Lonis vs Ghired vs Rashmi vs Ghyrson Starn | EDH Gameplay | Smooth Brain EDH

Deck Strategies

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  Lonis, Cryptozoologist

  This deck focuses on generating Clue tokens and using them to steal opponent's permanents, disrupting their game plan and using their resources against them.

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  Ghired, Conclave Exile

  The Ghired deck aims for high-power combat punches, creating a strong offensive board presence and putting constant pressure on opponents.

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  Rashmi, Eternities Crafter

  The Rashmi deck is a control deck, denying opponent's key moves with counterspells and finishing the game with large impactful plays.

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  Ghyrson Starn, Kelermorph

  This deck utilizes pingers to slowly whittle down opponents, employing a slow but steady strategy to win the game.

Gameplay Insights

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  Ethan's board wipe with 'Smash to Dust' was a critical moment in the game, allowing him to seize control of the board state.

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  Matt's use of 'OKO, Thief of Crowns' to stabilize his board state and gain protection was a key strategic decision that allowed him to endure Ethan's offensive.

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  Sam's use of 'Doubling Season' and 'Steel Shaper's Gift' demonstrated a strong synergy and an effective way to build a powerful board state.

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  Ethan's aggressive playstyle put significant pressure on all the players throughout the game, driving the game's tempo.

Notable Cards

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  Oko, Thief of Crowns

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  Academy Manufactor

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  Doubling Season

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  Wheel of Fortune

Summary

The game kicked off with each player setting up their board states according to their respective strategies. Matt, piloting Lonis, focused on generating Clues and stealing opponent's permanents, while Sam with Ghired aimed for big punches. Ethan, commanding Ghyrson Starn, built a machine to whittle down opponents using pingers and Seth, playing Rashmi, aimed for control and big haymakers. A significant turning point in the game was Ethan's brutal board wipe, heavily damaging all of his opponents' creatures and drastically shifting the game's tempo in his favor. Ethan's consistent aggression caused significant pressure throughout the game, with Sam and Matt both suffering heavy losses. However, Matt was able to stabilize his board state by playing 'OKO, Thief of Crowns' and gaining protection from everything till his next turn, setting the stage for a potential comeback.