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Deans of Strixhaven | MTG Commander Gameplay | Commander VS #244

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Commanders featured in this Gameplay Reviewed & Verified

Deck & Commander Strategies

  • Shaile, Dean of Radiance // Embrose, Dean of Shadow

    Shaile, Dean of Radiance // Embrose, Dean of Shadow

    A deck built around +1/+1 counters, with a plan to create sizable threats with a small number of creatures thanks to various counter mechanics.

  • Valentin, Dean of the Vein // Lisette, Dean of the Root

    Valentin, Dean of the Vein // Lisette, Dean of the Root

    A traditional black and green token deck, aiming to flood the board with tokens and utilize life gain triggers.

  • Uvilda, Dean of Perfection // Nassari, Dean of Expression

    Uvilda, Dean of Perfection // Nassari, Dean of Expression

    A deck focusing on casting spells from exile and maximizing the benefits of multiple upkeeps, with the aim of playing big spells from opponents' decks.

  • Plargg, Dean of Chaos // Augusta, Dean of Order

    Plargg, Dean of Chaos // Augusta, Dean of Order

    A deck focused on tapping and untapping creatures for various effects, with potential to ping opponents out of the game if enough creatures can be made.

Gameplay Insights

  • 1

    The use of Unspeakable Symbol in the Shaile // Embrose deck to rapidly increase the number of +1/+1 counters.

  • 2

    Valentin // Lisette's strategy of flooding the board with tokens and using life gain triggers to maintain advantage.

  • 3

    Uvilda // Nassari's player making clever use of multiple upkeeps to cast numerous spells from exile.

  • 4

    The Plargg // Augusta deck's focus on tapping and untapping creatures for effects, showing the potential power of this strategy.

Notable Cards

  • Unspeakable Symbol

    Unspeakable Symbol

  • Mirror March

    Mirror March

  • Helm of the Host

    Helm of the Host

Gameplay Summary

A showcase of the Deans of Strixhaven, this game was filled with strategic plays revolving around the unique abilities of each commander.

Notable elements of the game included a focus on +1/+1 counters, mass token creation, and casting spells from exile.

Although not every play was a game-changer, each move contributed to the overall pacing and tempo of the match.

Despite the varying strategies and win conditions, the game ended with a surprising twist that kept the viewers on their toes.

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