Duel Commander | MU 090321 | Round 3: Malcolm/Kraum vs Livio/Malcolm

Deck & Commander Strategies

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  Kraum, Ludevic's Opus

  Focuses on card advantage through drawing cards whenever Kraum and other Wizards deal combat damage, pairing with Malcolm to maximize damage output and filtering options. The deck aims to control the board with efficient spells and win through incremental damage and out-valuing opponents.

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  Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator

  Utilizes evasion and card filtering to maintain pressure and find key pieces. Often paired with Kraum to synergize on combat damage triggers and card draw, supporting tempo and board control while aiming to close the game with repeated hit-and-run attacks.

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  Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel

  Leverages aggressive creature deployment and combat-focused abilities to exert early pressure. The deck likely tries to disrupt opponents and maintain board presence, aiming to win via combat damage and tactical removal but struggles when outpaced by card advantage engines.

Gameplay Insights

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  Capitalizing on Kraum's ability to draw cards upon dealing combat damage was pivotal for maintaining a steady flow of resources.

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  Malcolm's evasion and filtering allowed for consistent damage and helped dig for crucial removal spells or threats.

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  Managing tempo by deploying threats and removing opposing key creatures effectively prevented Livio from stabilizing.

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  The synergy between Kraum and Malcolm created a compounding advantage that proved difficult for Livio's deck to overcome.

Notable Cards

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  Kraum, Ludevic's Opus

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  Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator

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  Lightning Bolt

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  Path to Exile

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  Brainstorm

Gameplay Summary