Commander VS Special: Kresh vs Xantcha vs Rhys vs Atraxa [EDH]

Deck Strategies

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  Atraxa, Praetors' Voice

  The Atraxa deck focused on proliferating +1/+1 counters to build up powerful creatures and gain board advantage.

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  Rhys the Redeemed

  The Rhys deck's primary game plan revolved around generating a wide board of elf tokens and enhancing them with various anthem effects.

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  Xantcha, Sleeper Agent

  The Xantcha deck aimed to deal direct damage to opponents while simultaneously drawing cards, turning the game into a race against the clock.

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  Kresh the Bloodbraided

  The Kresh deck strived for a more aggressive playstyle, focusing on sacrificing creatures to power up Kresh and dealing massive combat damage.

Gameplay Insights

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  The decision to focus on controlling Xantcha's board state was a pivotal moment in the game, revealing the threat posed by Xantcha's direct damage strategy.

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  Atraxa's ability to proliferate +1/+1 counters proved influential, leading to a significant buildup of powerful creatures.

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  Kresh's game-winning play, leveraging the power gained from dying creatures, showcased the potential explosiveness of the deck's aggressive strategy.

Notable Cards

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  Kindred Boon

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  Ezuri, Claw of Progress

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  Doubling Season

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  In Garruk's Wake

Summary

In this special Commander VS gameplay, the decks chosen were piloted by Atraxa, Praetors' Voice, Rhys the Redeemed, Xantcha, Sleeper Agent, and Kresh the Bloodbraided. The game started with each player setting up their respective strategies. Rhys and Atraxa focused on building up their board presence with tokens and +1/+1 counters respectively, while Xantcha and Kresh aimed for more aggressive plays. As the game progressed, Xantcha's strategy of dealing direct damage became a major threat, forcing the other players to focus on controlling Xantcha's board state. Simultaneously, Atraxa, with its proliferate ability, gradually became a force to reckon with. The game concluded with a dramatic finale as Kresh leveraged its ability to gain power from dying creatures to claim victory.