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Game Knights Live - MagicCon Minneapolis | Magic: The Gathering Commander Gameplay EDH MTG

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Decklist

Deck Strategies

  • Rankle and Torbran

    Rankle and Torbran

    This deck leverages the disruptive abilities of Rankle and Torbran's damage boost to control the board and pressure opponents.

  • Heliod, the Radiant Dawn // Heliod, the Warped Eclipse

    Heliod, the Radiant Dawn // Heliod, the Warped Eclipse

    This deck revolves around lifegain strategies and manipulating the day/night cycle for value.

  • Nashi, Moon's Legacy

    Nashi, Moon's Legacy

    This deck focuses on exploiting Nashi's ability to generate extra turns, aiming to outvalue opponents over time.

  • Surrak and Goreclaw

    Surrak and Goreclaw

    This aggressive deck, also known as 'Bear Force', uses Surrak and Goreclaw's abilities to pump up creatures and break through defenses.

Gameplay Insights

  • 1

    The key to Nashi, Moon's Legacy's success was holding back resources until the right time to launch a counterattack, demonstrating the importance of patience and timing in Commander.

  • 2

    Surrak and Goreclaw's aggressive 'Bear Force' strategy showcased the power of creature synergies and the potential for explosive turns in creature-heavy decks.

  • 3

    Heliod's unexpected victory highlighted that even in the face of adversity, well-timed plays and a bit of luck can turn the tide of the game.

  • 4

    Rankle and Torbran's disruptive playstyle underlined the value of controlling the board and keeping opponents off balance.

Notable Cards

  • Command Tower

    Command Tower

  • Sol Ring

    Sol Ring

  • Smothering Tithe

    Smothering Tithe

  • Cyclonic Rift

    Cyclonic Rift

  • Dockside Extortionist

    Dockside Extortionist

Summary

In this thrilling match, each commander brought unique strategies to the table, leading to a game full of twists and turns. The match kicked off with the players developing their boards and setting up their strategies, with each commander unveiling their unique abilities and synergies. The game reached its climax when Surrak and Goreclaw's 'Bear Force' made its move, causing a dramatic shift in the board state. Despite the formidable opposition, Nashi, Moon's Legacy held on to their resources and executed a well-timed counterattack that turned the tide of the game. The match concluded with an unexpected victory from JLK's Heliod deck, demonstrating the unpredictable nature of Commander format.

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Show Notes:

Game Knights Live is proud to present full uninterrupted coverage of The Interplanar Games! If you couldn’t make it to MagicCon: Minneapolis for our biggest and loudest show yet, now’s your chance to see the Commander showdown that shook the multiverse – right here on YouTube!

LoadingReadyRun’s Kathleen De Vere and Graham Stark enter the arena with Jimmy and JLK to battle for gold and glory. Who will bring the championship back to their home plane? Can the Bear Force find redemption on the Main Stage? And what the heck is a “Cube of Consequence”? For all these answers and so much more, sit back and enjoy the show.

(Game Knights Live: Minneapolis was originally performed live on 05/05/23)


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Where to find our cast online:

Kathleen De Vere: Twitter: @Kathleen_LRR

Graham Stark: Twitter: @Graham_LRR IG: @graham_lrr

LoadingReadyRun: YouTube: www.youtube.com/@loadingreadyrun MTG Channel: www.youtube.com/@LRRMTG Twitch: www.twitch.tv/loadingreadyrun

Rachel Weeks: Twitter: @wachelreeks IG: @wachelreeks

Gavin Verhey: Twitter: @GavinVerhey Instagram: @GavinVerhey YouTube: www.youtube.com/@GoodMorningMagic

Gaurav Gulati: Twitter: @DoubleGXG


Deck Lists:

JLK’s Heliod Deck: tappedout.net/mtg-decks/jlks-heliod-gk-live-minneapolis

Kathleen’s Rankle and Torbran Deck: tappedout.net/mtg-decks/kathleens-rankle-torbran-gk-live-minneapolis

Jimmy’s Nashi Deck: tappedout.net/mtg-decks/jimmys-nashi-gk-live-minneapolis

Graham’s Bear Force Two Deck: tappedout.net/mtg-decks/grahams-surrak-goreclaw-game-knights-61

Credits:

Executive Producer & Creative Director: Josh Lee Kwai Producer & Director: Jake Boss Associate Producer: Jamie Block Co-Producer: Jimmy Wong Writers: Jordan Pridgen and Jamie Block Production Design: Ladee Danger Costume & Wardrobe: Ladee Danger Additional Editing: Jake Boss, Josh Lee Kwai, Manson Leung and Josh Murphy VFX: Sam Waldow and Evan Limberger GFX: Evan Limberger, Sam Waldow and Jake Boss Production Crew: Reaction AV “Secret Service” Cast: Damen Lenz, Manson Leung, Gabriel Pozos, Jamie Block, Gaurav Gulati and Josh Murphy Rules Expert & Game Moderator: Gaurav Gulati Card Overlay Operator: James Turner Dance Team: Celestial Circus Productions Senior Producer (Wizards of the Coast): Greg Collins Narrated by: Keith Norton Theme Music: Post Malone


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