Testing Out Illegal Commanders

Deck & Commander Strategies

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  Dune-Brood Nephilim

  Ramp aggressively to produce numerous colorless Sand creature tokens based on lands controlled, aiming to overwhelm opponents with a wide board and leverage token synergies.

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  Witch-Maw Nephilim

  Build +1/+1 counters by casting spells and grow Witch-Maw to a trampling threat, attacking once large enough to push through damage and close out the game.

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  Glint-Eye Nephilim

  Focus on dealing combat damage to draw cards, fueling hand advantage and enabling incremental growth through discarding and buffing abilities.

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  Ink-Treader Nephilim

  Copy instant and sorcery spells that target creatures to create multiple effects, maximizing value from each spell and enabling powerful interactions or combos.

Gameplay Insights

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  Players prioritized early ramp and mana fixing to enable their four-color Nephilim commanders to function effectively given their high color requirements.

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  The use of Meren's Ultimatum was a key turning point, allowing a player to select and cast multiple powerful spells from the deck, potentially shifting board control.

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  Despite some early mana screw and mulligans, players adapted by leveraging card draw and ramp spells to stabilize their game plan.

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  Ink-Treader Nephilim's ability to copy targeted spells opened up opportunities for explosive turns with multiple spell effects, emphasizing careful spell targeting.

• 5

  The game combined layered strategies including token generation, +1/+1 counter growth, card draw, and spell copying, making for a dynamic and interactive gameplay experience.

Notable Cards

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  Rampant Growth

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  Tireless Tracker

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  Wood Elves

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  Green Sun's Zenith

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  Blood Crypt

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  Glint-Eye Nephilim

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  Ink-Treader Nephilim

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  Dune-Brood Nephilim

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  Witch-Maw Nephilim

Gameplay Summary