Random Banned Commanders | Commander VS | Magic: the Gathering Gameplay

Deck Strategies

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  Griselbrand

  The Griselbrand deck aims to ramp up quickly to cast its commander, then leverage Griselbrand's powerful draw ability to gain significant card advantage.

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  Iona, Shield of Emeria

  The Iona deck strategy is centered around control and disruption, inhibiting opponents' ability to cast spells of a chosen color.

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  Rofellos, Llanowar Emissary

  Rofellos' deck focuses on fast mana generation and efficient use of green spells to overwhelm opponents.

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  Erayo, Soratami Ascendant // Erayo's Essence

  This deck aims to quickly flip Erayo and then lock down the game by countering the first spell each opponent plays each turn.

Gameplay Insights

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  The power of fast mana is clearly demonstrated by the Griselbrand player, who is able to ramp up significantly early in the game.

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  The Erayo player's strategy of locking down the game with Erayo's Essence is a powerful control strategy, but is vulnerable to removal.

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  The Iona player's use of control elements effectively disrupts the plans of the other players, emphasizing the disruptive power of Iona.

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  The Rofellos player's ability to generate large amounts of mana quickly is a key factor in their strategy.

Notable Cards

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  Jeweled Lotus

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  Griselbrand

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  Iona, Shield of Emeria

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  Rofellos, Llanowar Emissary

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  Nature's Chosen

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  Emerald Medallion

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  Burgeoning

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  Chromatic Lantern

Summary

The match starts off with high tension as each player reveals their banned commander. Early game sees Griselbrand taking a sizable lead with significant ramping and card draw, quickly becoming a threat to the other players. Iona, Shield of Emeria and Erayo, Soratami Ascendant, however, manage to stabilize the board with control elements. The game takes a dramatic turn when Rofellos, Llanowar Emissary manages to remove Erayo's Essence, opening the opportunity for the other players to retaliate. After a series of strategic plays and counter-plays, the match concludes in a surprising fashion, demonstrating the sheer power and potential of these banned commanders.