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Commander Legends: Baldur’s Gate | Game Knights 54 | Magic: The Gathering Commander Gameplay

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Deck Strategies

  • Tasha, the Witch Queen

    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

    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

    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

    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

    Fireball

  • Tragic Slip

    Tragic Slip

  • Lightning Bolt

    Lightning Bolt

  • Wild Magic Surge

    Wild Magic Surge

  • Rite of Replication

    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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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