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Command Dudes #26 | Osgir vs Atla vs Golos vs Vorinclex | Magic: the Gathering EDH Gameplay

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Commanders featured in this Gameplay Reviewed & Verified

Decklist

Deck & Commander Strategies

  • Osgir, the Reconstructor

    Osgir, the Reconstructor

    Generate numerous cheap artifact creature tokens with enter-the-battlefield effects to amplify commander damage and potential one-shot combos.

  • Atla Palani, Nest Tender

    Atla Palani, Nest Tender

    Create and sacrifice egg tokens to cast powerful spells from the top of the deck, leveraging top-deck manipulation and token production to overwhelm opponents.

  • Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider

    Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider

    Apply and double counters on creatures to enhance combat power and disrupt opponents' strategies with counter manipulation.

  • Golos, Tireless Pilgrim

    Golos, Tireless Pilgrim

    Ramp aggressively into powerful land-based synergies, utilize planeswalkers, and capitalize on the World Tree to generate card advantage and board dominance.

Gameplay Insights

  • 1

    Atla Palani's ability to cast multiple spells from the top of the deck in a single turn generated a sudden and explosive board presence, forcing opponents to respond quickly.

  • 2

    Golos's use of Nissa, Vital Force and the World Tree emblem allowed for significant card draw and token generation that pressured the table towards the late game.

  • 3

    Vorinclex's counter-doubling ability created a persistent threat that required multiple players' attention, effectively drawing fire away from other players.

  • 4

    Coordinated attacks against Matt (Golos) became necessary as his board state and resources threatened an imminent game-winning swing.

  • 5

    Darksteel Mutation and Dispeller's Capsule were timely removals that disrupted key threats, highlighting the importance of artifact and enchantment answers in this multiplayer setting.

Notable Cards

  • Anointed Procession

    Anointed Procession

  • Skullclamp

    Skullclamp

  • Wilderness Reclamation

    Wilderness Reclamation

  • Nissa, Vital Force

    Nissa, Vital Force

  • Darksteel Mutation

    Darksteel Mutation

  • Dispeller's Capsule

    Dispeller's Capsule

  • Birthing Pod

    Birthing Pod

  • Dragonmaster Outcast

    Dragonmaster Outcast

Gameplay Summary

The game began with players ramping mana and establishing board presence, with particular attention to the synergy of their commanders.

Osgir, the Reconstructor focused on generating cheap tokens to boost damage output, while Atla Palani, Nest Tender deployed eggs and leveraged top-deck interactions to develop a growing army.

Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider applied pressure through counters and creature enhancements, making his threats difficult to remove.

Golos, Tireless Pilgrim utilized ramp and land synergies, notably through the World Tree and powerful planeswalkers, to generate card advantage and board control. Midgame saw a pivotal moment when Atla exploded with multiple spells from the top of the deck, casting several impactful permanents including an Anointed Procession and powerful creatures.

This surge allowed Atla to threaten overwhelming board states with token production.

Meanwhile, Golos developed a resilient board with Nissa, Vital Force and other threats, drawing multiple cards and creating zombie tokens.

Vorinclex continued to pile on counters, forcing opponents to focus on him.

The game reached a critical point where Matt, playing Golos, threatened a win on the next turn with multiple attackers and land-based creatures empowered by his planeswalkers and enchantments.

This forced the other players to coordinate their attacks and responses to prevent his impending victory.

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