Prossh vs Derevi vs Teneb vs Brago EDH / CMDR game play for Magic: The Gathering

Deck Strategies

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  Prossh, Skyraider of Kher

  Generate numerous Kobold tokens through Prossh's ability combined with token generators like Bitterblossom, ramp mana quickly using lands and mana dorks, then sacrifice tokens for value and damage using cards like Blood Artist and Skullclamp to outpace opponents.

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  Derevi, Empyrial Tactician

  Control the board with disruption and theft, leveraging untap triggers from creatures like Seedborn Muse and combos with flicker effects. Use Gilded Drake and natural order to steal or disrupt opponents' creatures while maintaining steady pressure.

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  Brago, King Eternal

  Utilize flicker effects to repeatedly trigger enter-the-battlefield abilities, generate value, and protect key permanents. Control tempo by blinking threats and resetting board states.

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  Teneb, the Harvester

  Maintain tempo advantage by disrupting opponents' hands and board presence through sacrifice outlets and creatures that punish sacrificing, combined with efficient creatures and spells to control the pacing of the game.

Gameplay Insights

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  Prossh’s use of Crop Rotation to fetch Gaea's Cradle early accelerated his mana production, enabling explosive token generation and casting of expensive spells quickly.

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  Derevi’s strategic use of Gilded Drake to steal opponents’ commanders disrupted their plans and shifted board control.

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  The timing of flicker effects like Restoration Angel on Gilded Drake to remove stolen creatures prevented opponents from regaining lost tempo.

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  Prossh’s patience in using Beast Within on Blood Artist to prevent life drain while maintaining board presence showed careful resource management.

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  Cyclonic Rift cast by Fred effectively reset key threats on the board, demonstrating the importance of mass bounce spells in a multiplayer game.

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  Maintaining and leveraging Seedborn Muse’s untap ability multiple times per turn allowed Derevi to keep pressure and mana advantage.

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  Prossh’s equipping of Skullclamp on tokens to draw cards highlighted the synergy between token generation and card advantage in his deck’s strategy.

Notable Cards

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  Bitterblossom

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  Gilded Drake

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  Seedborn Muse

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  Cyclonic Rift

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  Skullclamp

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  Beast Within

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  Restoration Angel

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  Blood Artist

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  Natural Order

Summary

The game began with each player developing their mana base and early board presence, with Prossh focusing on generating tokens and ramping mana, Derevi establishing control elements and untap interactions, Brago preparing flicker effects, and Teneb building a tempo-oriented board. Early plays included Prossh casting Bitterblossom and setting up a mana cradle combo to accelerate his board, while Derevi leveraged creatures like Seedborn Muse and Gilded Drake to disrupt opponents and steal key threats. A turning point occurred when malicious interactions like Gilded Drake stealing opponents' commanders and Seedborn Muse enabling multiple untaps shifted momentum toward Derevi. Meanwhile, Prossh executed a strong token generation and sacrifice strategy, including utilizing cards like Beast Within to remove opposing threats and pushing through damage with his tokens. The game featured tactical plays such as flickering key creatures with Restoration Angel and bouncing potent threats with Cyclonic Rift, which kept the board dynamic. In the midgame, Prossh capitalized on his mana advantage with a heavy token presence and equipment like Skullclamp to generate card advantage, while Derevi maintained control and pressure by repeatedly untapping and reusing his creatures. Teneb and Brago attempted tempo and flicker plays but were slowed by targeted removals and control elements. The game’s outcome hinged on Prossh’s ability to leverage his tokens and mana ramp to outvalue opponents and push through lethal damage via overwhelming token swarms and combat tricks.