We Built WEIRD Decks for Each Other | Hans vs Jegantha vs Rocco vs Liara | Magic the Gathering

Deck & Commander Strategies

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  Hans Eriksson

  Cheat large creatures into play early with ramp and supportive creatures, aiming to overwhelm opponents with powerful threats.

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  Rocco, Cabaretti Caterer

  Utilize tutoring and convoke mechanics to efficiently deploy large creatures while generating tokens to maintain board presence.

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  Jegantha, the Wellspring

  Leverage multiple companions and ramp spells to quickly establish a strong mana base and deploy impactful creatures for pressure.

• Liara Portyr

  Exploit attacks on multiple players to reduce spell costs from exile and draw cards, supported by artifact ramp and token generators.

Gameplay Insights

• 1

  Hans Eriksson’s deck capitalized on ramp and cheat-into-play effects to bring out large creatures quickly, maintaining pressure through trampling and vigilance.

• 2

  Rocco’s use of convoke and token generation allowed for efficient casting of high-impact creatures, turning tokens into mana sources for big threats.

• 3

  Jegantha’s multiple companions provided flexibility and synergy, enabling strong early mana development and board presence through ramp and impactful creatures.

• 4

  Liara Portyr’s strategy of reducing spell costs and drawing cards when attacking multiple players required careful timing and board state management to maximize value.

• 5

  The psychological element of the game was notable, as players were forced to adapt quickly to unfamiliar decks and piece together synergies on the fly.

• 6

  Early board development was cautious, with players setting up mana and tutoring before fully committing to large threats, reflecting the complexity of the decks.

Notable Cards

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  Moonsilver Key

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  Charisma Bobblehead

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  Kodama's Reach

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  Talisman of Conviction

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  Citizen's Crowbar

Gameplay Summary