Phenax VS Kotis 1v1 EDH/CMDR Gameplay

Deck Strategies

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  Phenax, God of Deception

  A mill-focused deck that uses Phenax’s ability to convert creature power into mill damage, combined with draw triggers and mill synergy cards to deplete the opponent’s library while controlling the board with efficient creatures and spells.

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  Kotis, the Fangkeeper

  A ramp and creature-based deck that aims to build a strong board presence with creatures and counters, using Kotis’s ability to grow creatures and apply pressure, while defending against mill and other disruptive effects.

Gameplay Insights

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  Phenax used Raised by Giants to turn creatures into 10/10 giants, enabling a large combat swing that pressured Kotis significantly.

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  Equipping Sword of Body and Mind on Kotis increased milling on combat damage and created wolf tokens, synergizing well with Phenax’s mill strategy.

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  Milling multiple creatures at once via Phenax’s abilities and spells accelerated the deck’s win condition by fueling Phenax’s power.

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  Kotis’s attempts to block were hindered by Phenax’s protection from colors and large creatures, ultimately leading to Kotis’s defeat.

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  The synergy between draw triggers and mill effects from cards like Ashiok, Sphinx's Tutelage, and Psychic Corrosion created continuous pressure and board advantage for Phenax.

Notable Cards

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  Phenax, God of Deception

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  Kotis, the Fangkeeper

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  Raised by Giants

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  Ashiok, Nightmare Muse

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  Sword of Body and Mind

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  Sphinx's Tutelage

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  Memory's Journey

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  Psychic Corrosion

Summary

The game started with both players establishing their mana bases and deploying early threats. Kotis, the Fangkeeper focused on ramping and putting creatures into play to support his aggressive strategy, while Phenax, God of Deception relied on milling and leveraging creature-based mill synergy. Phenax utilized spells and abilities that caused Kotis to mill cards, steadily increasing the number of creatures in Phenax's graveyard to boost his commander’s power. A key moment occurred when Phenax cast Raised by Giants, turning creatures into 10/10 giants, enabling a powerful swing that Kotis had to absorb. Phenax's deck also featured a strong draw-and-mill synergy with cards like Ashiok, Nightmare Muse, and Sword of Body and Mind, which further increased mill pressure and created tokens. Kotis attempted to keep pace with creatures and counters but struggled to handle the overwhelming mill and big creatures from Phenax.