Deck & Commander Strategies
Indoraptor, the Perfect Hybrid
Deal damage to all opponents to build Bloodthirst counters, then use fighting mechanics to remove blockers and increase damage output, controlling the board and finishing opponents with consistent damage.
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
Amplify red damage by adding extra damage to creatures and spells, aiming to quickly reduce opponents' life totals through direct combat and burn spells.
Satya, Aetherflux Genius
Generate and double tokens, make multiple copies of powerful non-token creatures, and leverage energy and life gain synergies to build a wide board and incremental advantages.
Old Gnawbone
Ramp aggressively with artifact permanents and treasures to produce enormous amounts of mana, enabling the casting of large threats and overwhelming opponents quickly.
Gameplay Insights
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Old Gnawbone's artifact ramp and treasure token generation allowed for explosive mana production, quickly outpacing other players and enabling the casting of large threats.
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Satya's token doubling and copying of powerful creatures created a strong board presence that pressured opponents and generated card advantage.
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Torbran's strategy of adding incremental damage through his commander ability and burn spells created constant pressure, forcing opponents to respond or lose significant life.
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Indoraptor's use of fighting mechanics to remove blockers combined with Bloodthirst counters enabled it to grow stronger and deal more damage, effectively controlling the battlefield.
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The gameplay saw a shift from a slow and casual start to a fast-paced and high-tempo midgame as players executed their core strategies and combos.
Notable Cards
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Indoraptor, the Perfect Hybrid
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Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
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Satya, Aetherflux Genius
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Old Gnawbone
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Replicating Ring
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Arcane Signet
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Electrostatic Field
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Cultivate
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Power Fist
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Elspeth, Sun's Champion
Gameplay Summary
The game started with a slow and casual pace, but quickly escalated as players deployed their key strategies.
Indoraptor focused on dealing damage to multiple opponents and leveraging Bloodthirst to enter the battlefield stronger, aiming to control the board through fights and incremental damage.
Old Gnawbone ramped aggressively using artifact-based ramp and treasure generation to build up a massive mana pool, with the goal of casting big threats and overwhelming opponents quickly.
Satya used energy and token generation, including doubling token synergies and copying impactful non-token permanents to gain board advantage and card advantage.
Torbran aimed to maximize damage output by boosting red damage spells and creatures, leveraging his ability to add extra damage to each attack and spell.
![Commander VS: Ghoulcaller Gisa VS Torbran VS Chulane VS Sisay [From SCGCON] thumbnail](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/D0eveMMHDz0/sddefault.jpg)
![Commander VS S17E4: Linden VS Syr Konrad VS Kenrith VS Torbran [EDH] thumbnail](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/PvUddo1rzeo/sddefault.jpg)
