MTG Quintessential Commander 22 | Yuriko vs Obeka vs Koll vs Bruse/Thrasios | 4-player cEDH Gameplay

Deck Strategies

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  Koll, the Forgemaster

  Assemble a low-mana-cost combo involving free creatures, equipment like Skullclamp, and sacrifice outlets to ping all opponents for lethal damage early in the game.

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  Obeka, Brute Chronologist

  Use infinite turn combos involving Isochron Scepter with Final Fortune or Underworld Breach with Brain Freeze, leveraging stasis lock and Doomsday to sculpt a winning hand.

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  Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder & Thrasios, Triton Hero

  Control the board with ramp and counterspells before winning with creature-based combos involving Kiki-Jiki and other creatures that create infinite or overwhelming attacks.

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  Yuriko, the Tiger's Shadow

  Deal damage through ninja combat tricks and card draw triggered by Yuriko's ability, using evasive creatures and topdeck manipulation to maximize damage output.

Gameplay Insights

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  Koll’s ability to fetch and equip Skullclamp early allowed for strong draw and combo potential, accelerating the deck's win condition.

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  Obeka’s successful Doomsday resolution despite multiple counterspells was a key turning point, showcasing precise sequencing and resilience in cEDH.

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  Yuriko’s combat damage triggers revealed high-impact cards that dealt significant damage and pressured opponents to respond or lose life quickly.

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  The Blue Pod deck utilized ramp and disruption effectively but was pressured by early aggression and combo attempts from other players.

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  Multiple layers of interaction through spells like Silence and Pyroblast affected timing and outcomes of combo resolutions, illustrating the importance of counterplay.

Notable Cards

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  Skullclamp

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  Stoneforge Mystic

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  Doomsday

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  Isochron Scepter

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  Final Fortune

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  Brain Freeze

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  Memnite

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  Relic Seeker

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  Chain of Vapor

Summary

The game began with all four players developing their boards and setting up their respective combos. Koll, the Forgemaster focused on assembling a low-cost combo involving free creatures, equipment, and sacrificing creatures to deal damage to all opponents by turn three or earlier. Meanwhile, Obeka aimed to achieve infinite turns through combos involving Isochron Scepter with Final Fortune or Underworld Breach with Brain Freeze, utilizing stasis and other control elements. The Blue Pod deck piloted by Bruse Tarl and Thrasios worked toward creature-based combos involving Kiki-Jiki and other pump effects, while Yuriko sought to leverage ninja triggers and card draw to pivot into lethal damage. Obeka and Yuriko each managed to trigger powerful effects during combat, with Yuriko revealing high-impact cards off the top to deal significant damage and Obeka utilizing Doomsday to sculpt a winning hand despite opposition counterspells. The game featured a pivotal moment when Obeka successfully cast Doomsday, surviving counterspells and clearing their library to set up a game-winning stack. The high interaction and combo attempts from all players created an intense and dynamic game flow, with multiple attacks and responses shaping the tempo. The gameplay highlighted the fragility of combos under pressure, the importance of disruption, and the critical role of sequencing in cEDH matches.