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

Deck & Commander 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

Gameplay Summary