Pantlaza, Sun-Favored vs The Mindskinner vs Brudiclad Telchor Engineer vs Tameshi, Reality Architect

Summary

The four-way Commander match between Brudiclad, Telchor Engineer, Tameshi, Reality Architect, Pantlaza, Sun-Favored, and The Mindskinner showcased a variety of deck strategies and unexpected turns of events. The Mindskinner deck managed to establish early pressure with its milling and unblockable damage. Despite some clever manipulation of artifacts and tokens by the Tameshi and Brudiclad decks, the Pantlaza deck managed to secure a win, primarily through overwhelming creature damage.

Deck Strategies

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  Brudiclad, Telchor Engineer

  The deck focuses on generating a variety of tokens and manipulating them for powerful synergistic effects. Notable for making multiple copies of powerful non-creature tokens.

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  Tameshi, Reality Architect

  This deck utilizes a variety of artifact synergies to manipulate and control the battlefield. It often recycles artifacts from the graveyard for repeatable value.

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  Pantlaza, Sun-Favored

  Built around dinosaur tribal synergies and utilizing various enrage triggers. It also leverages pump effects to deal large amounts of damage.

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  The Mindskinner

  This deck aims to disrupt opponents' strategies through constant milling and unblockable damage. It also leverages some equipment synergies.

Gameplay Insights

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  The Mindskinner's unblockable damage combined with mill strategy proved to be a significant threat early in the game.

• 2

  Tameshi's repeated use of Urza Saga and other artifacts created interesting value loops.

• 3

  Brudiclad's ability to create copies of noncreature tokens showcased unique interactions.

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  Pantlaza's use of pump effects, particularly with Kessig Wolfrun and Skullbriar Nexus, resulted in massive, hard-to-block damage.

• 5

  The decisive play was Amar using Long Way Home on a blocking construct, allowing Pantlaza to deal lethal commander damage.

Notable Cards

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  Swiftfoot Boots

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  Colossal Majesty

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  Hellrider