Fan (Re)Quests | Commander VS | Magic: the Gathering Gameplay

Deck Strategies

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  Firkraag, Cunning Instigator

  This deck revolves around goading opponents' creatures to induce chaos and manipulate combat.

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  Korvold, Fae-Cursed King

  Korvold's deck is built around sacrificing permanents to draw cards and put counters on Korvold, generating value and increasing the threat level of the commander.

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  Roon of the Hidden Realm

  This deck aims to maximize value from enter-the-battlefield effects, using Roon's flickering ability to reuse these effects.

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  Saruman, the White Hand

  Saruman's strategy involves casting big spells to generate a massive Orc army and overwhelm the opposition.

Gameplay Insights

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  The early game curse placed by Firkraag's player on Korvold's player set up a dynamic where both players were incentivized to attack each other, potentially altering the usual flow of combat.

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  Saruman's player clearing the board with a powerful AoE spell was a pivotal moment that reset the board state, requiring players to rebuild their presence.

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  Korvold's player managing to generate value through Korvold's sacrifice mechanic, despite being under pressure, was a key demonstration of the deck's resilience and potential power.

Notable Cards

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  Firkraag, Cunning Instigator

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  Korvold, Fae-Cursed King

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  Roon of the Hidden Realm

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  Saruman, the White Hand

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  Risen Reef

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  Path of Ancestry

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  Strip Mine

Summary

The game started off with an early struggle for board control as players began to establish their mana bases and initial creatures. Firkraag's player managed to curse Korvold's player, creating a dynamic where both players were incentivized to attack each other. Roon's player responded by deploying a Risen Reef, gaining advantage from its enter-the-battlefield effect. Saruman's player then countered by unleashing a powerful AoE damage spell, clearing the board of threats. As the game progressed, Korvold's player started to gain momentum by leveraging the commander's sacrifice mechanic for card advantage and board presence. Despite the tensions and various strategies, the game's conclusion wasn't clear from the available transcript.