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EDH | Rhys vs Karametra vs Juri vs Ur-Dragon | New Year - New You| MTG Basics | MCT 100 EP15

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Juri, Master of the Revue

Juri, Master of the Revue

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Rhys the Redeemed

Rhys the Redeemed

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The Ur-Dragon

The Ur-Dragon

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Karametra, God of Harvests

Karametra, God of Harvests

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Decklists

Juri, Master of the Revue Deck on Moxfield

Rhys the Redeemed Deck on Moxfield

Karametra, God of Harvests Deck on Moxfield

The Ur-Dragon Deck on Moxfield

Deck & Commander Strategies

  • Rhys the Redeemed

    Rhys the Redeemed

    Token generation and army-wide buffs to overwhelm opponents through sheer board presence and value looping.

  • Karametra, God of Harvests

    Karametra, God of Harvests

    Creature-based ramping to accelerate mana development and deploy powerful creatures and combos quickly.

  • Juri, Master of the Revue

    Juri, Master of the Revue

    A Rakdos turbo combo deck relying on key creature synergies and recursion to generate value and close out the game quickly.

  • The Ur-Dragon

    The Ur-Dragon

    Heavy ramp focused on casting large and impactful dragon creatures to dominate the late game.

Gameplay Insights

  • 1

    Early removal of Marwyn by opponents was a critical setback that delayed Juri's combo-oriented game plan.

  • 2

    Rhys the Redeemed’s use of Birthing Pod into Elvish War Master rapidly expanded his token army, creating significant board pressure.

  • 3

    Austere Command was used effectively to slow down the Ur-Dragon’s mana ramp and board development, buying time for other players.

  • 4

    The Ur-Dragon player's heavy mana base allowed for multiple big plays, but timely hate and counterplay prevented a quick win.

  • 5

    Karametra’s ability to ramp on casting creatures accelerated her deployment of threats and combos, helping maintain competitive tempo.

Notable Cards

  • Marwyn, the Nurturer

    Marwyn, the Nurturer

  • Birthing Pod

    Birthing Pod

  • Austere Command

    Austere Command

  • Noxious Revival

    Noxious Revival

Gameplay Summary

The game began with typical early ramp and board development across all players, with the elf-centric decks quickly accelerating their mana and board presence.

Karametra leveraged her creature-based ramp to efficiently deploy lands and creatures, while Rhys the Redeemed focused on generating tokens and building a resilient board.

The Ur-Dragon player aimed for a late-game domination through massive dragon threats, supported by a mana-heavy ramp strategy.

Juri’s deck, a Rakdos turbo build, showed promise but was hindered early on by key interactions that slowed down their combo setup. A pivotal moment occurred when Juri's attempt to establish a combo engine was disrupted by an unexpected block and subsequent removal of a key elf, Marwin, which significantly delayed their plan.

Meanwhile, Karametra and Rhys continued to develop their boards steadily, with Rhys notably using Birthing Pod into Elvish War Master to bolster his token army.

The Ur-Dragon player amassed significant mana, but faced timely hate pieces and board wipes that delayed the deployment of their powerful dragons.

Ultimately, strategic use of board wipes and token generation led to Rhys and Karametra overpowering their opponents, culminating in Rhys securing the final knockout amidst the chaos of the late game.

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