Crazy Commander Game with Gaby Spartz and Kenji Egashira | Game Knights 16 | EDH Gameplay

Deck Strategies

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  Animar, Soul of Elements

  This deck is built around the morph mechanic, utilizing Animar's cost reduction ability and hoping to surprise opponents with versatile morph effects.

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  Grenzo, Dungeon Warden

  Grenzo's deck aims to manipulate the bottom of its own library and cheat creatures into play using Grenzo's ability, using cards that are commonly considered lower tier.

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  Numot, the Devastator

  Kenji's deck is focused on resource denial, utilizing Numot's land destruction and other wrath effects.

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  Rashmi, Eternities Crafter

  Gaby's deck is designed to maximize Rashmi's ability with cards that have flash, instants, and high converted mana costs, hoping to cast big spells and draw significant cards.

Gameplay Insights

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  Kenji's early play of Oblivion Stone greatly shaped the early game, with players wary of committing high-value cards to the board.

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  Jimmy's decision to play and equip Animar with Swiftfoot boots was a strategic attempt to establish a threat without risking too much value.

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  Gisela's double damage effect significantly hastened the game's pace, putting all players under high pressure.

Notable Cards

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  Oblivion Stone

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  Gisela, Blade of Goldnight

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  Swiftfoot Boots

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  Burnished Hart

Summary

In this intense game of Commander, Gaby Spartz, Kenji Egashira, Jimmy, and Josh faced off with their respective decks. The game started off with Kenji quickly establishing a significant board presence, including a turn two Oblivion Stone. This put the other players on the defensive, unable to commit high-value cards to the board for fear of a board wipe. Jimmy tried to maneuver around this by playing his commander, Animar, equipped with Swiftfoot boots. However, Kenji's Gisela proved to be a potent offensive force, dealing double damage and accelerating the pace of the game. Despite the early tension and strategic plays, the game's outcome was still in the balance.