Game Grid Open Command Con! - Day 3

Deck & Commander Strategies

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  Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might

  Focuses on dealing massive non-combat damage with high-power creatures and damage multipliers, aiming to burn opponents out quickly.

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  Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER

  Utilizes burn spells and damage-over-time effects like Pyromia and Manabarbs to chip away at opponents while controlling the board with incremental damage.

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  Kykar, Wind's Fury

  Generates value by creating zero-cost artifact tokens from casting instant and sorcery spells, leveraging these artifacts for combos and board presence.

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  Narset, Jeskai Waymaster

  Aims to cast multiple spells each turn to refill the hand and maintain tempo, focusing on spellslinger synergies and card advantage.

Gameplay Insights

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  Ojer Axonil’s ability to replace lesser damage with his massive power enabled efficient board-wide damage that pressured all opponents simultaneously.

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  Sephiroth’s use of recurring burn effects combined with artifact synergies created a persistent threat that forced players to deal with him early.

• 3

  Kykar’s strategy of casting from the top of the deck to generate zero-cost artifacts showcased the importance of deck manipulation and topdeck optimization in spell-heavy builds.

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  Narset’s focus on spellcasting volume allowed for steady card draw and board control, demonstrating the strength of Jeskai spellslinger archetypes in multiplayer formats.

• 5

  The interaction of graveyard recursion and escape mechanics added complexity to board state management, necessitating careful timing of removal and discard effects.

• 6

  Incremental damage triggers from cards like Saw Blade Scamp and Fiery Inscription exemplified how layering small damage sources can accumulate into a significant threat over time.

Notable Cards

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  Fiery Inscription

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  Manabarbs

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  Walking Atlas

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  Azorius Chancery

Gameplay Summary