Valgavoth vs Balloon Man vs Master of Keys vs Toby | Duskmourn EDH Gameplay | Smooth Brain EDH

Deck Strategies

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  Valgavoth, Harrower of Souls

  Deal damage to opponents on their turns to draw cards, grow Valgavoth, and eventually deal lethal damage.

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  The Jolly Balloon Man

  Create token copies of high-value creatures and attack opponents.

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  Toby, Beastie Befriender

  Generate a mass of flying tokens to overwhelm opponents.

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  The Master of Keys

  Mill over enchantments, then use the commander's escape cost to reanimate these powerful enchantments.

Gameplay Insights

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  Jason's decision to cast Blasphemous Act turned the tide of the game, clearing all creatures from the board and paving the way for his victory.

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  Ethan's strategic use of The Jolly Balloon Man to create token copies of high-value creatures presented a significant threat to opponents.

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  Matt's use of The Master of Keys to reanimate powerful enchantments showed the potential power of his deck, but he was unable to fully realize this due to the pressure from other players.

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  Seth's strategy of generating a swarm of flying tokens with Toby, Beastie Befriender was a consistent threat, but was ultimately disrupted by board wipes.

Notable Cards

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  Sulfuric Vortex

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  Blasphemous Act

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  Anointed Procession

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  Tibalt's Trickery

Summary

The gameplay was marked by a series of strategic plays and tactical maneuvers, with each player showcasing their deck's unique abilities. The game started with the players focusing on building their boards, deploying their commanders, and getting their game plans in motion. Jason, playing Valgavoth, Harrower of Souls, focused on dealing damage to opponents on their turns to draw cards and grow Valgavoth. Ethan, piloting The Jolly Balloon Man, aimed to create token copies of high-value creatures to whittle down opponents. Seth, with Toby, Beastie Befriender, hoped to generate a swarm of flying tokens, while Matt, on The Master of Keys, sought to reanimate powerful enchantments. A key turning point was when Jason cast a Blasphemous Act, wiping all creatures from the board. Despite the players' attempts to rebuild, the combination of Jason's aggressive strategy and the continued attrition from his Sulfuric Vortex led to his eventual victory.