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$125 Budget!! Firja vs Lathril vs Lynde vs Tovolar [EDH/Commander, Magic The Gathering Gameplay]

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Commanders featured in this video Reviewed & Verified

Decklists

Deck Strategies

  • Lathril, Blade of the Elves

    Lathril, Blade of the Elves

    Builds a wide elf board with mana acceleration, leveraging elf synergies like Heritage Druid to generate large amounts of mana and overwhelm opponents with numerous attackers.

  • Lynde, Cheerful Tormentor

    Lynde, Cheerful Tormentor

    Uses curses to debilitate opponents while combining reanimation and card draw to maintain pressure and board presence, focusing on attrition through enchantments and graveyard recursion.

  • Firja, Judge of Valor

    Firja, Judge of Valor

    Combines graveyard interactions with spell-slinging to cast multiple spells per turn, generating value and controlling the board through efficient removal and angelic threats.

  • Tovolar, Dire Overlord // Tovolar, the Midnight Scourge

    Tovolar, Dire Overlord

    Aggressive werewolf tribal deck that transforms creatures and generates value through pack tactics, aiming to attack early and maintain pressure with tribal synergies.

Gameplay Insights

  • 1

    Firja’s use of Price of Fame to destroy creatures while surveilling greatly improved her card selection and board control.

  • 2

    Lathril’s explosive elf mana acceleration through Heritage Druid enabled multiple attacks and sustained board presence.

  • 3

    Tovolar’s werewolf transformations after Mayor of Avabruck flipped created early aggressive pressure that forced opponents to respond.

  • 4

    Lynde’s curse package synergized well with reanimation to keep opponents pressured even after board wipes.

  • 5

    Component Pouch, despite being a slow mana rock, provided important mana ramp and synergy for Firja’s multi-spell turns.

  • 6

    Careful timing of combat and removal spells was key to navigating the aggressive tribal threats and maintaining board control.

Notable Cards

  • Price of Fame

    Price of Fame

  • Heritage Druid

    Heritage Druid

  • Mayor of Avabruck // Howlpack Alpha

    Mayor of Avabruck // Howlpack Alpha

  • Component Pouch

    Component Pouch

  • Lightning Greaves

    Lightning Greaves

  • Stoneforge Masterwork

    Stoneforge Masterwork

  • Elvish Vanguard

    Elvish Vanguard

  • Nightscape Familiar

    Nightscape Familiar

Summary

The game began with all four players setting up their respective strategies with their commanders: Lynde focusing on curses and reanimation, Tovolar on werewolf tribal aggression, Firja leveraging graveyard interactions and spell-slinging, and Lathril aiming to build a strong elf tribal board. Early turns saw Lathril establishing a presence with elves and mana acceleration, while Tovolar aggressively developed his werewolf theme with Mayor of Avabruck flipping and enabling transformations. Lynde worked on assembling a curse package combined with reanimation tools to pressure the board, and Firja focused on casting multiple spells per turn to maximize value and set up for her angelic threats. Midgame pivotal moments revolved around Firja's use of Price of Fame to efficiently remove threats while surveilling her deck, and Lathril's explosive elf synergy through Heritage Druid and Elvish Vanguard, enabling large mana generation and multiple attacks. Tovolar's aggressive werewolf attacks pressured opponents heavily, while Lynde managed to maintain board presence through curses and reanimation. Key interactions involved component pouch providing mana ramp and synergy with spell casting for Firja, as well as combat phases where boards were tested and creatures flipped or were returned. The game’s tension rose as players juggled board control, graveyard value, and tribal synergies, with Firja's graveyard and spell-slinging approach offering a strong late-game advantage. Ultimately, the game highlighted the synergy and power spikes of tribal decks and graveyard mechanics in a multiplayer setting. The interplay of aggressive werewolves, elf mana combos, curses, and spell-slinging created dynamic shifts in board state, with Firja’s control over the graveyard and efficient removal playing a crucial role in stabilizing and pushing towards victory.

Description

Okay we bringing back Lynde, Cheerful Tormentor and Tovolar, Dire Overlord for another game with some throwbacks! Lathril, Blade of the Elves and Firja, Judge of Valor.

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0:00 — Intro 00:03:03 — Opening Hands 00:04:54 — Game Time 00:05:30 — Turn 1 00:06:12 — Turn 2 00:07:04 — Turn 3 00:10:11 — Turn 4 00:13:24 — Turn 5 00:16:38 — Turn 6 00:21:34 — Turn 7 00:25:17 — Turn 8 00:29:22 — Turn 9 00:32:52 — Turn 10 00:35:48 — Turn 11 00:38:52 — lol 00:40:12 — Turn 12 00:44:46 — Outro

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► Lynde, Cheerful Tormentor (Shroom) www.archidekt.com/decks/1886006#Midnight_Hunt:_Adrian's_Lynde

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► Tolovar, Dire Overlord (Guy) www.archidekt.com/decks/1886012#Midnight_Hunt:_Guy's_Tovolar

► Lathril, Blade of the Elves (Ajdin) www.moxfield.com/decks/OJgYrBgP20GhsjKuVcwTUw

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