WNL 37 Feat. ItCameFromExile Podcast | MTG EDH | Commander Gameplay

Deck Strategies

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  Gor Muldrak, Amphinologist

  Ramp-heavy aggro deck focused on playing multiple lands per turn and deploying resilient creatures to apply early pressure.

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  Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith / Thrasios, Triton Hero

  Value generation and card advantage through artifact synergy and repeated land drops, using Thrasios's scry and draw ability to find answers.

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  Vial Smasher the Fierce / Kraum, Ludevic's Opus

  Aggressive spell-slinging deck that deals incremental damage while leveraging high-impact creatures and spells to quickly reduce opponents' life totals.

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  Breena, the Demagogue

  Politics and card manipulation deck that uses opponent interactions to control the game flow and generate advantage through forced draws and discard.

Gameplay Insights

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  The timing of the board wipe was crucial, as it effectively neutralized established threats and allowed players to reset their strategies.

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  Toggo and Thrasios players prioritized card advantage and value, carefully sequencing plays to maximize land drops and artifact synergies.

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  Vial Smasher and Kraum's aggressive approach pressured opponents early, forcing them to respond defensively rather than developing their boards.

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  Breena's political and hand disruption tactics shaped multiplayer interactions, influencing which players were targeted or avoided during key turns.

Notable Cards

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  Gor Muldrak, Amphinologist

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  Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith

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  Thrasios, Triton Hero

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  Vial Smasher the Fierce

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  Kraum, Ludevic's Opus

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  Breena, the Demagogue

Summary

The Commander game featured four players piloting distinct decks, each with unique strategies that shaped the flow of the match. Early turns focused on ramp and setting up board presence, with Gor Muldrak, Amphinologist enabling land drops and aggressive creature deployment. Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith paired with Thrasios, Triton Hero leveraged their synergy to generate value and maintain card advantage. Meanwhile, Vial Smasher the Fierce alongside Kraum, Ludevic's Opus used a high-impact, damage-oriented approach aiming to pressure opponents quickly, while Breena, the Demagogue manipulated political dynamics and card draws to sway the multiplayer environment in their favor. Key turning points included effective removal spells, strategic use of combat phases, and a pivotal board wipe that reset the table just as several players had established threatening boards. The win condition centered on overwhelming opponents with efficient creatures and spells, supported by commanders that either accelerated aggressive strategies or controlled the game's pace through resource advantage.