Ganondorf vs. Yennefer vs. Little Mac vs. Dark Pit | The Spike Feeders Commander Gameplay | S4E2

Deck & Commander Strategies

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  Breya, Etherium Shaper

  A combo-control deck that leverages artifact synergy, disruption spells, and combo pieces to control the board and eventually win through intricate artifact-based combos.

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  Zur the Enchanter

  A control and combo deck utilizing enchantments and card draw to maintain advantage and set up a Doomsday or Ad Nauseam finish to close out the game.

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  Nin, the Pain Artist

  A spell-slinger deck that uses artifacts and instant/sorcery spells to fuel damage triggers on Nin, aiming to close the game through incremental damage and combos involving artifacts like Sol Ring.

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  Najeela, the Blade-Blossom

  An aggressive, combo-oriented deck that quickly ramps and produces warrior tokens with Najeela’s ability, leveraging combat triggers and combo pieces to overwhelm opponents.

Gameplay Insights

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  Early Mystic Remora and Rhystic Study enchantments create taxing effects that significantly shape early game decisions, forcing players to carefully manage their plays to avoid card loss or mana disadvantages.

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  The interaction of counterspells on Dark Ritual and Ad Nauseam by Breya’s player effectively delayed Zur’s combo attempt, showcasing the importance of timely disruption against combo decks.

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  Jim’s use of Whir of Invention to cheat Sol Ring into play demonstrates the power of artifact tutoring and improvise mechanics to quickly accelerate board development.

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  Bill’s careful sequencing of plays around Mystic Remora, including playing Deathrite Shaman and Bloom Tender, shows strategic adaptation to taxing enchantments to maintain tempo and pressure.

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  The high card draw swings from Windfall and Rhystic Study significantly impact the game state, with multiple players cycling through cards rapidly, increasing the potential for explosive turns and combos.

Notable Cards

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  Mystic Remora

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  Rhystic Study

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  Dark Ritual

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  Ad Nauseam

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  Whir of Invention

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  Chrome Mox

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  Brainstorm

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  Qasali Pridemage

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  Bloom Tender

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  Deathrite Shaman

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  Lotus Petal

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  Sol Ring

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  Talisman of Dominance

Gameplay Summary