Grazilaxx vs Miara/Tevesh | Duel Commander | MU 102421 | Round 1

Deck & Commander Strategies

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  Grazilaxx, Illithid Scholar

  This deck focuses on Illithid tribal synergies, using Grazilaxx’s ability to draw cards and generate board presence through Illithid creatures and spells, aiming to outvalue opponents over time.

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  Miara, Thorn of the Glade / Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools

  A hybrid strategy combining ramp and creature-based pressure from Miara with Tevesh Szat’s spell-casting and discard disruption to control the game and generate incremental advantage, eventually winning through attrition and value plays.

Gameplay Insights

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  Effective use of Tevesh Szat’s activated abilities to generate card advantage and disrupt opponent’s plans proved pivotal in maintaining control of the game.

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  Grazilaxx’s synergy with Illithid creatures allowed for steady card draw and board development, which kept up pressure but required careful timing to avoid removal.

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  The interplay between ramp spells and removal on the Miara/Tevesh side created opportunities to stabilize and seize board control during mid-game.

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  Managing resources and sequencing spells optimally were key to navigating through board wipes and attrition-heavy exchanges.

Notable Cards

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  Grazilaxx, Illithid Scholar

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  Miara, Thorn of the Glade

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  Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools

Gameplay Summary