MTG EDH Gameplay | Greasefang v Shorikai v Radha v Megatron | EP82

Deck & Commander Strategies

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  Megatron, Tyrant // Megatron, Destructive Force

  Focus on artifact ramp and rocks to generate mana and board presence, using Megatron’s ability to sacrifice artifacts during attacks to deal damage indirectly to opponents, flipping Megatron to a powerful state that prevents opponents from casting spells during combat.

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  Radha, Heart of Keld

  Aggressive Gruul ramp strategy that leverages lands to pump Radha’s power and cast large creatures quickly, aiming to dominate combat with high damage output and resilience.

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  Greasefang, Okiba Boss

  Vehicle recursion deck that returns vehicles from graveyard to battlefield each combat, maximizing value from artifact creatures and enabling efficient damage through repeated use of strong vehicles.

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  Shorikai, Genesis Engine

  Vehicle-centric build focused on crewing Shorikai with pilots and generating card advantage through its activated ability, building a strong board presence with synergistic vehicles and pilots.

Gameplay Insights

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  Megatron’s ability to sacrifice artifacts during attacks to redirect damage to opponents’ life totals added a unique and powerful combat interaction, forcing opponents to carefully consider blocking and artifact resources.

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  Rites of Flourishing accelerated the game pace by allowing additional land drops and extra card draws each turn, benefiting all players but particularly ramp-focused decks like Radha’s.

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  Greasefang’s recursion of vehicles to the battlefield each combat step enabled sustained aggression and resource value, pressuring opponents to deal with recurring threats rather than one-off creatures.

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  Shorikai’s synergy with pilots and vehicles allowed for steady card draw and board development, making it a resilient midrange strategy amidst the aggressive artifact-centric decks.

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  The multi-attack and sacrifice mechanics created dynamic combat phases where damage could be redirected and large creatures could be deployed efficiently, showcasing the importance of timing and resource management.

Notable Cards

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  Megatron, Tyrant // Megatron, Destructive Force

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  Rites of Flourishing

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  Arcane Signet

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  Smuggler's Copter

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  Reaver Titan

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  Birds of Paradise

Gameplay Summary