Deck & Commander Strategies
Kaust, Eyes of the Glade
Kaust's deck utilizes the 'disguise' mechanic to create unpredictability and potential card advantage through combat.
Morska, Undersea Sleuth
Morska's deck revolves around the 'investigate' mechanic to generate card advantage and buff the commander.
Nelly Borca, Impulsive Accuser
Nelly Borca's deck aims to manipulate the political landscape of the game, using its effects to incite combat among opponents.
Mirko, Obsessive Theorist
Mirko's deck uses the 'surveil' mechanic to manipulate the top of the deck and graveyard, buffing creatures and potentially reanimating key cards.
Gameplay Insights
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Alex's use of 'Vow of Lightning' on Jim's Morska was a strategic move, preventing the commander from attacking him and controlling the game's tempo.
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Sean's use of 'surveil' mechanic with Thoughtbound Phantasm and other cards allowed him to manipulate his deck and graveyard effectively, setting up potential future plays.
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Jim's decision to crack his clue token to trigger both Morska and Joel Juan Valali Recluse showed a good understanding of synergy within his deck.
Notable Cards
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Thoughtbound Phantasm
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Vow of Lightning
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Serene Sleuth
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Mind Stone
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Scheming Symmetry
Gameplay Summary
This Commander gameplay saw a lively start with all players getting their commanders on the board early.
Kaust's deck, played by Phil, made use of the new 'disguise' mechanic to introduce an element of surprise, while Jim's Morska deck capitalized on the 'investigate' mechanic to generate card advantage and buff his commander.
Alex's Nelly Borca deck aimed to manipulate combat and politics, but found himself an early target of Jim's attacks.
Sean's Mirko deck focused on the 'surveil' mechanic, using it to build up his creatures and manipulate his graveyard.
Notably, Alex used 'Vow of Lightning' on Jim's Morska, preventing it from attacking him and somewhat controlling the tempo of the game.
