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Extra Turns UNLEASHED! | Extra Turns 33 | Magic: The Gathering Commander EDH Gameplay

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Decklists

Deck Strategies

  • Octavia, Living Thesis

    Octavia, Living Thesis

    This deck uses a Spellslinger strategy, with many cheap instants and sorceries to enable Octavia to enter the battlefield early. Once Octavia is in play, those spells transform small creatures into significant threats.

  • Kynaios and Tiro of Meletis

    Kynaios and Tiro of Meletis

    This multicolored deck aims to keep hands full and play a board of powerful multi-colored creatures. The deck leverages landfall and cast triggers for card advantage.

  • Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful

    Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh and Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful

    This low to the ground aggro deck aims to get Yoshimaru out on turn one and then buff him by playing continuous cheap legends. The deck's goal is to deal extensive Commander damage.

  • Vazi, Keen Negotiator

    Vazi, Keen Negotiator

    This ramp deck creates a chaotic battlefield by distributing treasure tokens among players while drawing plenty of cards for the user. The strategy involves drawing into a powerful card that can wipe out opponents in a single swoop.

Gameplay Insights

  • 1

    The early play of Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh set the tone for an aggressive game.

  • 2

    Ornithopter of Paradise got neutralized by Scheming Symmetry, showing the importance of control elements in Commander.

  • 3

    Resourceful Return on Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful showcased the deck's aggressive strategy, focusing on swift and constant assaults.

  • 4

    Aquarium Ranger in the Vazi, Keen Negotiator deck illustrates the deck's chaotic and unpredictable nature, creating both opportunities and challenges for all players.

Notable Cards

  • Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh

    Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh

  • Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful

    Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful

  • Octavia, Living Thesis

    Octavia, Living Thesis

  • Kynaios and Tiro of Meletis

    Kynaios and Tiro of Meletis

  • Vazi, Keen Negotiator

    Vazi, Keen Negotiator

  • Ornithopter of Paradise

    Ornithopter of Paradise

  • Scheming Symmetry

    Scheming Symmetry

  • Resourceful Return

    Resourceful Return

Summary

The game kicked off with a swift Rograkh on the field, leading to a quick-paced match with various offensive strategies being deployed. Jordan's Yoshimaru & Rograkh deck went aggressive early on, leading a swift assault against the other players. Rachel's Octavia deck utilized a Spellslinger strategy, while Jamie's Kynaios and Tiro deck focused on landfall and card draw triggers. Arthur's Vazi, Keen Negotiator deck created a chaotic battlefield, distributing treasure tokens and card draws among the players. Despite the intense exchanges, the game was heavily shaped by the aggressive strategies of Yoshimaru & Rograkh and Octavia, Living Thesis.

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Show Notes:

The CZ crew is pulling out some crazy concoctions for this episode of Extra Turns. Rachel, Jordan, Jamie and Arthur bust out some colorful decks to throw down in the Commander arena. From a giant dog to a giant octopus, from hoards of treasure to boards of gold, you won’t want to miss this showdown for the ages!

It’s Octavia vs. Yoshimaru & Rograkh vs. Kynaios and Tiro vs. Vazi


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Deck Lists:

Rachel’s Octavia Deck: www.archidekt.com/decks/4664206/rachels_octavia_extra_turns_33

Jamie’s Kynaios & Tiro Deck: www.archidekt.com/decks/4664204/jamies_kynaios_tiro_extra_turns_33

Jordan’s Yoshimaru & Rograkh Deck: www.archidekt.com/decks/4664205/jordans_yoshimaru_rograkh_extra_turns_33

Arthur’s Vazi Deck: www.archidekt.com/decks/4664203/arthurs_vazi_extra_turns_33


Credits: Directed by: Josh Murphy Edited by: Arthur Meadowcroft Executive Producer: Josh Lee Kwai Co-Producer: Jimmy Wong Post Production Supervisor: Josh Murphy Special FX and GFX: Arthur Meadowcroft Additional Editing by: Terry Robertson Director of Photography: Jake Boss Sound Mix: Josh Murphy


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