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Deck Strategies

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  K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth

  The goal of this deck is to use K'rrik's ability to pay life instead of black mana to cast spells quickly and efficiently. The deck also includes a reanimation strategy as a backup plan.

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  The Master of Keys

  This deck aims to control the board state by using its commander's ability to manipulate the casting costs of spells. It also includes a mill strategy.

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  The Jolly Balloon Man

  This deck relies on creating numerous token copies of creatures and using them for various effects, including combat damage and sacrifice outlets.

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  Ob Nixilis, Captive Kingpin

  This deck seeks to control the game by using its commander's ability to punish opponents for losing life. It also includes a significant amount of synergy with sacrificing creatures and life-loss effects.

Gameplay Insights

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  The use of Solitude to counter Dylan's attempt to get his commander K'rrik on the board early was a key turning point in the game. It forced Dylan to pivot his strategy, showcasing the importance of flexible game plans.

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  Nate's Ob Nixilis deck demonstrated the power of a well-executed control strategy, effectively managing threats on the board and keeping opponents off balance.

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  Dylan's decision to pivot to a reanimation strategy after his initial strategy was disrupted showed the importance of having multiple plans in a Commander game.

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  The game showed how powerful and game-changing the card Mayhem Devil can be when utilized in the right deck with the right synergies.

Notable Cards

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  Solitude

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  Mayhem Devil

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  Dark Ritual

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  Grim Tutor

Summary

The game started off with an exciting flurry of actions, with each player setting up their respective decks and planning their strategies. K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth, played by Dylan, had an explosive start, utilizing a combination of Dark Ritual and Grim Tutor to quickly get his commander on the board. However, the game took a dramatic turn when Dylan's Kirk deck was countered with Solitude, leading him to pivot to a reanimation strategy. The game ended with a grand finale where Ob Nixilis, Captive Kingpin, played by Nate, used a combination of Mayhem Devil and Omnus to dominate the board and secure the victory.