We Play Outlaws of Thunder Junction | Commander Clash S16 E13

Deck Strategies

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  Rakdos, the Muscle

  This deck aims to leverage Rakdos's abilities to exile cards from opponents' libraries by sacrificing creatures, with a focus on mill and theft strategies.

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  The Gitrog, Ravenous Ride

  This deck was built around landfall triggers and graveyard recursion, aiming to take advantage of The Gitrog's abilities to draw cards and put lands onto the battlefield.

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  Obeka, Splitter of Seconds

  This deck aimed to gain extra upkeeps and leverage the court cycle for additional abilities during the upkeep.

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  Bristly Bill, Spine Sower

  This deck planned to make frequent land drops and put counters on creatures, aiming to double these counters for a powerful board state.

Gameplay Insights

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  The Gitrog player's use of fetch lands and The Gitrog's triggered ability to draw cards and ramp was a significant strategic decision.

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  The Rakdos player's board development with Rakdos, the Muscle, and other creatures set the stage for potential future threats.

Notable Cards

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  Rakdos, the Muscle

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  The Gitrog, Ravenous Ride

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  Obeka, Splitter of Seconds

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  Bristly Bill, Spine Sower

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  Morbid Opportunist

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  Branching Evolution

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  Lightning Greaves

Summary

The game kicked off with the players each outlining their deck strategies and introducing their commanders. Early game was dominated by land drops, ramp, and setting up for future turns. Each player revealed their unique game plan, with a variety of strategies unfolding, from extra upkeeps, mill and theft, to land drops and counter strategies. The Gitrog player took advantage of landfall triggers, fetching lands multiple times in a single turn. Meanwhile, the Rakdos player started building a formidable board presence, with Rakdos, the Muscle, and a few other creatures. The game reached a pivotal moment when The Gitrog player swung at an opponent, triggering a chain of effects that allowed them to draw cards and put additional lands onto the battlefield.