Magic: The Gathering Commander Gameplay EDH | Kambal vs Prosper vs Myrkul vs Light-Paws | Ep.4

Deck Strategies

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  Kambal, Consul of Allocation

  Aristocrat-style deck that creates and sacrifices creatures to deal incremental damage and gain value through recurring sacrifice triggers.

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  Prosper, Tome-Bound

  Artifact-centric value deck that creates treasure tokens from exiled cards and uses artifact sacrifice and big treasure generation to control the board and deal damage.

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  Myrkul, Lord of Bones

  Enchantment tribal deck that turns creatures into enchantments to make them hard to remove, combining sacrifice outlets and card draw to assemble combos and control the board.

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  Light-Paws, Emperor's Voice

  Voltron commander focused on quickly building up equipment and creatures to deliver heavy commander damage and snowball out of control.

Gameplay Insights

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  Justify's use of Cursed Totem and Stony Silence effectively shut down artifact abilities, significantly hindering Prosper's and Urza-based artifact strategies.

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  Myrkul's transformation of creatures into enchantments created resilient board presence and enabled synergy with sacrifice outlets for card draw and value.

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  Platinum Angel proved crucial in protecting Myrkul from lethal treasure-based damage generated by Prosper's Dockside Extortionist.

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  The final combo hinged on converting Devoted Druid into an enchantment to generate infinite mana, then using Slimefoot, the Stowaway to sacrifice tokens and drain opponents, showcasing a well-executed synergy between enchantment mechanics and sacrifice outlets.

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  Myrkul’s player prioritized card draw engines and sacrifice outlets like Grim Haruspex and Birthing Pod to assemble their win condition while maintaining board control with powerful creatures and enchantments.

Notable Cards

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  Mana Crypt

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  Black Market

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  Urza's Saga

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  Idol of Oblivion

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  Yahenni, Undying Partisan

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  Sanctum Weaver

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  Grim Haruspex

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  Cursed Totem

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  Forerunner of the Legion

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  Hellkite Tyrant

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  Grand Abolisher

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  Cruel Celebrant

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  Cinderhaze Wretch

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  Stony Silence

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  Cosmos Elixir

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  Seize the Spoils

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  Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth

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  Sakura-Tribe Elder

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  Deathrite Shaman

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  Beledros Witherbloom

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  Platinum Angel

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  Dockside Extortionist

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  Uba Mask

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  Midnight Reaper

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  Eldritch Evolution

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  Devoted Druid

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  Slimefoot, the Stowaway

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  Birthing Pod

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  Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite

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  Avacyn, Angel of Hope

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  Guardian Augmenter

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  Viscera Seer

Summary

The game started with each player establishing their mana base and early board presence. Kambal focused on an aristocrat strategy, producing creatures and sacrificing them for value, while Prosper generated treasure tokens and card advantage through artifact sacrifice. Myrkul aimed to transform creatures into enchantments to create resilient threats, and Light-Paws sought to voltron up for commander damage. Early on, Justify (Light-Paws) disrupted artifact-based strategies with cards like Cursed Totem and Stony Silence, locking down key abilities and slowing down opponents. Myrkul's player built a strong board with cards like Grim Haruspex and Cruel Celebrant, leveraging sacrifice outlets such as Birthing Pod to tutor for powerful creatures like Elesh Norn and Avacyn, Angel of Hope, gaining board control and making permanents indestructible. After eliminating Justify, Myrkul capitalized on the reduced opposition. Despite Prosper's explosive treasure generation with Dockside Extortionist, Myrkul's Platinum Angel provided crucial protection. The game culminated when Myrkul assembled a combo by transforming Devoted Druid into an enchantment, generating infinite mana, and using Slimefoot, the Stowaway to drain all opponents, securing the win.