Game Knights Live: Tournament of the Guilds w/ The Professor | MagicCon Chicago | MTG Commander EDH

Deck Strategies

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  Izoni, Center of the Web

  Utilizing a graveyard-centric strategy, this deck aimed to fill the graveyard quickly to maximize Izoni's enter-the-battlefield effect, creating a swarm of insects to overrun opponents.

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  Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind

  This deck leaned on an instant and sorcery heavy theme, aiming to draw and play numerous spells in one turn to trigger Niv-Mizzet's ability, dealing damage to opponents and keeping the hand full.

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  Aurelia, the Law Above

  Focusing on aggressive combat strategy, this deck aimed to capitalize on Aurelia's ability to grant creatures additional combat phases, aiming for a swift and overwhelming victory.

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  Teysa Karlov

  This deck aimed to exploit death triggers of creatures for value plays, leveraging Teysa's ability to double the effects and create a powerful, controlling board presence.

Gameplay Insights

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  The critical board wipe with Cyclonic Rift shifted the game's momentum, allowing the casting player to take advantage of the clear board.

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  The early appearance of Smothering Tithe allowed for a significant ramp in mana, supporting bigger and more threatening plays.

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  The casting of Expropriate created a highly tense situation, forcing the players into difficult choices that significantly impacted the game's outcome.

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  Doubling Season was a potent force in the game, amplifying the effects of numerous spells and abilities, and creating a dominating board presence.

Notable Cards

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  Cyclonic Rift

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  Smothering Tithe

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  Expropriate

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  Doubling Season

Summary

In this intense battle of the guilds, each player came to the table armed with their chosen commander and a strategy to showcase the strength of their respective Ravnican guilds. The game unfolded with a series of powerful plays and intricate combos, keeping the audience on the edge of their seats. The game saw numerous board wipes and counter moves, with each player attempting to gain the upper hand and control the board. However, after a fierce and lengthy battle, the game ended with a dramatic play that secured the victory for one of the guilds.