Benjamin Wheeler Said This EDH Game Was Unhinged w/ @MentalMisplay | Ep 183 | Magic: The Gathering

Deck & Commander Strategies

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  Karametra, God of Harvests

  Mono-green ramp deck focused on accelerating mana production and deploying large creatures to dominate the board. Uses creatures like Fanatic of Xenagos to generate extra green mana and capitalize on big spells.

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  Muerra, Trash Tactician

  Red-green deck centered around raccoon tribal synergies and the 'expend' mechanic, which rewards spending mana on spells with additional effects and allows casting from exile, enabling explosive plays and tempo swings.

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  Pia Nalaar, Consul of Revival

  Boros exile-based deck that creates thopter tokens whenever lands or spells enter exile. Combines exile interactions with pre-combat discard and convoke effects to maintain board presence and pressure opponents.

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  Redshift, Rocketeer Chief

  Fast, aggressive red-green deck focused on maximizing mana and speed to cast impactful spells early, often using ramp and token generation to overwhelm opponents quickly.

Gameplay Insights

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  The use of exile as a resource by Muerra to cast spells from exile created a unique tempo advantage, allowing him to extend plays beyond the normal mana curve.

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  Karametra's ability to generate extra green mana through creatures like Fanatic of Xenagos enabled casting multiple spells in a turn, helping maintain board presence and ramp.

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  Redshift's focus on fast mana and early aggression put pressure on opponents, forcing responses and shaping the pace of the game.

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  Pia Nalaar's synergy with exile and token generation provided incremental advantage through thopter tokens, supporting attrition and board control.

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  The interplay between the different mana bases, including the use of trash lands and unusual land choices, influenced strategic decisions and card selection throughout the game.

Notable Cards

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  Magmatic Force

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  Fanatic of Xenagos

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  Talisman of Impulse

Gameplay Summary