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Rem Karolus vs Adeliz | Round 1 | MU 020522 | Duel Commander

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Decklists

Deck & Commander Strategies

  • Rem Karolus, Stalwart Slayer

    Rem Karolus, Stalwart Slayer

    This deck focuses on a midrange approach with efficient creatures and removal spells to establish board control and outlast aggressive opponents. It aims to leverage incremental value and resilience to win through combat damage or attrition.

  • Adeliz, the Cinder Wind

    Adeliz, the Cinder Wind

    Adeliz’s deck capitalizes on casting multiple instant and sorcery spells per turn to trigger her ability, buffing Wizards to quickly overwhelm opponents. It uses a tempo-oriented strategy that combines burn, evasion, and spell synergy to close out games fast.

Gameplay Insights

  • 1

    Rem Karolus prioritized stabilizing the board with timely removal to stop Adeliz’s early aggression and preserve life total.

  • 2

    Adeliz leveraged multiple instant and sorcery spells in a single turn to maximize damage output and force opponents into reactive plays.

  • 3

    The interaction between burn spells and creature combat defined the tempo swings and key turning points in the match.

  • 4

    Maintaining board presence and applying pressure while disrupting spell chains proved crucial for Rem Karolus’s success.

Notable Cards

  • Adeliz, the Cinder Wind

    Adeliz, the Cinder Wind

  • Rem Karolus, Stalwart Slayer

    Rem Karolus, Stalwart Slayer

  • Lightning Bolt

    Lightning Bolt

  • Counterspell

    Counterspell

  • Path to Exile

    Path to Exile

  • Young Pyromancer

    Young Pyromancer

Gameplay Summary

The Duel Commander match between Rem Karolus and Adeliz, the Cinder Wind featured a clash between a resilient green-white midrange deck and a blue-red spell-slinging deck focused on instant and sorcery synergy.

Rem Karolus leveraged a strong board presence with efficient creatures and removal to stabilize early, aiming to outlast Adeliz’s aggressive tempo and burn strategy.

Adeliz sought to generate value through casting multiple instant and sorcery spells each turn, using her ability to pump herself and other Wizards to close out the game quickly.

A key turning point occurred when Rem Karolus managed to stabilize the board after surviving several burn spells, deploying threats that pressured Adeliz and disrupted her spell chains.

Ultimately, the match showcased a dynamic battle between resilience and spellstorm tactics, highlighting the importance of timing and board control in Duel Commander.

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