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Random Deck Roulette Part 2 [Commander VS 292] | Magic: The Gathering Commander Gameplay

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Commanders featured in this video Reviewed & Verified

Deck Strategies

  • The First Sliver

    The First Sliver

    Aggressive and fast-paced strategy, aiming to capitalize on the Sliver tribe synergies and quickly overwhelm opponents.

  • Gyome, Master Chef

    Gyome, Master Chef

    Uses food-themed cards and value-based creatures to generate resources and maintain a solid board presence.

  • Niv-Mizzet, Parun

    Niv-Mizzet, Parun

    Spell-heavy deck aiming to leverage the card draw and direct damage ability of Niv-Mizzet, enhanced by giving spells flashback with Lear, Disciple of the Drowning.

  • Skyfire Kirin

    Skyfire Kirin

    Control-oriented deck that aims to seize control of opponents' creatures by casting Spirit and Arcane spells.

Gameplay Insights

  • 1

    Justin Parnell's aggressive strategy with The First Sliver paid off early game, securing first blood and applying pressure on the rest of the table.

  • 2

    Stephen Green's efficient use of Underworld Cookbook in combination with Gilded Goose provided him with a consistent resource flow and board presence.

  • 3

    Jonathan Suarez's decision to include Lear, Disciple of the Drowning in a Niv-Mizzet deck showcased strategic deck building, allowing for extended value from spells via flashback.

  • 4

    Jeremy Noell's Skyfire Kirin deck presented a unique control strategy by utilizing the commander's ability to seize control of opponents' creatures when casting Spirit or Arcane spells.

Notable Cards

  • The First Sliver

    The First Sliver

  • Gyome, Master Chef

    Gyome, Master Chef

  • Niv-Mizzet, Parun

    Niv-Mizzet, Parun

  • Skyfire Kirin

    Skyfire Kirin

  • Gilded Goose

    Gilded Goose

Summary

The game kicked off with each player revealing their decks and commanders, setting the stage for a dynamic and unpredictable match. The First Sliver piloted by Justin Parnell took an aggressive stance from the start, securing first blood and putting pressure on others. Stephen Green, commanding Gyome, Master Chef, showed a contrasting gameplay style, preferring to build his board state with value creatures like Gilded Goose and generating resources with Underworld Cookbook. Meanwhile, Jonathan Suarez, wielding Niv-Mizzet, Parun, leaned into a spell-heavy strategy, leveraging Lear, Disciple of the Drowning to give his spells flashback. Lastly, Jeremy Noell's Skyfire Kirin deck hinted at a more control-oriented approach, utilizing the commander's unique ability to seize control of opponents' creatures.

Description

Step right up, more Magic: The Gathering Commander gameplay headed your way! Join the crew as they once again leave their deck selection up to fate!

Are you on team Jeremy, Stephen, Jonathan, or Corey? Let us know who you picked in the comments!

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