I Hate Your Deck #101 Coram v Yennett v Meria v Omnath Commander Gameplay EDH MTG Magic

Deck Strategies

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  Coram, the Undertaker

  Utilizes milling to fill graveyards quickly, growing Coram's power based on the largest creature power in all graveyards, and casts spells from the graveyard to maintain pressure and deal large commander damage.

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  Omnath, Locus of Mana

  Focuses on generating and preserving green mana to boost Omnath's power, acting as a mana bank and a growing threat that punishes opponents as the game progresses.

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  Meria, Scholar of Antiquity

  Leverages artifact synergies to ramp mana and enable casting of big X spells, while using artifact untapping and library exile to access additional card plays and maintain resource advantage.

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  Yennett, Cryptic Sovereign

  Manipulates the top of the library to cast odd-cost spells for free, generating card advantage and tempo with a flying, vigilance, and menace body, aiming to outvalue opponents through smart deck manipulation.

Gameplay Insights

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  Coram's player prioritized early milling and graveyard setup with artifacts like Mirror Retriever to maintain card advantage and fuel Coram's growth.

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  Omnath's strategy relied on generating and not spending green mana to maximize his power bonus, effectively banking mana to become a significant threat.

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  Meria's artifact synergies allowed for efficient mana ramp and enabled powerful X spells, while Howling Mine forced opponents to draw extra cards, skewing card advantage.

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  Yennett's manipulation of the top of the library to cast odd-cost spells for free created pressure and disrupted opponents' plans by maintaining a steady flow of threats.

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  The use of Ancient Tomb early by Coram's player was a calculated risk for fast mana acceleration at the cost of life, showcasing aggressive mana ramping strategies.

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  Emerald Medallion and Noble Hierarch were key enablers in reducing spell costs and accelerating mana production for Meria and other players.

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  The interplay of limiting attackers with Crawlspace helped control the pace of combat, forcing players to think carefully about attacks and defense.

Notable Cards

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  Coram, the Undertaker

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  Omnath, Locus of Mana

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  Meria, Scholar of Antiquity

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  Yennett, Cryptic Sovereign

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  Ancient Tomb

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  Emerald Medallion

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  Noble Hierarch

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  Howling Mine

Summary

The game begins with a typical ramp and setup phase, with players focusing on establishing their mana bases and early board presence. Coram, the Undertaker, aims to quickly fill graveyards and grow in power through milling and casting spells from the graveyard, while Omnath, Locus of Mana, focuses on generating and preserving green mana to become a massive threat. Meria, Scholar of Antiquity leverages artifact synergies to ramp and cast powerful spells, and Yennett, Cryptic Sovereign manipulates the top of the library to cast odd-cost spells for free, aiming to generate card advantage and tempo with her flying vigilance and menace abilities. Early interactions include key artifact plays and land drops, showcasing each deck's core mechanics. As the game progresses, Coram attempts to capitalize on milling and graveyard recursion to overwhelm opponents, while Omnath steadily grows stronger by accumulating green mana. Meria uses artifact untapping and exiling cards from the top of the library to maintain flexibility and access to important spells. Yennett constantly reveals and casts odd-cost spells, slowly building board presence and card advantage through her triggered ability. Notable plays include Coram's usage of Ancient Tomb and Mirror Retriever to accelerate board presence, Meria's Emerald Medallion reducing spell costs, and Yennett carefully manipulating her deck's top cards. The game features a tense balance of aggressive milling, mana ramp, and tactical plays around top-deck manipulation, with each player vying for control and positioning for a decisive strike.