Let’s Play Commander With TheOdd1sOut, Arin Hanson, and Amy! | Shuffle Up & Play 59 | Magic Gameplay

Deck & Commander Strategies

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  Volo, Guide to Monsters

  Cast a diverse range of creatures to create token copies of those never previously cast, generating card draw and overwhelming board presence through creature duplication.

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  Wick, the Whorled Mind

  Build a synergy around rats and snails, creating snails with +1/+1 counters that can be sacrificed to deal damage to each opponent equal to the snail's power.

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  Starscream, Power Hungry

  Utilize the monarch mechanic to control the game, gain card advantage, and leverage political interactions to maintain or steal the monarch status.

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  Yasova Dragonclaw

  Steal creatures from opponents to use them as bait for larger threats, disrupting enemy boards and generating value through creature theft and combat.

Gameplay Insights

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  Copying creatures that have never been played before with Volo to maximize token creation and card draw provided strong incremental advantage.

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  Wick's ability to create and buff snails that could be sacrificed for damage introduced a unique damage-dealing mechanic that pressured opponents steadily.

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  The monarch mechanic in Starscream's deck shaped political decisions and forced opponents to consider the consequences of attacking or defending the monarch.

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  Yasova's strategy of stealing and then sacrificing opponent creatures as bait exemplified a disruptive control plan, forcing opponents to play around her threats.

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  Players made use of creature types and changelings to interact with multiple synergies in the game, highlighting the importance of tribal themes in their decks.

Notable Cards

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  Volo, Guide to Monsters

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  Wick, the Whorled Mind

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  Starscream, Power Hungry // Starscream, Seeker Leader

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  Yasova Dragonclaw

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  Changeling Outcast

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  Thornwood Falls

Gameplay Summary