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The Fire Nation Attacks: Avatar Roku vs Azula vs Toph vs Kimahri | Commander 18 | EDH MTG Gameplay

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Commanders featured in this Gameplay Reviewed & Verified

Deck & Commander Strategies

  • Avatar Roku, Firebender

    Avatar Roku, Firebender

    Generate large amounts of red mana during combat to cast and empower instant spells, enhancing creatures and controlling the board with burst damage.

  • Fire Lord Azula

    Fire Lord Azula

    Aggressive firebending with token generation and spell copying during attacks to overwhelm opponents and multiply damage and effects.

  • Toph, the First Metalbender

    Toph, the First Metalbender

    Use artifact lands and land creatures to trigger landfall effects, build a resilient board with artifact synergy, and leverage artifact creatures for value and defense.

  • Kimahri, Valiant Guardian

    Kimahri, Valiant Guardian

    Tap and copy opponent creatures while gaining counters and vigilance, focusing on control and adaptability through creature mimicry.

Gameplay Insights

  • 1

    Using artifact lands as creatures with landfall triggers created recurring board presence and synergized with Toph’s ability.

  • 2

    Fire Lord Azula’s spell copying during attacks significantly increased damage output and pressure on opponents.

  • 3

    Avatar Roku’s ability to generate mana mid-combat allowed for powerful instant spells to be cast at key moments, shifting combat outcomes.

  • 4

    Kratos, God of War punished players for not attacking, forcing aggressive board states and influencing combat decisions.

  • 5

    Players strategically targeted artifact and enchantment removal early to disrupt opponents’ tempo and synergy.

  • 6

    Copying triggered abilities via Firebender Ascension and Panharmonicon created exponential value, amplifying effects across turns.

Notable Cards

  • Panharmonicon

    Panharmonicon

  • Firebender Ascension

    Firebender Ascension

  • Kratos, God of War

    Kratos, God of War

  • Lotus Cobra

    Lotus Cobra

  • Esper Sentinel

    Esper Sentinel

  • Brotherhood Regalia

    Brotherhood Regalia

Gameplay Summary

The game began with players establishing their mana bases and early board presence through artifact and land plays, with particular emphasis on artifact synergy and landfall triggers.

Toph leveraged artifact lands and land creatures to develop a resilient board state, while Avatar Roku generated explosive mana during combat phases to power up instant spells and creature buffs.

Fire Lord Azula focused on aggressive firebending strategies, creating tokens and copying spells during attacks to maximize damage and disruption.

Kimahri utilized vigilance and the ability to tap and copy opposing creatures, adding a layer of control and adaptability. Key turning points included the deployment of powerful artifacts and enchantments such as Panharmonicon and Firebender Ascension, which amplified triggers and spell effects.

The game saw multiple attempts to pressure opponents through combat damage and card advantage, with players targeting each other strategically to disrupt plans while building toward their win conditions.

Notably, Kratos, God of War was played to punish players for not attacking, increasing the combat stakes.

Eventually, the interplay of copied spells and landfall triggers shaped the tempo, with each player leveraging their commander’s unique strengths to aim for victory.

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