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Spiciest Commanders!๐ŸŒถ๏ธ MTG EDH | Narset | Kumena | Ardenn/Rograkh | Etali | Commander Gameplay #27

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Deck Strategies

  • Etali, Primal Storm

    Etali, Primal Storm

    Generate fast mana, take extra turns, and disrupt opponents by stealing permanents and dealing damage quickly.

  • Narset, Enlightened Master

    Narset, Enlightened Master

    Deploy a suite of planeswalkers to control the board and leverage spells to generate incremental advantage.

  • Kumena, Tyrant of Orazca

    Kumena, Tyrant of Orazca

    Utilize Murfolk tribal synergy with unblockability and +1/+1 counters to apply steady pressure while drawing cards.

  • Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh

    Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh

    Rapidly equip powerful artifacts to deal combat damage, generate tokens, and mill opponents, acting as a glass cannon.

  • Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist

    Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist

    Leverage equipment and combat damage triggers for quick aggressive plays, aiming to overwhelm opponents before being neutralized.

Gameplay Insights

  • 1

    Early ramp with Soul Ring was crucial for enabling explosive plays and deploying threats ahead of curve.

  • 2

    Sword of Body and Mind on Rograkh provided recurring wolf tokens and massive milling, pressuring opponents' libraries.

  • 3

    A well-timed board wipe stalled the aggressive tempo, forcing players to rebuild their board states carefully.

  • 4

    Etali's ability to cast spells from exile and take extra turns allowed for high-impact plays and quick recovery after resets.

  • 5

    Combining equipment with combat damage triggers created continuous incremental advantages that shaped combat phases.

  • 6

    Players balanced aggression with caution, avoiding overextension given the presence of recurring board wipes and disruption.

Notable Cards

  • Sword of Body and Mind

    Sword of Body and Mind

  • Step Through

    Step Through

  • Storm Herd

    Storm Herd

  • Loyal Apprentice

    Loyal Apprentice

Summary

The game began with players setting up their mana bases and early board presence, with multiple players deploying Soul Rings to accelerate their mana development. Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh equipped with the artifact Sword of Body and Mind, started pressuring opponents by creating wolf tokens and milling cards, introducing a subtle threat. Etali, Primal Storm focused on fast mana and disruption, leveraging extra turns and stealing opponents' permanents to gain momentum. Narset, Enlightened Master aimed to assemble a strong planeswalker board, while Kumena, Tyrant of Orazca developed a counter-based Murfolk strategy that also emphasized unblockability and card draw. Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist played a glass cannon equipment deck that surged ahead early but risked quick defeat if disrupted. A pivotal moment occurred when a board wipe reminiscent of Terminus was played, resetting much of the battlefield and stalling the aggressive pace. Etali capitalized on his Jewel Lotus mana to reestablish a significant board presence rapidly. Meanwhile, Ardenn generated ally tokens and deployed planeswalkers to regain footing. The synergy between the equipment and combat damage triggers in Rograkhโ€™s deck continued to pressure the table, while Narset sought to leverage her spells and planeswalkers to maintain control. The game featured intense combat interactions with multiple players taking damage but also producing tokens to stabilize. Ultimately, the game unfolded as a complex interplay of fast mana, combat damage triggers, and strategic resets, with each deck pursuing its thematic win conditions through incremental advantages and tactical plays.

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