The EDH Lounge (Muddstah) - Chromium vs Arcades vs Nicol Bolas vs Vaevictis Asmadi

Deck Strategies

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  Vaevictis Asmadi, the Dire

  Control-oriented deck utilizing removal and value engines to outlast opponents and dominate the board state.

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  Arcades, the Strategist

  Wall-building defensive deck that turns walls into offensive threats while protecting key permanents.

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  Chromium, the Mutable

  Cycling-focused deck that leverages Chromium’s flicker ability and cycling synergies to generate card advantage and incremental damage.

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  Nicol Bolas, the Ravager

  Dragon tribal control deck aiming to stabilize the board with powerful dragons and planeswalker abilities to win through attrition and direct damage.

Gameplay Insights

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  Chromium’s damage-triggered flicker ability allowed repeated use of enters-the-battlefield effects, creating strong value plays.

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  Arcades focused on establishing defensive walls early to protect critical assets and slow down aggressive opponents.

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  Vaevictis Asmadi’s removal spells were key to controlling threatening creatures and maintaining board presence.

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  Nicol Bolas players emphasized the importance of protecting planeswalkers and dragons to leverage powerful spells and ultimate abilities.

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  Players discussed common EDH combos and board interactions, highlighting the importance of dealing with token generators and fast mana sources.

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  Recurring Nightmare was noted as a strong 1v1 card, illustrating the versatility of some cards in both multiplayer and duel formats.

Notable Cards

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  Chromium, the Mutable

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  Arcades, the Strategist

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  Vaevictis Asmadi, the Dire

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  Nicol Bolas, the Ravager // Nicol Bolas, the Arisen

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  Recurring Nightmare

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  Lotus Petal

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  Swords to Plowshares

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  Rest in Peace

Summary

The game started with players setting up their boards cautiously, each focusing on their commander’s unique strengths. Arcades, the Strategist, aimed to build formidable defenses with walls, attempting to protect key assets like an EDH golf cart from opponents. Chromium, the Mutable, pursued a cycling-focused strategy, leveraging its abilities to flicker and gain incremental value through damage triggers. Vaevictis Asmadi, the Dire, utilized removal and value generation to exert control over the board, while Nicol Bolas, the Ravager focused on a more traditional dragon control plan. Early turns involved players establishing their mana bases and deploying minor threats and utility creatures, with some tension arising from potential board wipes and disruption spells. Strategic discussions revealed anticipation of combos and the importance of protecting key creatures and planeswalkers.