Cardboard Command Ep. 12 | Feat @MattcasterMage | MTG Commander | EDH Gameplay

Deck & Commander Strategies

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  Karona, False God

  Utilizes multicolor ramp and diverse creature types to leverage Karona’s ability, aiming to overwhelm opponents with a broad and synergistic board presence.

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  Zaxara, the Exemplary

  Focuses on casting multiple instant and sorcery spells to generate +1/+1 counters and value, using dragon synergies and Hadana’s Climb to grow creatures and control the board.

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  Zurzoth, Chaos Rider

  Generates value through casting spells and spreading +1/+1 counters, while recurring creatures from the graveyard to maintain pressure and board presence.

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  The Ur-Dragon

  Ramp-heavy dragon tribal deck aiming to cast powerful dragons quickly and overwhelm opponents with large creatures and impactful dragon abilities.

Gameplay Insights

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  The use of Hadana's Climb to constantly grow Findhorn Elves and transform it into a more threatening form demonstrated effective incremental advantage.

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  Casting Jessika’s Will to exile and play multiple cards in one turn showcased a powerful value engine that can swing momentum decisively.

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  Beast Within was used strategically to neutralize a key threat, highlighting the importance of targeted removal in maintaining board control.

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  Players leveraged commander synergies and ramp to accelerate their game plans, with particular emphasis on dragon tribal synergies and spell casting triggers.

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  Political interactions and combat damage were used tactically to balance aggression and defense among the multiplayer dynamic.

Notable Cards

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  Runaway Steam-Kin

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  Hadana's Climb // Winged Temple of Orazca

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  Zurzoth, Chaos Rider

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  Orb of Dragonkind

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  Beast Within

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  Skullclamp

Gameplay Summary