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Deeper into Duskmourn | Commander VS | Magic: The Gathering Gameplay

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Deck Strategies

  • Kona, Rescue Beastie

    Kona, Rescue Beastie

    This deck aims to take advantage of Kona's ability to use activated abilities of other creatures. The loss of Cultivator Caravan was a setback, but Kona was still deployed, indicating a deck resilient enough to recover from disruption.

  • The Jolly Balloon Man

    The Jolly Balloon Man

    This deck has not been showcased much in this transcript, but it's likely a deck focused on creating tokens and using those tokens for various effects.

  • Arabella, Abandoned Doll

    Arabella, Abandoned Doll

    Arabella's deck leverages her damage and life gain ability, with a focus on equipping her with artifacts like Lightning Greaves to protect her and give her haste.

  • Marvin, Murderous Mimic

    Marvin, Murderous Mimic

    This deck seeks to take advantage of Marvin's ability to copy activated abilities of other creatures on the battlefield. The deployment of Glaring Spotlight suggests a strategy focused on controlling the board and removing opponent's defenses.

Gameplay Insights

  • 1

    The decision to destroy Cultivator Caravan showed strategic foresight, disrupting Kona's ability to use its potential activated abilities.

  • 2

    The play of Glaring Spotlight was a strategic move, potentially setting up for unblockable attacks or removal of hexproof or shroud from opponent's creatures.

  • 3

    Equipping Arabella, Abandoned Doll with Lightning Greaves not only provided protection but also gave her haste, allowing for immediate impact on the game.

Notable Cards

  • Lightning Greaves

    Lightning Greaves

  • Glaring Spotlight

    Glaring Spotlight

  • Arabella, Abandoned Doll

    Arabella, Abandoned Doll

Summary

The game started with players deploying their commanders early on, setting the stage for an intense match. As the game progressed, the board was filled with a variety of creatures and artifacts, leading to complex interactions and strategic decisions. Notably, Arabella, Abandoned Doll was equipped with Lightning Greaves and was used for consistent damage against opponents. A pivotal moment occurred when a Cultivator Caravan was destroyed, disrupting Kona, Rescue Beastie's strategy. Despite the loss of the Caravan, Kona's player managed to deploy their commander and continue their game plan.

Description

The Commander VS crew ventures further into Duskmourn: House of Horror with four more decks led by the set’s legendary creatures.

Commander VS 410 | Season 38 Episode 05

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