Chulane vs Yuriko vs First Sliver vs Kroxa | Post BAN cEDH Gameplay with @SplitSecond

Deck Strategies

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  The First Sliver

  Aims to generate infinite mana and win by cascading First Sliver into various combo pieces.

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  Yuriko, the Tiger's Shadow

  Seeks to play cheap, evasive creatures and utilize Yuriko's Ninjutsu ability for damage while getting additional card advantage.

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  Kroxa, Titan of Death's Hunger

  Focuses on controlling the board through disruption and resource denial, while leveraging Kroxa's recurring ability to whittle down opponents' life totals.

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  Chulane, Teller of Tales

  Aims to slow the game down and achieve value through Chulane's card draw and land-ramp ability, with a focus on combo finishes.

Gameplay Insights

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  The use of Fire Covenant by Josh was a game-changing moment, clearing the board at a crucial time and allowing him to consolidate his position.

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  Jason's Yuriko deck demonstrated the power of cheap, evasive creatures in the early game, applying consistent pressure on opponents.

• 3

  Carlos's mana struggles highlighted the risks of keeping a low-land hand, even in a high-power format like Commander.

• 4

  Ben's use of Tainted Pact demonstrated the card's potential in finding key combo pieces, although it did not lead to a win in this game.

• 5

  The interaction between Kroxa and Lavinia showcased a unique aspect of the game where certain cards can significantly hinder an opponent's strategy.

Notable Cards

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  Fire Covenant

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  Tetsuo Umezawa

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  Ornithopter

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  Lavinia, Azorius Renegade

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  Grim Monolith

Summary

The game starts with a high level of aggression from Jason playing Yuriko, the Tiger's Shadow, quickly establishing a threatening board presence. However, the tide of the game takes a significant shift when Josh, piloting Kroxa, Titan of Death's Hunger, unleashes a powerful sequence of plays involving a well-timed Fire Covenant to clear the board and pave the way for his strategy. Despite the heavy life cost, this play effectively resets the board state and puts Josh in a strong position. Throughout the game, players exhibit strong interaction, with Carlos's Chulane deck struggling due to mana issues, and Ben's First Sliver deck trying to assemble its combo pieces.