Frodo | Sam vs Éowyn vs Barrowin vs Gavi EDH / CMDR game play for Magic: The Gathering

Deck Strategies

• Frodo | Sam

  Focused on ramping up and generating tokens, creating a persistent threat on the board. The deck also utilized protective spells to mitigate opponents' attacks.

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  Éowyn, Shieldmaiden

  Utilized control elements, such as Settle the Wreckage, to disrupt opponents' strategies while building up their own forces.

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  Gavi, Nest Warden

  Focused on generating a large army of tokens and cycling cards for additional benefits.

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  Barrowin of Clan Undurr

  Explored dungeons for benefits, and used Sir Conrad for damage and disruption. The deck used recursion and flickering effects to repeat powerful triggers.

Gameplay Insights

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  Maxim's Settle the Wreckage play disrupted Marie's massive attack, demonstrating the importance of keeping control elements in hand for key moments.

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  Marie's use of Teferi's Protection to save her field from Settle the Wreckage was a game-changing move, allowing her to maintain her board presence.

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  Seb's consistent venture into dungeons with Barrowin and the utilization of Sir Conrad the Grim's ability created significant pressure on the other players.

Notable Cards

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  Settle the Wreckage

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  Teferi's Protection

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  Lightning Greaves

Summary

The game started with Barrowin of Clan Undurr venturing deep into the dungeon, amassing treasures and preparing strong defenses. Gavi, Nest Warden, built up a considerable army of tokens, but was unable to capitalize on it due to a timely Settle the Wreckage from Éowyn, Shieldmaiden. Frodo and Sam provided a persistent threat on the board, generating food tokens and ramping up their forces. However, the key turning point was Marie, controlling Frodo and Sam, casting Banquet Guest as a 20/20 creature, and boosting her entire team with Pippin, Warden of Eisengard. Unfortunately, her massive attack was thwarted by Max's Settle The Wreckage, but Marie was able to save herself with a Teferi's Protection. The game concluded with an intense battle involving Barrowin and Sir Conrad the Grim, resulting in significant life loss for all players.