Murders at Karlov Manor w/ Arin Hanson | Game Knights 67 | Magic: The Gathering Commander Gameplay

Deck Strategies

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  Mirko, Obsessive Theorist

  The strategy for Mirko was to use surveil to grow his commander and transform the graveyard into a toolbox. By deducing opponents' plans and controlling the board, the aim was to crack the game wide open.

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  Voja, Jaws of the Conclave

  Voja's strategy was to celebrate the bond between the Elves and the Wolves with a deck full of each, then unleash Voja for power and card draw. With the right sequencing, the game could quickly tip in Voja's favor.

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  Teysa, Opulent Oligarch

  Teysa's game plan was to tax each opponent for some of their life total each turn to start a clue-making engine. The aim was to use sacrifice outlets and aristocrats to drain opponents' life totals.

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  The Pride of Hull Clade

  The Pride aimed to field a deck full of cheap and evasive creatures with high toughness. By turning that toughness into card draw and finding a way to flip defense into a game-ending offense, victory was within reach.

Gameplay Insights

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  The use of Cyclonic Rift and Mana Drain hinted at an intense struggle near the end of the game.

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  The discovery of Blue Sun's Zenith at the top of the graveyard suggested the game ended in an unexpected twist.

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  The use of Command Tower and Fellwar Stone early in the game highlighted the importance of mana fixing in Commander.

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  The choice to play Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth despite it benefiting all players showcased the sportsmanship and camaraderie inherent in the Commander format.

Notable Cards

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  Command Tower

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  Fellwar Stone

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  Cyclonic Rift

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  Mana Drain

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  Blue Sun's Zenith

Summary

In an exciting match at Karlov Manor, the players, each piloting a new commander from Magic's latest set, engaged in a mystery-themed game of bluff and subterfuge. The game was marked by strategic plays, unexpected turns, and thrilling suspense. The early game saw players building their board states and setting up their commanders' synergies, with many interactions hinting at potential combos. As the game progressed, the tension grew with players countering key spells, making strategic attacks, and navigating the complex dynamics of the multiplayer format. The game concluded in an intense final standoff, the details of which remain a mystery.