Gisa & Geralf vs Scorpion God vs Jor Kadeen vs Rhonas EDH / CMDR game play for Magic: The Gathering

Deck Strategies

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  Gisa and Geralf

  Zombie tribal aristocrat deck that generates value by sacrificing zombies and recurring key creatures to drain opponents and maintain board presence.

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  The Scorpion God

  A black-red control and value deck using removal, creature recursion, and enchantment/artifact destruction to maintain board control and chip away at opponents.

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  Jor Kadeen, the Prevailer

  Aggro Boros deck that uses equipment and token synergies to generate large amounts of combat damage quickly and protect key creatures like Platinum Angel.

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  Rhonas the Indomitable

  Green ramp and combat-focused deck that uses card advantage, ramp spells, and combat tricks to pressure opponents and maintain board dominance.

Gameplay Insights

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  Gisa and Geralf’s player maximized value by repeatedly sacrificing creatures to Carrion Feeder and Lord of the Undead, enabling continuous zombie generation and life drain.

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  The Scorpion God’s player used Perilous Mirror effectively to deal incremental damage by sacrificing it to aristocrat effects, combining offense and defense.

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  Jor Kadeen’s player used equipment like Darksteel Plate and Sword of Forgery to protect and buff their general, culminating in casting Platinum Angel to secure the win.

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  Rhonas’s player utilized Sylvan Library multiple times to gain card advantage and ramp, though was unable to break through the board control established by opponents.

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  Toxic Deluge was a pivotal board wipe that reset the board state, allowing the aristocrat and zombie recursion strategies to rebuild and maintain pressure.

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  The use of enchantment and artifact destruction, particularly by The Scorpion God player, disrupted opponents’ key synergies and slowed their advance.

Notable Cards

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  Carrion Feeder

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  Lord of the Undead

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  Mudbutton Torchrunner

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  Toxic Deluge

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  Platinum Angel

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  Darksteel Plate

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  Sylvan Library

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  Cabal Coffers

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  Rooftop Storm

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  Cemetery Reaper

Summary

The game began with each player establishing their board presence through early ramp and utility creatures. Gisa and Geralf focused on building a zombie aristocrat synergy with cards like Carrion Feeder, Cemetery Reaper, and Lord of the Undead. The Scorpion God player developed a strong attrition strategy with removal and value creatures such as Mudbutton Torchrunner and Perilous Mirror. Jor Kadeen's deck aimed to quickly equip and boost his tokens and creatures to deliver fast, impactful combat damage. Meanwhile, Rhonas the Indomitable’s deck leveraged ramp and combat tricks to power out threats and maintain board control. Key turning points included multiple board wipes, notably when Toxic Deluge cleared much of the board, creating openings for renewed aggression. Gisa and Geralf’s player capitalized on recurring zombies and sacrifice outlets to generate incremental value and pressure opponents. Jor Kadeen’s player executed aggressive equipment plays, landing the Platinum Angel to secure an effective protection from losing the game. The Scorpion God’s player expertly used removal and artifact/enchantment destruction to control threats, while Rhonas’s player maintained card advantage through Sylvan Library and utility lands. Ultimately, the game was decided when Pat’s Jor Kadeen deck put Platinum Angel on the battlefield, establishing an almost unbeatable board state, prompting the opponents to concede.