Commander Gameplay Ep.22 Satya, Aetherflux Genius v Kykar v Shu Yun v Eligeth & Akiri MTG EDH

Deck & Commander Strategies

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  Satya, Aetherflux Genius

  Uses energy counters to create multiple copies of non-legendary creatures, generating board presence and card advantage through cloning and energy synergies.

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  Eligeth, Crossroads Augur & Akiri, Line-Slinger

  Focuses on artifact synergies to create large creatures and tokens, drawing through the deck and winning via massive creatures and combat damage.

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  Kykar, Wind's Fury

  Spell-slinger archetype that creates spirit tokens from casting noncreature spells, uses pings and board control to manage opponents while generating mana and card advantage.

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  Shu Yun, the Silent Tempest

  Aggressive creature-based deck that enhances creatures with non-creature spells and equipment, aiming for strong combat phases and aggressive board control.

Gameplay Insights

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  Satya’s use of energy counters to boost creatures and create copies allowed for significant board growth and pressure on opponents.

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  Eligeth’s artifact token creation combined with Akiri’s scaling power through artifacts provided a resilient and threatening board state.

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  Kykar’s strategy of generating spirits and using pings to control the board while ramping mana helped maintain tempo despite fewer creatures.

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  Players carefully timed combat and removal, with Satya leveraging double strike and first strike interactions to maximize damage output.

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  The decision to exile a commander to remove a key threat showed tactical resource management in response to potential lethal attacks.

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  Equipment that triggered card draw on dealing combat damage facilitated sustainability and hand replenishment during aggressive phases.

Notable Cards

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  Aetherflux Reservoir

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  Everflowing Chalice

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  Lightning Runner

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  Mask of Memory

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  Boros Garrison

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  Ghostly Prison

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  Command Tower

Gameplay Summary