Omnath Locust of Mana vs Rograkh/Piper vs Kwain vs Mistform Ultimus |Smooth Brain EDH Xmas Special|

Deck Strategies

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  Omnath, Locus of Mana

  This deck focuses on a Voltron strategy, using Omnath's ability to accumulate mana and increase its power. The win condition is dealing lethal commander damage.

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  Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh/The Prismatic Piper

  This deck leverages Rograkh's zero mana cost, quickly equipping it with various artifacts to deal substantial commander damage.

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  Kwain, Itinerant Meddler

  The Kwain deck takes a control approach, limiting opponents' actions with cards like Deafening Silence and Rule of Law. The win conditions are mill and Approach of the Second Sun.

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  Mistform Ultimus

  This deck builds up Mistform Ultimus as a Voltron threat with various equipment and buffs. The primary win condition is dealing lethal commander damage.

Gameplay Insights

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  Deafening Silence and Rule of Law played key roles in controlling the pace of the game, limiting players to casting only one spell per turn.

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  The casting of Flood of Tears was a pivotal moment, forcing all players to reset their boards.

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  Mass Manipulation was game-changing, as it allowed Ethan to take control of the formidable Mistform Ultimus.

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  The use of Vizier of Many Faces to copy Dream Trawler proved to be a decisive play, leading to a series of powerful attacks and ultimately securing the victory.

Notable Cards

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  Deafening Silence

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  Rule of Law

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  Flood of Tears

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  Mass Manipulation

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  Dream Trawler

Summary

The game started off with a variety of strategies in play. Rograkh (partnered with The Prismatic Piper) was quickly equipped with a variety of gear and started swinging for commander damage. The Kwain deck established early control with Deafening Silence and Rule of Law, limiting players to casting only one spell per turn. Omnath pushed for a Voltron strategy, amassing mana and growing in power. Meanwhile, Mistform Ultimus was built up as a powerful Voltron threat. The game took a major turn when a Flood of Tears was cast, resetting the board. However, Ethan's Kwain deck took control of Mistform Ultimus with Mass Manipulation, turning the tide of the game. The match ended with a series of powerful attacks from a copied Dream Trawler, leading to Ethan's victory.