QUEST FOR THE JANKLORD Holiday Special | Jank EDH Commander Gameplay

Deck Strategies

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  Gisa and Geralf

  Utilize graveyard recursion and sacrifice effects to generate value and control the board by recurring creatures and triggering death abilities.

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  The Gitrog Monster

  Leverage land interactions and dredging to draw extra cards and maintain a steady flow of resources while pressuring opponents.

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  Odric, Lunarch Marshal

  Focus on combat synergy by granting creatures various combat abilities to dominate combat phases and protect life total through lifelink and first strike.

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  Brigid, Hero of Kinsbaile

  Aggressive combat damage with trample and lifelink creatures, aiming to outpace opponents and sustain life throughout combat.

Gameplay Insights

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  Sacrificing Necroplasm and recurring it with Stronghold Familiar triggers allowed consistent board control and card advantage.

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  Accumulating quest counters on Quest for the Holy Relic steadily increased attacking creature power, pressuring opponents effectively.

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  Forced discard effects disrupted hand resources while enabling synergy with graveyard-focused decks.

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  Choosing when to block or let creatures die was crucial, as some deaths triggered beneficial effects that fueled subsequent plays.

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  Combat phases were leveraged to maximize damage output by granting multiple combat abilities such as trample, lifelink, and double strike.

Notable Cards

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  Necroplasm

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  Quest for the Holy Relic

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  Deathcap Cultivator

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  Goldmeadow Dodger

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  Path of Bravery

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  Monastery Siege

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  Drown in the Loch

Summary

The game began with players establishing early board presence and mana bases, slowly building up their resources and creatures. Gisa and Geralf focused on graveyard synergies, using cards like Necroplasm and Necrochasm to generate value through creature recursion and sacrifice. The Gitrog Monster player leveraged land interactions and dredging to draw cards and maintain pressure. Odric, Lunarch Marshal's strategy centered around combat tricks and combat advantage, utilizing anthem effects and combat damage to sustain life and control the battlefield. Brigid, Hero of Kinsbaile contributed with aggressive plays and combat damage, often swinging with creatures that had trample and lifelink, enhancing the team's overall resilience. A key turning point was the interaction involving sacrifice and recursion, particularly the use of Necroplasm's death triggers to control the board and draw cards. The Quest for the Holy Relic was another focal point, with quest counters accumulating to buff attacking creatures, creating a growing threat each turn. Players made strategic decisions around forced discards and combat blocks, with some key creatures dying but empowering others or triggering beneficial effects. The game featured a balance of aggressive attacks and carefully timed recursions, culminating in swings with powerful creatures granting trample, lifelink, and double strike to push damage through and maintain board control.