Play to Win Plays Casual Commander w/ PlayToWinMTG ft. Queza, Breya, Aesi & Aragorn | Ep #124

Deck Strategies

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  Queza, Augur of Agonies

  This deck seems to be focused on leveraging Queza's capabilities to manipulate the game state, particularly through careful sequencing of spells and abilities.

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  Breya, Etherium Shaper

  Breya's deck is centered around ramping up mana and casting a series of artifacts to control the board and establish a strong presence early in the game.

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  Aesi, Tyrant of Gyre Strait

  Aesi's strategy is focused on land play, cycling cards, and setting up for big turns in the future.

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  Aragorn, King of Gondor

  Aragorn's deck is more conservative, gradually setting up the mana base and preparing for potential attack-trigger synergies.

Gameplay Insights

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  The Queza player's decision to sequence their Baleful Strix and Sol Ring plays to avoid Esper Sentinel's draw trigger was an impressive strategic move.

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  Breya player's rapid ramp in the early game sets them up for potentially powerful plays in later turns.

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  Aesi's player decision to cycle cards and set up lands indicates a long-term strategy that could pay off in the late game.

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  Aragorn player's conservative playstyle could be setting up for a big play in future turns.

Notable Cards

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  Sol Ring

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  Esper Sentinel

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  Arcane Signet

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  Baleful Strix

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  Dryad of the Ilysian Grove

Summary

The game saw a slow start with players setting up their boards and mana bases. The Breya player made an early game impact by casting a Sol Ring, an Esper Sentinel, and an Arcane Signet, getting a strong start out of the gate. The Aesi player, on the other hand, played lands and cycled cards, preparing for future plays. However, the standout player was the Queza player, who demonstrated impressive sequencing by casting Baleful Strix, then tapping their commander, Joyra, to put a Sol Ring directly onto the battlefield, avoiding triggers from the opponent's Esper Sentinel. The Aragorn player played conservatively, setting up their mana base and casting minor spells. The game is gearing up to be a battle of wits and strategy.