Commander VS S11E7: ??? vs ??? vs ??? vs ???

Deck Strategies

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  Yargle, Glutton of Urborg

  The deck strategy revolved around trying to make Yargle unblockable and increasing its power to one-shot opponents.

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  Zahid, Djinn of the Lamp

  The deck was built to work synergistically with artifacts, while also focusing on control and disruption elements.

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  Jodah, Archmage Eternal

  This deck exploited Jodah's alternative mana cost ability for spells, coupled with big 'fun' spells that could be cast for a fraction of their original cost.

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  Muldrotha, the Gravetide

  The deck capitalised on Muldrotha's ability to play cards from the graveyard, making it resilient and capable of outlasting opponents by recurring key pieces.

Gameplay Insights

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  The use of Lashwrithe, Nightmare Lash, and Hatred in combination with Yargle, Glutton of Urborg to make it a lethal threat.

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  The synergy between Zahid, Djinn of the Lamp and various artifacts to control the game state.

• 3

  The use of Fist of Suns and Prismatic Geoscope in the Jodah, Archmage Eternal deck to exploit alternative spell casting costs.

• 4

  The strategic use of Spore Frog and River Kelpie in the Muldrotha, the Gravetide deck to control the board and gain card advantage.

Notable Cards

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  Lashwrithe

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  Nightmare Lash

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  Hatred

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  Fist of Suns

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  Prismatic Geoscope

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  Solemn Simulacrum

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  Spore Frog

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  River Kelpie

Summary

The gameplay unfolded with each player focusing on their commanders' strengths, with the decks revolving around Yargle, Glutton of Urborg, Zahid, Djinn of the Lamp, Jodah, Archmage Eternal, and Muldrotha, the Gravetide. Strategies varied from making their generals unblockable and increasing their power, to exploiting alternate ways of paying mana costs for spells, and using artifacts synergistically with their commanders. The game progressed with shifting dynamics, key interactions, and strategic decisions being made to gain the upper hand. The players made use of a variety of cards, some of which stood out due to their game-changing effects or strategic importance.