Down to 1 with Monsters!! Questing Beast vs Gitrog Monster | Round 2 | MG 031123 | Duel Commander

Deck & Commander Strategies

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  Questing Beast

  An aggressive midrange deck that leverages Questing Beast's haste, deathtouch, and damage prevention to quickly pressure opponents and close out games before long-term value engines can develop.

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  The Gitrog Monster

  A value-oriented deck that uses The Gitrog Monster's land sacrifice and graveyard synergies to generate card advantage, control the board, and eventually overwhelm opponents with resource advantage.

Gameplay Insights

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  Questing Beast’s ability to prevent damage and deal multiple simultaneous combat damage instances was pivotal in maintaining aggression and pressuring The Gitrog Monster player’s life total.

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  The Gitrog Monster player’s use of land sacrifice and graveyard recursion, particularly with cards like Life from the Loam, enabled sustained card advantage despite aggressive pressure.

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  Board wipes such as Toxic Deluge were crucial in resetting the board state, temporarily halting Questing Beast’s momentum and allowing The Gitrog Monster to stabilize.

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  Managing resources and timing removal spells effectively was key for both players to navigate the shifting tempo and maintain board presence.

Notable Cards

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  Questing Beast

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  The Gitrog Monster

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  Toxic Deluge

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  Brainstorm

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  Life from the Loam

Gameplay Summary