Rem vs Slogurk vs Lynde vs Saryth MTG Innistrad Midnight Hunt | Quintessential Commander #30

Deck Strategies

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  Rem Karolus, Stalwart Slayer

  Utilizes symmetrical damage spells that do not harm Rem himself to control the board while building up a resilient presence, aiming to outlast opponents through damage mitigation and incremental advantage.

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  Slogurk, the Overslime

  Leverages landfall, sacrifice, and +1 counters to grow Slogurk and generate value through graveyard recursion and excavation, aiming for a voltron finish or overwhelming board presence.

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  Lynde, Cheerful Tormentor

  Implements a reactive curse-based disruption plan that punishes opponents for their plays, combining incremental damage and card advantage to wear down enemies over time.

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  Saryth, the Viper's Fang

  Focuses on aggressive poison counter application and tempo-oriented plays, using creatures with infect and supporting spells to pressure opponents quickly.

Gameplay Insights

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  Slogurk's use of Hermit Druid attempted to accelerate graveyard setup but was hampered by an unlucky draw, highlighting the risk-reward of combo pieces.

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  Rem Karolus capitalized on symmetrical damage spells combined with his commander's damage immunity to control the board while steadily chipping away at opponents.

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  Lynde's curse strategy effectively disrupted opponents’ plans and generated card advantage, forcing unfavorable blocks and life loss on enemies.

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  Saryth maximized poison counters through creatures like Sabertooth Cobra and forced aggressive combat situations to leverage his infect theme.

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  Excavation was repeatedly used as a powerful card draw engine in Slogurk’s deck by sacrificing lands, fueling both card advantage and commander growth.

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  Interactions between graveyard recursion, land sacrifice, and +1 counters created a complex, synergistic engine for Slogurk, requiring careful resource management.

Notable Cards

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  Hermit Druid

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  Excavation

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  Ancient Tomb

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  Curse of Surveillance

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  Sabertooth Cobra

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  Simic Ascendancy

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  Dark Depths

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  Wayfarer's Bauble

Summary

The game began with players setting up their mana bases and early board presence, with Rem Karolus focusing on symmetrical damage spells that bypass damage to himself, Slogurk leveraging land interactions and +1 counters, Lynde applying curses to disrupt opponents, and Saryth aiming for aggressive plays with poison counters and tempo. Early turns saw players casting ramp spells and utility creatures, while Slogurk exploited graveyard recursion and excavation to draw cards and grow his slime commander with +1 counters, steadily building towards a voltron-style threat. A pivotal moment occurred when Slogurk successfully cast Hermit Druid, enabling a massive library reveal and graveyard setup, though an unlucky draw prevented an immediate combo. Meanwhile, Rem's repetition of symmetrical damage with Ram and excavation recursion kept pressure on the table. Lynde's curses began to pile up on opponents, causing incremental damage and card advantage, while Saryth utilized creatures like Sabertooth Cobra to apply poison counters. The interplay between excavation, sacrifice outlets, and commander abilities created a dynamic where card draw and board development accelerated rapidly. The game’s tension rose as players jockeyed for board control and positioned for lethal damage or combo finishers, especially with Slogurk’s growing threat and Rem’s damage mitigation.