Ouch! Baba Lysaga vs Kathril vs Arcades vs Xantcha EDH / CMDR game play for Magic: The Gathering

Deck Strategies

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  Arcades, the Strategist

  Arcades' strategy is based on playing a large number of walls, which are usually defensive creatures, and then using Arcades' ability to allow them to attack based on their toughness rather than their power. 'Brave the Sands' was a key card in this strategy, giving the walls vigilance and allowing them to attack without tapping.

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  Kathril, Aspect Warper

  Kathril aimed to accumulate a variety of keyword abilities in the graveyard and then distribute them among creatures on the battlefield. This strategy was manifested through the casting of Kathril, which gained multiple counters and abilities, but it was not enough to secure a win.

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  Baba Lysaga, Night Witch

  Baba Lysaga's strategy relied on sacrificing different permanent types (creature, artifact, and land) to draw cards and drain life from opponents. This was effectively executed multiple times, creating consistent pressure on other players.

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  Xantcha, Sleeper Agent

  Xantcha's strategy aimed to disrupt opponents by forcing them to attack each other. Unfortunately, due to missing crucial land drops, the deck could not fully execute its game plan.

Gameplay Insights

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  The consistent pressure from Baba Lysaga's life drain and card draw engine kept all players on edge, shaping the pace of the game.

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  Arcades' 'Brave the Sands' played a key role in maintaining both offensive and defensive postures, enabling the deck to dictate the flow of the game.

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  Charles's 'Bedevil' was timely, forcing Fred's Arcades into defense mode temporarily. However, it wasn't enough to turn the tide of the game.

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  The lack of board wipe cards in the game allowed the player with the most board presence, Arcades, to eventually claim victory.

Notable Cards

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  Brave the Sands

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  Kathril, Aspect Warper

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  Baba Lysaga, Night Witch

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  Xantcha, Sleeper Agent

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  Guard Gomazoa

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  Crucible of Worlds

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  Hostile Negotiations

Summary

The game started off with the four commanders: Arcades, Kathril, Baba Lysaga, and Xantcha. Arcades' wall strategy initially dominated the field, especially after casting 'Brave the Sands', which allowed his walls to attack with significant power. Baba Lysaga's strategy of siphoning life and drawing cards through sacrificing artifacts, creatures, and lands put constant pressure on all the players. Kathril had a steady build-up of powerful creatures, but it was not enough to keep up with the rapid pace of the game set by Arcades and Baba Lysaga. Xantcha, however, struggled to maintain a strong board presence, missing vital land drops throughout the game. The game ended with Arcades' overwhelming wall strategy, as he was able to continually rebuild his defenses and eventually overpowered Kathril, the last remaining opponent. Xantcha and Baba Lysaga were taken out through strategic attacks from Fred's Arcades deck.