Attack of the Fans! | Game Knights 35 | Magic the Gathering Commander EDH Gameplay

Deck Strategies

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  Yuriko, the Tiger's Shadow

  Deck is filled with small, unblockable creatures which allow Yuriko to be ninjutsu'd into play. It also includes ways to manipulate the top of the library for Yuriko's ability, aiming to deal high damage to all opponents.

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  Braids, Conjurer Adept

  The deck is built around Braids' ability to cheat in big, impactful cards for free. It includes numerous ways to copy or steal opponents' creatures, aiming for a game filled with huge plays on all sides.

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  Ruric Thar, the Unbowed

  The strategy is to play big creatures and aggressively attack opponents. Non-creature spells are discouraged due to Ruric Thar's punishing ability.

• Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist & Kynaios and Tiro of Meletis

  This deck focuses on creatures with activated abilities, particularly those that tap, and ways to untap them for repeated use. The goal is to ping opponents to death over time.

Gameplay Insights

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  Jimmy's early play of Lightning Greaves set up for big creatures to have immediate impact on the board.

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  Matthew's consistent ramping in the early game allowed him to get his commander, Ruric Thar, out early, which could severely disrupt his opponents' plays.

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  Josh's play of Fauna Shaman and Key to the City set up for his deck's strategy of utilizing creatures with tap abilities.

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  Millie's play of Nightveil Sprite sets up for Yuriko's ability, planning to deal substantial damage to all opponents.

Notable Cards

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  Lightning Greaves

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  Jace's Archivist

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  Key to the City

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  Fauna Shaman

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  Nightveil Sprite

Summary

The game started with the players setting up their boards, with Matthew (Ruric Thar, the Unbowed) focusing heavily on ramp, getting his commander out early. Jimmy (Braids, Conjurer Adept) established a strong board presence with Jace's Archivist and Lightning Greaves, while Josh (Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist & Kynaios and Tiro of Meletis) started setting up his deck synergies with Key to the City and Fauna Shaman. Millie (Yuriko, the Tiger's Shadow) also set up for Yuriko's infiltration with Nightveil Sprite. The game was filled with strategic plays and interactions as players tried to navigate around the others' strategies, leading to tense and exciting moments.