ARAGORN (songoku2401) vs. WILSON (faudrejaune) - LTC#9 Sunday - R2 - Duel Commander - EDH│MTG

Deck Strategies

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  Aragorn, King of Gondor

  A tempo-oriented deck that uses efficient creatures and equipment to control the board and gain incremental value, ultimately aiming to wear down opponents through steady combat damage and value plays.

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  Wilson, Refined Grizzly

  An aggressive pump-spell focused deck that uses Lay Line of Resonance to double the potency of instant and sorcery buffs, aiming to deliver high damage quickly and overwhelm opponents before they can stabilize.

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  Tavern Brawler

  Supports aggressive creature-based strategies by providing early board presence and synergies with pump spells to maximize combat damage output.

Gameplay Insights

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  Wilson's use of Lay Line of Resonance significantly amplified his pump spells, allowing him to mount substantial damage threats early in the game.

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  Aragorn's decision to equip Iron Man's Suit onto his commander created a resilient threat with protection and ward, complicating Wilson's attempts to deal damage.

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  Wilson's aggressive strategy relied heavily on reaching a critical damage threshold of 20 with multiple pump spells, showcasing the deck's commitment to burst damage finishers.

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  Aragorn's use of Fable of the Mirror Breaker to discard cards for value and generate tokens helped maintain card advantage and board presence despite Wilson's pressure.

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  Blocking decisions were crucial, especially when Wilson's creatures had trample and reach; Aragorn had to carefully manage his defenses to prevent lethal damage.

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  The interplay between ward and protection mechanics on Aragorn's creatures forced Wilson to navigate combat and spell targeting thoughtfully to maintain offensive momentum.

Notable Cards

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  Detective's Phoenix

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  Titan's Strength

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  Mutagenic Growth

Summary

The game features a duel between Aragorn, King of Gondor, piloted by the Aragorn Tempo deck, and Wilson, Refined Grizzly, supported by the Tavern Brawler Aggro deck. Wilson initiates the game with Lay Line of Resonance, enhancing his numerous pump spells to maximize damage output. Early on, Wilson leverages aggressive creatures and pump spells, including a Collision Colossals to grant trample and power boosts, aiming to overwhelm Aragorn quickly. Aragorn responds with defensive plays, including equipping an Iron Man's Suit to protect his commander and using Fable of the Mirror Breaker for card advantage and value through discard and token generation. Throughout the game, Wilson attempts to push lethal damage through multiple pump spells, striving to reach 20 combat damage to secure victory, while Aragorn tries to stabilize with warded creatures and careful blocking.