Deck & Commander Strategies
Indoraptor, the Perfect Hybrid
Jamie's strategy was to leverage Indoraptor's bloodthirst mechanic to come down big and use fight spells and symmetrical damage to trigger its enrage ability as much as possible to chip away at opponents' life totals and boards.
Xolatoyac, the Smiling Flood
Jordan's deck was all about cloning Xolatoyac to get tons of mana from multiple untap triggers and using that mana in big X spells or other tricks to take out opponents.
Hazezon, Shaper of Sand
Rachel's strategy was to loop deserts between the graveyard and the battlefield, creating a sand warrior army with Hazezon. The deck then aimed to use pump effects or damage triggers to turn those tokens into an unstoppable sandstorm.
Elesh Norn // The Argent Etchings
Jake's strategy revolved around the best of white: going wide with tokens, pumping up his team and wiping the board. When he transformed Elesh Norn into The Argent Etchings, he aimed to overwhelm his opponents with his instant Phyrexian army.
Gameplay Insights
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The use of Survivor's Encampment and Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth early in the game set up Rachel for a strong mana base, allowing her to cast Hazezon and start creating sand warriors.
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Jordan's play of Spectral Sailor after Skyshroud Claim was a smart use of available mana, setting him up for potential card draw in the future turns.
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Jamie's use of Talisman alongside his pain land to play Floran of Venser demonstrated a good understanding of color requirements for casting spells and how to effectively use the mana base.
Notable Cards
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Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
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Everflowing Chalice
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Spectral Sailor
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Skyshroud Claim
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Weathered Wayfarer
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Elesh Norn // The Argent Etchings
Gameplay Summary
In this high-octane match, the Command Zone crew faced off with a wild mix of homebrewed decks, each one showcasing a unique strategy.
The game was filled with epic moments and crazy swings, driven by massive amounts of mana and key plays from each commander.
The match was a nail-biter to the end, keeping viewers on the edge of their seats with a series of unexpected twists and turns.
The game was a testament to the unique dynamics of the Commander format and the creative deckbuilding it inspires.
