MTGO Match-Up: Mistform Ultimus VS Sydri, Galvanic Genius EDH CMDR gameplay video

Deck Strategies

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  Mistform Ultimus

  This deck focuses on tribal synergy, particularly with Merfolk and other blue creatures, to pump Mistform Ultimus into a large, evasive threat. It uses equipment and tribal buffs to grant flying, pseudo-vigilance, and other evasion, allowing Mistform Ultimus to deal consistent commander damage. The deck supports this with counterspells, card draw, and artifact ramp.

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  Sydri, Galvanic Genius

  Sydri’s deck centers on artifact ramp and animating artifacts to create a board full of artifact creatures. It uses a large number of mana rocks and artifact synergies to generate value and disrupt opponents. Sydri aims to leverage her ability to animate artifacts to overwhelm opponents with multiple threats and reactive plays.

Gameplay Insights

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  Granting Mistform Ultimus flying through artifact and tribal synergies was pivotal, effectively making it unblockable for much of the game.

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  Using Myr Galvanizer to untap Mistform Ultimus after attacks created pseudo-vigilance, allowing repeated attacks without losing defensive capability.

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  The decision to avoid heavy counterspell use kept the game flowing but required careful timing to protect Mistform Ultimus from removal.

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  Sydri’s reliance on mana rocks and artifact creatures provided a steady board presence but was ultimately outpaced by Mistform Ultimus’s evasive damage.

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  Mistform Ultimus’s regeneration ability helped mitigate removal attempts and kept it on the battlefield as a persistent threat.

Notable Cards

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  Mistform Ultimus

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  Sydri, Galvanic Genius

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  Master of Waves

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  Myr Galvanizer

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  Expedition Map

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  Reliquary Tower

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  Path to Exile

Summary

The game featured a duel between Mistform Ultimus and Sydri, Galvanic Genius, with both players navigating artifact synergies and creature combat. Mistform Ultimus leveraged tribal synergies primarily among Merfolk and artifact-enhanced creatures to grow large and evasive threats. The player focused on pumping Mistform Ultimus with equipment and tribal boosts, utilizing cards that granted flying and pseudo-vigilance, making it difficult for Sydri's player to block or remove effectively. Despite a slow start and some cautious plays, Mistform Ultimus became a formidable attacker, dealing incremental commander damage to ultimately secure the win. Sydri, Galvanic Genius, relied heavily on artifact mana ramp and animating artifacts to generate board presence and disrupt Mistform Ultimus's strategy. Sydri's deck included a suite of mana rocks and artifact creatures that synergized with her ability to animate artifacts, aiming to overwhelm the opponent with a large army. However, the Mistform Ultimus player successfully countered threats and maintained board control, leveraging Mistform Ultimus's ability to avoid blocks and regenerate to stay alive. The game culminated with Mistform Ultimus dealing lethal commander damage, showcasing the deck’s tribal and equipment synergy as a strong and fun archetype.