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

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Commanders featured in this Gameplay Reviewed & Verified

Decklists

Deck & Commander Strategies

  • Kraum, Ludevic's Opus

    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.

  • Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator

    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.

  • Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel

    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

  • 1

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

  • 2

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

  • 3

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

  • 4

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

Notable Cards

  • Kraum, Ludevic's Opus

    Kraum, Ludevic's Opus

  • Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator

    Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator

  • Lightning Bolt

    Lightning Bolt

  • Path to Exile

    Path to Exile

  • Brainstorm

    Brainstorm

Gameplay Summary

The Duel Commander match featured two competitive decks piloted by Malcolm/Kraum and Livio/Malcolm, engaging in a strategic contest emphasizing tempo and value plays.

The game progressed with both players leveraging their commanders' synergy to develop board presence while controlling the pace through selective removal and efficient creature deployment.

A key turning point occurred as Kraum, Ludevic's Opus generated card advantage, enabling sustained pressure and multiple threats that Livio/Malcolm struggled to answer effectively.

The game intensified when Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator's evasion and card filtering facilitated critical attacks and dig for answers, pushing the momentum further in Lawrence's favor.

Ultimately, the combination of Kraum's card draw and Malcolm's evasive attacks culminated in a decisive victory by overwhelming Livio's defenses and capitalizing on incremental advantages accrued throughout the game.

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