Favorite Precon Upgrade of 2022 [Commander VS 324] | Magic: the Gathering Commander Gameplay

Deck Strategies

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  Urza, Chief Artificer

  This deck leverages Urza's affinity for artifacts, aiming to generate a multitude of artifacts and using them to fuel powerful effects and big plays.

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  Atarka, World Render

  Focusing on a dragon theme, this deck aims to ramp up quickly and flood the board with powerful dragon creatures to overwhelm opponents.

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  Jared Carthalion

  With a unique 'ring' theme, the goal of this deck is to distribute 'rings' to other players, creating an unusual dynamic and potentially disrupting opponents' plans.

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  Faldorn, Dread Wolf Herald

  This deck aims to cast spells from exile and have lands enter the battlefield from exile to generate wolf tokens, building up a large army over time to overrun opponents.

Gameplay Insights

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  The early use of Liquid Metal Torque and Whirler Rogue by the Urza player demonstrated the power of artifact synergy and potentially set the pace for the game.

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  The Jared player's approach of distributing 'rings' to other players showcased a unique strategy that could disrupt opponents' plans.

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  Strategic use of the card Frontier Siege provided the Atarka player with significant ramping potential, aiding in their dragon-centric strategy.

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  The Faldorn player's strategy of casting spells and having lands enter from exile showcased the deck's theme and the power of token generation.

Notable Cards

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  Whirler Rogue

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  Bazaar Trader

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  Frontier Siege

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  Haven of the Spirit Dragon

Summary

In this episode of Commander VS, four players used their favorite preconstructed decks from 2022, upgraded with a $200 budget. The commanders in play were Urza, Chief Artificer; Atarka, World Render; Jared Carthalion; and Faldorn, Dread Wolf Herald. Gameplay started off with players setting up their mana bases and ramping up their resources. Notably, the player piloting Urza, Chief Artificer, managed to get off to a quick start with a powerful combination of Liquid Metal Torque and Whirler Rogue, generating additional artifacts. Meanwhile, the player controlling Jared Carthalion had a unique strategy revolving around 'rings', with plans to distribute them to other players. The game also saw strategic use of cards like Bazaar Trader, Frontier Siege, and Haven of the Spirit Dragon, showcasing the players' diverse strategies and deck themes. Despite some early aggression, the game was ultimately decided by the successful execution of one player's strategy, leading to their victory.