Rhys vs Mazzy vs Codsworth vs Go-Shintai EDH / CMDR game play for Magic: The Gathering

Deck Strategies

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  Rhys the Redeemed

  Rhys' strategy revolved around enchantments, with Divine Visitation and Aura of Silence being key components. The deck planned to use Rhys' token generation combined with Divine Visitation to create powerful Angel tokens.

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  Codsworth, Handy Helper

  Codsworth played a steady game, using control elements like Oblivion Ring and equipment such as Whisper Silk Cloak to maintain a strong board presence.

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  Go-Shintai of Life's Origin

  Go-Shintai's strategy centered around Shrines and draining effects. Notable cards like Sanctum of Stone Fangs, Sanctum of Fruitful Harvest and Legacy Weapon were used to pressure opponents and control the board.

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  Mazzy, Truesword Paladin

  Mazzy's deck was built around using auras to buff her forces. Key cards included Transcendent Envoy and Ethereal Armor. The strategy was to make Mazzy a formidable force on the battlefield.

Gameplay Insights

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  Fred's (Rhys) decision to cast Aura of Silence early game was a strategic move to control the board's enchantment-heavy gameplay.

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  Ian's (Codsworth) casting of Final Judgement was a pivotal moment in the game, resetting the board and disrupting the other players' strategies.

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  The synergy between Go-Shintai's ability and the numerous Shrines played by Ma was a key game-changer, leading to significant pressure on all opponents and ultimately resulting in a win.

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  Maximus' (Mazzy) use of auras to buff creatures posed a significant threat on the battlefield, forcing opponents to respond to the powerful creatures.

Notable Cards

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  Divine Visitation

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  Aura of Silence

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  Oblivion Ring

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  Sanctum of Stone Fangs

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  Sanctum of Fruitful Harvest

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  Legacy Weapon

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  Transcendent Envoy

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  Ethereal Armor

Summary

In an intense four-way battle, Rhys, Codsworth, Go-Shintai and Mazzy squared off with unique strategies. Rhys focused on leveraging enchantments to generate powerful Angel tokens via Divine Visitation, while Go-Shintai leveraged the power of Shrines and draining effects. Codsworth kept a steady pace with a balance of control and power, while Mazzy utilized auras to buff her forces. The game saw multiple shifts in tempo with board wipes, strategic removals and powerful combos. Eventually, Go-Shintai emerged victorious due to the powerful synergy of the Shrines and the pressure the deck exerted on the opponents.