Deck Strategies
Tasha, the Witch Queen
Jonathan's strategy revolves around playing spells from his opponents' decks. Tasha then creates a demon each time he uses an opponent's spell.
Neera, Wild Mage
Lexi's game plan centers on transforming spells into the top non-land card of her deck, potentially turning small spells into powerful plays.
Miirym, Sentinel Wyrm
Jimmy's deck focuses on dragon synergy. Miirym duplicates any dragon that enters the battlefield, leading to a potential snowball of powerful dragon effects.
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher
JLK aims to sacrifice artifacts to draw cards and grow Vhal. The larger Vhal becomes, the more mana she can generate for powerful activated abilities.
Gameplay Insights
- 1
Jonathan's use of an opponent's spell to create a demon with Tasha, the Witch Queen, was a key game-changing interaction.
- 2
Lexi's use of Neera, Wild Mage, to transform a small spell into a potential game-winning play was a pivotal moment.
- 3
Jimmy's use of Miirym, Sentinel Wyrm, to duplicate his dragons proved a strategic decision that had a significant impact on the board state.
- 4
JLK's strategy of sacrificing artifacts to grow Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher, and generate mana for activated abilities was a notable game plan.
Notable Cards

Fireball

Tragic Slip

Lightning Bolt

Wild Magic Surge

Rite of Replication
Summary
In this exciting game, the players showcase their unique deck strategies centered around their chosen commanders. The game is defined by multiple shifts in board state, carefully calculated strategies, and thrilling plays. Jonathan, with Tasha, the Witch Queen, leverages his opponent's decks, creating demons each time he uses their spells. Lexi, piloting Neera, Wild Mage, transforms spells into potentially powerful haymakers, while Jimmy's Miirym, Sentinel Wyrm, focuses on dragon synergies and duplicating dragons. Lastly, JLK's strategy revolves around Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher, and Clan Crafter, sacrificing artifacts for card draw and mana generation.
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Show Notes:
The Game Knights are back for another Dungeons & Dragons Adventure! This time they’re throwing down in the grandest city in all Faerun with the new cards from Commander Legends: Battle For Baldur’s Gate! Join singer/songwriter Jonathan Young (New Capenna Soundtrack) and D&D streamer/dungeon master Lexi McQueen (a.k.a. Black Girl Mage) for an epic contest fit for the ages.
It’s Miirym vs. Tasha vs. Neera vs. Vhal & Clan Crafter
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Twitter: @blackgirlmage
Twitch: www.twitch.tv/blackgirlmage
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Deck Lists:
Lexi’s Neera:
www.archidekt.com/decks/4664093/lexis_neera_game_knights_54
Jimmy’s Miirym:
www.archidekt.com/decks/4664097/jimmys_miirym_game_knights_54
JLK’s Vhal + Clan Crafter:
www.archidekt.com/decks/4664095/jlks_vhal_and_clan_crafter_game_knights_54
Jonathan’s Tasha:
www.archidekt.com/decks/4664094/jonathans_tasha_game_knights_54
Directed by: Jake Boss
Lead Editor: Josh Murphy
Edited by: Manson Leung and Jake Boss
Lead VFX: Sam Waldow
VFX Artist: Evan Limberger
Executive Producer: Josh Lee Kwai
Co-Producer: Jimmy Wong
Assistant VFX: Patrick Nan
Director of Photography: Jake Boss
Sound Mix: Josh Murphy and Jake Boss
Theme Music: Post Malone
Production Design: Ladee Danger
Assistant Art Director: David Coleman
Casting Director: Ashlen Rose
Judge: Jamie Block
Writers: Jordan Pridgen & Jamie Block
Neera (Voice): Ashlen Rose
Tasha and Vhal (Voice): Ladee Danger
“Adventurers Wanted”
-CREW-
Directed by: Josh Lee Kwai & Jake Boss
Written by: Jordan Pridgen & Jamie Block
Edited by: Gaurav Gulati
Lead VFX: Sam Waldow
VFX Artist: Evan Limberger
Produced by: Josh Lee Kwai
Production Design: Ladee Danger
Director of Photography: Jon Salmon and Jonny Strellman
Make-Up Artist: Jessica Torres
Gaffer: Jonny Strellman
Assistant Art Director: David Coleman
Production Assistant: Truc Thai
Casting Director: Ashlen Rose
-CAST-
Themselves: Jimmy Wong and Josh Lee Kwai
Elf: Beth May
Head Cultist #1: Anthony Burch
Head Cultist #2: Matt Arnold
Villager #1: Danielle Radford
Villager #2: Jamie Block
Guard (Chris): Asian Avenger
Minsc: Jacob Bertrand
Tasha: Josephine McAdam
Elminster: Ned Fulmer
Cultists: Josh Murphy, Manson Leung, Ladee Danger
Villagers: Jordan Pridgen, Shauna Gilles, Ashlen Rose, Gaurav Gulati, Damen Lenz, Patrick Nan, Truc Thai, Arthur Meadowcroft, Evan Limberger, David Coleman