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Lonis v Livio / Kodama v Yusri v Chatterfang | S3:E8 | High Power EDH Gameplay #mtg

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Commanders featured in this video Reviewed & Verified

Decklists

Deck Strategies

  • Lonis, Cryptozoologist

    Lonis, Cryptozoologist

    Generate clues and use Lonis's ability to steal the best creature types from opponents, gaining powerful board presence through diversity.

  • Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Kodama of the East Tree

    Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel & Kodama of the East Tree

    Play creatures with strong enter-the-battlefield effects and repeatedly trigger these effects with Livio’s ability while Kodama is on the battlefield.

  • Yusri, Fortune's Flame

    Yusri, Fortune's Flame

    Leverage coin flip mechanics to draw cards, deal damage, and generate treasures for mana acceleration and explosive plays.

  • Chatterfang, Squirrel General

    Chatterfang, Squirrel General

    Create a massive swarm of squirrel tokens and use them to fuel combos and overwhelm opponents through sheer volume and synergy.

Gameplay Insights

  • 1

    Jeff’s use of Fiery Gambit and coin flips early in the game generated significant card advantage and dealt damage, putting pressure on multiple opponents simultaneously.

  • 2

    Cyclonic Rift was strategically used to bounce key creatures and disrupt opponent boards, effectively resetting threats and protecting key players’ positions.

  • 3

    Clue token generation combined with artifact synergies enabled continuous card draw and incremental advantage for Lonis’s controller.

  • 4

    Wheel effects like Wheel of Fortune and Will of Misfortune were pivotal in refreshing hands and fueling additional plays, especially in decks relying on spells and combos.

  • 5

    Bryce’s Chatterfang capitalized on token production to build a threatening board state and attempted to leverage combos for game-ending turns.

  • 6

    The interplay of enter-the-battlefield effects with Livio and Kodama created repeated value from creatures, amplifying their impact on the game.

Notable Cards

  • Jeweled Lotus

    Jeweled Lotus

  • Skullclamp

    Skullclamp

  • Cyclonic Rift

    Cyclonic Rift

  • Fiery Gambit

    Fiery Gambit

  • Wheel of Fortune

    Wheel of Fortune

  • Frenetic Efreet

    Frenetic Efreet

  • Blood Artist

    Blood Artist

  • Trail of Evidence

    Trail of Evidence

  • Yasharn, Implacable Earth

    Yasharn, Implacable Earth

Summary

The game featured a dynamic multiplayer EDH match with five players piloting unique and high-power commanders. Early turns saw players setting up their board states with mana acceleration and key creatures, including clue generation from Lonis, Cryptozoologist, and token production from Chatterfang, Squirrel General. Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel paired with Kodama of the East Tree enabled multiple enters-the-battlefield triggers, giving an advantage to Carlos. Jeff’s Yusri, Fortune's Flame deck leveraged a coin-flip subtheme, generating card advantage and damage through spells like Fiery Gambit. Bryce's Chatterfang built up a squirrel army and aimed for combo finishes, while Jordan’s Lonis focused on clue tokens to steal powerful creatures from opponents. Key turning points included Jeff’s explosive use of coin flips to deal damage and draw cards, gaining momentum through fiery gambits and repeated triggers. Cyclonic Rift was used effectively to reset the board and protect key assets, notably bouncing creatures and disrupting opponents’ plans. The wheel effects, such as Wheel of Fortune and Will of Misfortune, reshuffled hands and provided fresh resources, fueling additional plays. The interaction between clue generation and artifact synergies allowed for sustained card draw and pressure. The game unfolded with tense attacks and strategic plays around cracking clues, managing tokens, and leveraging enter-the-battlefield effects to maintain board presence and threaten opponents steadily.

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Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 0:43 Deck Goals and starting hands 2:28 Game One 10:27 Game two starting hands 11:10 Game Two 35:52 Wrap-up

Decklists: Jordan - Lonis, Cryptozoologist -  www.moxfield.com/decks/07mL3MCTCkKVdRbdD-z1hw Carlos - Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel & Kodama of the East Tree - www.moxfield.com/decks/yB0B9aQzF0yFwXinkLCd0Q Jeff - Yusri, Fortune’s Flame - www.moxfield.com/decks/yHfwzWAAkk6pPgT4LY-h7Q Brice - Scatterfang, Squirrell General - www.moxfield.com/decks/EBKuy6OF9UuTmXYYODSKpg

Editors: Jon McManus, Marie Diamond & Carlos Diamond Intro: Tom Giles

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