Mistform vs Xenagos vs Yidris vs Aurelia

Deck Strategies

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  Mistform Ultimus

  A tribal and equipment-focused deck aiming to leverage Mistform Ultimus’s ability to be all creature types, enhancing synergy with tribal lords and equipping powerful artifacts to deal commander damage quickly.

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  Aurelia, the Warleader

  An aggressive Boros deck focused on attacking every turn with creatures boosted by Aurelia’s double strike triggers and combat enhancements, using equipment and anthem effects to overwhelm opponents.

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  Xenagos, God of Revels

  A red-green ramp and combat deck that accelerates mana and buffs creatures during combat to deliver large damage bursts, supported by creatures like Carnage Tyrant and spells that maintain board control.

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  Yidris, Maelstrom Wielder

  A cascade-centric deck that generates card advantage and board presence by casting multiple spells from cascade triggers, enabling powerful combos and value plays while disrupting opponents.

Gameplay Insights

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  Using Mystic Confluence to bounce key creatures on Steve's board effectively delayed Aurelia's aggression and disrupted his tempo.

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  The cascade mechanic in Yidris’s deck created massive card advantage and board presence, enabling multiple spells to be cast in a single turn.

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  Equipping Mistform Ultimus with Obsidian Battle Axe and Stoneforge Masterwork repeatedly applied pressure through commander damage, forcing opponents to respond quickly.

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  Aurelia’s ability to attack multiple times with double strike combined with equipment like Brutal Hordechief and Life Link helped stabilize her life total while dealing significant damage.

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  Brion’s strategic use of Winds of Change to shuffle hands and redraw cards, combined with cascade spells like Helm of Awakening and Hypergenesis, turned the tide by refilling resources and applying board pressure.

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  The timely use of bounce spells and counterspells, such as Swan Song, was key to maintaining control over the board and preventing opponents from establishing dominance.

Notable Cards

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  Mistform Ultimus

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  Stoneforge Masterwork

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  Aurelia, the Warleader

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  Brutal Hordechief

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  Carnage Tyrant

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  Mystic Confluence

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  Hypergenesis

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  Winds of Change

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  Hedron Archive

Summary

The game began with typical ramp and development from all four players, focusing on land drops, mana acceleration, and early board presence. Mistform Ultimus took advantage of equipment like Obsidian Battle Axe and Stoneforge Masterwork to deal significant commander damage, repeatedly targeting Danny’s board with commander damage. Aurelia leveraged aggressive creatures such as Kyon's Irregulars and equipment like Brutal Hordechief to apply pressure and gain life. Yidris's deck capitalized on cascade effects, generating card advantage and playing key spells like Winds of Change to disrupt opponents' hands and enable combos. Xenagos focused on creature combat buffs and ramp, enabling large threats like Carnage Tyrant and Nyia, while also using bounce spells and removal to control the board state. A pivotal moment occurred when Brion controlled the board with cascade spells, including Hypergenesis and Mana Barbs, generating significant value and damage output. The game featured multiple combat phases with commander damage being a primary win condition, especially from Mistform Ultimus and Aurelia’s aggressive strategies. Strategic interactions like Mystic Confluence bouncing creatures and multiple cascade triggers kept the gameplay dynamic. The game’s tension heightened with players managing board wipes, combat tricks, and card advantage spells, with the eventual outcome hinging on maintaining board presence and executing combos facilitated by cascade and equipment synergy.