Plagon vs. Jeska & Sidar - Duel Commander - EDH│MTG│bitzelberg

Deck Strategies

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  Jeska, Thrice Reborn

  Aggressive Zoo deck aiming to quickly lower Jeska to zero loyalty and pump her for massive damage, supported by efficient creatures and protection spells to maintain pressure and close out the game early.

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  Plagon, Lord of the Beach

  Tempo deck focusing on controlling the board with efficient creatures, interaction spells, and tempo plays like flicker effects and counterspells to disrupt opponents and stabilize the game.

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  Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa

  Enhances creature-based strategies by enabling casting of creatures with forest mana costs and bolstering team combat potential, supporting a midrange to tempo style deck that aims to outvalue opponents through synergy and interaction.

Gameplay Insights

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  Using Restoration Angel to flicker creatures was a pivotal interaction but was countered by Force of Negation, showcasing the importance of timing and interaction in tempo decks.

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  Jeska’s ability to be pumped after hitting zero loyalty was central to applying lethal damage quickly, emphasizing the synergy between her and cheap pump spells.

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  The inclusion of cards like Soulless Jailer helped to combat graveyard strategies, reflecting sideboard choices tailored to specific meta threats like Aminatou.

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  Felix’s aggressive sequencing with Jeska and protection spells allowed him to maintain pressure despite the opponent’s attempts at board control.

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  The tempo deck’s reliance on interaction and flicker effects aimed to disrupt Jeska’s aggression but was ultimately insufficient to prevent the win.

Notable Cards

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  Jeska, Thrice Reborn

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  Restoration Angel

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  Force of Negation

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  Mother of Runes

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  Skullclamp

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  Smuggler's Copter

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  Soulless Jailer

Summary

The game began with Felix piloting a Jeska, Thrice Reborn deck focused on aggressive Naya Zoo strategies, aiming to leverage Jeska's ability to deal large damage when she hits zero loyalty combined with pump spells. Felix's opponent, controlling Plagon, Lord of the Beach, and Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa, played a tempo-oriented deck with a mix of solid creatures and interaction. Early plays included Felix attempting to establish board presence with aggressive creatures while Felix’s opponent responded with removal spells and protective interactions. A key moment was when Restoration Angel was cast to flicker creatures, prompting a Force of Negation counterspell that prevented the flicker but indicated the reactive nature of the Plagon deck. Despite some trading of creatures and early life swings, Felix managed to build pressure with Jeska and supporting cards, slowly advancing toward a lethal attack or a game-winning pump combo. The opponent’s attempts to stabilize included playing defensive walls and cards like Mother of Runes for protection, but ultimately they struggled to keep up with Jeska's escalating damage output. The game ended when Felix secured a board state too strong to overcome, signaling a Jeska Zoo victory after careful tempo plays and well-timed aggression.