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Prosper vs. Xenagos vs. Xanathar vs. Azami | The Command Dudes #37 | MTG EDH Gameplay

The Command Dudes


Commanders featured in this Gameplay Reviewed & Verified

Decklist

Deck & Commander Strategies

  • Prosper, Tome-Bound

    Prosper, Tome-Bound

    Artifact aristocrat build focused on generating and sacrificing treasures to ping opponents while leveraging graveyard synergies for incremental advantage.

  • Xenagos, God of Revels

    Xenagos, God of Revels

    Aggressive Gruul ramp and beatdown strategy that pumps creatures to high power and haste, aiming to deal massive combat damage quickly.

  • Xanathar, Guild Kingpin

    Xanathar, Guild Kingpin

    Top-deck manipulation and control, using the commander’s ability to exile cards and generate value through versatile spells and creatures.

  • Azami, Lady of Scrolls

    Azami, Lady of Scrolls

    Wizard tribal focused on drawing cards by casting wizards and controlling the board through interaction and incremental advantage.

Gameplay Insights

  • 1

    Xenagos’s combination of Silvalla and Neath of the Dire Hunt created an explosive combat phase, doubling creature power and granting haste to deliver a 30-damage hit early in the game.

  • 2

    Azami’s wizard tribal synergy allowed for consistent card draw and control elements, keeping her ready to respond to threats despite appearing passive.

  • 3

    Prosper’s strategy of sacrificing treasures and pinging opponents created steady pressure, complementing the artifact aristocrat theme.

  • 4

    Xanathar’s use of top-deck manipulation with Future Sight and exile triggers provided flexibility and card advantage, enabling timely interaction and value plays.

  • 5

    The interplay between high-impact creatures and control elements shaped the tempo shifts, with each player balancing aggression and defense.

Notable Cards

  • God-Eternal Rhonas

    God-Eternal Rhonas

  • Lorcan, Warlock Collector

    Lorcan, Warlock Collector

  • Return of the Wildspeaker

    Return of the Wildspeaker

  • Sage of Fables

    Sage of Fables

  • Exclusion Mage

    Exclusion Mage

  • Siren Stormtamer

    Siren Stormtamer

  • Helm of Awakening

    Helm of Awakening

Gameplay Summary

The game featured a dynamic four-player Commander match with Prosper, Tome-Bound; Xenagos, God of Revels; Xanathar, Guild Kingpin; and Azami, Lady of Scrolls.

Early turns focused on ramping and establishing board presence, with Prosper generating treasures and setting up an artifact-sacrifice theme, while Xenagos aimed to leverage his ability to pump creatures for high-impact attacks.

Xanathar utilized top-deck manipulation and control elements, and Azami steadily developed a wizard tribal synergy to draw cards and maintain interaction.

A pivotal moment occurred when Xenagos used multiple mana sources and synergies like Silvalla and Neath of the Dire Hunt to create a massive, hasty attacker dealing 30 damage, forcing opponents onto the defensive.

Meanwhile, Azami deployed multiple wizards and support creatures to accelerate her card draw engine and maintain board control.

Prosper’s artifact aristocrat strategy also contributed incremental value by sacrificing treasures and pinging opponents.

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