How would you win Game 3? Ludevic/Jeska vs Karlov | CK 082822 | Duel Commander

Deck & Commander Strategies

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  Jeska, Thrice Reborn

  Deal incremental damage to opponents and creatures to control the board and finish with direct damage, using Jeska's damage triggers and Ludevic's spellcasting to maintain tempo and card advantage.

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  Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist

  Control the game through spellcasting and card manipulation, leveraging Ludevic’s ability to copy spells and generate value to disrupt opponents and set up Jeska’s damage-based win condition.

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  Karlov of the Ghost Council

  Gain life to put +1/+1 counters on Karlov, growing him into a powerful attacker and blocker, while using life gain synergies to generate value and outlast opponents in prolonged combat.

Gameplay Insights

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  Jeska's damage triggers were used effectively to chip away at Karlov's life total and remove key blockers.

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  Ludevic's spellcasting helped maintain board control and card advantage, crucial for disrupting Karlov's growth.

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  Karlov's continual accumulation of +1/+1 counters forced Jeska/Ludevic to prioritize removal and damage spells to prevent an overwhelming board state.

• 4

  The interaction between Jeska's ability to deal damage and Ludevic's spell copying created pressure that prevented Karlov from stabilizing easily.

Notable Cards

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  Jeska, Thrice Reborn

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  Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist

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  Karlov of the Ghost Council

Gameplay Summary