EDH/Commander Gameplay #3 - Kykar vs Karador vs Sakashima & Krark

Deck Strategies

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  Kykar, Wind's Fury

  Generate spirit tokens with Kykar's triggers and use them as a resource to fuel spells and combat. Leverage instant and sorcery spell copying to draw cards and control the board, culminating in damage bursts using spells like Devouring Rage.

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  Karador, Ghost Chieftain

  Utilize graveyard recursion to bring back creatures and maintain a resilient board presence. Focus on sacrificing creatures to trigger value and disrupt opponents while controlling the game through tactical removal and card advantage.

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  Sakashima of a Thousand Faces & Krark, the Thumbless

  Exploit cloning effects to mimic powerful creatures on the battlefield, and use Krark’s random spell copying for chaotic value. This deck aims to create confusion and overwhelming board states through duplicated threats and unpredictable spell interactions.

Gameplay Insights

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  Kykar’s player effectively used Finale of Promise to repeatedly cast multiple instants and sorceries from the graveyard, maximizing card draw and spell copying with Krark's ability.

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  The use of Devouring Rage to sacrifice multiple spirits and deliver a large damage output was a pivotal moment that shifted momentum.

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  Sakashima’s cloning of Crackling Drake created substantial board presence and card advantage, forcing opponents to respond.

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  Split second spells and careful timing of counters disrupted opponents’ key triggers and maintained control over the game flow.

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  Players carefully managed spirit token generation and sacrifice synergies to fuel their strategies and maintain a steady advantage.

Notable Cards

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  Finale of Promise

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  Devouring Rage

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  Crackling Drake

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  Renegade Tactics

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  Haunted Library

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  Fleeting Distraction

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  Gravebreaker Lamia

Summary

The game featured a dynamic and interactive board state with Kykar, Wind's Fury generating numerous spirit tokens and leveraging spells with copy effects, while Karador, Ghost Chieftain focused on graveyard interactions and recurring creatures to maintain board presence. Sakashima of a Thousand Faces, paired with Krark, the Thumbless, utilized clone effects and chaotic spell copying to create unpredictable value and disrupt opponents' plans. Key moments included the casting of Finale of Promise by Kykar’s player, enabling multiple free instant and sorcery casts from the graveyard, which significantly accelerated card draw and board development. Additionally, Sakashima's cloning of impactful creatures such as Crackling Drake added pressure and complexity to the board. The tension rose with the players managing removal and interaction carefully, including split second spells and counters to protect key triggers and maintain tempo. A notable turning point was the use of Devouring Rage by Kykar's player, sacrificing multiple spirits to deliver a massive damage burst, shifting the game’s momentum. Throughout the game, players exploited synergies between spirit tokens, graveyard recursion, and spell duplication to build threats and control the board. The interaction between the token generation and repeated spell casting created a fast-paced game where incremental advantages compounded quickly, ultimately culminating in a decisive damage push and strategic advantage.