Me, the Immortal vs Syrix vs Blind Seer vs Ishai | Krark EDH / CMDR game play

Deck Strategies

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  Me, the Immortal

  This deck aims to ramp quickly to cast its commander and then use a variety of spells to generate +1/+1 counters and power up its creatures for heavy-hitting attacks.

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  Blind Seer

  This deck plays a control game, focusing on manipulating the board state with Blind Seer's ability and countering key spells, while also using powerful cards like Mind Over Matter for defence.

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  Krark, the Thumbless

  Combined with Ishai, this deck aims to cast a plethora of spells to draw cards, pump up its creatures, and manipulate the board state. Cyclonic Rift played a key role in clearing the way for decisive attacks.

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  Syrix, Carrier of the Flame

  This deck appears to focus on graveyard manipulation and reanimation, aiming to control the board and deal damage with recurring threats like Skyfire Phoenix.

Gameplay Insights

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  The early game ramp and setup from all players underscored the importance of a fast start in Commander games.

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  Jon's use of Blind Seer to counter Matt's commander twice was a pivotal moment, leading to a shift in the game dynamics.

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  ARA's board wipe with Corpse Explosion was a key turning point, clearing the way for subsequent plays.

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  The use of Cyclonic Rift to clear the board and enable a series of decisive attacks was a game-changer.

Notable Cards

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  Arcane Signet

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  Mox Diamond

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  Corpse Explosion

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  Mind Over Matter

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  Cyclonic Rift

Summary

The game kicked off with a rapid set-up from all players, but John took an early lead with an explosive turn one, casting Soul Ring, Arcane Signet, and MOX Diamond. Matt played a series of ramp spells, culminating in the casting of his commander, Me, the Immortal. ARA managed to wipe the board with Corpse Explosion, while Jon played defensively, focusing on recasting his commander, Blind Seer. The game reached a turning point when Matt's commander was countered twice by Jon's Blind Seer, leading to Matt seeking retaliation. In an explosive turn, Jon used Mind Over Matter to tap down key creatures, ensuring his survival. However, it was the cyclonic rift and the successive attacks that tilted the game in favor of the player controlling Ishai and Krark, leading to Matt's elimination and Jon dropping to a dangerous life total. Despite ARA's attempts to control the board and deal damage, the Ishai and Krark player closed the game with a huge draw from Seagate Restoration and a full swing of pumped creatures.