Commander VS #212: Freyalise/Kaalia VS Atraxa/Derevi VS Windgrace/Nahiri VS Meren/Ezuri (Full Video)

Deck Strategies

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  Ezuri, Claw of Progress

  This deck was built around synergizing Ezuri with Meren, with a focus on low-cost creatures that can be sacrificed and brought back. The deck's game plan is to generate value through experience counters and creature recursion.

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  Nahiri, the Lithomancer

  This deck was combined with Lord Windgrace, aiming to leverage landfall triggers and Nahiri's ability to produce equipment. The gameplan is to create a robust mana base and use equipment to enhance creatures.

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  Derevi, Empyrial Tactician

  This deck, combined with Atraxa, aims to leverage the proliferate mechanic and tap-untap synergies. The strategy is to get maximum value from the commanders and control the board state.

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  Kaalia of the Vast

  This deck, mashed up with Freyalise, aims to generate value from Elf creatures and cheat out large, impactful Angels, Demons, and Dragons with Kaalia.

Gameplay Insights

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  The combination of Ezuri and Meren allowed for a significant amount of synergy, using low-cost creatures and experience counters to generate value.

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  The Nahiri and Windgrace deck leveraged landfall triggers to create a robust mana base, which was essential for their strategy.

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  The Derevi and Atraxa deck showcased the power of proliferate and tap-untap synergies, controlling the board state and maximizing commander value.

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  The Kaalia and Freyalise deck struggled with the inconsistency of its two halves, demonstrating the challenges of mashing together two preconstructed decks with different strategies.

Notable Cards

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  Angel of Despair

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  True Conviction

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  Explosive Vegetation

Summary

In this game of Commander VS, the players brought unique strategies to the table, each with their decks built around two preconstructed Commander decks mashed together. The game saw a variety of interactions and synergies as the players looked to leverage the strengths of their chosen commanders. Despite the high level of competition, the game was marked by friendly banter and a collegial atmosphere. The game was not without its twists and turns, with players making strategic decisions and using game-changing interactions to gain the upper hand. A key turning point in the game saw one player successfully executing a combo that significantly shifted the game's tempo. The game came to a close after a decisive play that leveraged a deck's win condition, securing the victory for one player.