Livio/Prava vs Malcolm/Kraum | Duel Commander | MU 112721

Decklists

Deck & Commander Strategies

Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel & Prava of the Steel Legion
This deck leverages efficient creatures and anthem effects to establish a strong, synergistic board presence. Prava boosts the team's power, enabling aggressive attacks and quick clock against opponents while Livio supports with combat tricks and resilience.
Kraum, Ludevic's Opus & Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
Focused on card advantage and disruption, this deck uses Kraum to draw cards and Malcolm to apply pressure with evasive creatures. The deck balances controlling opponent threats with maintaining a steady flow of resources to outvalue and outlast opponents.

Gameplay Insights

1
The use of Prava's anthem effect at key moments allowed Livio's deck to swing combat phases heavily in their favor.
2
Malcolm's evasive attacks pressured life totals while Kraum's card draw helped maintain hand size, but lacked sufficient removal to break through Livio/Prava's board.
3
Timing of blocks and combat tricks from Livio's deck was crucial in stabilizing against Malcolm's aggression.

Notable Cards

Prava of the Steel Legion
Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel
Kraum, Ludevic's Opus
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator

Gameplay Summary

The Duel Commander match featured a tense back-and-forth between two aggressive midrange decks.

Livio and Prava's deck focused on building a resilient board presence with efficient creatures and leveraging Prava's anthem effect to overwhelm opponents.

Meanwhile, Malcolm and Kraum's deck aimed to generate value through card advantage and disruption, using Kraum to draw extra cards and Malcolm to apply pressure with evasive attacks.

Early turns saw both players developing their boards cautiously, with Malcolm seeking to maintain hand resources while Livio/Prava pushed for incremental board control. A pivotal moment occurred when Livio/Prava managed to stabilize after a series of small skirmishes, using anthem effects and well-timed blocks to maintain life totals.

Malcolm/Kraum attempted to regain momentum via card draw and selective removal, but Livio/Prava's consistent pressure eventually proved overwhelming.

The game concluded with Livio/Prava securing a decisive board state, allowing them to close out the game through combat damage backed by their creature synergy.

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