Adeline vs Krenko vs Odric vs Skithiryx EDH / CMDR game play for Magic: The Gathering

Deck Strategies

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  Krenko, Mob Boss

  Focuses on generating massive numbers of goblin tokens quickly, then leveraging sacrifice outlets like Goblin Bombardment for a lethal damage combo.

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  Odric, Lunarch Marshal

  Utilizes equipment and anthem effects to buff creatures, enabling aggressive combat damage with flying and double strike.

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  Adeline, Resplendent Cathar

  Token production and aggressive combat, using anthem triggers to create additional attackers and overwhelm opponents.

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  Skithiryx, the Blight Dragon

  Controls the board through removal and disruption while drawing cards to maintain pressure and stabilize the game.

Gameplay Insights

• 1

  Krenko's activation with Battle Mage's Bracers to produce a large board of goblins was a key turning point, enabling a massive token presence.

• 2

  The use of Playcrafter forced all players to sacrifice creatures, which Krenko leveraged by creating many tokens and disrupting opponents' boards.

• 3

  Heliod's Intervention was used to clear problematic equipment and enchantments, disrupting Odric's and Kin's tempo.

• 4

  Muxus, Goblin Grandee's arrival generated multiple goblins instantly, enabling a huge swing in board presence and setting up a lethal Goblin Bombardment finish.

• 5

  Kevin's aggressive token combat with Adeline was consistently pressured by removal like Slaughter Pact and Swords to Plowshares, limiting his damage output.

• 6

  Ellis Norn's presence temporarily curtailed Krenko's goblin swarm by reducing their power, but was promptly removed to restore token strength.

• 7

  Grey Merchant of Asphodel provided a significant life swing for Skithiryx, draining opponents and stabilizing his position temporarily.

• 8

  Krenko's final overwhelming goblin token flood and use of Goblin Bombardment to sacrifice tokens resulted in a decisive victory, showcasing the deck's explosive potential.

Notable Cards

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  Heraldic Banner

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  Goblin Bombardment

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  Smothering Tithe

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  Stoneforge Mystic

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  Hammer of Nazahn

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  Sword of Feast and Famine

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  Phyrexian Arena

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  Underworld Connections

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  Ophiomancer

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  Muxus, Goblin Grandee

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  Mentor of the Meek

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  Baleful Mastery

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  Heliod's Intervention

Summary

The game featured a four-player free-for-all with monocolored decks led by Skithiryx, Adeline, Krenko, and Odric. Early turns were focused on ramp and setting up key enchantments and artifacts like Smothering Tithe, Soul Ring, and various banners to boost mana and creature output. Krenko leveraged his goblin tribal synergies, rapidly growing his board with token generators such as Dragon Fodder and Battle Mage's Bracers, while also using Goblin Bombardment to enable sacrifice combos. Odric capitalized on equipment and anthem effects, gaining life and applying pressure with flying and double strike creatures. Adeline aggressively produced tokens and used anthem effects to generate value, while Skithiryx played a disruption and attrition game with removal and card draw from Phyrexian Arena and Underworld Connections.