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Questing Beast vs Grazilaxx* | Round 4 | DL 020422 | Duel Commander-in-Focus*

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Commanders featured in this Gameplay Reviewed & Verified

Questing Beast

Questing Beast

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Grazilaxx, Illithid Scholar

Grazilaxx, Illithid Scholar

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Decklist

Grazilaxx, Illithid Scholar Deck on Moxfield

Deck & Commander Strategies

  • Questing Beast

    Questing Beast

    Aggressive, tempo-oriented deck that uses Questing Beast’s haste, deathtouch, and relentless combat damage to apply constant pressure and close out games quickly.

  • Grazilaxx, Illithid Scholar

    Grazilaxx, Illithid Scholar

    Midrange-control deck focused on assembling a board of Illithid creatures, using disruption and card advantage to control the game and eventually win through incremental value and board dominance.

Gameplay Insights

  • 1

    Questing Beast’s ability to bypass blockers and deal consistent damage was crucial in maintaining pressure throughout the game.

  • 2

    Grazilaxx’s build aimed to stabilize through card advantage and board presence, but was ultimately overwhelmed by the fast pace and aggression of Questing Beast.

  • 3

    Efficient use of removal and timing of attacks created pivotal moments where Questing Beast’s player could capitalize on weakening Grazilaxx’s defenses.

Notable Cards

  • Questing Beast

    Questing Beast

  • Grazilaxx, Illithid Scholar

    Grazilaxx, Illithid Scholar

Gameplay Summary

The Duel Commander match featured a clash between a Questing Beast deck and a Grazilaxx, Illithid Scholar build.

The game unfolded with both players focusing on their respective aggressive and value-oriented strategies.

Questing Beast's deck aimed to leverage the commander’s efficient combat damage and haste to apply constant pressure, while Grazilaxx’s deck sought to establish board presence through powerful Illithid creatures and disruptive spells.

Throughout the match, key moments included Questing Beast breaking through defenses with swift attacks and Grazilaxx attempting to stabilize and generate card advantage to turn the tide. A turning point in the game occurred when Grazilaxx managed to assemble a critical mass of creatures and control elements, slowing down the Questing Beast player’s momentum.

However, Questing Beast’s relentless aggression and efficient removal spells eventually chipped away at Grazilaxx’s defenses.

The game concluded with Questing Beast securing a victory by continuously pressuring life totals and leveraging combat tricks, demonstrating the deck’s strength in tempo and aggression against a midrange-control Illithid strategy.

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