The Other Guys | MTG Commander Gameplay | Commander VS #245

Deck Strategies

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  Veyran, Voice of Duality

  This deck's strategy was to utilize the spell-slinging capabilities of blue-red, with Veyran serving as a potent threat for commander damage. The goal was to cast spells that create tokens, draw cards, and deal direct damage, while building up Veyran's power.

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  Alibou, Ancient Witness

  Alibou's deck was centered around artifacts with an aggressive stance. The deck aimed to pull off big, flashy combos while maintaining an offensive posture.

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  Esix, Fractal Bloom

  Esix's deck revolved around the creation and manipulation of tokens. The plan was to generate a field of tokens and then use Esix's ability to transform them into copies of powerful creatures.

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  Gyome, Master Chef

  Gyome's deck focused on the generation of food tokens. The objective was to create an abundance of food tokens and use them for various effects, including reanimating creatures from the graveyard and draining opponents' life totals.

Gameplay Insights

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  The use of food tokens by Gyome was a key strategic element, providing resource generation and life gain.

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  Esix's ability to transform tokens into copies of powerful creatures provided opportunities for explosive plays.

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  Veyran's potential as a threat for commander damage kept opponents on their toes, necessitating careful management of defenses.

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  Alibou's artifact-centric strategy created a dynamic board state and allowed for big combo plays.

Notable Cards

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  Misty Rainforest

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  Gilded Goose

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  Agent of Treachery

Summary

This game of Commander VS featured a showcase of the lesser-known commanders from the Commander 2021 preconstructed decks. Each player brought unique strategies to the table, with gameplay centering around their chosen commanders. The game was marked by intense interactions and strategic plays, with each player trying to leverage their deck's unique capabilities. Tokens played a significant role in the game, with food tokens and creature tokens being generated and manipulated in various ways. Despite intense competition, the game ultimately ended in a win secured through an impressive combination of spells and abilities.