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MTG Commander Gameplay | Shu Yun, Hinata, Kwain, Xenagos | EP40

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Shu Yun, the Silent Tempest

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Kwain, Itinerant Meddler

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Xenagos, God of Revels

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Hinata, Dawn-Crowned

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Deck & Commander Strategies

  • Xenagos, God of Revels

    Xenagos, God of Revels

    Ramp into large Gruul dragons and use Xenagos' ability to grant haste and huge power boosts to quickly deal lethal damage through aggressive attacks.

  • Shu Yun, the Silent Tempest

    Shu Yun, the Silent Tempest

    Cast multiple non-creature spells to trigger prowess and pay additional mana to grant double strike, aiming to one-shot opponents with a powerful combat phase.

  • Hinata, Dawn-Crowned

    Hinata, Dawn-Crowned

    Utilize X spells at reduced cost and increase opponents' spell costs to control the tempo while casting large X spells to overwhelm the board.

  • Kwain, Itinerant Meddler

    Kwain, Itinerant Meddler

    Deploy a bunny tribal deck that encourages card draw for all players, generating card advantage and life gain, while leveraging synergies with the bunny theme.

Gameplay Insights

  • 1

    Mosswort Bridge's hideaway ability was a key play, allowing a free spell to be cast once a total creature power threshold was met, bypassing normal timing restrictions.

  • 2

    The interaction of Kwain's ability forcing all players to draw cards and gain life created complex decisions around card advantage and life total management.

  • 3

    Shu Yun's strategy to heavily invest in non-creature spells for double strike buffs pressured opponents to respond quickly to avoid being one-shot.

  • 4

    Hinata's cost reduction for X spells enabled casting large spells earlier than usual, providing a tempo advantage and control over opponents' spellcasting options.

  • 5

    Early use of Land Tax helped maintain mana development and ensure consistent land drops, accelerating game pace for some players.

  • 6

    Players were cautious about targeting each other too early, but recognized opportunities to eliminate stumbling opponents to maintain board control.

Notable Cards

  • Mosswort Bridge

    Mosswort Bridge

  • Land Tax

    Land Tax

  • Enlightened Tutor

    Enlightened Tutor

  • Castle Garenbrig

    Castle Garenbrig

  • Proud Wildbonder

    Proud Wildbonder

  • Boros Signet

    Boros Signet

  • Spirebluff Canal

    Spirebluff Canal

  • Glacial Fortress

    Glacial Fortress

  • Force of Will

    Force of Will

Gameplay Summary

The game began with players developing their board states and ramping mana while exploring their unique strategies.

Kwain, Itinerant Meddler helped the table draw cards, which created both opportunities and risks.

Hinata, Dawn-Crowned’s player focused on casting powerful X spells at reduced cost, leveraging the commander’s ability to manipulate spell costs and control the board.

Meanwhile, Shu Yun, the Silent Tempest aimed to cast non-creature spells to buff creatures with double strike for a potential one-shot kill.

Xenagos, God of Revels was supported by a suite of Gruul dragons, aiming to use haste and power boosts to quickly pressure opponents with aggressive attacks.

Early plays included ramp, land tax usage, and setup for big plays, highlighted by the interaction with Mosswort Bridge's hideaway ability enabling cheat plays once creature power thresholds were met.

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