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AFC Budget Upgrade Showdown | Extra Turns 15 | Magic: The Gathering EDH Gameplay

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Deck Strategies

  • Vrondiss, Rage of Ancients

    Vrondiss, Rage of Ancients

    The Vrondiss deck is focused on leveraging the 'enrage' mechanic and creating 5/4 dragon spirits by rolling dice or when Vrondiss takes damage. It also aims to cheat out other big dragons for a powerful draconic army.

  • Sefris of the Hidden Ways

    Sefris of the Hidden Ways

    The strategy of the Sefris deck is to venture into dungeons by putting creatures into the graveyard, racing through the dungeons quickly to outvalue opponents.

  • Prosper, Tome-Bound

    Prosper, Tome-Bound

    Prosper's strategy revolves around playing cards from exile, triggering the commander's ability to create a treasure, and using cheap cards to keep the engine going for a value-based win.

  • Galea, Kindler of Hope

    Galea, Kindler of Hope

    The Galea deck focuses on auras and equipment, casting these from the top of the library and avoiding expensive equip costs, gearing up evasive or possibly infect creatures for the win.

Gameplay Insights

  • 1

    Ladee's decision to play Lurking Predators early in the game allowed her to capitalize on her opponents' spells and potentially cheat big creatures onto the battlefield.

  • 2

    Craig's equipped Sun Titan with Basilisk Collar, turning it into a formidable threat with lifelink and deathtouch.

  • 3

    DJ's decision to play Chainer, Dementia Master could lead to a strong recursion strategy, potentially giving him a strong late-game presence.

  • 4

    Jake's play of Heart Fell Horn of Bounty in conjunction with Prosper, Tome-Bound would allow him to generate value while also accumulating treasure tokens.

Notable Cards

  • Lurking Predators

    Lurking Predators

  • Basilisk Collar

    Basilisk Collar

  • Sun Titan

    Sun Titan

  • Chainer, Dementia Master

    Chainer, Dementia Master

Summary

The game started off with the players gradually setting up their boards, with each focusing on their respective commanders' strategies. Key pieces such as Ladee's Lurking Predators and Craig's Basilisk Collar-equipped Sun Titan were brought onto the battlefield. On the other hand, DJ's Chainer, Dementia Master and Jake's Heart Fell Horn of Bounty looked promising for their respective strategies. As the game progressed, the players began asserting their strategies and the board state became more complex. There were several attempts to swing the game in their favor, but the well-balanced strategies of each player made it difficult for a clear winner to emerge early on.

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Show Notes:

You’ve heard us talk about them on the podcast, now it’s time to see the BUDGET UPGRADED FORGOTTEN REALMS PRECON DECKS in action! DJ (Jumbo Commander), Jake Boss, Craig “Mr. infect” Blanchette, and Ladee Danger each bring their decks to the table, ready to prove who among them is the true master of the Forgotten Realms! (On a budget!)

It’s Prosper vs Sefris vs Galea vs Vrondiss


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Ladee’s Vrondiss: www.archidekt.com/decks/4664005/ladees_vrondiss_extra_turns_15

DJ’s Sefris: www.archidekt.com/decks/4664007/djs_sefris_extra_turns_15

Jake’s Prosper: www.archidekt.com/decks/4664003/jakes_prosper_extra_turns_15

Craig’s Galea: www.archidekt.com/decks/4664002/craigs_galea_extra_turns_15


Credits:

Directed by: Josh Murphy & Jake Boss Edited by: Terry Robertson Post Production Supervisor: Josh Murphy Additional Editing by: Josh Murphy and Manson Leung Special FX and GFX: Terry Robertson Director of Photography: Jake Boss Sound Mix: Josh Murphy


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