Mishra v Valgavoth v Adeline v Be'lakor Halloween commander gameplay video

Deck Strategies

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  Be'lakor, the Dark Master

  Focuses on demon tribal synergy to sling damage and control the board, using demons' powerful effects to dominate opponents.

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  Valgavoth, Harrower of Souls

  Builds +1/+1 counters and draws cards by causing opponents to lose life, aiming for incremental advantage and card advantage over time.

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  Mishra, Eminent One

  Leverages artifact synergy by copying and animating artifacts, especially multiple Mishra cards, to create a formidable board of artifact creatures.

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  Adeline, Resplendent Cathar

  Aggressively creates tokens and uses equipment to pressure opponents through combat damage, aiming to quickly reduce life totals.

Gameplay Insights

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  Be'lakor's player used Aspiring Champion to create demon tokens, enabling incremental damage and board presence.

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  Mishra's player focused on ramp and artifact synergies to animate artifacts and multiply Mishra tokens, aiming for overwhelming board state.

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  Valgavoth's life loss triggers allowed steady growth in counters and card draw, providing continuous value against opponents.

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  Adeline's aggressive token production and combat damage pressured opponents early, forcing them to respond quickly.

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  Players carefully managed their mana and life totals, balancing ramp with early threats to establish control.

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  Interactions between life loss effects and combat damage created dynamic shifts in board advantage.

Notable Cards

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  Aspiring Champion

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  Pearl Medallion

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  Mishra, Eminent One

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  Valgavoth, Harrower of Souls

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  Be'lakor, the Dark Master

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  Adeline, Resplendent Cathar

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  Mother of Runes

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  Dark Ritual

Summary

The game started with all four commanders establishing their board presence through ramp and early plays. Be'lakor, the Dark Master player focused on demon-themed damage and board control, aiming to leverage the demonic synergy for strong finishers. Valgavoth, Harrower of Souls built up counters by dealing early life loss and card draw, aiming for a value-driven midgame. Mishra, Eminent One concentrated on artifact synergy, turning noncreatures into formidable threats and accumulating value with multiple Mishra-themed interactions. Adeline, Resplendent Cathar played aggressively with token production and damage output, using equipment and combat tricks to maintain pressure on opponents. Early turns were marked by ramp spells and artifact plays, with each player setting up for their win condition. Notable moments included the casting of Aspiring Champion by Be'lakor's player, which can potentially flood the board with demons and deal incremental damage. Mishra's player focused on deploying multiple Mishras and artifact synergies to overwhelm opponents, while Valgavoth steadily grew with each opponent's life loss. The interaction between Adeline's combat prowess and the other decks' life loss and artifact strategies led to tense board states. The game emphasized damage races, creature combat, and managing board presence, with each player trying to execute their unique strategy amid mounting threats.