Deck Strategies
Éowyn, Shieldmaiden
This deck aims to be aggressive with a human tribal theme, generating a large number of tokens and utilizing the monarch mechanic.
Galadriel, Elven-Queen
The elven tribal deck aims to generate a lot of mana and utilize voting mechanics.
Sauron, Lord of the Rings
This deck utilizes reanimator strategies, aiming to get high-value creatures into the graveyard and then bring them back to the battlefield.
Sam, Loyal Attendant; Frodo, Adventurous Hobbit
This deck is centered around life gain and card draw, with the commanders working in tandem to generate value over the course of the game.
Gameplay Insights
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The use of Shiny Impetus on the Frontier Warmonger not only increased its power but also forced it to attack each turn, shaping the dynamics of the game.
- 2
The Prosperous Innkeeper played by Brian demonstrated the value of incremental life gain in commander, enabling him to trigger Frodo’s abilities.
Notable Cards
Frontier Warmonger
Shiny Impetus
Prosperous Innkeeper
Summary
The game kicked off with the players ramping up their mana bases, playing tap lands and mana ramp spells such as Far Seek and Far Haven Elf. Rachel, piloting Éowyn, Shieldmaiden, got off to an aggressive start with a Frontier Warmonger, which was quickly enhanced by Olivia's Shiny Impetus. Meanwhile, Brian, playing Frodo and Sam, played his commander and started to gain life and draw cards. The game's tempo was significantly influenced by the Shiny Impetus played on Rachel's Frontier Warmonger, which not only increased its attacking power but also forced it to attack each turn, generating treasure tokens for Olivia.
