Live Stream Episode 103 #MTG!

Deck Strategies

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  Kozilek, Butcher of Truth

  Ramp into large Eldrazi creatures with annihilator to force opponents to sacrifice permanents, overwhelming the board with raw power and disruption.

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  Hapatra, Vizier of Poisons

  Rapidly produce snakes and apply -1/-1 counters to weaken opponents’ creatures, then utilize sacrifice outlets and poison synergies for incremental value and board control.

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  Agrus Kos, Eternal Soldier

  Maintain board presence with efficient creatures and equipment, leveraging combat tricks and synergy to chip away at opponents while controlling the battlefield.

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  Alrund, God of the Cosmos // Hakka, Whispering Raven

  Generate card advantage and scrying with Alrund, then use Hakka’s hit-and-run combat style to chip away at opponents while drawing cards and maintaining tempo.

Gameplay Insights

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  Utilizing Hapatra’s ability to put -1/-1 counters combined with sacrifice outlets created repeated value and board control that pressured opponents early.

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  Kozilek’s annihilator ability forced opponents to consider how to manage their permanents carefully, as each attack could result in heavy losses.

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  Playing card advantage engines like Alrund helped maintain steady resource flow, enabling consistent pressure and flexibility in responses.

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  The interaction between board wipes and aggressive token production created dynamic shifts in board presence, requiring players to adapt quickly.

Notable Cards

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  Kozilek, Butcher of Truth

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  Hapatra, Vizier of Poisons

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  Soulbright Flamekin

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  Duelist's Heritage

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  Furnace Skullbomb

Summary

The game featured four distinct Commander decks with varied strategies that shaped the flow of play. Early turns focused on ramp and establishing board presence, with Alrund, God of the Cosmos generating card advantage and scrying while Hapatra, Vizier of Poisons quickly built a board of snakes and applied pressure with -1/-1 counters. Kozilek, Butcher of Truth was held back initially as the Eldrazi-themed deck sought to ramp into its devastating annihilator effects, threatening to force opponents to sacrifice permanents whenever it attacked. Meanwhile, Agrus Kos, Eternal Soldier focused on efficient combat and synergy with equipment to maintain board control and chip away at opponents. A key turning point came with the play of board wipes and removal spells that disrupted the aggressive snake tokens and pressured the Eldrazi ramp strategy. The Hapatra player leveraged powerful sacrifice effects and -1/-1 counters to systematically weaken opposing creatures while generating value. Kozilek's presence loomed large, as its annihilator ability promised to shift the board state drastically once it attacked, forcing opponents to respond decisively. The gameplay revolved around balancing creature threats, removal, and resource generation, with each deck aiming to execute its unique win condition through incremental advantage and well-timed interactions.