Huatli \/ Ojer Axonil \/ Mycotyrant \/ Abuelo | The Lost Caverns of Ixalan EDH / Casual Commander

Deck Strategies

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  Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might // Temple of Power

  Utilizes direct damage and leverages Ojer Axonil's ability to deal increased damage to opponents.

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  Huatli, Poet of Unity // Roar of the Fifth People

  Focuses on generating dinosaur tokens and manipulating the top of the deck for value with cards like Atali, Primal Storm.

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  The Mycotyrant

  Relies on milling and graveyard manipulation to create a massive board of fungus tokens and deal lethal damage with Merkwood Bats.

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  Abuelo, Ancestral Echo

  Aims for control and card advantage, using Abuelo's ability to exile and return artifacts for value.

Gameplay Insights

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  John's use of Ojer Axonil's ability with Spear Spewer provided consistent damage across the board.

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  Extra's careful management of his graveyard allowed him to maximize the Mycotyrant's ability and create a lethal board state.

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  Tom's casting of Atali, Primal Storm and subsequent exiling of cards provided a big swing in board presence.

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  Sam's attempt to maintain card advantage with Ghostly Flicker and Mold Drifter showcased a control strategy, but ultimately fell short against the aggressive board states of his opponents.

Notable Cards

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  Fiery Confluence

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  Abuelo, Ancestral Echo

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  Ghostly Flicker

Summary

The game was a dynamic battle of strategies, with each player showcasing unique and powerful plays. John, commanding Ojer Axonil, had an aggressive strategy, often causing damage to all players, and using his commander's ability to amplify the damage. Tom's Huatli deck spawned numerous dinosaur tokens, and he also managed to generate incredible value with Atali, Primal Storm. However, Extra, wielding the Mycotyrant, steadily built up a formidable board presence with fungus tokens, and manipulated his graveyard to maximize his commander's abilities. His diligent milling strategy paid off, culminating in a lethal wave of damage with Merkwood Bats that eliminated both John and Tom. Sam, piloting Abuelo, Ancestral Echo, tried to keep up with card draw and control elements, but ultimately couldn't find an answer to Extra's overwhelming board state, leading to his concession.