap spells to buff tokens and generate massive card advantage. Selenia, Dark Angel aimed to convert life loss into advantage, attempting a combo involving Angel's Grace and Ad Nauseam for a near-death experience win condition. Reaper King played a goblin swarm strategy with a persist combo backup, creating threats and attacking aggressively. Muldrotha, the Gravetide utilized graveyard recursion and powerful combos with creatures like Protean Hulk to gain incremental advantage and value over time. A key turning point occurred when Zada's player executed a massive card draw and token buff sequence, resulting in a large attack that was abruptly thwarted by removal and a well-timed counterattack. The game reached a dramatic moment when Zada's player accidentally caused their own demise while attempting to push for the win, highlighting the thin line between explosive combos and self-inflicted defeat in high-power Commander games. The interplay of graveyard recursion, token swarm, and life manipulation combos led to a dynamic game with multiple threats and shifting momentum before the conclusion.

Description

Have you ever accidentally killed yourself when trying to win the game? You haven’t? Oh, ya me neither…

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Decklists: Spencer - Muldrotha, the Gravetide - www.moxfield.com/decks/snvS-zxFsUm2e4AyXnOLfw Jeff - Zada, Hedron Grinder - www.moxfield.com/decks/sqgjsYu1FkOjqzB2kiP3FQ Carlos - Selenia, Dark Angel - www.moxfield.com/decks/_ZAOXd7gnkmB2EpSxioKFg Dillon - Reaper King - www.moxfield.com/decks/pFwdEbh3k0unHszOr6Zslw

Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 0:31 Commander Tech & Starting Hands 2:37 Game One 11:04 Game two starting hands 11:44 Game Two 21:37 Wrap-up & Support

Editors: Carlos Diamond & Jon McManus

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