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20 Different Ways To Win A Commander Game w/ Brian Kibler & Daniel Holt | Ep 150

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Decklists

Deck Strategies

  • Go-Shintai of Life's Origin

    Go-Shintai of Life's Origin

    This deck focuses on alternative win conditions, showcasing the variety of ways a Commander game can be won. It leverages enchantments and other unique card interactions to create various paths to victory.

  • Omnath, Locus of All

    Omnath, Locus of All

    Omnath's deck is built around colored mana symbols and ramp, with a focus on utilizing Omnath's floating mana ability. The deck features many charms and other multi-colour spells.

  • Esika, God of the Tree // The Prismatic Bridge

    Esika, God of the Tree // The Prismatic Bridge

    Esika's deck focuses on manipulating the top of the library and casting cards from there, aiming to win through powerful top-deck plays. It also avoids exiling cards to maintain consistency.

  • Najeela, the Blade-Blossom

    Najeela, the Blade-Blossom

    Najeela's deck, filled with warrior creatures, aims to swarm the board and overwhelm opponents with sheer numbers. Notably, it's an older deck, demonstrating that even non-recent decks can still be competitive in the Commander format.

Gameplay Insights

  • 1

    Mystic Remora was an early play that provided consistent card advantage, underlining the importance of early game draw engines.

  • 2

    Mechanized Production offered a potential win condition and created an immediate threat that other players had to respond to.

  • 3

    The use of fetch lands like Flooded Strand, combined with cards like The Lost and the Damned, highlighted the power of landfall-type mechanics and the advantage of manipulating the board state.

Notable Cards

  • Noble Hierarch

    Noble Hierarch

  • Mystic Remora

    Mystic Remora

  • Mechanized Production

    Mechanized Production

  • Najeela, the Blade-Blossom

    Najeela, the Blade-Blossom

  • Omnath, Locus of All

    Omnath, Locus of All

  • Go-Shintai of Life's Origin

    Go-Shintai of Life's Origin

  • Esika, God of the Tree // The Prismatic Bridge

    Esika, God of the Tree // The Prismatic Bridge

Summary

The game featured four unique Commander decks, each showcasing different strategies and win conditions. Early on, players focused on ramping and setting up their boards, with a notable play being a turn one Noble Hierarch. As the game progressed, enchantments became a focal point, with the casting of Mystic Remora and Mechanized Production. The tension rose as players tried to outmaneuver each other while maintaining their resources. While the transcript ends before the game's conclusion, it's clear that the game was a complex battle of strategy and wits, with players continuously adapting to the evolving board state.

Description

Hey Commander players, we heard you love winning games. Thanks to Wizards of the Coast, we’re playing the upcoming 20 Ways to Win Secret Lair Commander deck with Daniel Holt, Senior Game Designer and mastermind behind this unique Commander deck, available soon! Brian from @commanderathome also joins us for this all 5 color Commander game!

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