Deck & Commander Strategies
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
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
Leverage coin flip mechanics to draw cards, deal damage, and generate treasures for mana acceleration and explosive plays.
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
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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.
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Cyclonic Rift was strategically used to bounce key creatures and disrupt opponent boards, effectively resetting threats and protecting key players’ positions.
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Clue token generation combined with artifact synergies enabled continuous card draw and incremental advantage for Lonis’s controller.
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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.
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Bryce’s Chatterfang capitalized on token production to build a threatening board state and attempted to leverage combos for game-ending turns.
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The interplay of enter-the-battlefield effects with Livio and Kodama created repeated value from creatures, amplifying their impact on the game.
Notable Cards
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Jeweled Lotus
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Skullclamp
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Cyclonic Rift
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Fiery Gambit
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Wheel of Fortune
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Frenetic Efreet
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Blood Artist
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Trail of Evidence
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Yasharn, Implacable Earth
Gameplay 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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