We're at it again! Streaming some #edh #cmdr (also Shane is here, I'm sorry)

Deck Strategies

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  He Who Hungers

  This deck likely focuses on exploiting the sacrifice mechanic to gain advantage. The commander's ability to exile a card from an opponent's hand whenever a Spirit is sacrificed could be a win condition.

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  Ghired, Conclave Exile

  This deck probably aims to build an army of tokens through Ghired's populate ability and attack for lethal damage.

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  Tivit, Seller of Secrets

  Assuming this deck aims to generate value through Tivit's ability to draw cards and gain life, then leveraging that advantage over time.

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  Brion Stoutarm

  This deck likely aims to steal opponents' creatures with Brion's ability, and then fling them at opponents for direct damage.

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  Ephara, God of the Polis

  This deck likely focuses on flash and flicker effects to draw cards through Ephara's ability.

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  Shorikai, Genesis Engine

  This deck likely builds around artifacts and aims to flood the board with artifact tokens, exploiting Shorikai's abilities.

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  Shigeki, Jukai Visionary

  This deck probably focuses on creating an environment where creatures are continuously entering the battlefield, drawing cards off of Shigeki's ability.

Gameplay Insights

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  The decision to not pay the two for Smothering Tithe significantly shifted the tempo of the game, providing a considerable treasure token advantage.

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  The use of Smuggler's Copter for card draw was a crucial strategic decision that helped players navigate their deck to find essential lands.

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  The interaction with Forbidden Orchard and Smothering Tithe led to some interesting strategic decisions.

Notable Cards

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  Smothering Tithe

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  Smuggler's Copter

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  Forbidden Orchard

Summary

This game presented several challenges for all players involved. It began with a slow start due to a lack of sufficient lands in initial draws. This led to a number of turns with minimal action, as most players were unable to cast significant spells or creatures. However, the tide turned as the Smothering Tithe enchantment was played, providing a significant treasure token advantage. This, in turn, escalated the tension and strategic plays. The Smuggler's Copter artifact was also utilized as a key card drawing mechanic, helping the players cycle through their deck to find much-needed lands. The game also featured a significant amount of interaction and strategic decision-making, particularly around the use of the Smothering Tithe and Forbidden Orchard lands.