Commander Masters Gameplay E1 | Sliver Gravemother v Maelstrom Wanderer v Zhulodok v Sun Quan | MTG

Deck Strategies

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  Zhulodok, Void Gorger

  This deck is focused on Eldrazi synergies and artifact interactions. The game plan is to utilize artifact shenanigans for value and then aim to beat down opponents with Eldrazi.

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  Sun Quan, Lord of Wu

  This deck is a mono-blue control strategy with a twist - it runs Eldrazi and uses Sun Quan's ability to give creatures horsemanship, effectively making them unblockable. The goal is to control the board while pressuring opponents with hard-to-block threats.

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  Maelstrom Wanderer

  Utilizing the cascade mechanic to its fullest, this deck aims to play a big-value game, casting multiple spells for the price of one and generating strong board presence. The primary win condition is overwhelming opponents with high-value spells.

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  Sliver Gravemother

  The strategy revolves around playing numerous slivers, using sacrifice outlets and Encore to continuously multiply the slivers on board. The deck aims to swarm the opponents with an ever-growing army of slivers.

Gameplay Insights

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  John's early Mystic Remora and Mana Crypt gave him a solid start, providing a steady stream of cards and quick mana ramp.

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  Jason's Maelstrom Wanderer was a game-changer, casting Arcane Signet and Lord of Change off its cascade, establishing a strong board presence.

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  Oko, Thief of Crowns provided a pivotal moment in the game by turning Sun Quan into an Elk, disrupting John's plans.

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  Jordan's Sliver Gravemother strategy was a constant threat, with potential for an exponential increase in board presence.

Notable Cards

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  Mana Crypt

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  Mystic Remora

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  Oko, Thief of Crowns

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  Maelstrom Wanderer

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  Arcane Signet

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  Lord of Change

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  Sliver Gravemother

Summary

The game kicked off with an early advantage established by John, who played Sun Quan, Lord of Wu, casting a Mana Crypt and Mystic Remora on turn one, setting up early control and card draw. Jason, playing Maelstrom Wanderer, managed to stick a strong board presence with the double cascade of Maelstrom Wanderer, casting Arcane Signet and Lord of Change, and even turned Sun Quan into an Elk with Oko, Thief of Crowns. The game saw an intense exchange of blows, with Julian's Zhulodok trying to establish a board presence while Jordan's Sliver Gravemother aimed to multiply his slivers. The game reached a high point with a considerable amount of damage being dealt, hinting at a fast-paced and brutal match.