Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor vs Preston, the Vanisher vs Elenda, the Dusk Rose vs Shroofus Sproutsire

Deck Strategies

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  Elenda, the Dusk Rose

  This deck revolves around sacrificing creatures for various benefits and using Elenda's ability to generate more tokens upon death of creatures.

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  Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor

  Gix's deck appears to focus on reducing casting costs, using life as a resource, and leveraging death triggers for advantage.

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  Preston, the Vanisher

  Preston's deck is built around enter-the-battlefield triggers, with a focus on gaining life and drawing cards through creature interactions.

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  Shroofus Sproutsire

  Shroofus's strategy involves generating a large number of tokens and using land-creature synergy for board advantage.

Gameplay Insights

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  The use of 'Wrath of God' by Beno was a game-changing moment, effectively disrupting Eric's land-base and board presence.

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  Desmond's strategy of using life as a resource proved to be a double-edged sword, as while it allowed him to build a strong board presence, it also left him vulnerable to attacks.

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  Kzo's use of 'Felidar Guardian' to exploit enter-the-battlefield triggers illustrated the power of such effects in the commander format.

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  The match showcased the importance of deck synergy, with each player's strategy revolving around their commander's abilities.

Notable Cards

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  Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor

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  Elenda, the Dusk Rose

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  Preston, the Vanisher

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  Shroofus Sproutsire

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  Wrath of God

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  Felidar Guardian

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  Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines

Summary

The commander game was a highly intense and engaging match, with dynamic shifts in play thanks to some high-impact cards and strategic actions. The early game saw Desmond (Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor) amass a considerable field with a combination of multiple creature summons and life-draining effects, establishing a strong board control. However, Beno (Elenda, the Dusk Rose) made a game-changing move with 'Wrath of God', wiping the board and significantly setting back Eric (Shroofus Sproutsire) who lost most of his lands. Kzo (Preston, the Vanisher) capitalized on this, blinking his creatures with Felidar Guardian and drawing a whopping total of 20 cards, turning the tide in his favour.