We Play YOUR Decks! | Game Knights 75 | Magic: The Gathering EDH Commander Gameplay

Deck Strategies

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  Jeska, Thrice Reborn/Tymna the Weaver/Obosh, the Preypiercer

  This deck, dubbed 'Odd Mana Out', is all about playing cards with odd mana costs to maximize Obosh's damage boost. The deck aims to generate substantial card advantage and deal significant damage with high-cost odd cards.

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  Orthion, Hero of Lavabrink

  The 'Red Clones' deck focuses on reusing ETB and death triggers in a mono-red shell. The deck's primary win condition revolves around cloning high-impact creatures for explosive, game-ending turns.

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  Varolz, the Scar-Striped

  The 'Scavenge' deck uses the scavenge mechanic to fill the graveyard with high-power creatures, which can then be exiled to pump up other creatures. The deck's win conditions involve flinging or attacking with these buffed creatures.

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  Kenrith, the Returned King

  This deck is all about the Monarch mechanic. It aims to consistently maintain the Monarch status, using the extra card draw and Kenrith's value to gradually outvalue opponents.

Gameplay Insights

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  Olivia's early play of Esper Sentinel set the tone for the game, with opponents opting to delay their own board development to prevent her from drawing extra cards.

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  Jimmy's decision to delay his plays to avoid feeding Olivia's Esper Sentinel demonstrates the importance of managing opponents' resources in a multiplayer game.

Notable Cards

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  Esper Sentinel

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  Ornithopter of Paradise

Summary

In this exciting game, the players showcased unique decks submitted by fans. Olivia, wielding an Odd Mana Value deck, started off strong with a turn 1 Esper Sentinel, demonstrating the deck's focus on card advantage and damage boosting. Jimmy, piloting a Red Clones deck, opted for a more cautious approach, waiting for the right moment to unleash his deck's explosive potential. Rachel, with a Scavenge deck, also played a more defensive game, building up her graveyard for future scavenging plays. Finally, JLK, running a Monarch-themed deck, aimed for a slow and steady strategy, using Kenrith's value and the extra card draw from the Monarch to outpace his opponents.