Deck Strategies
Baron Von Count
The deck revolves around numbers, aiming to play spells in a specific order to trigger Baron Von Count's ability, spelling an opponent's doom.
Acornelia, Fashionable Filcher
This deck aims to generate a lot of squirrel tokens and acorn counters, stockpiling resources for a big win.
Pippa, Duchess of Dice
This deck is all about dice rolling. It aims to generate a lot of mana and use Pippa's abilities to create creatures and manipulate dice rolls.
Surgeon General Commander
The deck focuses on creatures, enchanting them and augmenting them to create a board full of 'weird horrible marvels of science.'
Gameplay Insights
- 1
Jimmy's early setup of Pippa, Duchess of Dice, set him up for a strong mid-game, provided he could roll the dice in his favor.
- 2
Josh's Baron Von Count introduced an interesting dynamic to the game, where players had to consider the numerical values on their cards to avoid triggering the Baron's ability.
- 3
Tappy's Surgeon General Commander didn't have a strong start, but the potential for incredible creature combinations could turn the tide in the mid to late game.
- 4
Olivia's Acornelia, Fashionable Filcher played a slower game, building resources for a potential late-game surge.
Notable Cards

Uncontrollable Anger

Bee-Bee Gun

As Luck Would Have It

Unstable Mutation
Summary
In this episode of Game Knights, four players squared off using Silver-bordered commanders. The game started with players cautiously building their board state, navigating around the unique mechanics of their commanders. Jimmy's commander, Pippa, Duchess of Dice, was the first to hit the board, setting up a potential dice-rolling engine. Meanwhile, Josh's Baron Von Count was also on the battlefield, introducing a ticking bomb into the game. Olivia's Acornelia, Fashionable Filcher and Tappy's Surgeon General Commander entered the fray a bit later. As the game progressed, players began to unleash the full potential of their decks, each trying to achieve their unique win conditions.
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Show Notes:
On this episode, Commander Advisory Group member Olivia Gobert-Hicks and MTG cosplayer Tappy Toe Claws are in the house to play Commander BUT, in honor of the new Unsanctioned product, we are allowing silver-bordered cards in this game!
Things are about to get NUTS. And not just because of all the squirrels.
It’s Acornelia vs Pippa vs Surgeon Commander vs Baron Von Count.
Who will emerge victorious?? ONLY ONE MAY STAND!!
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Olivia Gobert-Hicks:
Twitter: @goberthicks
Instagram: @goberthicks
Twitch: www.twitch.tv/affinityartifacts
Website: affinityartifacts.jewelershowcase.com
Sydney Staffel (aka Tappy Toe Claws):
Twitter: @TappyToeClaws
Instagram: @tappytoeclaws
Twitch: www.twitch.tv/tappytoeclaws
Deck Lists:
Olivia’s Acornelia:
www.archidekt.com/decks/4663845/olivias_acornelia_game_knights_34
JLK’s Baron Von Count:
www.archidekt.com/decks/4663848/jlks_baron_von_count_game_knights_34
Jimmy’s Pippa:
www.archidekt.com/decks/4663846/jimmys_pippa_game_knights_34
Tappy’s Surgeon Commander:
www.archidekt.com/decks/4663849/tappys_surgeon_commander_game_knights_34
Credits:
Director and Supervising Editor: Josh Lee Kwai
Editors: Josh Murphy and Jake Boss
Assistant Editors: Ashlen Rose and Ladee Danger
Special FX, Animations and GFX: Sam Waldow
Additional GFX: Grant Aldrich and Geoffrey Palmer
Director of Photography: Lauren Haroutunian
Sound Recording: Jim Funicelli
Sound Mix: Jake Boss
L2 Judge: Danny Simard
Set Design: Bonnie Vacevich
Pippa (Voice): Ashlen Rose
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