Duel Commander | MU 082921 | Round 1: Malcolm/Tevesh vs Aminatou

Decklists

Deck & Commander Strategies

Aminatou, the Fateshifter
Utilizes blink effects and top-deck manipulation to generate incremental value and control the board. The deck aims to outvalue opponents by reusing enter-the-battlefield effects and locking down key threats.
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator / Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Combines Malcolm’s evasive damage output with Tevesh’s mana generation and card selection. The deck focuses on disruption, building board presence, and leveraging Tevesh’s abilities to create overwhelming advantage in the mid-to-late game.

Gameplay Insights

1
Leveraging Tevesh Szat's ability to generate large amounts of mana was pivotal in enabling multiple activations of Malcolm's unblockable strikes.
2
Aminatou's blink effects provided repeated value but struggled to fully stabilize against the mounting pressure from Malcolm and Tevesh’s synergy.
3
Maintaining board control and timely responses were critical, as missing a disruption window allowed Malcolm/Tevesh to build an insurmountable lead.
4
Effective use of Tevesh Szat’s card selection helped the player find key pieces and answers, accelerating their win condition.

Notable Cards

Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Aminatou, the Fateshifter

Gameplay Summary

The Duel Commander match featured a contest between Aminatou, the Fateshifter and a combined Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator / Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools deck.

Early in the game, both players developed their boards cautiously, with Aminatou leveraging her ability to manipulate the top of the library and blink key creatures for value.

Malcolm and Tevesh’s deck applied pressure through evasive creatures and disruptive spells, aiming to control the pace and set up a potent endgame with Tevesh's mana generation and Malcolm's evasion.

A key turning point occurred when Malcolm's player successfully assembled a critical board state with Tevesh enabling significant mana advantage and Malcolm attacking through defenses, forcing Aminatou to respond aggressively or risk losing valuable life points.

Aminatou attempted to stabilize by maximizing blink triggers and value engines, but the overwhelming mana and card advantage from Tevesh’s activation eventually tipped the scales.

The game concluded with a decisive strike enabled by the Malcolm/Tevesh synergy, securing victory through consistent pressure and resource denial.

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