Experiment Kraj vs Maraxus vs Emmara vs Chainer EDH / CMDR game play for Magic: The Gathering

Deck & Commander Strategies

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  Experiment Kraj

  Focuses on proliferating +1/+1 counters and utilizing artifact synergies to ramp mana and tutor key creatures and lands, aiming to grow a dominant board state that can overwhelm opponents.

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  Maraxus of Keld

  Aggressive equipment-based tribal strategy that buffs his creatures and commander to deal massive damage quickly, leveraging artifacts and combat tricks to maintain pressure.

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  Chainer, Dementia Master

  Utilizes reanimation and powerful removal spells, alongside Cabal Coffers mana ramp, to control the board while generating card advantage and recurring threats.

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  Emmara, Soul of the Accord

  Generates token armies through her ability and anthem effects to apply steady pressure and stabilize the board through incremental value and wide board presence.

Gameplay Insights

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  Using Magus of the Candelabra early on to ramp mana and untap lands was key for Experiment Kraj to accelerate his game plan.

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  Maraxus’s use of equipment such as Blackblade Reforged and Haunted Cloak significantly increased his commander’s threat level and durability.

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  Chainer’s activation of Cabal Coffers combined with swamp-heavy mana base enabled casting of high-impact spells like Massacre Worm and Meteor Golem, swinging board control in his favor.

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  The timely Volcanic Offering by Maraxus disrupted Experiment Kraj’s artifact and land setup, representing a pivotal tempo shift.

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  Emmara’s steady soldier token production and anthem effects allowed her to maintain a resilient board presence despite board wipes and removal spells.

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  Repeated use of combat tricks and blocking assignments shaped the flow of damage, showing the importance of tactical combat management in multiplayer EDH games.

Notable Cards

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  Magus of the Candelabra

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  Smuggler's Copter

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  Liliana of the Dark Realms

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  Volcanic Offering

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  Cabal Coffers

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  Haunted Cloak

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  Dowsing Dagger // Lost Vale

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  Cephalid Coliseum

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  Skullclamp

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  Gideon, Ally of Zendikar

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  Grim Haruspex

Gameplay Summary