Commander VS S19E1: Jirina VS Gavi VS Otrimi VS Kalamax | EDH Gameplay

Deck Strategies

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  Kalamax, the Stormsire

  This deck uses a control strategy by copying instants to gain board and card advantage.

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  Otrimi, the Ever-Playful

  A mutate-focused deck that aims to mutate onto strong creatures and utilize graveyard recursion for value.

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  Gavi, Nest Warden

  A cycling deck that intends to draw multiple cards per turn and create 2/2 dinosaur cat tokens.

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  Jirina Kudro

  A human tribal deck that aims to swarm the board with human creatures and buff them for an aggressive strategy.

Gameplay Insights

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  The use of 'Flawless Maneuver' to make creatures indestructible can be a game-changing play during crucial board wipes or combat phases.

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  The cycle strategy of 'Gavi, Nest Warden' can generate immense card advantage and board presence with dinosaur cat token creation.

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  The 'Herald of the Forgotten' card can provide a huge tempo swing by returning cycled cards from the graveyard to the battlefield.

Notable Cards

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  Titan Hunter

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  Flawless Maneuver

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  Herald of the Forgotten

Summary

The game started off with each player unveiling their commanders and discussing their respective deck strategies. Kalamax, the Stormsire, was played with a focus on copying instants to gain advantage and control the board. Otrimi, the Ever-Playful, was built around the mutate mechanic, aiming to create strong creatures and get value from graveyard recursion. Gavi, Nest Warden, played a cycling deck, with the intention of drawing multiple cards per turn and creating dinosaur cat tokens. Jirina Kudro was at the helm of a human tribal deck, aiming to swarm the board with human creatures and buff them for an aggressive strategy. The game saw many shifts in board state and tempo, with each player using their commanders to the fullest to gain advantage. It was a tightly contested match with all players having their moments of glory.