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Sai vs Grist | Round 1 | MU 032622 | Duel Commander

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Grist, the Hunger Tide

Grist, the Hunger Tide

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Sai, Master Thopterist

Sai, Master Thopterist

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Decklist

Sai, Master Thopterist Deck on Moxfield

Deck & Commander Strategies

  • Sai, Master Thopterist

    Sai, Master Thopterist

    Generate multiple Thopter artifact tokens through casting noncreature spells, leveraging these tokens for both offense and card draw to maintain board presence and outvalue opponents.

  • Grist, the Hunger Tide

    Grist, the Hunger Tide

    Utilize graveyard interactions and recursive effects to create resilient threats, disrupting opponent's strategy while sustaining pressure through continuous graveyard synergy.

Gameplay Insights

  • 1

    Sai prioritized casting multiple noncreature spells in a turn to maximize Thopter token generation and card draw, quickly establishing board presence.

  • 2

    Grist focused on graveyard recursion to recover from board wipes and removal, attempting to grind out value over time.

  • 3

    Timing of removal spells was critical, with players needing to balance disrupting opponents' key creatures while maintaining their own board development.

  • 4

    Artifact token production from Sai created a shifting board state that forced Grist to adapt defensive measures rather than purely offensive plays.

Notable Cards

  • Sai, Master Thopterist

    Sai, Master Thopterist

  • Grist, the Hunger Tide

    Grist, the Hunger Tide

  • Thopter Foundry

    Thopter Foundry

  • Mishra's Bauble

    Mishra's Bauble

Gameplay Summary

The Duel Commander match between Sai, Master Thopterist and Grist, the Hunger Tide unfolded with both players focusing on their unique synergies and strategies.

Sai leveraged artifact synergy, producing multiple Thopter tokens to apply pressure and generate card advantage.

Meanwhile, Grist, the Hunger Tide aimed to capitalize on graveyard interactions and recursive threats to overwhelm the opponent.

The game saw key moments where Sai's token generation and artifact-based card draw pushed the tempo, forcing Grist to respond to increasing board presence.

Grist attempted to stabilize using graveyard recursion and removal but faced challenges breaking through Sai's growing defenses.

Ultimately, the match highlighted the tension between Sai's artifact swarm and Grist's graveyard resilience, with pivotal plays revolving around maintaining board control and timing removal spells effectively.

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