Duel Commander | MU 100321 | Round 1: Livio/Sakashima vs Malcolm/Kraum

Deck & Commander Strategies

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  Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel

  Build a resilient board state by casting creatures and generating value through combat and triggered abilities, often supported by cloning effects from Sakashima to extend presence.

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  Sakashima of a Thousand Faces

  Copy impactful creatures on the battlefield to multiply threats and maintain board dominance, creating versatile responses to opponents' plays.

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  Kraum, Ludevic's Opus

  Apply pressure through a combination of aggressive combat and card draw from dealing combat damage to opponents, fueling further plays and disruption.

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  Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator

  Leverage combat damage triggers to draw cards and control the flow of the game, supporting a tempo-oriented strategy alongside Kraum.

Gameplay Insights

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  Sakashima's cloning ability was pivotal in creating multiple threats, allowing Livio's controller to maintain pressure despite board wipes or removal.

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  Kraum and Malcolm's synergy focused on dealing combat damage to draw cards, which helped maintain hand advantage and tempo.

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  Timing of combat and blocking decisions was crucial, with both sides weighing whether to trade creatures or preserve key threats for future turns.

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  Resource management and choosing when to deploy Sakashima copies influenced the flow of the game and dictated board control.

Notable Cards

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  Sakashima of a Thousand Faces

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  Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel

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  Kraum, Ludevic's Opus

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  Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator

Gameplay Summary