Treasure Vault Ep 13 | Unedited cEDH Gameplay | Najeela v Selvala v Malcolm Vial v Krark Sakashima

Deck Strategies

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  Najeela, the Blade-Blossom

  A warrior tribal deck focused on generating multiple combat phases and leveraging Najeela's ability to produce tokens and extra attacks, aiming to overwhelm opponents through combat damage.

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  Selvala, Heart of the Wilds

  A mana ramp and token generation deck that uses Selvala's ability to produce large amounts of mana quickly, enabling big plays and potential combo wins.

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  Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator with Vial Smasher the Fierce

  An aggressive, low-curve deck that uses Malcolm to repeatedly bounce creatures and Vial Smasher to deal random damage on spell casts, aiming to control the board while dealing incremental damage.

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  Krark, the Thumbless and Sakashima of a Thousand Faces

  A storm combo deck using Krark’s ability to double spells and Sakashima’s copy effects to generate high storm counts, enabling lethal storm finishers.

Gameplay Insights

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  Players prioritize early mana acceleration and set up key pieces like Mana Crypt and Birds of Paradise to establish tempo.

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  The use of submerge to bounce a commander back to the top of the library effectively delays a potentially game-ending play, showcasing careful interaction timing.

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  Combat phases are tactically managed with selective blocking and targeted attacks to maximize damage and disrupt opponents' board development.

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  The interplay between aggressive creature attacks and combo-oriented spell sequences highlights the diverse strategies in cEDH gameplay.

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  Players leverage minor triggers and mana abilities, such as Selvala’s mana generation and Malcolm’s creature bouncing, to maintain resource advantage.

Notable Cards

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  Najeela, the Blade-Blossom

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  Selvala, Heart of the Wilds

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  Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator

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  Vial Smasher the Fierce

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  Krark, the Thumbless

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  Sakashima of a Thousand Faces

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  Mana Crypt

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  Birds of Paradise

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  Submerge

Summary

The game features a high-powered cEDH match with four competitive decks led by Najeela, Selvala, Malcolm Vial Smasher, and Krark & Sakashima. Early turns see players developing mana bases and deploying key ramp pieces like Mana Crypt and Birds of Paradise, setting up for their respective strategies. Najeela quickly establishes a board presence with a Soul Ring and her commander to generate early pressure, while Selvala utilizes efficient mana generation and token creation. Malcolm Vial Smasher focuses on aggressive early plays, casting his commander and using burn damage to chip away at opponents' life totals. Krark and Sakashima lean into storm and combo potential, building towards complex interactions to generate value and storm count. A pivotal moment occurs when players respond to a potential lock or win attempt by submerging a key commander, buying critical time to develop their boards further. The game features tense combat phases with focused attacks and careful blocking decisions, with players leveraging interaction to disrupt combos and protect their own plans. Ultimately, the dynamic interplay between aggressive commanders and combo engines drives the game, with players balancing between tempo, control, and explosive win conditions.