Anim Pakal vs Rocco vs Ian Malcolm vs Brenard | Christmas EDH Gameplay | Smooth Brain EDH

Deck Strategies

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  Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon

  Anim Pakal's deck strategy revolves around creating a wide board with elves and gnomes, using them to generate value and overwhelm opponents.

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  Rocco, Cabaretti Caterer

  Rocco's deck strategy is to build a large army of elves, with Rocco leading the charge.

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  Brenard, Ginger Sculptor

  Brenard's strategy is a morbid twist on Christmas, using the death of his creatures to create tasty treats and generate value.

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  Ian Malcolm, Chaotician

  Ian Malcolm's deck aims to force opponents into a 'giving mood', using his triggered ability to change the flow of the game in his favor.

Gameplay Insights

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  Ethan's use of Citadel Siege to buff his creatures was a significant turning point in the game, generating a major threat on the board.

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  Chandler's use of Pongify to destroy Ethan's commander was a crucial moment, disrupting Ethan's game plan and setting him back.

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  The use of Ian Malcolm's triggered ability led to interesting gameplay dynamics, forcing opponents to make decisions they may not have otherwise made.

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  Kaden's use of Rocco to build an elf army was a notable strategy, highlighting the deck's potential for overwhelming opponents.

Notable Cards

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  Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon

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  Rocco, Cabaretti Caterer

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  Brenard, Ginger Sculptor

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  Ian Malcolm, Chaotician

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  Citadel Siege

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  Pongify

Summary

The game started off with all players bringing out their commanders and setting up their board states. Ethan started off strong with Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon, generating elves and going wide. Kaden with Rocco, Cabaretti Caterer, tried to overwhelm opponents with his festive army, while Seth on Brenard, Ginger Sculptor, aimed to create value from the death of his creatures. Lastly, Chandler playing Ian Malcolm, Chaotician, aimed to create a giving mood at the table. The game took a turn when Ethan cast Citadel Siege and started adding counters to his creatures, generating a significant threat on the board. However, Chandler managed to destroy Anim Pakal with a Pongify, setting Ethan back. Despite this setback, Ethan was able to recast Anim Pakal and continue to press the attack. The game concluded after several back-and-forths among the players. Unfortunately, the transcript does not provide the end game information.