Optimus Prime, Terra, Golbez, Deadpool | Commander Gameplay

Deck Strategies

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  Optimus Prime, Hero

  Build a board full of artifact creatures and lands, grow them with +1/+1 counters, and swing wide for a decisive combat finish.

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  Terra, Magical Adept

  Control the game with enchantments, mill cards to find important enchantments, and execute a combo finish when the opportunity arises.

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  Golbez, Crystal Collector

  Utilize artifact synergies and surveil to fill the graveyard, reanimate creatures, and apply pressure through incremental damage and card advantage.

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  Deadpool, Trading Card

  Create a chaotic board state with an unusual card mix, disrupt opponents, and leverage unique card interactions without a focused combo or synergy.

Gameplay Insights

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  Golbez’s use of surveil combined with artifact creatures allowed for efficient deck filtering and graveyard setup for reanimation.

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  Optimus Prime’s strategy of accumulating +1/+1 counters on artifact creatures combined with equipment enabled strong board presence and card draw triggers.

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  The Scorpion God’s ability to place -1/-1 counters and recur itself created continuous removal and card draw, pressuring opponents steadily.

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  Players carefully timed board wipes and removal to avoid giving Golbez too many opportunities to recycle creatures via artifact thresholds.

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  Deadpool’s deck, while less synergistic, added unpredictable elements that forced opponents to adapt their strategies.

Notable Cards

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  Mystic Forge

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  Mox Opal

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  Research Thief

Summary

The game began with each player executing their early game plans, establishing their board states through artifact and land plays. Golbez leveraged his artifact synergies by using surveil and reanimation abilities, efficiently cycling through his deck and recurring creatures. Optimus Prime developed a board of artifact creatures and constructs, using +1/+1 counters and equipment like Key to the Vault to grow his forces and draw cards, aiming for a wide, aggressive board presence. Terra focused on control elements and enchantments, milling cards to find key enchantments and applying a combo finish if the opportunity arose. Deadpool’s deck, built with a mix of unconventional cards, aimed to disrupt and create chaotic board states, though it lacked a clear-cut plan compared to the others. A pivotal moment involved Golbez using the Scorpion God's ability to put -1/-1 counters on creatures, drawing cards, and recurring the god to maintain pressure. Board wipes and removal spells were used carefully, with Golbez's artifact count enabling recurring creatures and returning threats to hand, slowing opponents' advances.