We Play "Win The Game" Cards | S15 E19

Deck Strategies

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  Anikthea, Hand of Erebos

  This deck seems to focus on various alternate win conditions, potentially involving charge counters on artifacts like Darksteel Reactor.

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  Cadira, Caller of the Small

  The strategy appears to be creating a large number of creatures using big X spells, with alternate win conditions in Epic Struggle and Helix Pinnacle.

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  Tekuthal, Inquiry Dominus

  This strategy involves a variety of alternate win conditions, packaged within an enchantment shell. The aim is to get value from enchantments and possibly win through cards like Epic Struggle or Mortal Combat.

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  Go-Shintai of Life's Origin

  This deck is an enchantress deck focused on 'win the game' enchantments. It may also involve mill mechanics to set up a potential win condition in the graveyard.

Gameplay Insights

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  The taxing effect of the Esper Sentinel became a point of contention early in the game, impacting players' decisions on when and what to cast.

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  Mana management was crucial in this game, as seen with the debate around whether to pay the additional cost imposed by Esper Sentinel.

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  The Halo Fountain's goal to create a large number of creatures using big X spells set a clear strategy for that player.

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  One player's decision to combine an enchantment-focused strategy with mill mechanics created an interesting dynamic and potential alternate win conditions.

Notable Cards

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  Esper Sentinel

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  Everflowing Chalice

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  Halo Fountain

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  Epic Struggle

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  Helix Pinnacle

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  Mortal Combat

Summary

This game of Magic: The Gathering Commander was an interesting matchup between decks centered around alternate win conditions. Early on, an Esper Sentinel’s taxing effect was a major point of contention, with players debating whether to pay the additional cost or allow its controller to draw cards. An Everflowing Chalice and a Halo Fountain also made appearances early in the game. The game was marked by careful strategic decisions, specifically around mana management and the control of creature abilities. One player's deck strategy revolved around enchantments, but with an added twist of mill mechanics, potentially setting up for a win condition in the graveyard.