MTG Quintessential Commander #13 | Anowon vs Neheb vs Kozilek vs Ghired | 4-player EDH gameplay

Deck Strategies

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  Kozilek, Butcher of Truth

  Mono colorless ramp and combo deck focusing on mana acceleration with artifacts like Mishra's Workshop and Gilded Lotus to generate large amounts of mana and draw cards, aiming to win through overwhelming board presence or infinite turns.

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  Anowon, the Ruin Thief

  Dimir rogue tribal deck centered on milling opponents and reanimating creatures, while using rogue synergies and card draw to control the board and maintain pressure.

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  Neheb, the Eternal

  Mono red big mana deck that seeks explosive plays by generating large amounts of mana through lands and spells, aiming to cast powerful burn spells and finish games quickly.

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  Ghired, Conclave Exile

  Naya token deck focused on producing and doubling creature tokens with Doubling Season, using token swarms to overwhelm opponents and gain card advantage through token synergies.

Gameplay Insights

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  The timing of Neheb’s mass artifact destruction drastically slowed Kozilek's artifact-based ramp, shifting the game's tempo and forcing a reset of Kozilek’s mana engine.

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  Ghired’s use of Doubling Season to double token production and generate extra attackers with deathtouch created significant combat pressure and card draw, enabling a strong board presence early.

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  Anowon’s milling strategy with Wind Robber and Fairy Vandal not only disrupted opponent's hands but also fueled card draw for Anowon’s player, enhancing hand options and synergy with rogue tribal.

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  Kozilek’s intricate mana ramp using Mishra's Workshop, Clock of Omens, and Gilded Lotus allowed for explosive card draw and mana generation but was vulnerable to artifact removal.

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  The use of the monarch mechanic by Kozilek’s player with Keeper of Keys provided additional card advantage while pressuring opponents.

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  Ghired’s aggressive token attacks combined with Oran-Rief, the Vastwood’s landfall triggered substantial card draw, maintaining momentum through resource generation.

Notable Cards

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  Mishra's Workshop

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  Gilded Lotus

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  Doubling Season

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  Clock of Omens

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  Keeper of Keys

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  Arcane Signet

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  Path to Exile

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  Avenger of Zendikar

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  Shamanic Revelation

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  Ancient Tomb

Summary

The game began with each player establishing their board state according to their deck's primary strategy. Anowon, the Ruin Thief focused on building a strong rogue tribal presence, leveraging milling and reanimation to maintain board control and card advantage. Kozilek, Butcher of Truth deployed heavy mana acceleration artifacts and sought to generate infinite mana and extra turns, ramping quickly with cards like Mishra's Workshop and Gilded Lotus. Neheb, the Eternal had a slower start due to a land-heavy hand but aimed to explode with big mana and powerful red spells. Ghired, Conclave Exile developed a token army with Doubling Season, creating rhino tokens that attacked aggressively to pressure opponents early on. Key moments included the deployment of Doubling Season by Ghired, which significantly increased token production and card draw, allowing for a strong offensive push. Meanwhile, Kozilek's player executed a complex mana ramp involving Mishra's Workshop, Clock of Omens, and Gilded Lotus, drawing a large number of cards and setting up for powerful plays. Anowon’s player used milling via Wind Robber and Fairy Vandal to disrupt opponents and draw cards, while also casting threats to chip away at life totals. A pivotal board wipe occurred when Neheb cast a mass artifact destruction, severely slowing Kozilek’s momentum by destroying most of his mana artifacts. The game featured continuous back-and-forth interactions, with players leveraging their commanders' unique abilities and synergies to gain incremental advantages. The progression showed a dynamic interplay between token swarm, artifact mana ramp, and rogue tribal disruption.