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Commander VS S15E7: Tamiyo VS Jaya VS Sarkhan VS Ob Nixilis [EDH]

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Deck Strategies

  • Ob Nixilis, the Hate-Twisted

    Ob Nixilis, the Hate-Twisted

    Stephen's strategy was to control the game by manipulating card draws, causing opponents to take damage when drawing cards. His deck also aims to force opponents to draw and discard cards, dealing damage simultaneously.

  • Jaya, Venerated Firemage

    Jaya, Venerated Firemage

    John's Jaya deck was designed to burn opponents down with increased damage from red sources. Utilizing a variety of burn spells and damage-doubling effects, the goal was to deplete opponent's life totals rapidly.

  • Sarkhan the Masterless

    Sarkhan the Masterless

    Justin's deck, led by Sarkhan, revolved around amassing a board of dragon creatures. The deck aimed to use these dragons defensively, dealing damage to any creatures that dare attack him or his planeswalkers.

  • Tamiyo, Collector of Tales

    Tamiyo, Collector of Tales

    Jeremy's Tamiyo deck had a unique strategy which focused on the top card of his library. Various cards in his deck interacted with the top card, setting up favorable conditions for him.

Gameplay Insights

  • 1

    Stephen's use of Ob Nixilis's ability in combination with forced draw effects had a significant impact on the game, shifting the balance of life totals.

  • 2

    John's burn strategy with Jaya proved to be a constant threat, forcing the others to adjust their game plans to avoid getting burned out.

  • 3

    Justin's tactic of using Sarkhan to create an army of dragons served as a formidable defense, deterring attacks and controlling the board.

  • 4

    Jeremy's focus on the top card of his deck presented an unpredictable element, keeping the opponents on their toes.

Notable Cards

  • Anvil of Bogardan

    Anvil of Bogardan

  • Jaya, Venerated Firemage

    Jaya, Venerated Firemage

  • Sarkhan the Masterless

    Sarkhan the Masterless

  • Sensei's Divining Top

    Sensei's Divining Top

Summary

The game was a thrilling battle between four powerful Planeswalker commanders. The early rounds were marked by a delicate balance of power, with each player building up their board and synergies. Ob Nixilis, the Hate-Twisted, piloted by Stephen, sought to control the game through card draw manipulation, while John's Jaya, Venerated Firemage deck aimed to burn through opponent's life totals. Justin's Sarkhan the Masterless deck unleashed a horde of dragons, and Jeremy's Tamiyo, Collector of Tales deck kept the others on their toes with a top-of-the-deck strategy. The game reached a turning point when Justin managed to establish a solid dragon presence, effectively deterring attacks. In the end, the victory was claimed by the most effective strategy, which was key to surviving the onslaught of the others.

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