Deck Strategies
Bello, Bard of the Brambles
This deck is all about turning big artifacts and enchantments into indestructible threats by utilizing Bello's ability. It is loaded with a bunch of payoffs for high power and high Mana value.
Breya, Etherium Shaper
Breya's deck is about mastering the power of artifacts. It's loaded with artifact ramp, artifact recursion, and a bunch of cards that reward the player for having as many artifacts on board as possible.
Anje Falkenrath
Anje's deck centers around the Madness mechanic, with a ton of great discard outlets including the commander herself. The deck also includes additional discard synergies and plenty of recursion.
The Mimeoplasm
This deck revolves around filling everyone's graveyards with big creatures and then cheating them out as slimy mashups with The Mimeoplasm. It is filled with Mill and removal to get juicy targets into the graveyard.
Gameplay Insights
- 1
The game highlighted the importance of commander selection and deck construction, showing how decks from different eras can still compete against each other.
- 2
The match showcased a variety of strategies, from Artifact manipulation to Madness mechanics, offering viewers a broad perspective on different play styles.
- 3
Despite the age of the precons, each deck demonstrated the potential to control the game, showing that precons can be a viable option for competitive gameplay.
- 4
The game showed how important it is to consider the synergies within your deck when making decisions during gameplay.
Notable Cards

Explore

Cultivate

Raging Ravine

Copperline Gorge

Anje Falkenrath

Bello, Bard of the Brambles

Breya, Etherium Shaper

The Mimeoplasm
Summary
The Commander gameplay showcased a fierce face-off between four powerful decks from different eras. With each player utilizing a preconstructed deck right out of the box, the match tested the evolution of these precons over time. The gameplay was filled with strategic plays, with each deck showcasing its unique abilities and synergies. The Mimeoplasm deck, despite being the oldest, surprised everyone with its powerful graveyard interactions. Breya, Etherium Shaper, with an Artifact-centric strategy, exerted a consistent presence on the battlefield. Anje Falkenrath took advantage of the Madness mechanic, while Bello, Bard of the Brambles leveraged his ability to animate large Artifacts and Enchantments. The match was a roller coaster ride of shifting alliances, strategic bluffs, and dramatic comebacks.
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Show Notes:
We know Commander precons are very powerful these days, but how well do they actually line up against precons from Magic’s past?
In this epic episode of Extra Turns, we’re putting precons from across time against each other to find out! Content creator Brian David Gilbert (Dropout TV) and screenwriter/culture writer Karen Han (The New York Times, Slate) join JLK and Rachel to face off with four powerful decks from different eras pulled straight out of the box. Which iconic Commander will come out on top?
It’s Anje vs. Bello vs. Mimeoplasm vs. Breya
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Deck Lists:
Brian (Anje Falkenrath - “Merciless Rage”):
archidekt.com/decks/10040170/brians_anje_extra_turns_55
Karen (Bello, Bard of the Brambles - “Animated Army”):
archidekt.com/decks/10040202/karens_bello_extra_turns_55
JLK (The Mimeoplasm - “Devour for Power”):
archidekt.com/decks/10040008/jlks_the_mimeoplasm_extra_turns_55
Rachel (Breya, Etherium Shaper - “Invent Superiority”):
archidekt.com/decks/10040132/rachels_breya_extra_turns_55
Credits:
Directed by: Jake Boss
Executive Producer: Josh Lee Kwai
Co-Producer: Jimmy Wong
Edited by: Gilberto Navarro
VFX, GFX: Gilberto Navarro
Assistant Editors: Sebastian Salazar, Eric Lem
Production/Post Production Supervisor: Jake Boss
Deck Coordinators: Jamie Block, Rachel Weeks
Intro Theme Arrangement: Jake Boss
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