Kestia vs Zedruu vs Maelstrom Wanderer vs Yawgmoth EDH / CMDR gameplay for Magic: The Gathering

Deck & Commander Strategies

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  Maelstrom Wanderer

  Cascade into powerful creatures and generate value through elf ramp and repeated cascade triggers to overwhelm opponents with tempo and board presence.

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  Yawgmoth, Thran Physician

  Generate value from sacrificing creatures and tokens, using reanimation and removal effects to control the board and outlast opponents.

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  Kestia, the Cultivator

  Build a robust enchantment and ramp-based board state, leveraging enchantress effects and big mana to dominate the midgame.

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  Elsha of the Infinite

  Leverage spells and enchantments with efficient card draw and disruption, aiming to control the game and combo off through spell recursion.

Gameplay Insights

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  Adam’s sequencing of Rest in Peace followed by Helm of Obedience created an effective lock that exiled opponents’ libraries, preventing them from drawing cards and winning.

• 2

  Peter’s well-timed Damnation reset multiple threats but left him vulnerable to Adam’s combo due to lack of artifact and enchantment removal.

• 3

  Scott’s early elf ramp looked promising but was ultimately undone by the exile lock before he could capitalize on cascade triggers.

• 4

  Tony’s frequent land misses and inability to disrupt enchantments hampered his ability to impact the game, illustrating the importance of consistent mana in control and combo decks.

• 5

  The players’ interactions highlight the significance of graveyard hate and artifact/enchantment answers in multiplayer Commander games where combo decks are present.

Notable Cards

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  Helm of Obedience

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  Rest in Peace

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  Damnation

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  Coiling Oracle

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  Birds of Paradise

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  Bloodbraid Elf

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  Worldly Tutor

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  Acidic Slime

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  Sphere of Safety

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  Enchantress's Presence

Gameplay Summary