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Commander VS: Phelddagrif VS The Big Idea VS Rarity and Roon VS Estrid [EDH]

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Commanders featured in this video Reviewed & Verified

Deck Strategies

  • The Big Idea

    The Big Idea

    The player focused on rolling dice to generate Brainiac tokens and increase their board presence. The goal was to overwhelm the opponents with a horde of Brainiacs.

  • Phelddagrif

    Phelddagrif

    The strategy revolved around creating hippos and possibly squirrels to either provide a board presence or disrupt the opponent's plans.

  • Rarity

    Rarity

    The player aimed at capitalizing on the cost reduction for rare and mythic spells provided by Rarity. The deck was likely filled with high-value spells to maximize this advantage.

  • Estrid, the Masked

    Estrid, the Masked

    With a collection of tokens at hand, the strategy was to generate a variety of creatures and possibly use Estrid's abilities for further advantage.

Gameplay Insights

  • 1

    The use of contraptions and cranks added a unique layer of strategy and unpredictability to the game.

  • 2

    The players' decision to manipulate dice rolls indicated a high level of strategic thinking and risk-taking.

  • 3

    The presence of several tokens on the board, like Brainiacs and hippos, significantly influenced the game dynamics and interactions.

Notable Cards

  • The Big Idea

    The Big Idea

  • Phelddagrif

    Phelddagrif

  • Rarity

    Rarity

  • Estrid, the Masked

    Estrid, the Masked

Summary

The game started with all players setting up their boards, each one following their own strategic direction according to the chosen commander. The Big Idea focused on generating Brainiac tokens, while Phelddagrif was building towards making hippos and possibly squirrels. Rarity, on the other hand, was looking to leverage the cost reduction for rare and mythic spells, and Estrid, the Masked had a collection of tokens ready. Later on, the game's dynamics shifted when the players started manipulating contraptions and cranking them for different effects. The game ended with a flurry of strategic decisions and interactions involving the commanders, with one player finally gaining the upper hand and claiming victory.

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