TTJ: Olivia Golbert-Hicks v ManaCurves v Quad9s v Blackneto | MTG Commander Gameplay episode 10

Deck Strategies

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  Samut, Voice of Dissent

  Samut's deck focuses on aggressive combat with multiple combat steps, utilizing haste and double strike to maximize damage output and overwhelm opponents quickly.

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  Magda, Brazen Outlaw

  Magda's deck leverages artifact synergies, generating treasure tokens and using artifact creatures and equipment to ramp mana and apply pressure through efficient attacks.

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  Chandra, Fire of Kaladesh // Chandra, Roaring Flame

  Chandra's deck employs direct damage spells and board control effects to disrupt opponents and clear the path for finishing damage, capitalizing on red's burn capabilities.

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  Breya, Etherium Shaper

  Breya's deck utilizes artifact-based combos and value engines, generating tokens and recurring artifacts to gain incremental advantage and set up explosive turns.

Gameplay Insights

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  The use of Goblin Welder combined with Paradise Mantle allowed for flexible artifact manipulation and mana acceleration, enabling rapid board development.

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  Spider Garden provided crucial protection for attacking creatures, preventing damage and enabling aggressive swings without fear of easy removal.

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  Players embraced a high-combat approach, with multiple combat steps and damage spells creating a volatile battlefield atmosphere.

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  The generation of treasure tokens was a key ramp and resource strategy, particularly for the artifact-centric decks, facilitating explosive plays.

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  Selective blocking and damage assignment shaped combat outcomes, with players balancing offense and defense to maintain board presence under pressure.

Notable Cards

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  Goblin Welder

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  Paradise Mantle

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  Chandra's Triumph

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  Fauna Shaman

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  Gilded Assault Cart

Summary

The game featured a dynamic four-player Commander match with Samut, Voice of Dissent; Magda, Brazen Outlaw; Chandra, Fire of Kaladesh // Chandra, Roaring Flame; and Breya, Etherium Shaper. Early gameplay saw players establishing their board states with key mana accelerants, artifact vehicles, and protective enchantments like Spider Garden. One player, piloting a red-heavy deck, aggressively deployed Goblin Welder and Paradise Mantle to quickly develop their board and generate treasure tokens for ramp and card advantage. Another player leveraged green ramp and utility creatures to maintain pressure, while Chandra's deck applied direct damage and control elements to chip away at opponents. Interaction included tactical damage spells, selective blocking, and resource management to balance aggression and defense. The table adopted a light-hearted 'choose violence' approach, leading to a fast-paced and spicy game.