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Commander at Home #22 - Agatha vs Ovika vs Minn vs Yennet with Jacob Bertrand and Xolo Maridueña

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Deck Strategies

  • Minn, Wily Illusionist

    Minn, Wily Illusionist

    The deck aims to draw multiple cards each turn, which triggers Minn's ability to create spirit tokens, thereby generating a powerful board presence.

  • Yennett, Cryptic Sovereign

    Yennett, Cryptic Sovereign

    Yennett's deck focuses on manipulating the top card of the library to take advantage of her ability to cast odd-cost spells for free, aiming for a powerful card advantage.

  • Agatha of the Vile Cauldron

    Agatha of the Vile Cauldron

    Agatha's deck revolves around utilizing creature abilities, making them less costly to activate, and providing a strategic edge with flexible options.

  • Ovika, Enigma Goliath

    Ovika, Enigma Goliath

    Ovika's strategy is to leverage its high mana cost and Ward ability to deter opponents, while using spells and goblins to create a formidable board state.

Gameplay Insights

  • 1

    The top deck of Sol Ring provided a significant tempo boost.

  • 2

    The use of Teferi, Master of Time added a new dynamic to the game by allowing actions on others' turns.

  • 3

    The capacity to draw multiple cards in a single turn, triggering Minn's ability, demonstrated a powerful synergy in play.

Notable Cards

  • Sol Ring

    Sol Ring

  • Teferi, Master of Time

    Teferi, Master of Time

  • Brainstorm

    Brainstorm

  • Oran-Rief, the Vastwood

    Oran-Rief, the Vastwood

  • Commander's Sphere

    Commander's Sphere

Summary

The game started off with a high-speed ramp from all players, setting the stage for an intense Commander battle. The presence of Minn, Wily Illusionist, and Yennett, Cryptic Sovereign, heightened the anticipation for the game, as these commanders are known for their unique and potent abilities. Mid-game, there was a notable top deck of Sol Ring, providing significant mana acceleration. A critical turning point occurred when a player drew multiple cards in a turn, triggering Minn's ability to create a spirit token. The player then utilized Teferi, Master of Time, adding another layer of complexity to the game by allowing actions during other players' turns. The game seemed to be heading towards a climax, with the anticipation of high-cost spells and potential game-changing interactions.

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Hosts: Brian Kibler and Olivia Gobert-Hicks

Guests: Jacob Bertrand and Xolo Xolo Maridueña

Producers: Brian Kibler and Joshua Ryan Dietz

Director: Kris Boruff

Director of Photography: Pierce Cook

Editor: Eilidh Lonie

Sound Mixer: Drew O’Donnell

Music By: Harris Heller

Graphics & Logos by: RottingJackal