THE WORST POSSIBLE Commander Show #7 "The LEAST fun cards" | Magic: The Gathering EDH Gameplay

Deck Strategies

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  Hidetsugu, Devouring Chaos

  A Rakdos chaos and sacrifice deck that uses big mana spells and a combo of Kikijiki and Zealous Conscripts to generate infinite damage and attackers.

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  Sydri, Galvanic Genius

  An Esper artifact deck that animates artifacts and aims to lock opponents out of mana and resources using Mycosynth Lattice and Karn, the Great Creator.

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  Gavi, Nest Warden

  A Jeskai cycling deck that generates Dinosaur Cat tokens by cycling cards and reanimates permanents with Herald of the Forgotten to swarm opponents.

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  Zacama, Primal Calamity

  A Naya dinosaur tribal ramp deck that uses large creatures and Finale of Devastation to deliver a lethal alpha strike with trample and haste.

Gameplay Insights

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  The combination of Kikijiki and Zealous Conscripts in Hidetsugu's deck posed an immediate lethal threat if assembled, forcing opponents to prioritize removal.

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  Sydri's use of Mycosynth Lattice and Karn created a near-lockdown state, preventing opponents from tapping lands or activating abilities, showcasing a powerful artifact control strategy.

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  Gavi's cycling engine steadily generated tokens and recursion threats, applying constant pressure even through disruption.

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  Zacama's ramp and ability to untap lands upon casting enabled quick access to Finale of Devastation, which proved to be the decisive play in ending the game.

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  The synergy between card draw and token generation in Gavi's deck allowed for sustained board presence despite the artifact lockdown.

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  Timing and sequencing of key spells like Finale of Devastation against the artifact lock were crucial to overcoming resource denial.

Notable Cards

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  Zealous Conscripts

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  Mycosynth Lattice

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  Karn, the Great Creator

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  Herald of the Forgotten

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  Finale of Devastation

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  Craterhoof Behemoth

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  Wheel of Fortune

Summary

The game began with players introducing their commanders and outlining their worst possible strategies, setting a tone of high tension and chaos. Hidetsugu, Devouring Chaos aimed to leverage big mana spells and sacrifice combos like Kikijiki and Zealous Conscripts to generate infinite attackers. Sydri, Galvanic Genius focused on artifact animation and lock pieces such as Ensnaring Bridge and Karn, the Great Creator combined with Mycosynth Lattice to severely restrict opponents' mana and resources. Gavi, Nest Warden utilized cycling to generate a steady stream of Dinosaur Cat tokens, with recursion via Herald of the Forgotten to overwhelm the table. Zacama, Primal Calamity ramped aggressively and sought to finish with a Finale of Devastation into Craterhoof Behemoth to deliver a lethal alpha strike. Early turns involved setting up key pieces: Hidetsugu worked toward assembling the infinite combo or casting large spells for direct damage, Sydri aimed to establish artifact locks, and Gavi steadily filled the board with tokens while looking for recursion targets. Zacama ramped and prepared to cast game-ending creatures. The pivotal turning point came when Sydri resolved Mycosynth Lattice and combined it with Karn, effectively locking out mana for other players and crippling their ability to respond. However, Zacama managed to leverage her ramp and cast Finale of Devastation, fetching Craterhoof and swinging with a massive board of dinosaurs to close the game. The combination of ramp and power on Zacama's side proved decisive against the artifact lockdown and cycling aggression.