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Commanders featured in this Gameplay Reviewed & Verified

Decklists

Deck & Commander Strategies

  • Piru, the Volatile

    Piru, the Volatile

    A Mardu good stuff deck that synergizes with the commander's damage-dealing ability.

  • Esika, God of the Tree // The Prismatic Bridge

    Esika, God of the Tree // The Prismatic Bridge

    A Super Friends deck that aims to get value from The Prismatic Bridge.

  • Azlask, the Swelling Scourge

    Azlask, the Swelling Scourge

    A five-color deck focused on flooding the board with Eldrazi Scions and Spawns.

  • Captain N'ghathrod

    Captain N'ghathrod

    A deck focused on milling opponents and stealing their best creatures.

Gameplay Insights

  • 1

    Ethan's use of the 'One Ring' card for both protection and card draw was a key strategic move. It allowed him to maintain card advantage while keeping his key pieces safe.

  • 2

    Kaden's 'Brain Stealer Dragon' was a major threat throughout the game, allowing him to control the flow of the game by continuously taking away his opponents' resources.

  • 3

    The use of 'Damnation' by Sam was a game-changing move, effectively resetting the board and disrupting the momentum of his opponents.

  • 4

    Chandler's 'Assemble the Legion' was a slow but steady source of pressure that kept his opponents on their toes.

  • 5

    Kaden's 'Endless Evil' was a clever way to save his creatures from board wipes, demonstrating the importance of timing and foresight in Commander.

Notable Cards

  • Echoes of Eternity

    Echoes of Eternity

  • Assemble the Legion

    Assemble the Legion

  • Damnation

    Damnation

  • Endless Evil

    Endless Evil

Gameplay Summary

This game was filled with a lot of interesting and unexpected plays.

From the outset, the table was filled with a variety of decks, each with unique strategies.

The game started out with a lot of back and forth, with each player developing their board state.

However, things took a dramatic turn when Kaden's 'Brain Stealer Dragon' started to strip away valuable resources from his opponents.

Ethan's 'One Ring' was certainly a game changer, providing him with card draw and protection.

However, despite Ethan's efforts, he was under constant pressure and eventually succumbed to the combined forces of his opponents.

The game ended with a flurry of big plays and strategic decisions, demonstrating the depth and unpredictability of Commander games.

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