EDH Gameplay - Episode 57: Arcades VS Volrath VS Medomai VS Gavi

Deck Strategies

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  Volrath, the Shapestealer

  Control the board with creature recursion and death triggers while distributing -1/-1 counters to weaken opponents' creatures and maintain board presence.

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  Medomai the Ageless

  Utilize extra turns and flicker effects combined with equipment to repeatedly disrupt opponents' boards and generate multiple combat phases for incremental advantage.

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  Gavi, Nest Warden

  Leverage cycling and token generation to produce dinosaur tokens that create constant board presence and incremental damage, while growing the army through triggered abilities.

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  Arcades, the Strategist

  Deploy defenders and ramp aggressively to draw cards and convert defenders into formidable attackers, focusing on defensive synergy and board control.

Gameplay Insights

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  Daniel's use of Spark Double to copy Brago, King Eternal multiple times created a powerful flicker loop that generated repeated combat steps and allowed for significant board control and value generation.

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  Andrew used Volrath's ability to distribute -1/-1 counters effectively to weaken enemy creatures and maintain board dominance.

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  Alex maximized Gavi's cycling ability to create a steady stream of dinosaur tokens, maintaining pressure on opponents through incremental damage.

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  Martin leveraged Arcades' synergy with defenders to draw cards and stabilize the board while applying pressure through fortified defenses and well-timed attacks.

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  The interaction between equipment like Sword of the Animist and Lightning Greaves with flicker effects allowed for repeated attacks and enhanced board presence.

Notable Cards

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  Spark Double

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  Brago, King Eternal

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  Sword of the Animist

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  Lightning Greaves

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  Selfless Spirit

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  Deathrite Shaman

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  Vine Trellis

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  Nimble Obstructionist

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  Cast Out

Summary

The game began with all players ramping and developing their board states, with a focus on mana acceleration and defensive setups. Alex, playing Gavi, Nest Warden, used cycling and token generation to steadily build pressure, while Martin with Arcades, the Strategist, focused on deploying and protecting defenders to leverage Arcades' ability to draw cards and turn defenders into threats. Andrew’s Volrath, the Shapestealer deck aimed to control the board and utilize counters and creature recursion. Daniel piloted Medomai the Ageless, focusing on extra turns and flicker effects to gain incremental advantages and protect key creatures. As the game progressed, key turning points included Daniel copying Brago, King Eternal multiple times with Spark Double, generating multiple flicker triggers that disrupted opponents' boards and allowed him to leverage sword equipment and extra turns effectively. Andrew's Volrath used death triggers and counter manipulations to weaken opposing creatures, while Alex continued to cycle cards and generate dinosaur tokens for incremental damage. Martin's Arcades deployed fortified ramparts and defenders, continually drawing cards and stabilizing. The interaction between flicker effects, equipment, and incremental damage dealt significant pressure, culminating in a series of attacks and board manipulations that put all players on edge. The game featured complex board states with multiple combat phases involving repeated flickering of creatures and strategic blocking. Overall, the gameplay showcased a dynamic interaction of control, incremental damage, and defensive tribal synergies, with extra turns and flickers playing a pivotal role in shifting board advantage, while token generation and card draw engines steadily pushed the game forward.