Marneus Calgar vs Syr Konrad vs Valduk vs Adeline | EDH Gameplay | Smooth Brain EDH

Deck Strategies

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  Marneus Calgar

  This deck aims to create a large number of tokens and synergize with its commander to generate significant value. Win condition revolves around overwhelming the board with tokens.

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  Valduk, Keeper of the Flame

  This mono-red Aura and Equipment deck focuses on buffing Valduk to deal substantial command damage and create 3-1 Elementals. The deck aims to win through command damage and powerful equipment effects.

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  Syr Konrad, the Grim

  This mono-black graveyard deck fills up the graveyard to trigger Konrad as many times as possible. It also has a couple of combos that can win the game instantly.

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  Adeline, Resplendent Cathar

  This mono-white deck floods the board with tokens to boost Adeline's power, aiming to win through command damage or regular combat damage.

Gameplay Insights

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  Matt's casting of Meat Hook Massacre was a pivotal moment, drastically changing the board state and forcing other players to rebuild.

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  Sam's move to equip Valduk with Sword of Feast and Famine and Lizard Blades, followed by a Wheel of Misfortune, significantly disrupted the game and forced all players to adjust their strategies.

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  Logan's Blood Chief's Ascension coming online was a key turning point in the game, setting up a potential win condition.

Notable Cards

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  Ravenous Chupacabra

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  Sword of Feast and Famine

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  Wheel of Misfortune

Summary

The game started with players building their boards and ramping their mana. Matt, playing as Marneus Calgar, made a significant move by casting the Meat Hook Massacre, wiping out the field except for his own commander and triggering multiple life loss and gains. Logan, piloting Syr Konrad, responded by playing Ravenous Chupacabra, destroying Marneus Calgar. Sam, commanding Valduk, created a threatening board state by equipping his commander with Sword of Feast and Famine and Lizard Blades, then clearing everyone's hand with Wheel of Misfortune. As the game progressed, players continued to build their boards, with Chandler's Adeline deck producing numerous tokens. The game reached a critical point when Logan's Blood Chief's Ascension came online, setting up a potential win condition.