Group Hugs and Bargains! Choatic Commander ft @filthymtgcasuals MTG EDH Gameplay

Deck & Commander Strategies

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  Ovika, Enigma Goliath

  Utilizes spell-slinging to generate goblin tokens and apply pressure through numerous small creatures, aiming to overwhelm opponents.

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  Gluntch, the Bestower

  Focuses on group hug tactics by making tokens and distributing counters, fostering a shared benefit atmosphere to build board presence.

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  Darien, King of Kjeldor

  Employs a life gain and damage-to-self synergy to generate value, going tall and wide with life-based combos and alt-win conditions.

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  Yargle, Glutton of Urborg

  Political deck centered around bargains, encouraging players to bid life for card advantage and manipulates game state through shared benefits.

Gameplay Insights

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  The early use of Howling Mine significantly increased card draw for all players, accelerating the game pace and resource accumulation.

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  Pays Reward created interesting political dynamics by allowing players to bid life for card advantage, leading to cautious bidding and strategic life management.

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  Temporal Extortion was a pivotal card that threatened to take extra turns unless opponents paid half their life, creating tension and forcing players to weigh risks.

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  Scheming Symmetry enabled tutoring for multiple players, further enhancing the game’s political and cooperative aspects by allowing shared deck searches.

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  The players' use of ramp and mana fixing, especially with Mox Lantern and various Medallions, allowed explosive early plays and facilitated casting high-impact spells quickly.

Notable Cards

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  Disrupt Decorum

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  Howling Mine

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  Temporal Extortion

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  Scheming Symmetry

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  Rampant Growth

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  Ruby Medallion

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  Gift of Estates

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  Campfire

Gameplay Summary