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Marvel Commander | Big Deck Energy

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Commanders featured in this video Reviewed & Verified

Decklists

Deck Strategies

  • Black Panther, Wakandan King

    Black Panther, Wakandan King

    Focuses on placing +1/+1 counters on lands and then transferring them onto creatures to grow threats, while gaining life and drawing cards to maintain advantage.

  • Storm, Force of Nature

    Storm, Force of Nature

    Leverages flying vigilance and storm abilities to cast multiple instant and sorcery spells per turn, using Rogue’s Passage and spells to control combat and deal damage.

  • Wolverine, Best There Is

    Wolverine, Best There Is

    Utilizes double damage and regeneration to maintain a durable attacker that accumulates +1/+1 counters and threatens lethal swings through overwhelming combat damage.

  • Iron Man, Titan of Innovation

    Iron Man, Titan of Innovation

    Runs artifact synergy with treasure token generation and artifact tutoring to assemble powerful combos and maintain pressure through aggressive attacks.

  • Captain America, First Avenger

    Captain America, First Avenger

    Centers around equipment synergies, attaching and throwing equipped artifacts to deal damage across multiple targets, building board presence through incremental damage.

Gameplay Insights

  • 1

    Black Panther’s ability to put +1/+1 counters on lands and then move them onto creatures created a unique and effective ramp and threat generation strategy.

  • 2

    Wolverine’s double damage combined with regeneration made him a persistent threat that players had to respond to quickly or face lethal damage.

  • 3

    Storm’s use of Rogue’s Passage allowed for unblockable attacks, enabling her to trigger multiple spells and maintain combat dominance.

  • 4

    Iron Man’s artifact tutoring and treasure token generation provided strong mana acceleration and access to key artifacts, enabling explosive turns.

  • 5

    Captain America’s equipment management and throw ability allowed for flexible damage distribution, making him a versatile attacker in multiplayer combat.

  • 6

    The use of Heroic Intervention at a critical moment prevented a board wipe and preserved key creatures, shifting the momentum.

  • 7

    Players prioritized mana ramp and board development early on, leading to a mid-game filled with tactical combat and resource management rather than immediate aggression.

Notable Cards

  • Black Panther, Wakandan King

    Black Panther, Wakandan King

  • Wolverine, Best There Is

    Wolverine, Best There Is

  • Storm, Force of Nature

    Storm, Force of Nature

  • Iron Man, Titan of Innovation

    Iron Man, Titan of Innovation

  • Captain America, First Avenger

    Captain America, First Avenger

  • Rogue's Passage

    Rogue's Passage

  • Heroic Intervention

    Heroic Intervention

  • Sensei's Divining Top

    Sensei's Divining Top

  • Talisman of Impulse

    Talisman of Impulse

  • Expedition Map

    Expedition Map

Summary

The game began with a slow setup, as players focused on ramping mana and developing their board states. Black Panther utilized his ability to put +1/+1 counters on lands and then move those counters onto creatures, creating a unique land-creature synergy. Wolverine focused on leveraging his double damage and regeneration capabilities to build a resilient threat. Storm’s deck revolved around casting multiple instant and sorcery spells to trigger her abilities and control the flow of combat. Iron Man’s deck aimed at artifact synergy, generating treasure tokens and tutoring artifacts to fuel his aggressive game plan. Captain America focused on equipment synergy, attaching equipment efficiently and dealing damage through his throw ability. A key turning point occurred when Wolverine unleashed a powerful double strike attack, threatening a lethal swing that forced responses from opponents. Meanwhile, Black Panther’s unusual strategy of turning lands into creatures with counters added pressure and card advantage. Storm’s use of Rogue’s Passage enabled evasive strikes to chip away at opponents. Iron Man’s artifact toolbox and Captain America’s equipment attachments ensured constant board presence and incremental damage. The game featured several tactical interactions such as heroic interventions and strategic land plays, ultimately highlighting the diverse strategies each commander employed. The gameplay was marked by escalating threats and combo potential, with the outcome hinging on timing and board control rather than a single dominant combo.

Description

The boys are back at the table to BAM, SMASH, and CRASH, with the newly release Marvel Secret Lair commander cards. Watch Iron Man, Storm, Wolverine, Black Panther, and Captain America engage in a veritable Civil War of the Avengers!

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Deck Lists! (we didn’t have all the cards on hand so we made some substitutions for the video) Ironman Every Combat www.archidekt.com/decks/9837059/ironman_every_combat Land Lord Black Panther www.archidekt.com/decks/9838890/land_lord_black_panther Storm Against Humanity www.moxfield.com/decks/FTBLxzkG2UG9WxE7Ps6wCg Logan Brawl (Wolverine) www.moxfield.com/decks/LIpJstWATUOcKPWFfQC5BA I fight Fair (Captain America) www.moxfield.com/decks/iM50dpMmikSPi9Y6RKX2mw