New Neon Dynasty! Isshin vs Xyris vs Kaima vs Prosper EDH / CMDR game play

Deck Strategies

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  Isshin, Two Heavens as One

  Focuses on multiple combat phases and aggressive combat with equipment and combat buffs to quickly overwhelm opponents with double strike and trample damage.

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  Prosper, Tome-Bound

  Utilizes treasure generation, card advantage through Share the Spoils, and incremental growth on creatures like Layla to outvalue opponents over time.

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  Kaima, the Fractured Calm

  Implements goad effects and auras to manipulate combat phases and pressure opponents, aiming to control the board with forced attacks and creature buffs.

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  Xyris, the Writhing Storm

  Attempts to build a board presence with creatures and card draw but relies on timely protection and combo pieces, which in this game was disrupted early.

Gameplay Insights

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  Isshin's use of multiple combat phases and combat buffs like Fervent Charge was pivotal in applying relentless pressure and finishing opponents.

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  Share the Spoils created a dynamic card advantage and treasure tokens but required careful management to avoid excessive top-deck exile.

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  Kaima's goading and aura strategy was effective in forcing attacks but ultimately could not keep pace with Isshin's aggressive combat steps.

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  Early removal of Xyris by Isshin reduced threats and prevented potential combos, shifting the game's tempo decisively.

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  Isshin's synergy with equipment and leveling up Fighter class to boost combat damage was crucial in closing out the game efficiently.

Notable Cards

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  Isshin, Two Heavens as One

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  Share the Spoils

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  Sword of the Animist

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  Lightning Greaves

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  Fervent Charge

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  Path to Exile

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  Silverblade Paladin

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  Smothering Tithe

Summary

The game started with all players establishing their mana bases and early board presence, with Isshin, Two Heavens as One quickly deploying and attacking with an Asper Sentinel and setting up equipment like Sword of the Animist and Lightning Greaves to accelerate his board development. Prosper, Tome-Bound leveraged Share the Spoils to generate card advantage and treasures, while Kaima, the Fractured Calm used goad effects and auras to control combat phases. Xyris, the Writhing Storm struggled to gain momentum and was ultimately removed early by Isshin's Path to Exile and combat damage. Isshin's deck capitalized on multiple combat phases and equipment synergy, growing his creatures and triggering multiple attacks with double strike and trample enabled by Fervent Charge and other buffs. Prosper's strategy focused on incremental value through treasure generation and counters on Layla, the Blade Reforged, but he fell victim to Isshin's aggressive tempo. Kaima attempted to manipulate combat with goading and pump counters, but was overwhelmed by Isshin's overwhelming pressure. The key turning point was Isshin's use of multiple combat steps and combat tricks to take out multiple opponents, leading to Johnny (Kaima) conceding when facing lethal damage. The game ended with Isshin securing the win through continuous combat and efficient removal.