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Magic Foundations Commander | Commander VS | Magic: the Gathering Gameplay

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Commanders featured in this video Reviewed & Verified

Deck Strategies

  • Kiora, the Rising Tide

    Kiora, the Rising Tide

    This monoblue spells deck aims to spawn as many Krakens and Scions of the deep as possible through spellcasting.

  • Niv-Mizzet, Visionary

    Niv-Mizzet, Visionary

    This deck focuses on dealing non-combat damage to draw cards and whittle down opponents' life totals.

  • Alesha, Who Laughs at Fate

    Alesha, Who Laughs at Fate

    The strategy of this deck was not fully revealed in the provided transcript.

  • Kykar, Zephyr Awakener

    Kykar, Zephyr Awakener

    This Azorious deck enjoys blinking out cards, drawing a bunch of cards, and going wide on the battlefield.

Gameplay Insights

  • 1

    There was a clear emphasis on the importance of establishing a strong mana base early in the game.

  • 2

    The players demonstrated the value of patience, carefully setting up their resources and waiting for the opportune moment to reveal their strategies.

  • 3

    Understanding and exploiting the synergies within their decks was a key factor in this game. Each player had a distinct game plan centered around their commander's abilities.

  • 4

    The game underscored the importance of adapting to evolving board states. As the game progressed, the players had to continually reassess their strategies and adjust their plays accordingly.

Notable Cards

  • Thought Vessel

    Thought Vessel

  • Ruby Medallion

    Ruby Medallion

  • Ominous Seas

    Ominous Seas

  • Reckless Fireweaver

    Reckless Fireweaver

Summary

In an intense, back-and-forth match featuring a rich variety of strategies, the game was highlighted by dynamic board states and unexpected twists. The match started out slowly, with players carefully setting up their resources and gradually revealing their decks' strategies. The gameplay was marked by a strong focus on deck synergies, with each player trying to maximize their commander's abilities. As the game progressed, the board state grew more complex, with numerous spells and abilities interacting in intricate ways. In the end, it was the strategic use of key cards and clever manipulation of deck mechanics that determined the outcome.

Description

Magic Foundations is a back-to-basics set that will be Standard legal for years to come, with some exciting new Commanders.

We’d like to dedicate this episode to Carlos, who we met at MagicCon Las Vegas. Please check out the foundation he works with at stupidcancer.org

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