Commander VS S18E4: Nicol Bolas VS Jace VS Nissa VS Oko | Oathbreaker

Deck Strategies

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  Oko, Thief of Crowns

  The deck was built around Oko's powerful control abilities, with a particular focus on transforming opponent's creatures into elks. The signature spell, Veil of Summer, was used as a countermeasure against disruptive plays from opponents.

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  Nissa, Steward of Elements

  The Nissa deck was a ramp strategy, aiming to quickly amass lands and use Nissa's abilities to create powerful creatures. The signature spell, Nissa's Triumph, was used to further accelerate this ramp strategy.

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  Jace, Wielder of Mysteries

  The Jace deck was a control deck, using counterspells and draw spells to control the game. The objective was to use the signature spell, Paradigm Shift, to replace the library with the graveyard, setting up a win condition with Jace's alternate win ability.

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  Nicol Bolas, Dragon-God

  The Nicol Bolas deck was built around Bolas's powerful control abilities. The signature spell, Cruel Ultimatum, was used as a massive disruption tool and a way to gain card advantage and board control.

Gameplay Insights

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  The use of signature spells in this game added a new layer of strategy, as players had to consider both their commander and signature spell when making plays.

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  The game saw a lot of counterplays and disruption, with each player trying to prevent others from executing their game plans.

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  The match was a tense balance of aggression and control, with players having to carefully choose when to commit resources to the board and when to hold back.

Notable Cards

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  Oko, Thief of Crowns

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  Nissa, Steward of Elements

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  Jace, Wielder of Mysteries

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  Nicol Bolas, Dragon-God

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  Veil of Summer

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  Nissa's Triumph

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  Paradigm Shift

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  Cruel Ultimatum

Summary

This episode of Commander VS featured a unique, Oathbreaker-themed match. All players picked Planeswalkers as their commanders and had a signature spell attached to them. The game was a power struggle filled with strategic counters and aggressive plays. The match was a tug-of-war of control, with each player attempting to assert dominance over the board while also ensuring they were able to fulfil their respective game plans. The game saw a lot of counterplays, with each player trying to disrupt the other's strategies. The game ended in a climactic finish, with a tense standoff between the last two players.