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Spelunking in Ixalan | Commander VS | Magic: the Gathering Gameplay

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Commanders featured in this Gameplay Reviewed & Verified

Deck & Commander Strategies

  • Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel

    Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel

    Aims to deal combat damage and accumulate chorus counters to enable playing spells without paying their mana costs.

  • Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar

    Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar

    Focuses on buffing creatures and exploiting their increased power to draw cards.

  • The Ancient One

    The Ancient One

    Utilizes mill strategy to fill the opponents' graveyards and exploit the Ancient One's abilities.

  • The Mycotyrant

    The Mycotyrant

    Aims to fill the graveyard and generate funguses for various benefits and potential win conditions.

Gameplay Insights

  • 1

    The use of Windfall caused a significant shift in the game's dynamics, forcing players to discard and draw new hands.

  • 2

    The Mystic Remora played by Malcolm's controller posed a potential threat, potentially allowing card draw unless other players paid additional mana for their non-creature spells.

  • 3

    The Mycotyrant's removal spell on Kutzil was a key strategic decision, disrupting Kutzil's game plan and tempo.

Notable Cards

  • Mystic Remora

    Mystic Remora

  • Bane of Progress

    Bane of Progress

  • Windfall

    Windfall

  • Woodland Cemetery

    Woodland Cemetery

Gameplay Summary

The game kicked off with each player showcasing their respective commanders and deck strategies.

The game saw a series of strategic moves and tactical plays, with players making use of their commanders' unique abilities to gain an advantage.

Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel, for instance, utilized chorus counters to potentially play spells without paying their mana cost.

Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar, on the other hand, aimed to capitalize on creatures with power greater than their base power to draw cards.

The Ancient One, with its mill strategy, caused the game's tempo to shift several times, while The Mycotyrant aimed at utilizing graveyard mechanics and fungus generation to secure the victory.

The game saw a number of interesting turns and interactions, with players navigating the battlefield's dynamics to secure a foothold and aim for victory.

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