Go-Shintai vs Lathiss vs Wilhelt vs Zask | Typal EDH Gameplay | Smooth Brain EDH

Deck Strategies

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  Lathliss, Dragon Queen

  Monored Dragon deck aiming to swarm the battlefield with dragons. Utilizes big threats like Ancient Hellkite and Hellkite Courser to overwhelm opponents.

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  Wilhelt, the Rotcleaver

  Dimir Zombie deck focused on generating value through sacrificing and reanimating zombies. Uses cards like Grave Pact and Blade Stitch Scab to establish board control.

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  Zask, Skittering Swarmlord

  Insect tribal deck that uses swarm tactics and card advantage to out-value opponents. Key cards include Hornet Nest and Getrog Monster.

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  Go-Shintai of Life's Origin

  Shrine-focused deck that employs various enchantments to control the game and gain incremental advantage. Notable cards include Honda of Cleansing Fire and Destiny Spinner.

Gameplay Insights

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  Cody's decision to cast Hellkite Courser and bring Lathliss from the command zone onto the battlefield with haste was a game-changing move.

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  Cameron's use of Zask's ability to play lands from the graveyard, combined with Getrog Monster, allowed for multiple land drops and a solid board state.

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  Kaden's casting of Toxic Deluge was a pivotal moment, clearing the board and disrupting the other players' strategies.

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  Sam's use of Paradox Haze to gain multiple upkeeps provided a distinct advantage, allowing for additional life gain from Honda of Cleansing Fire.

Notable Cards

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  Ancient Hellkite

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  Hellkite Courser

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  Grave Pact

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  Hornet Nest

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  Destiny Spinner

Summary

A dynamic game unfolded where each player utilized their unique creature or card type to their advantage. Early in the game, Sam's Go-Shintai of Life's Origin deck, focused around shrines, got off to a promising start. However, Cameron's Zask, Skittering Swarmlord deck, centered around insects, picked up momentum in the mid-game, with successful plays of Getrog Monster and Hornet Nest. Towards the end of the game, Cody's Lathliss, Dragon Queen deck, a monored Dragon deck, was able to leverage the power of Ancient Hellkite and Hellkite Courser, almost securing the victory. Despite a strong showing from Kaden's Wilhelt, the Rotcleaver deck, a dimir deck revolving around zombies, it was unable to overcome the dragon onslaught.