Kamiz / Anhelo / Kitt Kanto / "Toolbox" | WORST POSSIBLE Commander Show #12 | Magic: The Gathering

Deck Strategies

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  Kamiz, Obscura Oculus

  Attack with creatures that force unblockable conditions and combo with Vorpal Sword to deliver an instant kill if the commander deals combat damage to a player.

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  Henzie "Toolbox" Torre

  Cast large creatures with blitz to generate immediate pressure and value, utilizing sacrifice outlets and damage triggers like Lord of Extinction and Stalking Vengeance to control the board.

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  Anhelo, the Painter

  Control the game by copying instant and sorcery spells through casualty mechanics, repeatedly tormenting opponents and controlling the board with powerful spell interactions.

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  Kitt Kanto, Mayhem Diva

  Generate tokens to use as a resource for goading opponents’ creatures, leveraging untap effects and token doubling to maintain attacking pressure and disrupt opponents’ combat plans.

Gameplay Insights

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  Kamiz’s unblockable double strike combo with Vorpal Sword created constant pressure to remove or block, shaping opponents’ moves.

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  Henzie leveraged blitz creatures to gain tempo advantage while drawing cards on creature death, enabling continuous board presence.

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  Anhelo’s use of casualty to copy spells allowed for multiple instances of torment and control spells, disrupting opponents’ strategies effectively.

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  Kitt Kanto’s token production combined with goading forced opponents into unfavorable combat situations, leveraging untap effects to maximize goad triggers.

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  Players needed to balance removal and defense carefully, as early removal of two-drops was critical to slowing aggressive blitz and combo attempts.

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  The multiplayer dynamics emphasized managing combat interactions and timing of spells to prevent Kamiz’s lethal unblockable attacks.

Notable Cards

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  Vorpal Sword

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  Lord of Extinction

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  Stalking Vengeance

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  Doubling Season

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  Strict Proctor

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  Hushbringer

Summary

The game featured four players piloting upgraded decks based on commanders from the Streets of New Capenna pre-cons. Kamiz, Obscura Oculus led a somewhat fair Esper assassin deck centered on attacking creatures and an unblockable combo with Vorpal Sword to instantly win if it connects. Henzie "Toolbox" Torre commanded a Jund monsters deck focused on casting large creatures with blitz for tempo and value, leveraging sacrifice and damage triggers through cards like Lord of Extinction and Stalking Vengeance. Anhelo, the Painter utilized a Grixis control shell with a unique copying mechanic on instant and sorcery spells to repeatedly torment opponents and control the board. Kitt Kanto, Mayhem Diva ran a Naya tokens deck aimed at producing many tokens to tap and goad opponents’ creatures, with a plan to keep attacking pressure high supported by cards like Doubling Season and Drumtroll to untap creatures for repeated goading. Early turns saw players establishing mana bases and laying down key pieces, with Kamiz threatening an unblockable lethal strike and Henzie setting up large creatures and sacrifice synergies. Anhelo aimed to disrupt with repeated copies of torment spells, while Kitt Kanto built a token army and used goading mechanics to redirect attacks. The interaction of these strategies created tension as Kamiz’s combo potential forced removal and blockers, Henzie’s blitz creatures pressured life totals, and Anhelo’s control elements kept the board in check. The game revolved around managing threats and preventing Kamiz’s unblockable Vorpal Sword kill, with Kitt Kanto attempting to leverage goad and tokens to force advantageous combat. The game highlighted the diversity of strategies from aggressive combo to value-based monster synergy and control with spell-copying, culminating in a dynamic multiplayer game of shifting board states and tactical decisions.