Urza vs Edgar Markov vs Magnus vs Go-Shintai | EDH Gameplay ft. ScoopPhase | Smooth Brain EDH

Deck Strategies

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  Edgar Markov

  Edgar Markov's deck aims to rapidly generate a vast army of vampires, overwhelming opponents through sheer numbers and leveraging various vampire synergies.

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  Urza, Chief Artificer

  Urza's deck focuses on creating a massive board state of artifact creatures, which he can use to control the game and eventually overwhelm his opponents.

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  Magnus the Red

  Magnus the Red's deck is a spell-slinging strategy, aimed at reducing the cost of impactful instants and sorceries while generating token creatures for board presence.

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  Go-Shintai of Life's Origin

  Go-Shintai's deck is a budget build that uses shrines and enchantments to generate a multitude of value, aiming to outlast and out-value opponents.

Gameplay Insights

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  Jason's decision to use Wheel of Fortune was a significant strategic play that forced all players to adapt their plans on the fly.

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  Ethan's effective use of Urza and his ability to generate an army of constructs played a vital role in applying pressure on his opponents.

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  Scoop's use of Go-Shintai's ability to accumulate value from enchantments proved crucial, allowing him to stay competitive in the game despite the aggressive plays of his opponents.

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  Caden's efficient use of Magnus the Red's ability to generate tokens and reduce spell costs allowed him to maintain a solid board presence and apply consistent pressure.

Notable Cards

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  Wheel of Fortune

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  Edgar Markov

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  Urza, Chief Artificer

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  Go-Shintai of Life's Origin

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  Magnus the Red

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  Sanctum Seeker

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  Vanquisher's Banner

Summary

The game kicked off with each player cautiously building their board state, utilizing their commanders' unique abilities and deck themes. Edgar Markov's vampire army swelled quickly, while Urza, Chief Artificer's player, Ethan, generated an impressive board of artifact creatures. Meanwhile, Go-Shintai of Life's Origin began to accumulate value with multiple enchantments, and Magnus the Red leveraged his token generation. A key turning point occurred when Jason, piloting Edgar Markov, played a Wheel of Fortune, causing all players to discard their hands and draw seven new cards. This drastically shifted each player's strategies and plans. Despite the building tension and interactive plays, the game's end is left unknown, with each player poised for potential victory.