Street Fighter vs Transformers | Extra Turns 32 | Magic: The Gathering Commander EDH Gameplay

Deck Strategies

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  Megatron, Tyrant // Megatron, Destructive Force

  This deck aims to cheat out large artifacts and use Megatron's ability to sacrifice them and bring out even larger artifacts. The ultimate strategy is to reanimate these massive machines and overwhelm the opponents.

• Blanka, Ferocious Friend

  This deck focuses on a Voltron approach. Each spell cast on Blanka buffs him and delivers damage to opponents. The deck includes targeted cantrips to keep the momentum going and fling effects to launch a powered-up Blanka at opponents.

• Chun-Li, Countless Kicks

  This deck's strategy revolves around stocking the graveyard with powerful, cheap instants. These are then exiled with Chun-Li's ability, enhancing her attacks and allowing control of the board.

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  Morophon, the Boundless

  The goal of this deck is to play every Transformer card. To achieve this, the deck employs numerous cost reducers, including Morophon, to make the robot cards free, aiming for an unstoppable value engine.

Gameplay Insights

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  Manson's early play of Megatron and his focus on artifact play sets the tone for his aggressive, artifact-centric strategy.

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  Rachel's use of Fist of Flame and Iridescent Wisps demonstrates her strategy of buffing Blanka and the potential for explosive, game-changing turns.

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  Jake's decision to tutor for Cybertron, despite it being a land, shows his dedication to his all-Transformers strategy and the importance of thematic synergy in his deck.

Notable Cards

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  Esper Sentinel

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  Goblin Anarchomancer

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  Ledger Shredder

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  Demonic Tutor

Summary

In this unique match-up between Street Fighter and Transformers-inspired commander decks, each player showcased their decks' unique strategies. Manson led with Megatron, Tyrant // Megatron, Destructive Force, focusing on churning out massive artifacts and reanimating them for an overwhelming battlefield presence. Rachel, with her Blanka, Ferocious Friend deck, employed a Voltron strategy by buffing her commander and delivering electric shocks to her opponents. Gaurav piloted Chun-Li, Countless Kicks, aiming to fill his graveyard with potent instants which he could then exile to empower his commander's attacks. Lastly, Jake's deck, Morophon, the Boundless, was dedicated to playing every single Transformer card, with a focus on cost reduction for an unstoppable value engine. The transcript ends before the game's conclusion, but the exciting deck strategies and interactions promise an intense battle.