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

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Commanders featured in this Gameplay Reviewed & Verified

Decklist

Deck & Commander Strategies

  • Jeska, Thrice Reborn

    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.

  • Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist

    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.

  • Karlov of the Ghost Council

    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

  • 1

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

  • 2

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

  • 3

    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

  • Jeska, Thrice Reborn

    Jeska, Thrice Reborn

  • Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist

    Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist

  • Karlov of the Ghost Council

    Karlov of the Ghost Council

Gameplay Summary

In the decisive third game, the duel between the Jeska/Ludevic and Karlov decks unfolded with strategic board development and incremental damage approaches.

The Jeska/Ludevic player focused on leveraging Jeska's ability to deal damage and Ludevic's spells to control the board and generate card advantage.

Meanwhile, the Karlov player steadily accumulated +1/+1 counters through life gain triggers, aiming to build a board state that could overwhelm the opponent with large, evasive creatures.

A critical turning point involved Jeska's damage output combined with Ludevic's spellcasting, attempting to disrupt Karlov's growth before it became insurmountable.

The game tension rose as both players sought to maximize their commanders' synergies and key spells to seize the advantage.

The Jeska/Ludevic deck attempted to close out with direct damage and tempo plays, while Karlov pushed for a resilient board presence that could swing combat decisively in their favor.

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