Teysa vs Kwain vs Xantcha vs Yorion [EDH/Commander, Magic The Gathering] MTG Gameplay 2021

Deck Strategies

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  Yorion, Sky Nomad

  Utilizes flicker effects to repeatedly trigger enter-the-battlefield abilities for incremental advantage, controlling the board and generating card advantage.

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  Teysa Karlov

  A death and token abuse deck that capitalizes on creatures dying to generate multiple triggers, tokens, and drain opponents' life with combos centered around sacrifice outlets.

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  Kwain, Itinerant Meddler

  A tempo and control focused deck that aims to disrupt opponents' plans and leverage card advantage through tempo spells and controlling the pace of the game.

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  Xantcha, Sleeper Agent

  Curse-matters control deck that locks down opponents with curses and gains value from them, eventually grinding out a victory through incremental advantage and control.

Gameplay Insights

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  Yorion's flicker strategy was disrupted by well-timed removal spells like Snuff Out, forcing careful timing and responses.

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  Teysa's ability to generate multiple tokens and triggers off creature deaths provided consistent pressure and board presence, allowing for effective combat and defense.

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  Kwain's use of card draw spells combined with discard and counterspells allowed for strong board control and resource denial.

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  Xantcha's control through curses and treasure token generation created a taxing environment for opponents, slowing their development.

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  The synergy between sacrifice outlets and death triggers in Teysa's deck was a pivotal interaction, enabling multiple token generations and life gain during combat.

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  Windfall played a crucial role in shaking up the game state by forcing players to discard and draw new hands, resetting resources and creating new opportunities.

Notable Cards

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  Windfall

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  Eldrazi Displacer

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  Altar of Dementia

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  Garrison Cat

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  Doomed Dissenter

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  Jace, Vryn's Prodigy // Jace, Telepath Unbound

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  Talisman of Hierarchy

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  Ghostly Prison

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  Shiny Impetus

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  Terminate

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  Brainstorm

Summary

The game began with a balanced early development as each player established their board presence and mana bases. Yorion, Sky Nomad focused on flicker-value plays with cards like Eldrazi Displacer and Soul Ring, aiming to grind out value through repeated enter-the-battlefield effects. Teysa Karlov aimed to leverage death triggers and token generation by playing creatures like Garrison Cat and Doomed Dissenter, using sacrifice outlets like Altar of Dementia to trigger multiple death-related effects for value and disruption. Kwain, Itinerant Meddler played a tempo-control style that aimed to disrupt opponents and bury them in card disadvantage, while Xantcha, Sleeper Agent focused on a curse matters theme to grind opponents down and control the board with curses and value engines.