Deck Strategies
Norin the Wary
Utilizes repeated flickering to trigger enter-the-battlefield effects and disrupt opponents, blending aggressive tempo with combo potential.
Saheeli Rai
Focuses on artifact synergies and comboing with mechanisms like Felidar Guardian or other blink effects to generate infinite triggers or value.
Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Leverages high-impact spells and card advantage engines to control the board and set up a game-winning combo or lock.
Tamiyo, Inquisitive Student // Tamiyo, Seasoned Scholar
Uses card draw and control elements to maintain advantage and protect key combo pieces, with a win condition through library manipulation.
Kykar, Zephyr Awakener
Generates value through creating tokens from casting instants and sorceries, enabling combos and incremental advantage.
Gameplay Insights
- 1
Using Norin the Wary's flicker trigger at the end of turns to maximize value and disrupt opponents' plans was a critical tempo play.
- 2
Holding removal spells to respond to Norin's return triggers prevented opponents from establishing board presence.
- 3
The combination of Fastest Oracle and Demonic Consultation created a powerful instant win by exiling the entire library.
- 4
Casting The One Ring early to gain protection and draw cards helped maintain card advantage and disrupt opponents with Mystic Remora.
- 5
Players carefully timed their tutors and counterspells to protect their combo pieces while attempting to disrupt others, highlighting the high-interaction nature of cEDH.
Notable Cards
Norin the Wary
Demonic Consultation
Mystical Tutor
Mox Opal
The One Ring
Carpet of Flowers
Talisman of Dominance
Mindbreak Trap
Summary
The game started with players setting up their mana bases and early ramp spells, with notable early plays including Norin the Wary cycling through combat steps and various mana acceleration such as Mox Opal and Talisman of Dominance. One player took advantage of Norin's repeated flicker ability to generate value and control the board state. The game saw key interactions around control elements like Mystical Tutor, Demonic Consultation, and disruption spells such as Mindbreak Trap and Stifle attempts, which shaped the flow of the game. Eventually, a pivotal moment came when a player assembled a combo involving Fastest Oracle and Demonic Consultation, enabling them to exile their entire library and secure a win by decking out.