I HATE YOUR DECK #10 Multani v Ezuri v Ruric v Radier & Numa || Commander Gameplay MTG

Deck Strategies

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  Ruric Thar, the Unbowed

  A midrange deck focused on punishing players who cast noncreature spells with Ruric Thar's damage trigger, aiming to control the board through direct damage and resilient creatures.

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  Ezuri, Renegade Leader

  Elf tribal deck that rapidly generates mana dorks and pumps elves for wide and big attacks, utilizing Ezuri’s ability to give elves +3/+3 and trample for lethal swings.

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  Multani, Maro-Sorcerer

  Ramp and big creature deck that grows Multani's power and toughness based on cards in players' hands, leveraging shroud for protection and aiming to dominate combat through sheer size.

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  Numa, Joraga Chieftain & Nadier, Agent of Duskenel

  Elf tribal combo deck aiming to swarm the board with elves, generate card draw with Fyrextian Arena, and use synergy effects to outvalue opponents and overwhelm with large numbers of creatures.

Gameplay Insights

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  Multani’s power and toughness scaling with players' hand sizes created a large, unblocked threat that demanded immediate answers.

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  Ezuri’s use of Seaborne Muse to untap creatures during combat allowed for a powerful pump and trample attack that dealt massive damage.

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  Numa and Nadier leveraged Fyrextian Arena to maintain steady card draw despite life loss, ensuring consistent pressure.

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  Ruric Thar applied early pressure with damage triggers and removal to disrupt opponents' development.

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  The interaction of ramp mana sources like Ancient Tomb and Emerald Medallion enabled quick deployment of high-impact creatures and spells.

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  The use of City of Solitude restricted players to casting spells only on their own turn, slowing down reactive plays and favoring proactive strategies.

Notable Cards

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  Multani, Maro-Sorcerer

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  Ezuri, Renegade Leader

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  Elvish Archdruid

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  Craterhoof Behemoth

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  Copperhorn Scout

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  Elder Gargaroth

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  Ancient Tomb

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  Emerald Medallion

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  Summoner's Pact

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  City of Solitude

Summary

The game featured a multiplayer Commander match with five decks led by Ruric Thar, Ezuri Renegade Leader, Multani Maro-Sorcerer, Numa Joraga Chieftain, and Nadier Agent of Duskenel. Early turns focused on ramping mana and establishing board presence, especially with Elf tribal synergies and token generation. Multani quickly became a notable threat due to his power and toughness scaling with cards in players' hands, reaching a massive 17/17 with shroud. Ezuri built a strong board with elves and used his pump ability to threaten lethal damage, attacking for 13 damage in a key assault. Numa and Nadier focused on growing the elf count and applying pressure, utilizing ramp and card draw effects like Fyrextian Arena to sustain momentum. Ruric Thar maintained a controlling presence by leveraging early damage output and removal to keep opponents in check. A pivotal moment occurred when Seaborne Muse allowed the untapping of attacking creatures, enabling a large pump from Ezuri and a significant damage swing. The game was characterized by aggressive elf strategies, large creature threats, and tactical use of ramp and card advantage to maintain board dominance.