Muldrotha vs Jodah vs Zedruu vs Derevi EDH / CMDR game play for Magic: The Gathering

Deck Strategies

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  Muldrotha, the Gravetide

  Utilizes graveyard recursion to replay permanents each turn, focusing on value creatures and enchantments to out-resource opponents and control the board.

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  Derevi, Empyrial Tactician

  Employs a tempo and control strategy with creatures that tap/untap permanents, supported by enchantments and disruption to maintain board presence and pressure.

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  Jodah, Archmage Eternal

  Leverages the ability to cast spells of any color for a fixed cost, focusing on powerful multicolor spells, card draw, and control elements to stabilize and dominate the game.

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  Zedruu the Greathearted

  Uses group hug mechanics, donating permanents like Topor Orb to opponents while gaining incremental advantages through life gain and card draw.

Gameplay Insights

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  Kevin's use of Cyclonic Rift to overload and bounce all nonland permanents reset the board and disrupted opponents' developing boards, creating a major tempo swing.

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  Muldrotha's repeated casting of Phantasmal Image as Kokusho to drain multiple opponents showcased effective graveyard recursion and value generation.

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  The interactions around Sylvan Library draws and missed triggers highlighted the importance of careful sequencing and attention to detail in complex multiplayer games.

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  Adam's use of Martyr's Cause combined with Academy Rector to fetch powerful enchantments like Awakening demonstrated synergy between sacrifice outlets and enchantment recursion.

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  Zedruu's donation of Topor Orb to Eric introduced a subtle control element, disabling card draw for at least one opponent and shifting incentives in the game.

Notable Cards

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  Sylvan Library

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  Cyclonic Rift

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  Martyr's Cause

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  Academy Rector

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  Phantasmal Image

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  Kokusho, the Evening Star

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  Seal of Primordium

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  Crucible of Worlds

Summary

The game began with players setting up ramp and early board presence, with Muldrotha leveraging graveyard recursion and card draw through Sylvan Library and Eristic Study, while others developed mana bases and key enchantments. Early interaction included tutors and counters, with Kevin using Topor Orb and Cyclonic Rift to disrupt opponents and reset the board. Eric's Jodah deck utilized card selection and recursion with Jace and Exploration, while Adam's Derevi maintained tempo with creatures and enchantments like Martyr's Cause and Squirrel's Nest. Muldrotha's player focused on graveyard synergies, repeatedly casting creatures like Kokusho and Phantasmal Image to drain opponents' life totals and gain advantage.