I Hate Your Deck #25 Kyle Hill v IHYD Patron Zach || Commander Gameplay mtg

Deck & Commander Strategies

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  Sakashima of a Thousand Faces

  Leverages copying spells and creatures to maximize coin-flip based spell casts, aiming for mana positive plays and chaining effects to overwhelm opponents.

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  Bruna, Light of Alabaster

  Voltron strategy that builds up Bruna with multiple auras and equipment to deal lethal commander damage quickly.

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  Araumi of the Dead Tide

  Focuses on graveyard value by milling itself and forcing opponents to discard, gaining card advantage and using creatures to control the board.

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  Leinore, Autumn Sovereign

  Counter-heavy midrange deck that emphasizes board control and value through +1/+1 counters and incremental advantage.

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  Krark, the Thumbless

  Utilizes chaotic coin-flip mechanics to generate value and potentially assemble infinite combos through spell copying and repeated coin flips.

Gameplay Insights

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  Early aggressive plays like turn one Stitcher Supplier enabled quick self-milling, fueling graveyard synergies and disrupting opponents.

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  Using Leyline of Anticipation allowed for instant-speed spell casting, increasing interaction potential and flexibility.

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  Sakashima’s ability to copy spells and creatures amplified the coin-flip deck’s non-deterministic strategy, enabling chains of spell casts that could snowball advantage.

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  Voltron strategy with Bruna emphasized swift buildup of auras for commander damage, pressuring opponents to respond early or face lethal swings.

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  Players adjusted their plays to counteract the disruptive graveyard and discard effects from Araumi of the Dead Tide, highlighting the importance of hand and resource management.

Notable Cards

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  Leyline of Anticipation

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  Arcane Signet

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  Merciless Executioner

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  Temple of Enlightenment

Gameplay Summary