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POST MALONE PLAYS MAGIC THE GATHERING WITH TABLETOP JOCKS | EDH SECRET PARTNERS

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Decklists

Deck Strategies

  • Akiri, Fearless Voyager

    Akiri, Fearless Voyager

    Focuses on equipment and land destruction to control the board and deliver powerful combat damage through equipped creatures.

  • Teferi, Mage of Zhalfir

    Teferi, Mage of Zhalfir

    Uses flash to cast spells at instant speed, controlling the tempo and disrupting opponents' plans.

  • Kathril, Aspect Warper

    Kathril, Aspect Warper

    Leverages graveyard keyword synergies to generate counters and create indestructible, deathtouch threats for combat dominance.

  • Jared Carthalion, True Heir

    Jared Carthalion, True Heir

    Utilizes the Monarch mechanic to generate card advantage and encourages political gameplay by passing the crown to opponents.

  • Isshin, Two Heavens as One

    Isshin, Two Heavens as One

    Focuses on double strike and token generation for aggressive combat and overwhelming board presence.

Gameplay Insights

  • 1

    Secret partners mechanic added a layer of uncertainty, requiring players to carefully observe interactions and play politically.

  • 2

    Use of equipment on Akiri was pivotal for maintaining pressure and enabling combat damage despite opponents’ responses.

  • 3

    Jared Carthalion's Monarch ability forced opponents to engage in political decisions to either keep or steal the crown.

  • 4

    Kathril's graveyard synergy allowed for scalable threats that became more dangerous as the game progressed.

  • 5

    Teferi’s ability to cast spells at instant speed disrupted opponents' timing and protected key plays.

  • 6

    Multiple players focused on ramp and card draw early to accelerate into their key threats and combos.

Notable Cards

  • Sensei's Divining Top

    Sensei's Divining Top

  • Enlightened Tutor

    Enlightened Tutor

  • Ancient Tomb

    Ancient Tomb

  • Jeweled Lotus

    Jeweled Lotus

  • Scroll Rack

    Scroll Rack

Summary

The game began with players receiving secret partner assignments, creating a tense atmosphere of hidden alliances and rivalries. Early turns focused on ramping mana and developing board presence, with notable plays including equipment and token generation. Akiri, Fearless Voyager, leveraged equipment and land destruction to disrupt opponents, while Isshin, Two Heavens as One focused on combat tricks and token synergies. Meanwhile, Jared Carthalion, True Heir utilized the Monarch mechanic to pressure opponents and draw cards, adding a political layer to the game. Kathril, Aspect Warper aimed to maximize graveyard keyword synergies for powerful combat threats, and Teferi, Mage of Zhalfir controlled the tempo with flash capabilities. The dynamics of secret teams caused players to watch each other's moves closely, creating moments of tension and strategic decision-making as the alliances remained hidden. The gameplay featured key interactions such as combat responses, equipment equipping in response to threats, and card advantage plays through tutoring and drawing. The win conditions revolved around surviving board wipes, maintaining key equipment, and outlasting opponents through either combat damage or political dominance, with the Lone Wolf player aiming to be the last one standing. The game showcased a blend of aggressive combat, political maneuvering, and synergy exploitation, making the hidden partner mechanic a crucial strategic element throughout.

Description

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Post Malone returns to Tabletop Jocks along with some our favorite players for the first ever game of SECRET PARTNERS! Two heads-up players are sworn enemies, while the other three are left to figure out who is secretly aligned with whom!

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Sean Marquette Moxfield: www.moxfield.com/decks/5oFTHjkdlECfFXPotHJr4g www.instagram.com/seanmarquette

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