Prof's Precons vs Wizards Precons | Murders at Karlov Manor MTG Commander

Deck Strategies

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  Ezuri, Stalker of Spheres

  Ezuri aims to build a strong board through ramp and +1/+1 counter synergies, leveraging creatures like Incubation Druid and Pollenbright Druid to accelerate mana and grow the board presence for a powerful mid-to-late game.

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  Mirko, Obsessive Theorist

  Mirko uses surveil mechanics to manipulate the graveyard while growing stronger with +1/+1 counters. The deck generates card advantage through triggered abilities and aims to overwhelm opponents via incremental value and tempo.

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  Thrun, Breaker of Silence

  Thrun’s deck focuses on enchantment synergies, using creatures like Setessan Champion and Eidolon of Blossoms to draw cards and grow creatures via enchantment triggers, maintaining board presence and card advantage.

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  Kaust, Eyes of the Glade

  Kaust focuses on a disguise/morph theme, playing creatures face down to create bluff and surprise attacks while ramping mana to cast impactful spells and build board presence.

Gameplay Insights

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  The use of enchantment synergies by Thrun's deck to generate card draw and counters was a strong early game strategy that provided consistent value.

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  Mirko’s surveil ability combined with Otherworldly Gaze allowed for effective graveyard manipulation and incremental card advantage, enabling sustained pressure.

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  Buffing Incubation Druid to tap for three mana was a pivotal ramp play that enabled casting disruptive creatures like Viridian Corrupter, impacting opponents’ mana bases.

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  Kaust’s morph and disguise mechanics introduced a layer of strategic bluffing and unpredictability, forcing opponents to guess and react cautiously.

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  Multiple signets and ramp spells helped accelerate mana production, which was crucial for deploying commanders and impactful midgame threats quickly.

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  Combat decisions, such as attacks with Nightveil Sprite, triggered surveil and +1/+1 counters, increasing board strength while applying pressure on opponents.

Notable Cards

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  Sol Ring

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  Arcane Signet

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  Setessan Champion

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  Eidolon of Blossoms

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  Incubation Druid

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  Viridian Corrupter

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  Otherworldly Gaze

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  Nightveil Sprite

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  Dimir Signet

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  Three Visits

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  Pollenbright Druid

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  Seal of Primordium

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  Marvo, Deep Operative

Summary

The game began with players quickly establishing their board presence by deploying ramp and utility creatures such as Sol Ring, Arcane Signet, and various mana dorks. Early plays included multiple forests and the casting of the commanders: Thrun, Breaker of Silence; Mirko, Obsessive Theorist; Ezuri, Stalker of Spheres; and Kaust, Eyes of the Glade. The game featured significant synergy around enchantment-based card draw with Setessan Champion and Eidolon of Blossoms generating incremental advantage and +1/+1 counters. Mirko utilized surveil mechanics to sculpt the graveyard and grow stronger, while Kaust and Ezuri focused on ramp and board development. A key moment arose when Incubation Druid was buffed to tap for three mana, enabling the casting of Viridian Corrupter to destroy an opponent’s artifact, disrupting their mana acceleration. Mirko’s Otherworldly Gaze and attack triggers consistently added counters and drew cards, increasing pressure. The presence of morphs and manifested creatures added a layer of uncertainty and strategic depth. Midgame developments saw players leveraging card advantage engines and utility creatures to maintain tempo, with offensive attacks starting to chip away at life totals. The game remained dynamic with multiple decks vying for board control and resource dominance, setting up for impactful plays and potential combos.