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Duel Commander | MU 073121 | Round 2: Kari Zev vs DL Ojutai

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Commanders featured in this Gameplay Reviewed & Verified

Decklists

Deck & Commander Strategies

  • Kari Zev, Skyship Raider

    Kari Zev, Skyship Raider

    Aggressive red-white pirate tribal deck focused on early board development, evasion, and incremental damage through combat tricks and crew synergies to quickly reduce opponents' life totals.

  • Dragonlord Ojutai

    Dragonlord Ojutai

    Blue-white control and tempo deck leveraging Dragonlord Ojutai's flying threat, card draw, and resilience to stabilize the board, outvalue aggressive decks, and win through superior air control and late-game advantage.

Gameplay Insights

  • 1

    Early aggression from Kari Zev forced the Dragonlord Ojutai player to prioritize removal and defense, slowing down the aggressive deck's momentum.

  • 2

    Dragonlord Ojutai's flying presence was pivotal in controlling combat and preventing Kari Zev's damage output from becoming overwhelming.

  • 3

    The use of efficient removal spells and card draw spells allowed the controlling player to maintain card advantage and outlast the aggressive opponent.

  • 4

    Kari Zev's deck relied heavily on evasion and combat tricks, but was ultimately unable to overcome the stabilizing effects of Dragonlord Ojutai's control elements.

Notable Cards

  • Kari Zev, Skyship Raider

    Kari Zev, Skyship Raider

  • Dragonlord Ojutai

    Dragonlord Ojutai

  • Lightning Helix

    Lightning Helix

  • Path to Exile

    Path to Exile

  • Sphinx's Revelation

    Sphinx's Revelation

Gameplay Summary

The game featured a dynamic matchup between a fast, aggressive red-white pirate deck led by Kari Zev, Skyship Raider, and a more controlling, tempo-oriented blue-white Dragonlord Ojutai deck.

Kari Zev's player quickly developed an early board presence with evasive creatures and aggressive attacks, aiming to chip away at life totals and maintain pressure.

Dragonlord Ojutai's player responded with powerful flyers and efficient removal spells, stabilizing the board and leveraging Ojutai's resilience and card advantage to slow Kari Zev down. A key turning point occurred when Dragonlord Ojutai managed to establish a strong air presence, limiting Kari Zev's ability to attack profitably.

Meanwhile, Kari Zev attempted to push through damage with her crew and pirate synergies, but the control elements and defensive threats from Ojutai gradually turned the tide.

Ultimately, the game was decided by the controlling player's ability to outlast the aggressive onslaught and capitalize on Dragonlord Ojutai's powerful finishers and card advantage engine.

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