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Commanders featured in this video Reviewed & Verified

Deck Strategies

  • Lathril, Blade of the Elves

    Lathril, Blade of the Elves

    This deck aims to generate a massive amount of mana with the help of elves, and use it to overwhelm the opponents.

  • Breena, the Demagogue

    Breena, the Demagogue

    Breena's deck is built around +1/+1 counters, aiming to beef up creatures and gain advantages through combat.

  • Ranar the Ever-Watchful

    Ranar the Ever-Watchful

    Ranar's deck capitalizes on foretelling cards and suspending cards to generate spirit tokens and control the board state.

  • Obuun, Mul Daya Ancestor

    Obuun, Mul Daya Ancestor

    Obuun's deck focuses on landfall triggers and uses lands as a resource for both ramp and combat strategies.

Gameplay Insights

  • 1

    The early game Skullclamp play allowed for effective card draw and board presence.

  • 2

    The use of Mox Tantalite with Ranar the Ever-Watchful's ability provided a significant advantage in terms of mana ramp.

  • 3

    Rogue's Passage was a strategic land play, potentially enabling unblockable attacks in later turns.

Notable Cards

  • Font of Fertility

    Font of Fertility

  • Arcbound Worker

    Arcbound Worker

  • Azusa, Lost but Seeking

    Azusa, Lost but Seeking

  • Undergrowth Stadium

    Undergrowth Stadium

  • Skullclamp

    Skullclamp

  • Mox Tantalite

    Mox Tantalite

  • Rogue's Passage

    Rogue's Passage

Summary

In this Commander gameplay, the players each start with a preconstructed deck which they have upgraded with a budget of $200. The commanders in play are Lathril, Blade of the Elves, Breena, the Demagogue, Ranar the Ever-Watchful, and Obuun, Mul Daya Ancestor. The early game was characterized by ramping and setting up board states, with a notable focus on +1/+1 counters and foretelling cards. As the game progresses, the players make strategic plays, constantly shifting the tempo of the game. In particular, the usage of Skullclamp and Mox Tantalite stand out as key cards that influenced the game. The commanders' unique abilities also play a crucial role in shaping the game's dynamics.

Description

The best Commander VS gameplay returns! How would you upgrade a preconstructed deck with a cool $200? On this episode, the crew picks a random precon deck from the past and gives it a little love!

Are you on team Justin, Jeremy, Stephen, or Jonathan? Let us know who you picked in the comments!

Decklists: articles.starcitygames.com/video/commander-vs-264-one-random-precon-200-no-mercy

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