"THE TRUE VILLAIN" THE WORST POSSIBLE Commander Show #8 | Magic: The Gathering EDH Gameplay

Deck Strategies

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  Yorion, Sky Nomad

  Utilizes flicker effects to repeatedly blink permanents, generating incremental value each turn through creatures and artifacts that trigger on entering or leaving the battlefield, aiming to control the board and out-value opponents.

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  Kinnan, Bonder Prodigy

  Ramp-focused deck that uses mana rocks and creatures to generate large amounts of mana, aiming to combo with Basalt Monolith for infinite mana and then manipulate the deck to find powerful threats to dominate the board.

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  Rafiq of the Many

  A voltron-style deck focused on exalted triggers and multiple combat phases to enable a single creature to deal massive damage with double strike and additional combat phases, emphasizing aggressive combat and finishing through combat damage.

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  Lathril, Blade of the Elves

  An aggressive Golgari elf tribal deck that creates large numbers of elf tokens, amplified by Doubling Season, aiming to overwhelm opponents with tokens and deliver a lethal blow using Craterhoof Behemoth or infect with Triumph of the Hordes.

Gameplay Insights

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  Yorion's flicker loops create continuous value by blinking creatures that draw cards, exile permanents, or steal control, forcing opponents to respond quickly before the value spiral becomes overwhelming.

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  Kinnan’s combination of Basalt Monolith and mana doubling effects allows him to generate infinite mana, enabling him to dig deeply into his deck and cast large creatures or spells, increasing his dominance over the game state.

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  Rafiq’s strategy to generate multiple combat phases with Final Hour and exalted triggers allows for powerful burst damage windows that can rapidly reduce opponent life totals if unchecked.

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  Lathril’s use of Doubling Season dramatically increases token production and counter placement, setting up a lethal alpha strike with Craterhoof Behemoth or infect damage from Triumph of the Hordes, showcasing a classic but deadly elf tribal synergy.

Notable Cards

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  Yorion, Sky Nomad

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  Basalt Monolith

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  Doubling Season

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  Craterhoof Behemoth

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  Triumph of the Hordes

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  Finale of Devastation

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  Mana Vault

Summary

The game begins with each player showcasing their distinct strategies centered around their commanders: Yorion's blink control, Kinnan's ramp and infinite mana potential, Rafiq's exalted voltron aggression, and Lathril's elf tribal token swarm with a lethal infect finish. Early turns focus on mana development and establishing board presence, with Yorion aiming to set up flicker loops to generate value by repeatedly blinking creatures and permanents. Kinnan seeks to ramp aggressively using mana rocks and mana dorks, aiming to combo off with Basalt Monolith and a mana-doubling effect to produce infinite mana and dig through the deck. Rafiq looks to leverage exalted triggers and multiple combat phases to deliver heavy damage, while Lathril generates numerous elf tokens, amplified by Doubling Season, building toward a potential Craterhoof Behemoth finisher or an infect-based lethal strike.