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Commander Masters Precons | Commander VS | Magic: the Gathering Gameplay

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Deck Strategies

  • Anikthea, Hand of Erebos

    Anikthea, Hand of Erebos

    This deck seemed to revolve around Theros block-inspired cards, with a focus on enchantments and potentially life gain strategies.

  • Zhulodok, Void Gorger

    Zhulodok, Void Gorger

    This deck aimed to take advantage of Cascade mechanics and powerful Eldrazi creatures. The Mystic Forge card suggested a strategy of manipulating the top of the library.

  • Sliver Gravemother

    Sliver Gravemother

    The strategy of this deck was to swarm the battlefield with Sliver creatures, each granting shared abilities to one another. Firewake Sliver was a notable card, giving all Slivers haste.

  • Commodore Guff

    Commodore Guff

    This deck was Planeswalker-focused. Utilizing Sparks Touched Hunter to copy Planeswalker abilities was a key part of this strategy.

Gameplay Insights

  • 1

    The use of Sparks Touched Hunter in the Commodore Guff deck demonstrated the power of copying abilities in a Planeswalker-focused deck.

  • 2

    The Mystic Forge in the Zhulodok deck set up potential for powerful plays, although it also added an element of risk with the potential for mill effects.

  • 3

    The Ghoulish Impetus in the Anikthea deck created interesting goad interactions, forcing certain creatures to attack.

  • 4

    The Firewake Sliver in the Sliver Gravemother deck illustrated the cumulative power of Slivers, as granting all Slivers haste can lead to swift and aggressive attacks.

Notable Cards

  • Mystic Forge

    Mystic Forge

  • Firewake Sliver

    Firewake Sliver

  • Ghoulish Impetus

    Ghoulish Impetus

Summary

The Commander Masters Precons game showcased four unique decks, each with their own strategies and win conditions. The game began with a steady build of mana and creatures until a series of impactful plays and card interactions escalated the tempo. The Sparks Touched Hunter from the Commodore Guff deck gained early attention, as it was able to copy Planeswalker abilities, creating a significant advantage. The Zhulodok, Void Gorger deck made use of the card Mystic Forge, adding to the tension by potentially setting up a strong Eldrazi presence. Throughout the game, the players utilized their commanders and key cards to strategically manipulate the board state, resulting in a back-and-forth struggle for dominance.

Description

Join the crew as they put the Commander Masters preconstructed decks to the test!

Commander VS 350 | Season 32 Episode 6

Anikthea, Hand of Erebos [Enduring Enchantments] vs Commodore Guff [Planeswalker Party] vs Zhulodok, Void Gorger [Eldrazi Unbound] vs Sliver Gravemother [Sliver Swarm]

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0:00 Intro 2:09 Gameplay 1:29:55 Outro

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