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Game Knights Live: GRAND CHAMPIONSHIP | MagicCon Las Vegas | Magic Gathering Commander Gameplay EDH

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Deck Strategies

  • Asmoranomardicadaistinaculdacar

    Asmoranomardicadaistinaculdacar

    This deck aims to quickly establish board control with an army of food-themed creatures and using Asmoranomardicadaistinaculdacar's abilities to pressure opponents.

  • Atris, Oracle of Half-Truths

    Atris, Oracle of Half-Truths

    The Atris deck is centered around manipulation of card draw and information, using Atris's ability to control the flow of cards and gain advantage.

  • Akim, the Soaring Wind

    Akim, the Soaring Wind

    This deck focuses on token generation and enhancement, leveraging Akim's abilities to create a formidable army of flying creatures.

  • Rankle and Torbran

    Rankle and Torbran

    This deck is designed for aggressive play, utilizing Rankle's disruptive abilities and Torbran's damage amplification for rapid offensive assaults.

Gameplay Insights

  • 1

    Jimmy's early establishment of board control with Asmoranomardicadaistinaculdacar was a key factor in pressuring other players.

  • 2

    Rachel's Akim, the Soaring Wind deck showcased its resilience with well-timed defensive maneuvers.

  • 3

    Kathleen's aggressive gameplay with her Rankle and Torbran deck kept the other players on their toes.

  • 4

    Josh's Atris, Oracle of Half-Truths deck manipulated the flow of cards to maintain advantage.

  • 5

    The game ended with a clever use of a game-changing card interaction, showcasing the strategic depth of Commander gameplay.

Notable Cards

  • Asmoranomardicadaistinaculdacar

    Asmoranomardicadaistinaculdacar

  • Atris, Oracle of Half-Truths

    Atris, Oracle of Half-Truths

  • Akim, the Soaring Wind

    Akim, the Soaring Wind

  • Rankle, Master of Pranks

    Rankle, Master of Pranks

  • Torbran, Thane of Red Fell

    Torbran, Thane of Red Fell

Summary

The Grand Championship match was a thrilling display of strategic prowess and dramatic card interactions. Early in the game, Jimmy's Asmoranomardicadaistinaculdacar deck managed to establish a strong board presence, causing significant pressure on the other players. However, Rachel's Akim, the Soaring Wind deck showcased its resilience with well-timed defensive maneuvers. As the game progressed, the battlefield saw a series of dramatic swings, with Kathleen's Rankle and Torbran deck launching aggressive attacks and Josh's Atris, Oracle of Half-Truths deck manipulating the flow of cards to his advantage. The end game was a tense standoff with each player vying for the decisive blow. Ultimately, it was the clever use of a game-changing card interaction that decided the victor, marking the end of an epic Commander showdown.

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Show Notes:

An entire year of Game Knights Live has all led up to this: The GRAND CHAMPIONSHIP! Four victorious gladiators from across the globe have gathered in glamorous Las Vegas for the match of the century. Didn’t get a chance to see this clash of titans live? Well fret no more, we’re bringing all the action right to your screen!

Our storied combatants, Jimmy Wong, Josh Lee Kwai, Rachel Weeks, and Kathleen De Vere (LoadingReadyRun) have each proven their mettle in the past, but who is the cream of the crop? Expect giant dice, audience interactions, and huge swings, as these valiant Game Knights battle for eternal Commander glory.

(originally performed live on 09/22/23)


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Kathleen De Vere: Twitter: @Kathleen_LRR YouTube: www.youtube.com/lrrmtg

Rachel Weeks: Twitter: @wachelreeks IG: @wachelreeks

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Deck Lists:

Kathleen’s Rankle and Torbran: archidekt.com/decks/5660621/kathleens_rankle_and_torbran_gklive_vegas_2023

Rachel’s Akim, the Soaring Wind: archidekt.com/decks/5660588/rachels_akim_gklive_vegas_2023

JLK’s Atris, Oracle of Half-Truths: archidekt.com/decks/5660613/jlks_atris_gklive_vegas_2023

Jimmy’s Asmoranomardicadaistinaculdacar: archidekt.com/decks/5660594/jimmys_asmor_gklive_vegas_2023


Credits:

Executive Producer & Creative Director: Josh Lee Kwai Producer & Director: Jake Boss Producer: Jamie Block Co-Producer: Jimmy Wong Writers: Jordan Pridgen and Jamie Block Graphic Design: Jake Boss, Sam Waldow and Thomas Roach Costume & Wardrobe: Olivia Gobert-Hicks Additional Production Design: Ladee Danger Wardrobe Coordinator: Damen Lenz Additional Editing: Josh Lee Kwai, Jake Boss, Arthur Meadowcroft, Josh Murphy VFX: Sam Waldow, Evan Limberger Production Crew: Reaction AV Commentators: Gavin Verhey, CovertGoBlue “Secret Service” Cast: Josh Murphy, Jordan Pridgen, Manson Leung, Megan Yip, Gabriel Pozos, Damen Lenz Dance Team: Dragon Talent Group Trophy Bearers: Graham Stark, Voxy, Aaron David DeFazio, Brook Trafton Rules Expert & Game Moderator: Josh Murphy Card Overlay Operator: James Turner Senior Producer (Wizards of the Coast): Greg Collins Narrated by: Keith Norton Theme Music: Post Malone


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Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:04:53 - Opening Trivia Contest 00:21:09 - Player Walk-Ups 00:32:59 - Game Set-Up & Deck Intros 00:37:09 - Sheldon Menery Tribute 00:38:57 - Gameplay! 02:20:47 - Outro and Wrap-Up

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