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Game Knights Live: Clash of the Titans w/ Ashlizzlle | MagicCon Amsterdam | MTG Commander EDH

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Decklists

Deck Strategies

  • Herigast, Erupting Nullkite

    Herigast, Erupting Nullkite

    This deck uses Herigast's powerful eruption ability to control the board state while also generating a torrent of damage.

  • Rosheen, Roaring Prophet

    Rosheen, Roaring Prophet

    Rosheen's deck leverages the Giant tribe's size and strength, using high-cost cards to dominate the battlefield.

  • Pantlaza, Sun-Favored

    Pantlaza, Sun-Favored

    Pantlaza's deck is a dinosaur tribal deck, using the powerful synergies within the tribe to unleash devastating attacks.

  • Arixmethes, Slumbering Isle

    Arixmethes, Slumbering Isle

    Arixmethes' deck harnesses the awesome power of sea monsters, using a variety of strategies to awaken the slumbering isle and command the high seas.

Gameplay Insights

  • 1

    The early game was characterized by rapid mana ramping and setting up defenses. Each player was careful not to become an early target while also preparing their game plan.

  • 2

    In the mid-game, powerful creatures were summoned onto the battlefield, shifting the power balance and creating tension among the players.

  • 3

    Surprise interactions, such as the use of Roil Elemental to take control of opponents' creatures, added an element of unpredictability to the game.

  • 4

    The late game was marked by back-and-forth exchanges, with players making tactical decisions to protect their life totals and eliminate threats.

  • 5

    The final turns saw a flurry of activity, with players making last-ditch attempts to secure victory. The game ended in a dramatic fashion, showcasing the thrilling nature of the Commander format.

Notable Cards

  • Titanic Ultimatum

    Titanic Ultimatum

  • Roil Elemental

    Roil Elemental

  • Zacama, Primal Calamity

    Zacama, Primal Calamity

  • Quicksilver Amulet

    Quicksilver Amulet

  • Asceticism

    Asceticism

Summary

In an explosive match with colossal commanders, the titans of Magic: The Gathering clashed heads in a strategic battle of wits and power. The game was packed with haymakers, with big creatures and high mana costs defining the game's tempo. From the outset, the game was set for an intense showdown, with the players' commanders setting the stage for a diverse array of strategies. Unpredictable interactions and dramatic shifts in board state kept the audience on the edge of their seats, punctuated by decisive plays that showcased the depth and complexity of the Commander format.

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Show Notes:

Didn’t make it all the way to MagicCon Amsterdam for Game Knights Live? Now is your chance to see our most colossal live show ever from the comfort of your home! We’re celebrating Modern Horizon’s 3 with a lineup that’s both global, and GARGANTUAN!

Special guest Twitch streamer Ashlizzlle takes the stage to face Jimmy, Rachel and JLK in a truly titanic tabletop tussle. Who will emerge large and in charge? Who will prove that the bigger they are the harder they fall? Tune in and find out!

(Game Knights Live: Amsterdam was originally performed live on 06/28/24)


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Where to find our cast online:

Ashlizzlle: Twitter: @Ashlizzlle_ Twitch: www.twitch.tv/ashlizzlle

Rachel Weeks: Twitter: @wachelreeks IG: @wachelreeks

Gavin Verhey: Twitter: @GavinVerhey Instagram: @GavinVerhey YouTube: www.youtube.com/@GoodMorningMagic

Filipa Carola: Twitter: @filipamtg Instagram: @fii94 YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCcYBY6T5D129w88h3TiEIFA

Joshua Murphy: Twitter: @alsonamedjosh IG: @alsonamedjosh


Deck Lists:

Ashlizzlle’s Pantlaza, Sun-Favored: archidekt.com/decks/7410030/ashlizzles_pantlaza_gklive_amsterdam

Rachel’s Rosheen, Roaring Prophet: archidekt.com/decks/7410450/rachels_rosheen_gklive_amsterdam

JLK’s Arizmethes, Slumbering Isle: archidekt.com/decks/7498645/joshs_arixmethes_gklive_amsterdam

Jimmy’s Herigast, Erupting Nullkite: archidekt.com/decks/7413789/jimmys_herigast_gklive_amsterdam


Credits:

Executive Producer & Creative Director: Josh Lee Kwai Producer & Director: Jake Boss Producer: Jamie Block Co-Producer: Jimmy Wong Senior Producer (Wizards of the Coast): Greg Collins Writers: Jordan Pridgen & Jamie Block Graphic Design: Jake Boss & Rachel Weeks Costume & Wardrobe: Olivia Gobert-Hicks Wardrobe Coordinator: Damen Lenz Editor: Jake Boss VFX: Sam Waldow, Evan Limberger Herald: Jordan Pridgen Entourage: Damen Lenz, Sam Waldow, Manson Leung, Ray Daanen, Mike Mulder, Lize Korpershoek, Sander Stitselaar, Ryan Reyna Production Crew: Reaction AV Deck Coordinators: Jamie Block, Rachel Weeks Card Overlay Operator: James Turner Narrated by: Keith Norton Theme Music: Post Malone


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