The Master v Ashnod v the Ancient One v Kutzil | Commander Melee E58 | EDH Gameplay MTG

Deck Strategies

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  The Master, Multiplied

  This deck aims to generate a swarm of tokens by creating multiple copies of the commander or other tokens, which would normally have to be sacrificed at the end of the turn.

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  Ashnod the Uncaring

  This deck uses Ashnod's ability to double up on activated abilities of creatures or artifacts, preferably by sacrificing something as part of the cost. It is designed around summoning multiple demons.

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  The Ancient One

  This deck aims for self-mill to put big creatures in the graveyard and then reanimate them, embodying the themes of spirits, death, and victory.

• Kutzil, Malament Exemplar

  This deck revolves around anthem effects to trigger draw spells and land destruction to tip the scales in favor of the player, with the goal of overwhelming opponents with large creatures.

Gameplay Insights

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  A deal made between Carlos and Jason R, where Jason R agreed to attack Spencer In return for Carlos removing Spencer's commander from the game, demonstrated how negotiations can impact the game dynamics.

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  Carlos's early use of Bojuka Bog to exile Jeff's graveyard might have been premature, as Jeff later drew several cards that would have benefited from a fuller graveyard.

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  Spencer's choice to equip Skull Clamp to a creature before attacking, potentially missing out on the card draw if the creature was blocked and killed, highlights the importance of sequencing in gameplay.

Notable Cards

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  Lord of the Void

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  Dark Ritual

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  Armageddon

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  Marsh Flats

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  Cyclonic Rift

Summary

The game kicked off with each player introducing their commanders and deck strategies. Early game saw Jason R playing 'Kutzil, Malament Exemplar,' a deck designed around anthem effects and land destruction for board control. Spencer, piloting 'The Master, Multiplied,' aimed to swarm the board with token copies of his commander. Carlos, with 'Ashnod the Uncaring,' had a deck built around doubling up abilities by sacrificing creatures, seeking to summon multiple demons. Jeff rounded out the table with 'The Ancient One,' focusing on self-mill and reanimation strategies. The game saw several strategic interactions and deals between the players, as well as notable card plays that impacted the game state significantly. The transcript ends before the conclusion of the game, leaving the final outcome unknown.