BETOR VS NARSET VS ESHKI VS NERIV | Tarkir: Dragonstorm Magic the Gathering Commander Gameplay

Deck Strategies

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  Neriv, Heart of the Storm

  This deck focuses on leveraging the abilities of dragons and tokens to deal damage. The deck capitalizes on the ability of Neriv to deal double damage.

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  Narset, Jeskai Waymaster

  This deck aims to cast multiple spells each turn, triggering Narset's ability to draw equal cards at the end of the turn. The deck also includes the new Flurry mechanic.

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  Betor, Kin to All

  This deck revolves around playing high toughness creatures and using Betor's abilities to draw cards, untap creatures, and deal significant damage to opponents.

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  Eshki Dragonclaw

  The strategy of this deck wasn't fully revealed in the transcript, but it seems to be focused on handling and eliminating dragon threats on the table.

Gameplay Insights

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  Jeff's strategy of using high toughness creatures in conjunction with Betor's abilities posed a significant early threat.

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  Carlos' use of Swords to Plowshares and Elsa, Threefold Master to remove Jeff's Bedrock Tortoise was a key turning point, reducing Jeff's threat level.

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  The players' use of various dragon-themed cards added an extra layer of strategy and tension to the game, reflecting the 'Dragonstorm' theme of the set they were promoting.

Notable Cards

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  Bedrock Tortoise

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  Swords to Plowshares

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  Arcane Signet

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  Farseek

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  Thunder of Unity

Summary

The game kicked off with players ramping up their mana base and setting their commanders on the battlefield. Jeff, playing Betor, Kin to All, was the first to pose a significant threat, with a high toughness creature strategy that synergized with his commander, allowing him to draw extra cards each turn and deal significant damage. His Bedrock Tortoise, in particular, posed a considerable threat, given its high toughness and hexproof on Jeff's turn. However, Carlos, piloting Narset, Jeskai Waymaster, managed to take down the Tortoise using Swords to Plowshares and Elsa, Threefold Master. The game also saw the players casting various dragon-themed cards, living up to the 'Dragonstorm' theme of the set they were showcasing.