RE-MATCH! Minsc & Boo, Kydele & Vial Smasher, Zaxara, Aegar | Commander Gameplay

Deck Strategies

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  Minsc & Boo, Timeless Heroes

  This deck focuses on buffing Boo and dealing large amounts of damage to opponents. It includes plenty of spells to boost attack power and protect Boo from harm.

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  Aegar, the Freezing Flame

  This deck aims to deal damage to all players and creatures, drawing cards for each creature killed. It involves clever use of spells to set traps for opponents.

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  Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix & Vial Smasher the Fierce

  This deck uses cycling to draw cards and deal damage to opponents, while also generating extra mana. It also includes strategies to recast commanders and break free from opponents' control.

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  Zaxara, the Exemplary

  This deck aims to summon a powerful Hydra army, using Zaxara's ability to create Hydra tokens. It also includes spells to protect the Hydras and deal damage to opponents.

Gameplay Insights

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  The Minsc & Boo player's use of Might of Old Krosa and Berserk on Boo was a clever move that dealt substantial damage early in the game.

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  Aegar's player's use of Arcbond was a game-changing play that wiped the board and drew multiple cards.

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  The Minsc & Boo player's use of Crop Rotation and Chandra's Ignition allowed them to recover quickly from Aegar's Arcbond play and keep the pressure on their opponents.

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  The Kydele player's decision to recast their commanders broke them free from Minsc & Boo's oppressive tactics and allowed them to maintain their cycling strategy.

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  The Zaxara player's summoning of a Hydra army was a significant threat to their opponents, although it was ultimately not enough to win the game.

Notable Cards

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  Might of Old Krosa

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  Berserk

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  Arcbond

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  Crop Rotation

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  Chandra's Ignition

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  Glint-Horn Buccaneer

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  Mistcutter Hydra

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  Calamity Bearer

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  Zaxara, the Exemplary

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  Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix

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  Vial Smasher the Fierce

Summary

The game kicked off with each player introducing their respective commanders and starting their strategies. Minsc & Boo, Timeless Heroes was the first to make a significant move, with the player casting Might of Old Krosa and Berserk on Boo to deal significant damage. Aegar, the Freezing Flame then pulled off a clever trap, using Arcbond to deal damage to all players and creatures, then drawing cards for each creature killed. However, the Minsc & Boo player quickly recovered, using Crop Rotation and Chandra's Ignition to deal further damage. The Kydele & Vial Smasher player managed to break free from Minsc & Boo's oppressive tactics and recast their commanders, while the Zaxara player managed to summon a sizeable Hydra army. Towards the end of the game, the Minsc & Boo player unleashed a flurry of spells, dealing heavy damage to all opponents and winning the game.