I Teach Crim To Love Green Commander Decks | Shuffle Up & Play #47 Magic: The Gathering EDH Gameplay

Deck Strategies

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  Aeve, Progenitor Ooze

  Monogreen storm deck that leverages token generation and spell chaining to build up a storm count and overwhelm opponents with large board presence.

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  Saskia the Unyielding

  Aggressive combat-focused deck that capitalizes on Saskia's ability to direct damage to multiple opponents, aiming to quickly reduce life totals through combat damage.

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  Indoraptor, the Perfect Hybrid

  Dinosaur tribal deck emphasizing aggressive board presence and synergy among dinosaurs to apply pressure and win through combat.

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  Kwain, Itinerant Meddler

  Group hug deck designed to build alliances and share resources to reduce aggression from opponents, prolong the game, and gain incremental advantage.

Gameplay Insights

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  Building storm count in green can effectively utilize token generation and value spells to create a powerful combo finish.

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  Leveraging Saskia's ability to direct damage to multiple opponents can shift the board state quickly in multiplayer games.

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  Group hug strategies can successfully deter aggression by fostering cooperation, allowing the player to stabilize and gain advantage.

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  Aggressive dinosaur tribal decks rely heavily on board presence and synergy to maintain pressure and close out the game.

Notable Cards

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  Saskia the Unyielding

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  Indoraptor, the Perfect Hybrid

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  Kwain, Itinerant Meddler

Summary

The game featured a group of players each piloting a uniquely themed Commander deck built by another participant. Crim played a monogreen Progenitor Ooze deck designed to showcase storm mechanics in green, aiming to generate value and tokens to overwhelm the table. Princess Weeks commanded Saskia the Unyielding with a deck focused on aggressive combat and utilizing powerful female creatures, looking to leverage Saskia’s ability to deal damage efficiently. Chase played Indoraptor, the Perfect Hybrid, a deck likely centered around dinosaur synergies and aggressive board presence. Prof piloted Kwain, Itinerant Meddler, a group hug style deck designed to mitigate aggression against him by fostering cooperation and card advantage among opponents. Early turns saw typical setup plays, with players developing their mana bases and establishing board presence. Crim’s green storm deck began generating incremental value through token creation and ramp, aiming to build a storm count for a big payoff. Princess leveraged Saskia’s combat triggers to pressure opponents and control the board. Chase applied steady pressure using dinosaur-themed creatures, while Prof used group hug effects to prolong the game and protect himself. Key turning points included Crim’s attempts to chain spells and creatures to push storm counts, and Princess capitalizing on Saskia’s aggressive potential to reduce opponents’ life totals. Ultimately, the game centered around balancing aggression and resource generation, with each deck pursuing its thematic win condition while navigating the social dynamics of multiplayer Commander.