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Summary

The game started with all players quickly developing their mana bases. Smeagol, Helpful Guide's player used the 'Tempt with Discovery' card to great effect, manipulating opponents to gain a significant land advantage early in the game. However, this move also allowed Sauron, the Lidless Eye's player to put a key dual land into play. The game saw an interesting use of the Monarch mechanic by Faramir, Prince of Ithilien's player who managed to maintain the crown for a significant portion of the game, gaining card advantage. The game was marked by clever strategic decisions and a constant shift in power dynamics among the players.

Deck Strategies

  • Faramir, Prince of Ithilien

    Faramir, Prince of Ithilien

    The deck is built around the Monarch mechanic, aiming to maintain the crown to gain card advantage and build an army for a final rush.

  • Sauron, the Lidless Eye

    Sauron, the Lidless Eye

    The deck aims to steal opponents' creatures and then use them as fodder for sacrifice effects, creating a powerful drain engine.

  • Gandalf the Grey

    Gandalf the Grey

    The deck aims to deal incremental damage to opponents through instants and sorceries, working towards a slow burn victory.

  • Sméagol, Helpful Guide

    Sméagol, Helpful Guide

    The deck leverages 'tempting' cards to gain an advantage, with a focus on land acquisition and control.

Gameplay Insights

  • 1

    The use of the Monarch mechanic by Faramir, Prince of Ithilien's player created an interesting dynamic in the game, with players constantly vying for the crown.

  • 2

    Smeagol, Helpful Guide's player's use of 'Tempt with Discovery' early in the game set a tone for the rest of the match, showcasing the power of manipulation in the Commander format.

  • 3

    The ability of Sauron, the Lidless Eye to steal creatures and then sacrifice them created a powerful engine that was a constant threat throughout the game.

Notable Cards

  • Tempt with Discovery

    Tempt with Discovery

  • Prismatic Vista

    Prismatic Vista

  • Village Rites

    Village Rites

  • Lightning Greaves

    Lightning Greaves

Description

Join the crew for part two of their The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth adventure!

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Commander VS 345 | Season 32 Episode 2

Gandalf the Grey vs Smeagol, Helpful Guide vs Faramir, Prince of Ithilien vs Sauron, The Lidless Eye

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0:00 Intro 2:29 Gameplay 1:21:14 Outro

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