Akiri/Ardenn vs Niv Mizzet vs Arcades vs Zaxara | EDH Gameplay | Smooth Brain EDH

Deck Strategies

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  Akiri, Line-Slinger / Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist

  The strategy is to load up Akiri with equipment and attack opponents. The free equip from Ardenn and card draw from Puresteel Paladin gives the deck a good tempo.

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  Arcades, the Strategist

  This deck utilizes a wall tribal theme, using high toughness creatures as their power to attack opponents.

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  Zaxara, the Exemplary

  The strategy focuses on casting X-spells, making a ton of mana and taking over the game. Zaxara's ability to create Hydras when casting X-spells provides significant board presence.

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  Niv-Mizzet, Parun

  This deck aims to cast spells to draw cards and draw cards to find spells. It also leverages Niv-Mizzet's ability to deal damage whenever a card is drawn.

Gameplay Insights

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  Ethan's use of Zaxara's ability to generate Hydra tokens whenever he casts an X spell was a significant factor in the game.

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  Chandler's Arcades deck was interesting with its ability to use walls with high toughness to deal damage.

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  Cameron's strategy of loading up Akiri with equipment and dealing massive damage was very effective and led to his victory.

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  Shelby's Niv-Mizzet deck had a strong presence in the game with its ability to draw cards and deal damage simultaneously.

Notable Cards

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  Sunforger

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  Akiri, Line-Slinger

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  Arcades, the Strategist

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  Zaxara, the Exemplary

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  Niv-Mizzet, Parun

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  Greater Good

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  Puresteel Paladin

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  Icy Blast

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  Primal Might

Summary

The thrilling EDH match saw the four commanders strategically maneuver their decks to gain the upper hand. Early in the game, each player developed their board states and started to execute their game plans. Ethan's Zaxara deck ramped up quickly and began to generate mana for huge spells. Zaxara's ability to make a Hydra token whenever an X spell was cast was particularly impactful. Chandler's Arcades deck, being a wall tribal, used high toughness creatures for offense. Cameron's Akiri and Ardenn deck focused on loading up Akiri with equipment and attacking. Lastly, Shelby's Niv-Mizzet deck focused on casting and drawing spells. Towards the end of the game, Cameron's strategy of equipping Akiri and dealing massive damage proved to be decisive, leading to a victory.