Throwing Down with Sheldon's Commander Decks ft. VORTHOS MIKE | Magic: The Gathering EDH Gameplay

Deck & Commander Strategies

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  Karador, Ghost Chieftain

  Utilizes sacrifice and recursion synergies to gain value from creatures dying, often gaining life and card advantage through these interactions.

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  Kresh the Bloodbraided

  Focuses on growing a large creature through combat damage and sacrificing smaller creatures to maintain board dominance.

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  Phelddagrif

  Employs group hug and political strategies to manipulate opponents while providing incremental advantages, often through taxing and defensive effects.

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  Ruhan of the Fomori

  Aggressive combat-focused deck aiming to deal damage through commander attacks, supported by spells that clear blockers and enhance combat efficiency.

Gameplay Insights

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  Casting Crash Commander forced opponents to sacrifice their largest creatures and exile all graveyards, triggering a massive card draw from Arcanis the Omnipotent due to its leaving-the-battlefield ability and counters.

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  The interaction between Settle the Wreckage and Crone Grip showcased the importance of instant-speed responses to board wipes, allowing the player to protect key enchantments while clearing attackers.

• 3

  Extort was used strategically to increase life totals and drain opponents gradually, providing incremental advantages throughout combat phases.

• 4

  Players carefully timed their combat attacks to maximize damage output while managing blockers and removal spells, demonstrating a balance between aggression and defense.

• 5

  The use of Windborn Muse to tax attackers proved effective in slowing aggressive opponents, buying time for the player to stabilize and develop their board.

Notable Cards

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  Arcanis the Omnipotent

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  Settle the Wreckage

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  Sakura-Tribe Elder

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  Windborn Muse

Gameplay Summary