Old School Cool! Kruphix vs Erebos vs Iroas vs Torgaar EDH / CMDR game play

Deck Strategies

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  Kruphix, God of Horizons

  Kruphix's strategy seems to be focused around utilizing extra turns and big creatures, with notable plays such as Terrastodon and Beacon of Tomorrow.

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  Erebos, God of the Dead

  Erebos's deck is built around life drain, card draw, and resource denial. This strategy culminated in a huge Exsanguinate play, fueled by Cabal Coffers, that won the game.

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  Iroas, God of Victory

  Iroas's deck is a solid aggro strategy with a focus on combat tricks and mentoring creatures to gain power, with notable cards such as Tajik and Archetype of Courage.

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  Torgaar, Famine Incarnate

  Torgaar's deck strategy is focused on sacrificing creatures to power out Torgaar and halve an opponent's life total, with an example being the sacrifice of Footlight Fiend and other creatures to cast Torgaar.

Gameplay Insights

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  Pat's play of Beseech the Queen to fetch Exsanguinate was a crucial move that set the stage for his victory.

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  Corbin's extra turn from Beacon of Tomorrow allowed him to set up a powerful board state with Terrastodon.

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  The use of Torgaar, Famine Incarnate to halve an opponent's life total was a defining moment in the early to mid-game.

Notable Cards

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  Exsanguinate

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  Archetype of Courage

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  Torgaar, Famine Incarnate

Summary

The game was full of twists and turns, with all players showcasing their strategic moves and deck synergies. Pat, using Erebos, God of the Dead, managed to steal the spotlight with an explosive combo. He used Beseech the Queen to fetch Exsanguinate, a potent finisher, then untapped his Cabal Coffers and recast Withered Wretch, Sepulchral Primordial, Ivory Tower, and Gray Merchant of Asphodel, leading to a life drain and a significant rise in his life total. Corbin, playing Kruphix, God of Horizons, had some powerful plays as well, including casting Beacon of Tomorrow for an extra turn, and Terrastodon to destroy some key lands and Assemble the Legion. In the end, Pat pulled off a massive Exsanguinate, draining the table and securing the win.