Jeska Tymna
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Welcome to Tymna Jeska, a versatile Mardu deck. This primer explores how to harness the synergy between [[Tymna the Weaver]] and [[Jeska, Thrice Reborn]] to dominate games through card advantage, efficient removal, and compact combo lines. If you’re looking for a deck that combines proactive game plans with flexible interaction, Tymna Jeska offers an exciting balance of power and precision.
Core Strategy
Tymna Jeska combines elements of Turbo, Midrange, and Control strategies, adapting to the needs of the game. The deck's power lies in its ability to pivot between aggression, disruption, and value generation.
Key Strengths:
Card Advantage: [[Tymna the Weaver]] enables consistent card draw by leveraging low-cost evasive creatures.
Removal from the Command Zone: [[Jeska, Thrice Reborn]] offers repeatable creature removal and acts as a game-winning mana outlet.
Explosive Combos: Compact and efficient combos enable fast wins or the ability to play through disruption.
Flexibility: The deck thrives in diverse metas, excelling against creature-heavy strategies while holding its own against other combo decks.
Key Weaknesses:
Stax Vulnerability: Hate pieces like [[Rule of Law]] and [[Drannith Magistrate]] require precise answers to navigate effectively.
Limited Blue Interaction: Without counterspells, the deck relies heavily on proactive disruption like [[Silence]] or [[Ranger-Captain of Eos]].
Game Plan
The deck's primary game plan revolves around leveraging Tymna's card draw to generate a resource advantage while assembling game-winning combos. Secondary plans include Jeska-powered creature removal and adapting to the board state to slow opponents.
Early Game:
Ramp into Tymna: Use mana rocks and rituals to establish Tymna early, drawing cards to fuel your plays.
Set Up Utility Creatures: Creatures like [[Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer]] and [[Esper Sentinel]] enable Tymna triggers while providing passive value.
Mid-Game:
Apply Pressure: Use Jeska to manage creature-based threats while preparing for a combo finish. Cards like [[Grand Abolisher]] or [[Ranger-Captain of Eos]] can protect your win attempts.
Disrupt Opponents: Silence effects, removal, and proactive plays can help delay long enough to find a window.
Late Game:
Close the Game: Execute a game-ending combo, leveraging infinite mana with Jeska or utilizing cards like [[Underworld Breach]] for decisive plays.
Adapt to the Board: If stax or disruption is heavy, pivot into card advantage through Tymna while waiting for a clear window to win.
Combo Lines
[[Worldgorger Dragon]] + Reanimation
Pieces: [[Worldgorger Dragon]], [[Animate Dead]]/[[Necromancy]].
Steps:
Reanimate [[Worldgorger Dragon]], exiling all your permanents and floating mana in response.
Repeat the loop, generating infinite mana.
End the loop by reanimating a different creature, then sink mana into Jeska or cast a winning spell.
[[Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward]] + Reanimation
Pieces: [[Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward]], [[Animate Dead]]/[[Necromancy]].
Steps:
Reanimate [[Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward]], exiling all your nonland permanents and floating mana in response.
Repeat the loop, generating infinite mana and infinite 1/1 creature tokens.
End the loop by reanimating a different creature, then sink mana into Jeska or cast a winning spell.
[[Underworld Breach]] + [[Grinding Station]]
Pieces: [[Underworld Breach]], [[Grinding Station]], 0-cost artifacts (e.g., [[Mox Amber]]).
Steps:
Cast [[Underworld Breach]] and [[Grinding Station]].
Escape a 0-cost artifact, untapping [[Grinding Station]].
Mill yourself to recur key pieces like [[Lion’s Eye Diamond]], generating infinite mana and accessing your win cons.
[[Opposition Agent]] + [[Scheming Symmetry]]
Pieces: [[Opposition Agent]], [[Scheming Symmetry]].
Steps:
Cast [[Scheming Symmetry]], choosing yourself and an opponent.
Flash in [[Opposition Agent]], exiling the opponent's library to access their win conditions.
Mulligan Guide
Successful mulligans with Tymna Jeska focus on ensuring mana consistency, early Tymna triggers, and proactive interaction. Below are general guidelines for assessing your opening hand.
Keepable Hands:
Ramp + Tymna: A hand with at least two lands, a mana rock, and a creature to enable Tymna triggers.
Protection + Combo Setup: Hands featuring [[Silence]] or [[Grand Abolisher]] with a clear path to combo.
Board Presence: Hands that establish an early [[Esper Sentinel]] or [[Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer]].
Matchups
Favorable Matchups:
Creature Decks: [[Jeska, Thrice Reborn]] dominates creature-heavy strategies like [[Najeela, the Blade-Blossom]].
Slower Control Decks: Tymna Jeska thrives against midrange or slower decks by outpacing their card advantage.
Challenging Matchups:
Heavy Stax: Decks with [[Rule of Law]] or [[Null Rod]] require proactive answers and careful navigation.
Fast Combo Decks: Decks like [[Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh]]/[[Silas Renn, Seeker Adept]] can outspeed Tymna Jeska without sufficient disruption.
Tips and Tricks
Leverage Tymna’s Draw: Pair Tymna with evasive creatures to maximize her draw triggers.
Jeska for Control: Jeska can keep key threats off the board while enabling infinite mana wins.
Play to the Meta: Adapt your playstyle based on the game—whether controlling the board or racing to combo.
Conclusion
Tymna Jeska offers an engaging mix of aggression, flexibility, and resilience, making it a standout contender in CEDH. By mastering the deck's adaptive strategies and compact combos, you can leverage its strengths to dominate any meta. Whether you’re new to CEDH or a seasoned veteran, Tymna Jeska delivers a thrilling and competitive experience.
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