Commander VS S17E2: K'rrik VS Gerrard VS Volrath VS Elsha [EDH]

Deck Strategies

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  Elsha of the Infinite

  This deck focused on generating value from the top of the library and leveraging powerful spells. The aim was to outvalue opponents and control the board with powerful removal and counter spells.

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  Volrath, the Shapestealer

  The deck aimed to utilize Volrath's ability to copy creatures and create powerful synergies. The goal was to control the board state and overwhelm the opponents with superior creatures.

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  Gerrard, Weatherlight Hero

  This deck was an artifact combo deck aiming to establish a lock on the game using painter's servant and grindstone combo. It also aimed to disrupt opponents' game plans with cards like Magus of the Moon.

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  K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth

  The deck was built around exploiting K'rrik's ability to pay life instead of black mana, aiming to drain life from opponents and using cards like Pontiff of Blight to achieve an infinite extort combo.

Gameplay Insights

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  The Aetherflux Reservoir and Pontiff of Blight combo in the K'rrik deck was a game-changing interaction that put all players on high alert.

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  The Gerrard deck's use of the Painter's Servant and Grindstone combo was a powerful tool that posed a serious threat to the other players.

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  The Elsha player's strategy of controlling the board with powerful spells greatly influenced the flow of the game.

Notable Cards

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  Elsha of the Infinite

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  Volrath, the Shapestealer

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  Gerrard, Weatherlight Hero

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  K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth

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  Painter's Servant

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  Grindstone

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  Magus of the Moon

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  Pontiff of Blight

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  Blood Pet

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  Aetherflux Reservoir

Summary

The gameplay began with the players introducing their commanders and discussing their strategies. Each player had a unique approach to the game, with each commander offering different strengths and weaknesses. However, as the game progressed, it became clear that the player running K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth was implementing a powerful strategy centered around draining life from opponents and exploiting the extort mechanic for an infinite combo. The other players attempted to counteract this strategy, leading to a series of intense clashes and unpredictable turns.