EDH Gameplay - Episode 29: Arahbo VS Lin Sivvi VS Avacyn VS Feldon

Deck Strategies

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  Feldon of the Third Path

  Utilizes graveyard recursion by creating token copies of creatures that have died, generating board presence and value from creature death triggers.

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  Arahbo, Roar of the World

  Aggressively buffs cats and other creatures to create a swift and damaging board presence, focusing on combat damage and life gain synergy.

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  Lin Sivvi, Defiant Hero

  Fetches low-cost Rebel creatures from the deck to maintain board control and pressure opponents through combat and synergy with Rebel tribal elements.

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  Archangel Avacyn // Avacyn, the Purifier

  Controls the board with protective spells and powerful transformation, clearing smaller creatures and resetting the battlefield to enable a strong mid-game presence.

Gameplay Insights

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  Using Feldon's ability to copy creatures in the graveyard generated a steady stream of tokens, maintaining Feldon's board presence even after wipes.

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  Archangel Avacyn's transformation cleared the board, allowing Avacyn's controller to reassert control and deal substantial damage to opponents.

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  Arahbo's synergy with cats and equipment like Skullclamp maximized card draw and combat effectiveness, pressuring opponents consistently.

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  The players' use of enchantment removal, notably Chaos Warp to remove Kismet, was crucial in preventing taxing effects that could stall the board.

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  Gideon, Ally of Zendikar's ability to create tokens added another layer of board presence and combat potential, influencing attack decisions.

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  Repeated combat interactions and strategic blocking decisions highlighted the importance of threat assessment and timing in multiplayer EDH games.

Notable Cards

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  Archangel Avacyn // Avacyn, the Purifier

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  Feldon of the Third Path

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  Arahbo, Roar of the World

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  Lin Sivvi, Defiant Hero

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  Chaos Warp

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  Skullclamp

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  Gideon, Ally of Zendikar

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  Kismet

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  Mystifying Maze

Summary

The game began with a steady early development from all players, each establishing their mana and board presence. Feldon of the Third Path generated value by creating token copies of creatures in the graveyard, while Arahbo, Roar of the World steadily buffed his feline creatures to apply pressure. Lin Sivvi focused on fetching and deploying low-cost Rebel creatures to maintain board control. Archangel Avacyn entered the battlefield and later transformed, clearing the board of weaker creatures and resetting the board state, which significantly shifted the dynamics of the game. Key turning points included the destruction of Kismet with Chaos Warp, freeing players from the taxing enchantment, and the use of Skullclamp to draw cards off sacrificed cats, which fueled Arahbo's aggressive strategy. Feldon’s ability to generate multiple token creatures from the graveyard proved instrumental in maintaining board presence. The combat phases were marked by multiple attacks and blocks involving powered-up cats and allies created by Gideon, Ally of Zendikar, with players debating the biggest threat continuously. Archangel Avacyn’s transformation to Avacyn, the Purifier was a pivotal moment that dealt damage to all players and cleared most creatures, leaving only a few threats like Bloodsoaked Angel on the board. The game showcased a mix of aggressive creature combat, strategic removal, and card advantage tactics, culminating in a tense and evolving battlefield.