TTJ: Andrew Dismukes v Ashlen Rose v Lua Stardust v Blackneto | MTG Commander Gameplay episode 15

Deck & Commander Strategies

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  Neyith of the Dire Hunt

  Utilizes fighting mechanics to trigger card draw and gain combat advantage by forcing creatures to fight, controlling the board while accruing value.

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  Ayli, Eternal Pilgrim

  Focuses on gaining life and draining opponents through lifegain triggers and combat damage, combining control elements with a combo finish.

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  Lathril, Blade of the Elves

  Builds a large board presence with elf tokens and leverages elf synergy to overwhelm opponents with wide attacks and pump effects.

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  Rin and Seri, Inseparable

  Generates multiple dog and cat tokens to swarm opponents, using token synergy and aggression to dominate the battlefield.

Gameplay Insights

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  Neyith's fight triggers not only controlled combat but also card draw, encouraging aggressive interactions that shaped the flow of the game.

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  Ayli's use of lifegain and life drain created a defensive buffer while applying incremental pressure on opponents, highlighting a grindy playstyle.

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  Lathril’s focus on elf token generation allowed for explosive board states that forced other players to consider board wipes or targeted removal.

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  Rin and Seri’s token production was a consistent source of threats, leveraging numbers over single powerful creatures to maintain offensive momentum.

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  The inclusion of cards like Sylvan Library provided card selection and advantage, while Goblin Bombardment enabled sacrifice synergies that opened alternative win conditions.

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  Players were cautious about when to engage in Neyith's fight triggers, weighing the value of triggering card draw against losing key creatures.

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  The use of ramp spells and mana dorks early gave players access to powerful plays ahead of curve, accelerating their strategic plans.

Notable Cards

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  Neyith of the Dire Hunt

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  Ayli, Eternal Pilgrim

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  Lathril, Blade of the Elves

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  Rin and Seri, Inseparable

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  Sylvan Library

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  Goblin Bombardment

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  Growing Rites of Itlimoc // Itlimoc, Cradle of the Sun

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  Arcane Signet

Gameplay Summary