Olivia vs Surrak vs Kozilek vs Phelddagrif EDH / CMDR game play for Magic: The Gathering

Deck & Commander Strategies

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  Olivia Voldaren

  A control and combat damage-focused deck that leverages Olivia’s ability to steal creatures and grow stronger through combat, supported by equipment and removal spells to maintain board control.

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  Surrak Dragonclaw

  An aggressive stompy deck that utilizes big creatures, haste enablers, and combat tricks to overwhelm opponents quickly, often benefiting from sacrifice triggers and pump effects.

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  Kozilek, the Great Distortion

  A ramp and control Eldrazi deck aiming to generate huge threats and disrupt opponents with counterspells and removal, while leveraging colorless spells and Ugin for board control and card advantage.

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  Phelddagrif

  A group hug-style deck that focuses on political interactions, flashing in creatures and equipment to support its commander, while using synergy and reactive plays to stabilize and gain incremental advantages.

Gameplay Insights

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  Olivia’s ability to steal and transform creatures early on, such as Warden of Geometries, created significant tempo swings and pressured opponents effectively.

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  Dom's use of Genesis Hydra to tutor Sarkhan's Unceasing and subsequent fight interactions with Olivia demonstrated skilled timing to maximize damage and board presence.

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  Jameson’s casting of Emrakul, the Promised End, to take extra turns significantly escalated the game’s pace, forcing opponents to respond quickly to powerful Eldrazi threats.

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  Justin’s timely use of Rewind to counter key spells like Aggravated Assault disrupted opponents’ combos, highlighting the importance of interaction even in a more political deck.

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  The synergy between Dom’s haste enablers (Goreclaw and Rhythm of the Wild) and large creatures helped maintain pressure while offsetting Olivia’s attempts to control the board.

Notable Cards

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  Olivia Voldaren

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  Swiftfoot Boots

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  Genesis Hydra

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  Emrakul, the Promised End

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  Ugin, the Ineffable

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  Gruul Ragebeast

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  Warden of Geometries

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  Murkfiend Liege

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  Conqueror's Flail

Gameplay Summary