Strictly Better Commander w/ Dev, Medic and Alias! Shuffle Up & Play 72 Magic The Gathering Gameplay

Deck & Commander Strategies

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  Brion Stoutarm

  Focuses on generating value through combat damage and using fling effects to deal damage by sacrificing creatures, aiming for direct damage wins.

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  Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim

  Utilizes life gain and drain mechanics triggered by creatures entering and dying to slowly chip away at opponents’ life totals.

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  Wilhelt, the Rotcleaver

  Builds a growing army of zombies through token generation, aiming to overwhelm opponents with numbers and synergistic zombie tribal effects.

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  Svella, Ice Shaper

  Ramp-heavy deck that accelerates mana production to cast large creatures and spells, controlling the board with big threats.

Gameplay Insights

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  The Esper Sentinel created a taxing effect that influenced players' spellcasting choices, fostering a subtle political dynamic early in the game.

• 2

  Players balanced table cooperation versus individual advantage, particularly in how to handle the Esper Sentinel’s triggered ability.

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  Wilhelt’s zombie token generation steadily increased board presence, pressuring opponents and enabling synergy with sacrifice and death triggers.

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  Ramp spells and mana acceleration allowed Svella to deploy big threats early, aiming to control the pace of the game.

• 5

  Brion Stoutarm’s fling synergy suggested a potential for explosive damage in the mid-to-late game, requiring opponents to manage his board carefully.

Notable Cards

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  Esper Sentinel

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  Wilhelt, the Rotcleaver

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  Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim

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  Brion Stoutarm

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  Svella, Ice Shaper

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  Swiftfoot Boots

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  Temple of Silence

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  Arcane Signet

Gameplay Summary