Grandarbiter vs Glarb vs Deadpool vs Malcolm & Smasher cEDH Gameplay

Deck Strategies

• Deadpool

  This deck is a turbo strategy focused on winning fast. It uses Deadpool's ability to copy other creatures, providing control and card advantage.

• Malcolm & Smasher

  The deck leans into pirate synergies and Grix's package, aiming to combo off with Malcolm and Vial Smasher.

• Glarb

  This deck takes a turbo approach with Glarb, focusing on interactions with value engines.

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  Grand Arbiter Augustin IV

  This is a traditional stax deck that slows down opponents while using the cost reduction ability of the commander to chain spells.

Gameplay Insights

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  The casting of Deadpool as a copy of Esper Sentinel led to a significant advantage for the Deadpool player.

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  The use of a Vampire Tutor hinted at a possible Necropotence or Ad Nauseam strategy, indicating a potential game-winning combo.

• 3

  The early deployment of card draw engines like Mystic Remora and Esper Sentinel was key to fueling the players' strategies.

Notable Cards

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  Esper Sentinel

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  Mystic Remora

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  Necropotence

Summary

This gameplay video featured a fierce four-player Commander match, with commanders Deadpool, Malcolm & Smasher, Glarb, and Grand Arbiter Augustin IV taking center stage. The game unfolded rapidly, with players showcasing their unique deck strategies and taking advantage of their commanders' abilities. The initial phase of the game was dominated by the deployment of early card draw engines like Esper Sentinel and Mystic Remora, allowing players to fuel their strategies. Deadpool emerged as a surprising threat, entering as a copy of Esper Sentinel, leading to a significant card advantage. However, the game saw a major turning point when a player revealed a Vampire Tutor, hinting at a possible Necropotence or Ad Nauseam strategy to gain card advantage and win the game.