I Hate Your Deck #100 Ulalek v Grismold v Tazri v Be 'lakor Commander Gameplay MTG EDH

Deck Strategies

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  Tazri, Stalwart Survivor

  Focuses on creatures with activated abilities, using Zirda, the Dawnwaker as a companion to generate additional mana for activating those abilities, enabling powerful synergies and value generation through repeated activations.

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  Ulalek, Fused Atrocity

  Leverages spell copying and activated ability copying to flood the board with creatures and value, aiming to overwhelm opponents with multiple layers of effects and continuous board presence.

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  Be'lakor, the Dark Master

  Uses demons to draw cards and deal damage to opponents whenever demons enter the battlefield, controlling the game by draining life and maintaining card advantage.

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  Grismold, the Dreadsower

  Generates a steady stream of plant tokens that serve as fodder for sacrifice, growing Grismold larger with +1/+1 counters and applying pressure through a growing board of creatures.

Gameplay Insights

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  Tazri's use of Mystic Forge to filter and cast spells from the top of the library allowed efficient resource management and reduced mana costs, accelerating the deck's combo potential.

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  Ulalek's ability to copy spells and activated abilities created multiple layers of value, forcing opponents to consider multiple targets and effects simultaneously.

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  Be'lakor's demon-based damage triggered on new demons entering the battlefield helped maintain offensive pressure while drawing cards, balancing offense and card advantage.

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  Grismold's token production and growth from sacrificing tokens offered a resilient strategy that could adapt to board wipes by regrowing tokens and increasing in size.

Notable Cards

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  Talisman of Indulgence

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  Nature's Lore

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  Selfless Spirit

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  Mystic Forge

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  Arcane Signet

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  Noble Hierarch

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  Shrine of the Forsaken Gods

Summary

The game began with all four players setting up their mana bases and early ramp to establish their strategies. Tazri, Stalwart Survivor utilized a deck built around creatures with activated abilities, synergizing with Zirda, the Dawnwaker as a companion to maximize utility and mana generation. Ulalek, Fused Atrocity aimed to copy spells and activated abilities to flood the board with value and multiple creatures. Be'lakor, the Dark Master focused on drawing cards and controlling the board by leveraging demons to deal damage to opponents. Grismold, the Dreadsower played a straightforward token strategy, generating plant tokens each turn and growing in power through sacrificing tokens, aiming to overwhelm with large creatures and incremental growth. Key turning points included Tazri setting up a Mystic Forge to filter and cast spells efficiently from the top of the library, while Ulalek looked to capitalize on copying spells for value. Be'lakor threatened with repeated demon damage as it drew cards and built board presence, applying pressure on opponents. Grismold steadily built up with tokens and counters, providing a consistent threat that demanded attention. The game revolved around mana ramp, board development, and maintaining tempo, with each player leveraging their unique synergies to gain advantage. The interactions between activated abilities and spell copying created dynamic board states, with players needing to carefully manage resources to survive and push their win conditions.