I Hate Your Deck #58 Henzie Toolbox v Lucas & Will v Be'lakor v Liesa || Commander Gameplay MTG EDH

Deck Strategies

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  Be'lakor, the Dark Master

  Demon tribal deck that plays high-cost demons to control the board and deal damage to opponents whenever demons enter the battlefield, supported by card draw and tutors.

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  Liesa, Shroud of Dusk

  Black-white life gain and life loss deck that pressures opponents' life totals through triggered effects while leveraging fast mana to cast large threats efficiently.

• Henzie Toolbox

  Creature blitz deck that uses haste and a blitz cost reduction mechanic tied to the commander's recasts to quickly deploy multiple creatures, sacrificing them to draw cards and maintain card advantage.

Gameplay Insights

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  Be'lakor's demon tribal synergy created continuous board pressure by dealing damage when demons entered the battlefield, forcing opponents to react quickly.

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  Liesa's life loss trigger on every spell cast steadily chipped away at opponents' life totals, pairing well with the deck's life gain to sustain itself.

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  Henzie's blitz mechanic allowed casting multiple creatures per turn at reduced costs by recasting the commander, enabling rapid board development and card draw through sacrifice triggers.

Notable Cards

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  Be'lakor, the Dark Master

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  Liesa, Shroud of Dusk

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  Mana Crypt

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  Jeweled Lotus

Summary

The Commander gameplay featured four players piloting unique decks with distinct strategies. Be'lakor, the Dark Master led a demon tribal deck emphasizing high-cost demon creatures and punishing opponents through damage triggers when demons entered the battlefield. Be'lakor's ability to draw cards at the cost of life and the presence of backup demons provided sustained pressure. Liesa, Shroud of Dusk brought a black-white life gain and life loss theme, leveraging fast mana sources like Mana Crypt and Jeweled Lotus to cast powerful angels while draining opponents' life totals with her triggered ability. Henzie's toolbox deck focused on blitzing out creatures with haste, utilizing cost reduction mechanics tied to repeatedly casting the commander to flood the board and draw cards through sacrificing creatures, creating a rapid tempo advantage.