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MTG EDH Gameplay | Syr Gwyn v Greasefang v Mishra v Giada | EP78

Commander's Conclave


Commanders featured in this Gameplay Reviewed & Verified

Deck & Commander Strategies

  • Syr Gwyn, Hero of Ashvale

    Syr Gwyn, Hero of Ashvale

    Focus on equipping Syr Gwyn with multiple powerful equipment to create a voltron threat that draws cards on attack and becomes nearly unblockable with menace and vigilance.

  • Giada, Font of Hope

    Giada, Font of Hope

    Build a wide angel tribal board with flying and lifelink, buffing angels with +1/+1 counters and aiming to outlast opponents through life gain and aerial dominance.

  • Greasefang, Okiba Boss

    Greasefang, Okiba Boss

    Exploit vehicle synergies by recurring vehicles from the graveyard each turn to generate value and aggressive board presence while leveraging rat tribal elements.

  • Mishra, Eminent One

    Mishra, Eminent One

    Assemble artifact creatures called Warforms to swarm opponents and control the battlefield with artifact synergy and combat damage.

Gameplay Insights

  • 1

    Syr Gwyn's deck used equipment zero cost reduction to efficiently load multiple powerful equipments onto the commander, maximizing damage output and drawing cards.

  • 2

    Giada's angel tribal deck leveraged cumulative +1/+1 counters and lifelink to create a robust flying army that pressured opponents through both offense and defense.

  • 3

    Greasefang's ability to return vehicles from the graveyard each turn allowed for repeated aggressive assaults and value generation, forcing opponents to prioritize vehicle removal.

  • 4

    Mishra focused on building a critical mass of artifact creatures (Warforms) to maintain board presence and threaten multiple combat fronts.

  • 5

    The interactions between aggressive vehicle recursion and resilient flying threats created tension in combat decisions, influencing blocking choices and life totals.

  • 6

    Board state management was crucial, as players balanced between applying pressure and preserving resources against the diverse threats presented by equipment voltron, angels, vehicles, and artifact swarms.

Notable Cards

  • Smuggler's Copter

    Smuggler's Copter

  • Servo Schematic

    Servo Schematic

  • Sword of Fire and Ice

    Sword of Fire and Ice

  • Segovian Angel

    Segovian Angel

Gameplay Summary

The game began with each player setting up their distinct strategies reflecting their commanders' themes.

Syr Gwyn led a voltron-style build focused on equipping and buffing a single powerful Knight with vigilance and menace, aiming for heavy combat damage and card draw through attacks.

Giada's angel tribal deck developed a flying army with vigilance and lifelink, leveraging buffs from multiple angels to create a resilient aerial force.

Greasefang utilized a vehicle-heavy strategy, repeatedly returning vehicles from the graveyard for aggressive tempo and damage, generating value through synergies with rat tribal and vehicle mechanics.

Mishra pursued a warform-oriented plan, assembling artifact creatures to swarm the board and control the battlefield with artifact synergies and combat prowess. Early turns saw players deploying key pieces like Smuggler's Copter and Servo Schematic to enable Greasefang's aggressive vehicle recursion, while Giada established a strong angel presence to gain life and buff her board.

Syr Gwyn focused on equipping her commander with powerful equipment such as swords to enhance her combat threat, while Mishra developed his artifact creature base.

A notable moment occurred when Giada swung with multiple buffed angels, putting pressure on opponents and forcing them to consider blocking or taking damage.

The game’s dynamic revolved around managing these powerful creatures and synergies, with Greasefang's vehicle recursion threatening repeated assaults, Syr Gwyn's voltron potential looming, and Giada's angelic army providing both offense and defense.

The interplay of board states and life gain set the stage for decisive combat phases and strategic equipment plays, highlighting the varied approaches to victory in this multiplayer Commander match.

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