Esika vs Vilis vs Reki vs Rograkh | Ardenn EDH / CMDR game play for Magic: The Gathering

Deck Strategies

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  Reki, the History of Kamigawa

  Ramp and card draw through casting legendary spells, aiming to outvalue opponents by consistently drawing cards and deploying threats.

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  Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh

  Aggressive combat-focused deck using equipment and tokens to maximize damage output through multiple attacks and buffs.

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  Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist

  Maximizing equipment synergies to create powerful combat phases, often combined with tokens and multiple equipment to deal heavy damage.

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  Vilis, Broker of Blood

  Life drain and sacrifice synergies focused on draining opponents’ life totals while stabilizing with removal and attrition effects.

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  Esika, God of the Tree // The Prismatic Bridge

  Cheating large legendary creatures into play using The Prismatic Bridge to establish overwhelming board presence and control the game.

Gameplay Insights

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  Jesper’s use of Helm of the Host on Ardenn enabled multiple combat steps, multiplying damage output and overwhelming opponents quickly.

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  Adam’s Prismatic Bridge allowed him to cheat in heavy hitters like Diluvian Primordial and Avacyn, Angel of Hope, applying constant pressure.

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  Mads' timely board wipe reset the game state, showcasing the importance of disruption against wide boards and combo setups.

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  Jesper’s Draeneth Magistrate effectively locked down key opponents' commanders, strategically limiting their options and slowing their game plans.

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  Vilis’ early reveal of Toxic Deluge painted a target on him, leading to aggressive focus from other players and quick elimination.

Notable Cards

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  The Prismatic Bridge // The Prismatic Bridge

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  Helm of the Host

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  Blackblade Reforged

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  Sylvan Library

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  Dowsing Dagger // Lost Vale

Summary

The game began with a typical ramp and setup phase, with players developing their boards and casting their commanders. Reki, the History of Kamigawa, focused on ramping mana and drawing cards through his commander’s ability, while Adam, playing Esika, God of the Tree, aimed to establish a large board presence by casting powerful creatures through The Prismatic Bridge. Jesper, on Rograkh and Ardenn, geared up with equipment like Helm of the Host and Blackblade Reforged, quickly turning his commanders into lethal threats by creating multiple combat steps and buffing his attackers. Vilis, Broker of Blood, tried to stabilize early with life-drain synergy and Blood Celebrant but struggled to gain a foothold due to aggressive early damage from the others.