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Commanders featured in this video Reviewed & Verified

Deck Strategies

  • Rin and Seri, Inseparable

    Rin and Seri, Inseparable

    Focuses on equipment and token generation to build a resilient board presence, leveraging small creatures and buffs to outvalue opponents over time.

  • Orvar, the All-Form

    Orvar, the All-Form

    Utilizes spell copying and ramp to flood the board with tokens, especially Drake tokens, or to assemble a combo that can generate overwhelming advantage or mana.

  • Chulane, Teller of Tales

    Chulane, Teller of Tales

    Aggressively ramps and plays creatures to draw cards and generate value, aiming to outpace opponents through continuous advantage and board presence.

  • Ulalek, Fused Atrocity

    Ulalek, Fused Atrocity

    Employs sacrifice outlets and token creation to generate multiple threats and maintain board control, combining resilient creatures with disruptive plays.

Gameplay Insights

  • 1

    Orvar’s use of Shimmery Mirage to temporarily change land types synergized well with spell copying, enabling multiple draws and board development.

  • 2

    Ulalek’s sacrifice of tokens to copy War Waste was a key turn that allowed the creation of multiple large creatures, significantly pressuring opponents.

  • 3

    Rin and Seri’s player equipped key creatures with Basilisk Collar to enhance combat effectiveness and apply pressure through lifelink and deathtouch.

  • 4

    Chulane’s player utilized Shared Summons to tutor multiple creatures, increasing card advantage and board presence, though missed token creation slightly delayed impact.

  • 5

    Players were mindful of land types and basic land counts, as Loyal Warhound’s ability triggered based on opponents controlling more basic lands, influencing resource plays.

Notable Cards

  • Sapphire Medallion

    Sapphire Medallion

  • Champion of Wits

    Champion of Wits

  • Shared Summons

    Shared Summons

  • Sifter of Skulls

    Sifter of Skulls

  • Loyal Warhound

    Loyal Warhound

  • Basilisk Collar

    Basilisk Collar

  • Awakening Zone

    Awakening Zone

Summary

The game featured a dynamic four-player Commander match with Rin and Seri, Inseparable, Orvar, the All-Form, Chulane, Teller of Tales, and Ulalek, Fused Atrocity as the commanders. Early turns focused on ramp and board development, with players establishing their mana bases and deploying key creatures to set up their strategies. Rin and Seri's player used a mix of creature equipment and token generation, while Orvar leveraged spells and copies to dig through the deck and create multiple token creatures. Chulane's player ramped aggressively and sought value through creature-based synergies, setting up for explosive turns. Ulalek's player utilized sacrifice and token creation to maintain board presence and pressure opponents. As the game progressed, Orvar's strategy to clone spells and create numerous tokens began to gain traction, while Ulalek's efficient board presence and sacrifice combos posed a significant threat. Rin and Seri's equipment and token generation added resilience and incremental advantage, and Chulane aimed for value and card advantage. A pivotal moment occurred when Ulalek managed to generate multiple powerful creatures through sacrifice combos, shifting the board state. However, Orvar's ability to double spells and ramp into big plays kept the tempo in check. Ultimately, the game revolved around these escalating board states and token swarms, with each player balancing ramp, card draw, and combat pressure to push towards victory.

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