Top 8 Gameplay - ZAP MONTHLY 10/21 w/ EN Commentary [Duel Commander-EDH] - Magic: The Gathering

Deck & Commander Strategies

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  Venser, Shaper Savant

  A tempo-control deck focused on counterspells, bounce effects, and efficient creatures to disrupt opponents’ plays while assembling a clock to close out the game.

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  Aminatou, the Fateshifter

  A value-oriented flicker deck that leverages Aminatou’s ability to generate incremental card advantage and manipulate permanents, using planeswalkers and combos to control the board and win in the mid-to-late game.

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  Tiamat

  Not featured in this segment of the video; no gameplay details available.

Gameplay Insights

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  The use of counterspells and bounce effects early on set a high tempo and shaped the flow of the game significantly.

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  Aminatou’s flicker ability was pivotal for generating incremental advantage and protecting key permanents from removal or Stasis effects.

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  Timing decisions around casting Teferi and activating abilities under Stasis were critical for breaking Venser’s lock and maintaining board presence.

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  The activation of Wishclaw Talisman during Aminatou’s flicker activation demonstrated a clever stack interaction to increase the overall value of the turn.

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  Venser’s missing land drops slowed down tempo but he compensated with strong disruption and a creeping creature clock that pressured Aminatou.

Notable Cards

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  Ponder

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  Mana Leak

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  Force of Will

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  Memory Lapse

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  Aminatou, the Fateshifter

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  Venser, Shaper Savant

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  Stasis

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  Teferi

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  Wishclaw Talisman

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  Creeping Tar Pit

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  Wall of Omens

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  Baleful Strix

Gameplay Summary