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

Deck & Commander 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

Gameplay Summary