Fan Request Finale | Commander VS | Magic: the Gathering Gameplay

Deck Strategies

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  Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer

  Baeloth Barrityl's deck strategy was to subtly manipulate the other players while staying in the shadows, essentially acting like a puppeteer controlling the game.

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  Osgir, the Reconstructor

  Osgir's deck was a Boros control deck, with a secret commander in Sun Forger. The main strategy was to play a control game using white's control spells and causing chaos in the game.

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  Jon Irenicus, Shattered One

  Jon Irenicus' deck focused on playing 'bad' creatures and gifting them to opponents while taking their good cards, creating a disruptive game flow.

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  Sen Triplets

  The Sen Triplets deck focused on a control strategy, using cards like 'Grand Arbiter' to slow down opponents and take control of the game.

Gameplay Insights

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  The use of 'Heartless Summoning' created a significant shift in the game's tempo, allowing for more powerful creatures to be played earlier.

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  The deployment of 'Grand Arbiter' was a crucial moment, adding additional costs to opponents' spells and slowing down their game plans.

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  The use of 'Sun Forger' in Osgir's deck provided a recurring source of control and disruption, impacting the flow of the game.

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  The 'Thorn of Amethyst' played a key role in the match, taxing noncreature spells and influencing strategic decisions.

Notable Cards

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  Heartless Summoning

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  Thorn of Amethyst

Summary

In this exciting season finale, the players battle it out using fan-requested Commanders. The game started with each player developing their board states, with some players opting for control-based strategies and others leaning towards creature-based strategies. Major turning points included the use of 'Heartless Summoning' and 'Grand Arbiter' which caused a significant shift in the game's tempo. The game reached its climax with a flurry of spells and abilities triggering crucial interactions on the battlefield. The winner emerged by cleverly navigating through these chaotic turns and executing their deck's strategy to perfection.