Somewhere Between CEDH and Jank | Commander Clash S16 E3

Deck Strategies

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  Svyelun of Sea and Sky

  Control the board by converting opponents' lands into islands, thereby disrupting their mana bases.

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  Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar

  Build around Shadowheart with a focus on trickery domain, adding blue for mill strategies.

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  Wilson, Refined Grizzly

  Play a bear-themed deck with a number of 2/2 creatures equipped with powerful weapons.

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  The Valeyard

  Utilize voting mechanics to manipulate the game and put opponents in difficult positions.

Gameplay Insights

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  Crim's play of 'Back to Basics' was a pivotal moment, forcing the other players to adjust their strategies around their land bases.

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  Seth strategically discarding 'Solemn Simulacrum' in response to 'Back to Basics' showed an adept understanding of the game state and his opponents' strategies.

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  Phil's bear-themed deck with 2/2 creatures equipped with weapons provided an interesting dynamic, showcasing the variety of viable strategies in Commander format.

Notable Cards

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  Back to Basics

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  Solemn Simulacrum

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  Plea for Power

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  Empress Galina

Summary

This game was an interesting mix of strategies and styles, showcasing the versatility of the Commander format. Phil, playing a bear-themed deck, had a promising start with a number of 2/2 creatures equipped with powerful weapons. Richard, on the other hand, played a deck built around the companion Shadowheart, incorporating blue for some mill strategies. Crim played an island-based control strategy with Svyelun of Sea and Sky, while Seth brought a unique approach by focusing on voting mechanics with The Valeyard. The game reached a turning point when Crim played 'Back to Basics', hindering land-based strategies. However, Seth was able to circumvent this by discarding 'Solemn Simulacrum'. The game's outcome was left uncertain from the transcript, but each player had their moments of strategic advantage.