Old School Cool: Mistform vs Queen Marchesa vs Lin Sivvi vs Regna | Krav EDH / CMDR game play

Deck Strategies

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  Mistform Ultimus

  Focuses on value through copying creatures and spells, using recursion and tempo plays to overwhelm opponents, with the ability to become a versatile threat by mimicking other creatures.

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  Queen Marchesa

  Controls the board by establishing the monarch and using political pressure, along with efficient removal and token generation to maintain board presence.

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  Regna, the Redeemer

  Generates multiple warrior tokens and uses anthem effects to grow the board, aiming to dominate through wide board states and combat damage.

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  Lin Sivvi, Defiant Hero

  Utilizes land tax and card draw engines like Scroll Rack to maintain card advantage, while tutoring and recursion enable resilience and combo potential.

Gameplay Insights

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  Using Mystic Confluence to counter Nim Deathmantle forced the opponent to pay a high mana cost, disrupting their combo and putting them at a tempo disadvantage.

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  Overloading Cyclonic Rift was a key turning point that cleared opponents' boards, allowing Mistform Ultimus to swing aggressively and regain board control.

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  The monarch mechanic played a central role, providing card draw and life gain that influenced combat decisions and overall game tempo.

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  Repeated recursion of threats like Sun Titan and Phantasmal Image enabled sustained pressure and value generation despite board wipes.

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  Players carefully managed equipment and creature synergies, such as Sword of Feast and Famine on Sun Titan, to maximize combat effectiveness and resource advantage.

Notable Cards

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  Monastery Siege

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  Thran Dynamo

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  Mystic Confluence

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  Cyclonic Rift

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  Nim Deathmantle

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  Sword of Feast and Famine

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  Sun Titan

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  Scroll Rack

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  Land Tax

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  Phantasmal Image

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  Mirror Entity

Summary

The game started with a typical setup from all players, featuring ramp and card draw effects to establish their board states. Early turns saw Queen Marchesa quickly establishing the monarch status, while Mistform Ultimus built a strong board presence through incremental value with cards like Monastery Siege and Thran Dynamo. Regna and Krav focused on generating warrior tokens and leveraging anthem effects, while Lin Sivvi utilized land tax and scroll rack to maintain card advantage and resilience. The critical turning points included the use of board wipes and disruption such as Cyclonic Rift overload by Mistform Ultimus, which cleared opponents' boards and allowed for aggressive combat phases. Additionally, key interactions involving Mystic Confluence and counterspells prevented devastating equipment combos, notably countering Nim Deathmantle. Late game, the synergy between Sun Titan and equipment like Sword of Feast and Famine created recurring threats, while Mistform Ultimus capitalized on copying creatures and recurring threats to apply pressure. The monarch mechanic was a pivotal element throughout, influencing life gain and card draw dynamics. The game featured multiple swings in board control, with Mistform Ultimus leveraging tempo and recursion to push toward victory.