Everything is Kicker! Verazol vs Shorikai vs Zara vs Xyris #edh #cmdr game play

Deck Strategies

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  Xyris, the Writhing Storm

  Maximus' strategy revolved around making his opponents draw cards, thereby creating a large number of snake tokens with Xyris' ability. He then used these tokens to apply pressure and eventually win the game.

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  Zara, Renegade Recruiter

  Kevin's strategy focused on manipulating the game through various control elements, using Zara to steal creatures and casting spells that controlled the board state and disrupted his opponents' plans.

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  Shorikai, Genesis Engine

  The player running Shorikai, Genesis Engine had a strategy that was not clearly outlined in the available transcript.

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  Verazol, the Split Current

  Mika's strategy with Verazol was to exploit the Kicker mechanic, copying spells for additional value. A notable move was getting three copies of Jace, Mirror Mage on the field, significantly boosting his card selection potential.

Gameplay Insights

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  Maximus' casting of Collective Voyage was a pivotal move, providing all players with significant ramp, but also setting up his strategy with Xyris.

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  Mika creating three copies of Jace, Mirror Mage was a key moment, providing him with a significant advantage in terms of card selection.

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  Kevin's casting of Telepathy added a layer of complexity to the game, forcing all players to reveal their hands and making it harder for his opponents to keep their strategies hidden.

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  Maximus' final attack with a large number of snake tokens showcased the power of Xyris' ability and sealed his victory.

Notable Cards

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  Collective Voyage

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  Jace, Mirror Mage

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  Telepathy

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  Bedlam

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  Sylvan Offering

Summary

The game started off with each player setting up their board with various spells and creatures. A key turning point was when Maximus, piloting Xyris, cast Collective Voyage, which allowed all players to fetch four basic lands from their decks. This move significantly ramped up the game's pace. However, the table soon faced a threat when Mika, running Verazol, managed to get three copies of Jace, Mirror Mage onto the field, allowing him to scry multiple times each turn. Despite this, Kevin, playing Zara, was able to counteract by casting Telepathy, forcing all players to reveal their hands. In the end, it was Maximus who managed to take advantage of the situation, using Xyris to generate a large army of snake tokens and swinging for massive damage, leading to his victory.