Kuja v Alela v Jaxis v Hearthhull | EDH Gameplay | OHCE episode 8

Deck & Commander Strategies

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  Kuja, Genome Sorcerer

  Build a board of wizard tokens and cast non-creature spells to transform Kuja, doubling all wizard damage to control the board and chip away at opponents.

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  Alela, Cunning Conqueror

  Generate fairy rogue tokens on opponents' turns, use goating to weaken opponents’ creatures, and apply pressure through flying attackers and control with counterspells.

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  Jaxis, the Troublemaker

  Put powerful creatures into play ahead of schedule and use cloning effects to create multiple copies, overwhelming opponents with creature advantage.

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  Hearthhull, the Worldseed

  Leverage Jund landfall triggers and ramp to generate tokens and draw cards, including sacrificing lands for incremental advantage and damage.

Gameplay Insights

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  Kuja's transformation to double wizard damage significantly increased his threat level and board control potential.

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  Alela’s ability to create tokens on opponents’ turns forced cautious play and provided continuous pressure.

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  Strategic use of counterspells, especially targeting commanders or critical spells, shaped the game's tempo and interactions.

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  Hearthhull’s synergy between landfall triggers and sacrifice outlets allowed for efficient resource conversion and incremental damage.

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  Jaxis’s cloning of creatures before their natural play schedule hinted at a powerful board presence to swing the game momentum.

Notable Cards

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  Arcane Denial

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  Amulet of Vigor

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  Field of the Dead

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  Sword of the Animist

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  Clone Shell

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  Lightning Bolt

Gameplay Summary