Never Tap Out Vs Necrons | Warhammer 40k Commander Precon Battle

Deck Strategies

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  Inquisitor Greyfax

  Control-oriented deck that uses vigilance and tapping mechanics to hinder attackers while generating value through investigations. It aims to disrupt opponents' attacks and maintain board control.

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  The Swarmlord

  Aggressive +1/+1 counter synergy deck that grows creatures quickly and draws cards when creatures with counters die, focusing on overwhelming opponents with large boards and incremental card advantage.

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  Szarekh, the Silent King

  Artifact and graveyard recursion deck that leverages Szarekh’s ability to return artifact creatures or vehicles from the graveyard, creating resilient threats and recurring value through synergy with graveyard and artifact effects.

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  Abaddon the Despoiler

  Cascade-focused deck that plays expensive spells and cascades into additional powerful spells, aiming to generate explosive turns and apply pressure through high-impact spells and creatures.

Gameplay Insights

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  Casting a board wipe and artifact removal at a critical moment greatly shifted momentum in favor of the Necron player by protecting their graveyard recursion strategy.

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  The use of creatures with vigilance and tap-down abilities by the Imperium player effectively slowed aggressive attacks and maintained control of the battlefield.

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  Deploying ramp artifacts early, such as the one-mana acceleration artifact and creatures with ramp effects, allowed players to cast their commanders by turn three and start applying pressure faster.

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  The Tyranid player's synergy of +1/+1 counters and card draw through creature deaths created a steady stream of resources that kept them in the game despite early pressure.

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  Players prioritized blocking and damage redirection to protect their key creatures and commanders, showing an understanding of the high stakes around commander removal and board control.

Notable Cards

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  Inquisitor Greyfax

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  The Swarmlord

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  Szarekh, the Silent King

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  Abaddon the Despoiler

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  Atalan Jackal

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  Tomb Fortress

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  Bastion Protector

Summary

The game features four Warhammer 40k-themed Commander preconstructed decks battling for dominance. Early turns focus on ramping and establishing board presence, with players deploying key creatures and preparing for their commanders' impact. The Imperium player utilizes Inquisitor Greyfax to generate vigilance and tap down threats, while the Despoiler player aims to curve into expensive spells with cascade synergies. The Necron player, piloting Szarekh, the Silent King, leverages graveyard recursion and artifact synergy to maintain pressure. Meanwhile, the Tyranid deck, led by The Swarmlord, focuses on +1/+1 counters and card draw through creature deaths, steadily growing its board state. A pivotal moment occurs when the Necron player resolves a powerful board wipe and a key artifact removal spell, disrupting opponents' plans and enabling Szarekh to threaten with recurring threats. The game evolves into a tense standoff with players carefully managing resources and blockers, trying to outpace each other's synergies. The Tyranid deck's ability to draw cards and grow creatures through counters keeps it competitive, while the Imperium's disruption and aggressive creatures aim to control the pace. Ultimately, the game revolves around maintaining board presence, protecting commanders, and leveraging unique faction mechanics to secure victory.