Orvar vs Lathril vs Lier vs Purphoros [EDH/Commander, MTG Gameplay 2022]

Deck & Commander Strategies

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  Lier, Disciple of the Drowned

  A storm and flashback deck that focuses on casting multiple spells quickly, casting spells from the graveyard, and generating card advantage to overwhelm opponents.

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  Lathril, Blade of the Elves

  An elf tribal midrange deck that ramps aggressively, creates tokens, and uses elf synergy to maintain board presence and apply pressure through combat damage.

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  Purphoros, God of the Forge

  A mono-red token and group slug deck that generates numerous creatures to trigger Purphoros’s damage effect, steadily draining opponents’ life totals.

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  Orvar, the All-Form

  A mono-blue flicker and spellstorm deck that aims to cast numerous instant and sorcery spells, leveraging Orvar’s ability to copy and reuse spells for powerful combos.

Gameplay Insights

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  The interaction between Regal Force’s massive card draw and Force of Vigor’s enchantment removal created a dynamic tension between ramp and disruption.

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  Purphoros’s ability to steadily drain opponents through token generation provided a fast clock that pressured other players to respond quickly.

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  Orvar’s flicker and spell-copying mechanics allowed for repeated spell casting, enhancing the storm potential and control elements of the game.

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  Lathril’s elf tribal synergy enabled quick board development that contributed both to offense and mana ramp.

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  Careful resource management, including lands and treasures generated via Wild Growth and other ramp spells, was crucial to enabling the high mana costs of key spells and combos.

Notable Cards

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  Regal Force

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  Force of Vigor

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  Dark Ritual

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  Elvish Guidance

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  Chrome Mox

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  Wild Growth

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  Council of the Absolute

Gameplay Summary