cEDH Gameplay but they always never didn't have it | Pako vs Brallin vs Orvar vs Magda

Deck Strategies

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  Shabraz, the Skyshark and Brallin, Skyshark Rider

  The deck strategy is focused on getting Brallin into play, attaching a curiosity-type effect and then using wheel-type effects to force discards, triggering a combo that can potentially wipe out opponents.

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  Magda, Brazen Outlaw

  The strategy revolves around creating and leveraging Treasures, using them to combo with various artifacts or dragons. There's also a focus on playing dwarf creatures to maximize Magda's abilities.

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  Orvar, the All-Form

  The goal of this deck is to target its own permanents to create copies of them, taking advantage of Orvar's ability to create a clone whenever a spell targets one of your permanents.

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  Pako, Arcane Retriever and Haldan, Avid Arcanist

  This deck aims to get Pako on the field as quickly as possible and start attacking, stealing cards from opponent's decks and growing Pako in the process. The end goal is to deal lethal commander damage to opponents.

Gameplay Insights

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  The repeated casting of Gilded Drake to target Magda, and the measures taken to prevent the control-switch showed the strategic significance of maintaining control of key creatures.

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  The casting of Jessica's Will, followed by the use of Cyclonic Rift in response to a Lightning Bolt, demonstrated the importance of timing and sequencing in spell casting to maintain control of the board.

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  The use of treasures and artifacts in the Magda deck, combined with the use of Clock of Omens to untap artifacts, demonstrated the synergy and combo potential within the deck.

Notable Cards

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  Gilded Drake

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  Cyclonic Rift

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  Lion's Eye Diamond

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  Clock of Omens

Summary

The Commander game unfolded with players ramping up their boards and testing the waters with a couple of initial confrontations. A key turning point took place when Gilded Drake was cast multiple times to target Magda, Brazen Outlaw. Both times, counter measures were taken to prevent Gilded Drake's control-switching effect. However, the third attempt at casting Gilded Drake was successful, which caused a pivotal shift in board control. The game was marked with a series of strategic spells and responses, such as the casting of Jessica's Will and a counter Cyclonic Rift, which ultimately shaped the outcome of the match.