Greven vs Edgar vs Narset vs Yuriko [EDH Commander] Gameplay 2020

Deck & Commander Strategies

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  Edgar Markov

  Aggressively builds a vampire tribal board with token generation and triggers from vampire spells to overwhelm opponents through incremental damage and wide board presence.

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  Greven, Predator Captain

  Ramp and midrange value, utilizing life loss synergies and card advantage through tutoring and reanimation, aiming to grind out opponents with incremental advantages.

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  Narset, Enlightened Master

  Control and value, leveraging noncreature spells, card draw, and board wipes to maintain tempo, while setting up powerful spells to close out the game.

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  Yuriko, the Tiger's Shadow

  Stealth and ninjutsu-based commander damage, triggering reveals to refill hand and maintain pressure through evasive creatures and damage triggers.

Gameplay Insights

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  Edgar Markov's token generation combined with Impact Tremors created a powerful damage engine that pressured all opponents simultaneously.

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  Yuriko's ninjutsu plays allowed repeated unblockable damage and card advantage by revealing high-cost spells off the top of the deck.

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  Narset's use of Blasphemous Act reset the board state, giving her a chance to stabilize and refocus on casting spells for advantage.

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  Greven's slower ramp strategy was hampered by early pressure and removal, preventing him from fully realizing his deck's potential.

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  The timing of paying Ristic Study taxes was crucial, balancing card advantage versus mana efficiency in a taxing multiplayer environment.

Notable Cards

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  Impact Tremors

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  Legion's Landing // Adanto, the First Fort

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  Snapcaster Mage

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  Scroll Rack

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  Manifold Key

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  Blasphemous Act

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  Vampiric Tutor

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  Silent Arbiter

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  Commandeer

Gameplay Summary