Deck Strategies
Phelddagrif
Rachel's deck focuses on generating infinite hippos and using a suite of sneaky tricks to turn them against their controllers.
Thalisse, Reverent Medium
Olivia's deck aims to generate a massive spirit army and leverage various death triggers for value and board control.
Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix + Tymna the Weaver
Jim's 'Aetherlich' deck plans to achieve lich form, gain significant amounts of life, draw lots of cards, and pull opponents to the grave.
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
JLK's deck aims to maximize value from Shorikai by using a variety of untap effects, and boosting a pilot army for a victory push.
Gameplay Insights
- 1
The early deployment of Rhystic Study by Jim proved to be a crucial advantage, providing significant card advantage throughout the game.
- 2
Olivia's deployment of Intangible Virtue early in the game set a strong foundation for her spirit token strategy.
- 3
JLK's decision to activate Shorikai immediately upon casting it showed an aggressive approach to gaining value and building a board presence.
- 4
Rachel's use of Leyline of Anticipation demonstrated a strategic focus on maintaining flexibility and unpredictability.
Notable Cards

Overgrowth

Intangible Virtue

Leyline of Anticipation

Thalisse, Reverent Medium

Shorikai, Genesis Engine

Rhystic Study
Summary
In this high-stakes match between Commander Advisory Group members, each player brought their unique strategies to the fore. Early in the game, Rachel Weeks' Phelddagrif deck showcased its combo potential, while Jim Lapage's Aetherlich deck demonstrated its resilience and capacity for life gain and card draw. Olivia Gobert-Hicks' Thalisse deck amassed a formidable army of spirits, while JLK's Shorikai deck generated value with multiple untap effects. However, it was the synergistic combination of life gain, card draw, and destructive power in Jim's Aetherlich deck that ultimately proved decisive.
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The Commander Advisory Group helps to ensure the health of our beloved format, but today they’re just here to crush each other with their spiciest personal decks. JLK faces off against fellow CAG members Rachel Weeks, Olivia Gobert-Hicks, and Jim Lapage. With some crazy interactions and big-brain plays, this is one game you absolutely don’t want to miss!
It’s Shorikai vs. Phelddagrif vs. Thalisse vs. Tymna & Kydele
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Deck Lists:
Olivia’s Thalisse:
www.archidekt.com/decks/4664103/olivias_thalisse_extra_turns_24
Jim’s Aetherlich:
www.archidekt.com/decks/4664101/jims_aetherlich_extra_turns_24
Rachel’s Phelddagrif and Keruga:
www.archidekt.com/decks/4664100/rachels_phelddagrif_and_keruga_extra_turns_24
JLK’s Shorikai:
www.archidekt.com/decks/4664176/jlks_shorikai_extra_turns_24
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