Kari Zev RDW vs. Jeska & Ludevic [Duel Commander-EDH] - Magic: The Gathering

Deck & Commander Strategies

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  Kari Zev, Skyship Raider

  An aggressive red deck focused on fast creatures and burn spells to quickly reduce opponents' life totals. Utilizes Ragavan and Swift Spear for early board presence, plus token generation from Kari Zev’s ability to maintain pressure and close out games with direct damage.

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  Jeska, Thrice Reborn

  A red-based tempo deck paired with Ludevic to leverage Jeska's damage triggers alongside Ludevic’s spell-slinging and card draw. The deck aims to control the board with removal and bounce while generating incremental advantage through triggered damage and efficient spells.

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  Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist

  An Izzet (blue-red) control and tempo deck that focuses on casting multiple spells per turn to draw cards and disrupt opponents. Combines with Jeska for additional damage triggers and tempo plays, using bounce effects and draw spells to maintain a card advantage and control the game.

Gameplay Insights

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  Kari Zev’s early use of Lightning Bolt and Chain Lightning to remove key threats like Jeska and creatures helped maintain board control and tempo.

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  Jeska’s ability to bounce creatures and generate damage triggers provided intermittent disruption but was not enough to stem Kari’s aggressive onslaught.

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  The use of Royal Eruption and Grim Lavamancer by Jeska and Ludevic helped stabilize the board temporarily but failed to prevent lethal burn damage.

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  Kari Zev’s aggressive combat steps combined with burn spells allowed the deck to close out the game efficiently before Jeska-Ludevic could develop a sustained control position.

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  Maintaining pressure with token generators and efficient one-drops proved critical for Kari Zev to overcome the opponent’s tempo and control elements.

Notable Cards

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  Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer

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  Skyfire Phoenix

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  Chain Lightning

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  Grim Lavamancer

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  Exquisite Firecraft

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  Goblin Rabblemaster

Gameplay Summary