Fan Request Finale! | Commander VS | Magic: the Gathering Gameplay

Deck Strategies

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  Thalia and The Gitrog Monster

  This deck aims to utilize lands to both ramp and trigger The Gitrog Monster’s ability, drawing cards and creating a value engine.

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  Sisay, Weatherlight Captain

  This deck aims to use Sisay's ability to tutor for powerful legendary cards, controlling the board state and setting up win conditions.

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  Jaya Ballard, Task Mage

  This mono-red deck seeks to burn opponents out and control the board with Jaya’s versatile abilities. It incorporates elements of a Painter's Servant combo for additional control.

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  Radha, Heart of Keld

  This deck utilizes land-based strategies for ramp and card advantage, with Radha providing top-deck manipulation and potential as an aggressive beater.

Gameplay Insights

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  The casting of Painter’s Servant had a profound impact on the game, altering card interactions and forcing players to adapt their strategies.

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  The use of Smothering Tithe provided a significant ramp and resource advantage for its controller.

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  The decision to not remove the Painter's Servant, despite its game-altering effect, showcased the players' adaptability and strategic decision-making.

Notable Cards

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  Smothering Tithe

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  Ramunap Excavator

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  Lotus Field

Summary

The game started with all players deploying their commanders and setting up their board state. The match was characterized by aggressive use of land ramp, with several players utilizing land-based strategies. The game took an interesting turn when a player cast 'Painter’s Servant', turning all cards in play, hands, libraries, and graveyards blue. This caused a significant shift in board dynamics, as it affected how cards interacted with each other. The game continued with players trying to navigate the new board state, with several attempts to remove the Painter’s Servant being made. In the end, the player using the Jaya Ballard, Task Mage deck was able to utilize the altered board state to their advantage and claimed victory.