Volrath vs Kadena vs Rayami vs Yarok (SULTAI) EDH / CMDR game play for Magic: The Gathering

Deck Strategies

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  Volrath, the Shapestealer

  Utilizes a graveyard recursion and theft strategy, bringing back opponent’s creatures and copying key threats to control the board and generate value.

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  Kadena, Slinking Sorcerer

  Leverages morph creatures and equipment to ramp and apply aggressive commander damage quickly, using card draw and tempo to overwhelm opponents.

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  Rayami, First of the Fallen

  Focuses on vampire tribal synergies, sacrificing creatures to generate flying threats with lifelink and deathtouch, applying steady pressure while gaining life.

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  Yarok, the Desecrated

  Maximizes enter-the-battlefield triggers by doubling them, using morph creatures and spells for card advantage and board control, and stealing opponents’ permanents.

Gameplay Insights

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  The use of Agent of Treachery combined with Spark Double allowed for multiple stolen permanents, significantly swinging the board state in Volrath’s favor.

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  Kadena’s aggressive commander damage strategy pressured opponents early, forcing them to prioritize removal or defense.

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  Deadly Tempest’s board wipe was a critical turning point, resetting the board and halting momentum, showcasing the importance of timing board clears in multiplayer games.

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  Yarok’s doubling of enter-the-battlefield triggers synergized well with morph creatures and spells like Wild Call, enabling strong card draw and board presence.

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  Rayami’s synergy with sacrificing creatures to generate flying threats with deathtouch and lifelink proved effective for sustaining life total and controlling combat.

Notable Cards

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  Agent of Treachery

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  Birthing Pod

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  Spark Double

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  Deadly Tempest

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  Lightning Greaves

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  Necromantic Selection

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  Solemn Simulacrum

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  Gilded Goose

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  Vampire Nighthawk

Summary

The game featured four Sultai-colored commanders competing in a dynamic multiplayer Commander match. Early turns saw players establishing mana bases and deploying key ramp and utility creatures such as Gilded Goose and Solemn Simulacrum. Kadena, Slinking Sorcerer, aggressively pushed commander damage, utilizing morph creatures and equipment like Lightning Greaves to apply consistent pressure, especially against Martin's Rayami deck. Meanwhile, Martin leveraged Rayami’s ability to generate flying threats and life gain via various sac outlets and +1/+1 counter synergies, often swinging with a vampire Nighthawk to maintain board control. Max played Yarok, the Desecrated, focusing on doubling enters-the-battlefield triggers and efficiently using morph creatures with spells like Wild Call and Necromantic Selection to maintain card advantage and board presence. The Yarok player also utilized Agent of Treachery combos to steal key threats like creatures and equipment, enabling explosive turns with multiple stolen permanents. Volrath, the Shapestealer, piloted by the narrator, focused on recursion via Birthing Pod and a toolbox strategy to bring back crucial creatures, while also leveraging steal effects and powerful threats like Spark Double copying Agent of Treachery for maximum value. A pivotal moment was the board wipe from Deadly Tempest, which reset the board mid-game, significantly impacting the momentum and forcing players to rebuild. The game revolved around incremental damage, card advantage, and strategic use of recursion and stealing to out-value opponents. The match remained tense with multiple players jockeying for advantage through tactical plays and well-timed removal.