Adrix vs Prosper vs Nicol Bolas vs Extus [EDH/Commander, Magic The Gathering Gameplay]

Deck Strategies

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  Prosper, Tome-Bound

  Generate treasure tokens and leverage artifact synergies combined with Chandra to control the board and fuel a combo involving Rude Goldberg machine to maintain advantage.

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  Nicol Bolas, the Ravager // Nicol Bolas, the Arisen

  Utilize a reanimator shell to cheat Nicol Bolas onto the battlefield repeatedly, using its powerful discard and damage abilities to control opponents and win through attrition.

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  Extus, Oriq Overlord // Awaken the Blood Avatar

  Create numerous 3/6 Blood tokens with Awaken the Blood Avatar to overwhelm opponents through wide board presence and aggressive token combat.

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  Adrix and Nev, Twincasters

  Exploit clone effects to double enters-the-battlefield triggers and creatures for value, aiming for combos and synergy with creatures like Allosaurus Shepherd and other green spells.

Gameplay Insights

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  The use of Animate Dead to repeatedly bring back Nicol Bolas allowed for sustained pressure and board control, demonstrating the power of reanimation strategies.

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  Valkyrie God of Lies was used early to disrupt opponents' hands by forcing them to exile creature cards, slowing down their tempo and key plays.

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  Prosper's treasure token generation combined with artifact synergies created a steady mana advantage that helped maintain board presence.

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  Adrix and Nev's cloning strategy maximized the value of key creatures like Allosaurus Shepherd, enabling protection and multiple triggers for advantage.

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  Extus focused on token generation, creating a wide board presence with 3/6 Blood tokens which demanded removal and attention from opponents.

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  A pivotal greedy play involving Nicol Bolas was punished midgame, showcasing the risks of overextension against multiple opponents with varied strategies.

Notable Cards

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  Murderous Rider // Swift End

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  Robber of the Rich

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  Demonic Tutor

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  Animate Dead

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  Nightscape Familiar

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  Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer

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  Allosaurus Shepherd

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  Awaken the Blood Avatar // Awaken the Blood Avatar

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  Diabolic Intent

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  Cursed Mirror

Summary

The game featured four distinct Commander decks vying for control and victory. Early turns saw players establishing their mana bases and deploying key creatures such as Murderous Rider, Robber of the Rich, and Titania. Prosper, Tome-Bound focused on generating treasure tokens and leveraging Chandra synergy alongside a Rude Goldberg machine combo to maintain board presence. Adrix and Nev, Twincasters exploited clone effects to multiply value creatures, while Nicol Bolas, the Ravager was utilized in a reanimator shell aiming to abuse its powerful body and abilities. Extus, Oriq Overlord looked to flood the board with 3/6 Blood tokens via Awaken the Blood Avatar to overwhelm opponents. A pivotal moment came when a greedy play involving Nicol Bolas was punished, shifting the momentum and forcing players to adjust their strategies accordingly. Throughout the midgame, players traded resources and used removal and disruption spells to maintain tempo. The game leaned heavily on board control and combo execution, culminating in a tense fight for dominance with treasure tokens, clone synergies, and token armies all playing critical roles in the path to victory.