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MTG GOLDFISH VS PLAY TO WIN GAME 2-Rograkh/SilasRenn VS The First Sliver VS Rograkh/Ardenn VS Edric

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Decklists

Deck Strategies

  • The First Sliver

    The First Sliver

    Establish a wide board of sliver creatures using cascade and ramp, overwhelming opponents with synergy and large creatures.

  • Edric, Spymaster of Trest

    Edric, Spymaster of Trest

    Generate card advantage and pressure opponents with evasive creatures dealing incremental damage to draw multiple cards.

  • Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist

    Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh / Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist

    Utilize equipment to boost commander damage and create gods with plus one counters for incremental value and combat dominance.

  • Silas Renn, Seeker Adept

    Silas Renn, Seeker Adept

    Exploit artifact synergies and graveyard recursion to generate value and control the board through disruption and powerful combos.

Gameplay Insights

  • 1

    Players carefully timed use of removal and protection spells like Fierce Guardianship and Deflecting Swat to maintain tempo and counter threats early.

  • 2

    The First Sliver player leveraged cascade triggers effectively to rapidly develop a threatening board state that demanded immediate answers.

  • 3

    Rograkh/Ardenn's creation of gods with plus one counters and aggressive commander damage pressured opponents to react defensively.

  • 4

    Edric's consistent card draw through combat damage and Mystic Remora helped maintain hand resources despite board pressure.

  • 5

    Silas Renn's artifact ramp and graveyard recursion, including key uses of Yagmoth's Will and Underworld Breach, enabled explosive turns and value generation.

  • 6

    Dockside Extortionist's treasure tokens provided crucial mana acceleration, facilitating multiple spells and combos in a single turn.

  • 7

    Players balanced aggressive attacks with strategic blocks and discards to manage threats and limit opponents' options.

Notable Cards

  • Dockside Extortionist

    Dockside Extortionist

  • Mystic Remora

    Mystic Remora

  • Food Chain

    Food Chain

  • Demonic Tutor

    Demonic Tutor

  • Simian Spirit Guide

    Simian Spirit Guide

  • Underworld Breach

    Underworld Breach

  • Darkslick Shores

    Darkslick Shores

  • Tarnished Citadel

    Tarnished Citadel

  • Sword of Fire and Ice

    Sword of Fire and Ice

Summary

The game featured a diverse mix of aggressive and combo-driven strategies centered around the commanders The First Sliver, Edric, Spymaster of Trest, Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh (paired with Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist), and Silas Renn, Seeker Adept. Early turns saw players establishing board presence and ramping mana with key plays such as Dockside Extortionist generating treasures and Mystic Remora pressuring opponents to pay mana or lose card advantage. The First Sliver deck leveraged cascade to quickly develop a large board state with powerful slivers, while Rograkh/Ardenn utilized equipment and gods to progressively increase board impact and commander damage output. Edric's deck applied steady card draw pressure and evasive attacks to chip away at opponents. Silas Renn's deck focused on leveraging graveyard synergies and artifact mana acceleration to fuel explosive plays.

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Today we’re joined by Richard and Tomer from MTG Goldfish for GAME TWO

Tomer’s Edric - www.mtggoldfish.com/deck/3389819#paper

Richard’s Rograkh/Ardenn - www.mtggoldfish.com/deck/3935699#paper

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