The Dragons Of Strixhaven | MTG Commander Gameplay | Commander VS #247

Deck Strategies

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  Velomachus Lorehold

  The deck is built around the card Dragon's Approach with 39 copies included. The objective is to get these in the graveyard and leverage Velomachus Lorehold's ability to cast them for free, overwhelming opponents with a storm of dragons.

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  Tanazir Quandrix

  The deck revolves around a +1/+1 counters theme, aiming to make all creatures on the field as big as possible. The primary win condition is to use Tanazir Quandrix's ability to maximize the effect of these counters and swing for lethal damage.

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  Shadrix Silverquill

  This deck follows a 'pillow fort' strategy, erecting defenses and incentivizing opponents to focus on each other. The goal is to build up resources while avoiding attention and eventually steal the game with a powerful, unexpected play.

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  Beledros Witherbloom

  The deck aims to capitalize on Beledros Witherbloom's ability to untap lands by using high-cost X spells and a sacrifice sub-theme. The ultimate goal is to win the game by achieving 100 counters on the card Helix Pinnacle.

Gameplay Insights

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  The game demonstrated the power of having multiple copies of a single card in a deck, as demonstrated by the Velomachus Lorehold player's use of Dragon's Approach.

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  The pillow fort strategy used by the Shadrix Silverquill player was effective in diverting attention and aggression away, providing time to setup a strong board state.

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  The use of sacrifice mechanics by the Beledros Witherbloom player provided a strong synergy with the commander's abilities, showcasing how to effectively turn life into a resource.

Notable Cards

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  Dragon's Approach

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  Tanazir Quandrix

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  Shadrix Silverquill

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  Beledros Witherbloom

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  Helix Pinnacle

Summary

In a thrilling game centered around the dragons of Strixhaven, each player sought to leverage their commander's abilities to control the battlefield and outmaneuver their opponents. The game began with a flurry of ramp spells, setting the stage for the high-cost dragons to enter the fray. The board state fluctuated wildly due to the powerful effects of the dragons and the strategies of the players. After an intense back and forth, the game was decided in a climactic showdown where one player managed to gain a decisive advantage and claim victory. The dragons of Strixhaven truly exhibited their power and provided a unique, high-stakes gameplay experience.