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

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Deck Strategies

  • Neyith of the Dire Hunt

    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.

  • Ayli, Eternal Pilgrim

    Ayli, Eternal Pilgrim

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

  • Lathril, Blade of the Elves

    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.

  • Rin and Seri, Inseparable

    Rin and Seri, Inseparable

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

Gameplay Insights

  • 1

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

  • 2

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

  • 3

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

  • 4

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

  • 5

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

  • 6

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

  • 7

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

Notable Cards

  • Neyith of the Dire Hunt

    Neyith of the Dire Hunt

  • Ayli, Eternal Pilgrim

    Ayli, Eternal Pilgrim

  • Lathril, Blade of the Elves

    Lathril, Blade of the Elves

  • Rin and Seri, Inseparable

    Rin and Seri, Inseparable

  • Sylvan Library

    Sylvan Library

  • Goblin Bombardment

    Goblin Bombardment

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

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

  • Arcane Signet

    Arcane Signet

Summary

The game began with players quickly establishing their board presence, with early plays focusing on ramp and creature development. Neyith of the Dire Hunt's fight mechanic was introduced early, prompting defensive and tactical responses from the group. Ayli, Eternal Pilgrim leveraged lifegain and life drain mechanics, setting up a combo-oriented strategy that aimed to chip away at opponents' life totals while maintaining her own. Lathril, Blade of the Elves focused on elf tribal synergy, seeking to flood the board with elves and overwhelm opponents through sheer numbers. Rin and Seri, Inseparable also pursued a token generation strategy, creating dog and cat tokens to apply pressure and control the battlefield.

Description

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Blackneto: Moxfield: www.moxfield.com/decks/v6gzzzHc7U28HrnkPZyIyA linktr.ee/Blackneto_

Ashlen Rose: Moxfield: www.moxfield.com/decks/GC1jPrbpc06VZWBmaxnIQw linktr.ee/Ashlen

Andrew Dismukes @SaturdayNightLive Moxfield: www.moxfield.com/decks/kTvJ9NnAmkSaNc7v_Kl4PA twitter.com/andrew_vinny www.instagram.com/andrewdismukes

Lua Stardust: Moxfield: www.moxfield.com/decks/1pQ9Mfg0EUSRi6xHA4OpqQ www.facebook.com/luacosplays twitter.com/luastardust twitch.tv/luastardust www.youtube.com/channel/UC34uUslu4eB82VA300Fclkg campcryptidpodcast.com