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The Rhystic Buddies VS Colors Are A Crutch! | Ikra/Dargo - Kinnan - Talion - Shalai and Hallar

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Commanders featured in this video Reviewed & Verified

Decklists

Deck Strategies

  • Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper

    Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper

    Focuses on life gain and evasive damage to stabilize and control the board, using efficient creatures and spells to protect life total while applying pressure.

  • Dargo, the Shipwrecker

    Dargo, the Shipwrecker

    Aggressive midrange strategy aiming to disrupt opponents' resources with artifact destruction and use combat damage to control the pace of the game.

  • Kinnan, Bonder Prodigy

    Kinnan, Bonder Prodigy

    Ramp-centric deck leveraging mana acceleration and card advantage engines like Mystic Remora to outvalue opponents and cast powerful threats quickly.

  • Talion, the Kindly Lord

    Talion, the Kindly Lord

    Utilizes protective creatures and artifact synergies to enable combos and protect key permanents, focusing on steady board development and disruption.

  • Shalai and Hallar

    Shalai and Hallar

    Employs a combination of protective spells, aggressive creature attacks, and value generation to maintain board control and pressure opponents.

Gameplay Insights

  • 1

    Early mana acceleration with cards like Mana Crypt and Lotus Petal enabled explosive starts and multiple spells per turn.

  • 2

    Dargo's player used artifact destruction and combat damage strategically to slow down Talion's artifact synergies, notably targeting Wishclaw Talisman.

  • 3

    Kinnan capitalized on card draw engines like Mystic Remora to maintain hand advantage and control the pace of the game.

  • 4

    Talion's deployment of Benevolent Bodyguard and Wishclaw Talisman provided critical protection for key threats and enabled combo attempts.

  • 5

    The use of Tasha's Hideous Laughter to disrupt opponents' sacrificial plays demonstrated timing and interaction depth.

  • 6

    Combat phases were carefully navigated with selective attacks and blocks to avoid empowering opponents or triggering detrimental effects.

  • 7

    Players balanced aggressive plays with political considerations, choosing attack targets and responses to maintain board presence without overextending.

Notable Cards

  • Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer

    Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer

  • Lotus Petal

    Lotus Petal

  • Mana Crypt

    Mana Crypt

  • Mystic Remora

    Mystic Remora

  • Wishclaw Talisman

    Wishclaw Talisman

  • Benevolent Bodyguard

    Benevolent Bodyguard

  • Gilded Goose

    Gilded Goose

  • Arcane Signet

    Arcane Signet

Summary

The Commander game featured a dynamic four-player match with Ikra Shidiqi, Shalai and Hallar, Dargo, Kinnan, and Talion leading their respective decks. Early turns saw aggressive mana development and tempo plays, including Ragavan tokens and mana artifacts like Lotus Petal and Mana Crypt, setting the stage for mid-game interactions. Ikra Shidiqi's player leveraged life gain and evasive creatures to stabilize, while Dargo’s deck focused on efficient creature-based pressure and disruption, including artifact interaction and combat tricks. Kinnan's player used mana ramp and card advantage sources to build a threatening board state, with key plays like Mystic Remora and other control elements to slow opponents. Talion's deck showed a proactive approach by deploying threats such as Benevolent Bodyguard and Wishclaw Talisman to protect key creatures and enable combos. Shalai and Hallar’s deck contributed with multi-pronged threats, protective spells, and value creatures, enhancing board presence and political leverage.

Description

Today we are joined by Max S and Max P from Color’s Are A Crutch! I would like to apologize for the audio issues in todays episode. As Steppin mentioned, I wasn’t able to join this week because of work. (I’m usually the one who does the recording and all that) but nonetheless, we hope you guys enjoy todays video!

Dargo/Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper: www.moxfield.com/decks/SVq1U9ZehkCGjROcxTpHPg

Kinnan: www.moxfield.com/decks/OYpsy84lZU-HPrQiW9hmdQ

Talion: www.moxfield.com/decks/PfPCitkfu0e0qj4EKHioUg

Shalai and Hallar: www.moxfield.com/decks/09xpB3iX60-vwly3b9a7_Q

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