Spikes VS Scrybabies HIGH STAKES cEDH Gameplay | Krarkashima VS Winota VS Jeska/Ishai VS Rocco

Deck Strategies

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  Rocco, Cabaretti Caterer

  This deck leans heavily on Birthing Pod lines, aiming to finish the game with a Kiki-Jiki combo.

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  Jeska, Thrice Reborn/Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker

  A tempo deck that aims to get out Ishai quickly, clear threats with Jeska, and grow Ishai for a big swing.

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  Krark, the Thumbless/Sakashima of a Thousand Faces

  A spellslinger deck that uses Krark and Sakashima to return spells to hand while still getting their effects.

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  Winota, Joiner of Forces

  An aggressive deck that seeks to deal out a lot of damage quickly through Winota's triggered ability.

Gameplay Insights

• 1

  Lua's aggressive strategy with Winota managed to put out considerable damage, but she was unable to close out the game.

• 2

  Elliot's effective use of Birthing Pod and Arena Rector allowed him to set up his game-winning combo.

• 3

  Jim's use of Jeska's ability to clear threats helped keep the board manageable, but he was unable to deal with Elliot's combo.

• 4

  Tori's use of Krark and Sakashima provided strong value, but she was unable to keep pace with Elliot's combo.

Notable Cards

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  Birthing Pod

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  Arena Rector

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  Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker

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  Felidar Guardian

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  Winota, Joiner of Forces

Summary

The game kicked off with Elliot playing Rocco, Jim playing Jeska/Ishai, Tori playing Krarkashima, and Lua playing Winota. The early game saw the players setting up their mana bases and casting their commanders. Elliot started creating value with his Birthing Pod and Arena Rector, ultimately setting up for a combo finish. Lua managed to put out considerable damage using Winota and her triggered ability. However, it was Elliot's turn five that proved decisive. He used Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker and Felidar Guardian to create an infinite number of Felidar Guardians, which he then used to attack and win the game.