WNL 92 | March Madness Week 4 | Live MTG EDH | Commander Gameplay

Deck Strategies

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  Tuya Bearclaw

  Builds a wide board with tokens and leverages the highest power among creatures to boost Tuya's attack, aiming for large, overwhelming combat phases.

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  Aminatou, the Fateshifter

  Utilizes blink effects to reuse enter-the-battlefield abilities and control the board while gaining card advantage, leveraging her planeswalker abilities for incremental value.

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  Phenax, God of Deception

  Employs mill tactics to slowly drain opponents' libraries, aiming to win by decking out other players through milling synergistic creatures and spells.

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  Triad of Fates

  A weaker, less impactful commander that relies on specific synergies and enchantments but generally struggles to maintain tempo or board presence early in the game.

Gameplay Insights

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  Tuya Bearclaw's ability to boost its power based on the greatest power among creatures creates a significant threat that forces opponents to be cautious about combat.

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  Aminatou's blink ability provides steady card advantage and the potential to reuse powerful effects, which is a strong control element in Commander.

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  Phenax's mill strategy requires careful setup and protection, making early board development and defense critical to successfully decking opponents.

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  The group's dynamic around 'first blood' indicated an early focus on aggression and board presence, but players balanced this against developing their resource base.

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  Triad of Fates was recognized as a challenging commander to make impactful early plays with, which shaped that player's more conservative approach.

Notable Cards

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  Tuya Bearclaw

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  Aminatou, the Fateshifter

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  Phenax, God of Deception

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  Triad of Fates

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  Knight of the White Orchid

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  Sensei's Divining Top

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  Arcane Signet

Summary

The game began with players introducing their commanders and setting up their initial boards. Tuya Bearclaw's deck focused on building a large board presence with tokens and benefiting from the greatest power among creatures controlled, while Aminatou, the Fateshifter aimed to control the board through blink effects and card advantage. Phenax, God of Deception's player attempted a mill strategy to defeat opponents by depleting their libraries, and Triad of Fates was noted as a weaker commander with limited impact early on. Early turns saw players developing mana bases and small creatures like Knight of the White Orchid, with some attempts at aggression and board development. Tuya's deck showcased potential for explosive attacks due to its ability to boost power based on other creatures. Aminatou used her blink abilities to manipulate permanents and gain incremental advantage. Phenax tried to leverage milling effects to push toward a win condition. The game featured tension around first blood and board control, with players cautiously building resources and preparing for key interactions. The balance of power was still fluid as players positioned themselves for mid-game plays and potential combos.