MTG EDH Gameplay | Swarmlord v Greasefang v Trostani v Harbin | EP83

Deck & Commander Strategies

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  Trostani, Selesnya's Voice

  Generate and populate tokens to build a wide board while gaining life to outlast opponents, using token synergies for incremental advantage.

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  Greasefang, Okiba Boss

  Utilize vehicles aggressively by recurring them from the graveyard each combat and attacking with a mix of creatures and vehicles to pressure opponents.

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  The Swarmlord

  Cast multiple creatures with +1/+1 counters, use rapid regeneration and card draw from creature deaths to create overwhelming swarm and board control.

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  Harbin, Vanguard Aviator

  Flood the battlefield with soldiers and leverage Harbin’s anthem effect by attacking with five or more soldiers to create a powerful, flying army.

Gameplay Insights

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  Greasefang’s ability to recur vehicles from the graveyard each combat allowed constant aggression and board presence maintenance.

• 2

  Trostani’s populate ability paired with life gain kept her board resilient against aggressive attacks, ensuring sustained pressure.

• 3

  The Swarmlord capitalized on +1/+1 counters and card draw from creatures dying, enabling explosive growth and resource advantage.

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  Harbin’s anthem effect incentivized wide attacks with soldiers, forcing opponents to deal with flying threats or take significant damage.

• 5

  Players had to carefully balance attacking priorities due to effects like Gene Stealer Locus, which punished attacks against its controller while buffing attacks against others.

• 6

  Board wipes and creature recursion played critical roles in shifting momentum throughout the game.

Notable Cards

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  Trostani, Selesnya's Voice

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  Greasefang, Okiba Boss

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  The Swarmlord

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  Harbin, Vanguard Aviator

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  Smuggler's Copter

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  Hornet Nest

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  Mardu Strike Leader

Gameplay Summary