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Bloomburrow with DrLupo | Game Knights 72 | Magic: The Gathering EDH Commander Gameplay

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Deck Strategies

  • Ms. Bumbleflower

    Ms. Bumbleflower

    This deck aims to cast two spells each turn to trigger card draw and one-one counters from the commander. It relies on a growing board presence and can send creatures to the sky to attack.

  • Hazel of the Rootbloom

    Hazel of the Rootbloom

    This deck utilizes efficient token makers to ramp quickly and uses powerful spells to increase the power of the tokens. The goal is to overwhelm opponents with a swarm of creatures.

  • Wildsear, Scouring Maw

    Wildsear, Scouring Maw

    This deck aims for value through enchantments and intends to burn opponents out of the game. It leverages the cascade mechanic to trigger effects multiple times.

  • Beza, the Bounding Spring

    Beza, the Bounding Spring

    This deck focuses on resource management and resilience. It uses Beza's ability to generate value when the player is behind on resources, and has several ways to spend and sacrifice those resources.

Gameplay Insights

  • 1

    Jimmy's early game Pearl Medallion play set up his deck for a smooth mid-game, allowing him to cast spells more efficiently.

  • 2

    DrLupo's burn strategy with Wildsear, Scouring Maw provided continuous pressure on the opponents.

  • 3

    Olivia's Hazel of the Rootbloom utilized tokens not only for attack but also as a ramp strategy.

  • 4

    JLK's Ms. Bumbleflower deck's strategy of casting two spells each turn to trigger card draw and one-one counters proved to be an effective game plan.

Notable Cards

  • Arcane Signet

    Arcane Signet

  • Pearl Medallion

    Pearl Medallion

  • Noble Hierarch

    Noble Hierarch

  • Three Visits

    Three Visits

Summary

The game was a fierce battle between well-constructed decks, each trying to impose their strategy while countering the others. The game started with a few early game plays which set the tone for the rest of the match. There was a noticeable shift in tempo and control when Wildsear, Scouring Maw and Hazel of the Rootbloom started to generate value and establish board presence. DrLupo's Wildsear deck took an aggressive stance with a burn strategy, while Jimmy's Beza deck focused on resilience and resource management. Ms. Bumbleflower and Hazel of the Rootbloom also had their share of impactful moments with token generation and card draw strategies. The game came down to a few key interactions and strategic decisions, making it a memorable match.

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Show Notes:

Be wary of wandering too far into the forest, if you’re not careful things might just get… CUTE!

That’s right it’s time for the fuzziest (but still ferocious) episode of Game Knights ever! Youtuber and Streamer DrLupo enters the fray to bring out his animalistic side against returning guest Olivia Gobert-Hicks, (Commander at Home, Rules Committee) Jimmy, and JLK in the most adorable smackdown of all time. There may be quarreling squirrels and battling bunnies, but the competition is still as fierce ever!

It’s Wildsear vs. Hazel vs. Beza vs. Ms Bumbleflower

It’s survival of the fittest so ONLY ONE MAY STAND!


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Where to find our guests online:

Dr Lupo: Twitter: @DrLupo Instagram: @drlupo YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/drlupo

Olivia: Twitter: @goberthicks Instagram: @goberthicks Commander At Home: www.youtube.com/@commanderathome Elder Dragon Hijinks: www.youtube.com/@EDHijinks


Deck Lists:

Olivia’s Hazel: www.archidekt.com/decks/7754646/olivias_hazel_game_knights_72

Dr. Lupo’s Wildsear: www.archidekt.com/decks/7703512/dr_lupos_wildsear_game_knights_72

Jimmy’s Beza: www.archidekt.com/decks/7754673/jimmys_beza_game_knights_72

JLK’s Ms. Bumbleflower: www.archidekt.com/decks/7754713/jlks_ms_bumbleflower_game_knights_72


Credits:

Directed By: Josh Murphy Executive Producer: Josh Lee Kwai Co-Producer: Jimmy Wong Lead Editor: Josh Murphy Editors: Manson Leung and Gaurav Gulati Lead VFX: Sam Waldow VFX Artist: Evan Limberger Post Production Supervisor: Jake Boss Assistant Editors: Arthur Meadowcroft and Eric Lindvall Director of Photography: Jake Boss Sound Mix: Josh Murphy Rules Expert: Jamie Block Writers: Jamie Block and Jordan Pridgen Art Director: Ashlen Rose Deck Coordinators: Rachel Weeks and Jamie Block Main Title Sequence: Mackenzie Dunn, Robyn Meyers, Gaurav Gulati, Jake Boss, Evan Limberger and Sam Waldow Theme Music: Post Malone BLB Theme Arrangement: Zach Heyde

Hazel (voice): Rachel Weeks


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