Generic Commander Episode 48- Flipping Out Ratchet v Starscream v Mishra v Kefka

Deck & Commander Strategies

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  Mishra, Claimed by Gix

  Utilizes graveyard strategies with multiple win conditions, focusing on melding Mishra with the Dragon Engine and leveraging artifact recursion and sacrifice outlets to control the board and assemble combos.

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  Kefka, Court Mage // Kefka, Ruler of Ruin

  Disrupts opponents with discard and draws cards based on discarded card types, capitalizing on wizard synergies and powerful Grixis spells, aiming to flip Kefka by paying mana to unleash devastating global effects.

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  Ratchet, Field Medic // Ratchet, Rescue Racer

  Artifact-focused deck that gains life and sacrifices artifacts for value, aiming to flip Ratchet by meeting artifact-related conditions and leveraging the flipped form's benefits.

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  Starscream, Power Hungry // Starscream, Seeker Leader

  Utilizes Monarch mechanics to generate card advantage and deal incremental damage, flipping Starscream to gain control advantages and maintain pressure on opponents.

Gameplay Insights

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  Kefka's discard ability triggers simultaneously for all players, allowing for strategic simultaneous discards that maximize Kefka's card draw potential based on diverse card types discarded.

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  Mishra's strategy revolves around putting key meld pieces like Dragon Engine into the graveyard early to enable a powerful meld flip later, supported by tutors that send cards directly to the graveyard.

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  Ratchet leverages artifact sacrifice synergies and life gain to stabilize early, while also aiming to flip through artifact interaction rather than just paying mana.

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  Starscream uses his ability to pass and reclaim the Monarch token to control the flow of card draw and pressure opponents, reflecting the flavor of his character by stealing and reclaiming power.

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  Early spite plays, such as lightning bolt damage in opponents' end steps, set a tone of aggression and opportunistic interaction, influencing players' sequencing and responses.

Notable Cards

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  Dragon Engine

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  Gingerbrute

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  Blatant Thievery

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  Unmarked Grave

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  Lightning Bolt

Gameplay Summary