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Hail Phyrexia! | Game Knights 59 | Magic: The Gathering Commander Gameplay EDH

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Decklists

Deck & Commander Strategies

  • Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider

    Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider

    Focuses on strengthening creatures with +1/+1 counters and leveraging Vorinclex's ability to double these counters to create an overwhelming board presence.

  • Sheoldred, the Apocalypse

    Sheoldred, the Apocalypse

    Aims to force opponents into a slow and painful game, rewarding their card draws while punishing their actions, moving from a slow start to a swift and decisive end.

  • Urabrask, Heretic Praetor

    Urabrask, Heretic Praetor

    Utilizes impulsive card draw and synergies with casting cards from exile to create an aggressive engine and deal significant damage.

  • Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines

    Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines

    Centered around powerful enter-the-battlefield effects and efficient removal, combined with blink effects to repetitively control the board and pave the way to victory.

Gameplay Insights

  • 1

    The early deployment of Sheoldred, the Apocalypse set a threatening tone for the game, with the potential to disrupt opponents' board states.

  • 2

    The play of Runaway Steamkin under Urabrask, Heretic Praetor, created a significant card advantage and mana generation potential.

  • 3

    The use of Myriad Landscape and Soul Ring allowed for rapid ramping, setting the stage for high-cost, high-impact plays.

  • 4

    The use of Evolving Wilds under Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider, showcased a strategy of land-based ramp combined with counter boosting.

Notable Cards

  • Myriad Landscape

    Myriad Landscape

  • Everflowing Chalice

    Everflowing Chalice

  • Evolving Wilds

    Evolving Wilds

Gameplay Summary

The Commander gameplay in Game Knights 59 showcased a fierce showdown between the four Phyrexian Praetors: Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider; Sheoldred, the Apocalypse; Urabrask, Heretic Praetor; and Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines.

The game started with a quick ramp from all players, setting the stage for a high-stakes battle.

Key turning points included the early deployment of Sheoldred, the Apocalypse and a flurry of powerful spells from Urabrask, Heretic Praetor.

Despite the aggressive plays, the game's tempo was notably controlled by Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider, who used a strategy of bolstering creatures with +1/+1 counters.

Ultimately, the game concluded with a climactic showdown, with Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines leveraging powerful enter-the-battlefield effects and efficient removal to secure victory.

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