The Professor Takes us to School (of fish) feat Spencer Crittenden | Commander at Home Episode 61

Deck Strategies

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  Azlask, the Swelling Scourge

  Spencer's strategy with Azlask seems to revolve around controlling mana-bots and Eldrazi spawns, potentially aiming for a ramp and big creatures strategy.

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  Rip, Spawn Hunter

  Brian's Rip, Spawn Hunter deck appears to be a vehicle-focused deck, aiming to utilize Rip's ability to fetch creatures and vehicles from the deck. The deck likely focuses on non-combat tapping of Rip for consistent value.

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  Lathril, Blade of the Elves

  The Lathril, Blade of the Elves deck, piloted by Olivia, is a classic Elf tribal deck, aiming to swarm the board with elves and leverage tribal synergies.

• Scholar of the Seas

  The Professor pilots the Scholar of the Seas, a Merfolk tribal deck. The strategy likely involves using synergistic interactions among the tribe, potentially with a focus on tempo and control elements.

Gameplay Insights

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  The early ramp from Brian Kibler via Birds of Paradise sets a quick pace for the game, potentially forcing the other players to adjust their strategies to keep up.

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  Spencer's Azlask deck control of mana-bots and Eldrazi spawns could create interesting dynamics and interactions with other players' strategies.

Notable Cards

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  Birds of Paradise

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  Temple Garden

Summary

In this episode, the Professor, Spencer Crittenden, Brian Kibler, and Olivia Gobert-Hicks battle it out in a high-stakes game of Commander, each employing unique strategies with their chosen commanders. The game kick-starts with a quick ramp from Brian Kibler, who leads with a Birds of Paradise, setting the pace for a dynamic game. As the game progresses, the table sees a mix of aggressive strategies, counters, and board control, with each player trying to leverage their deck's strengths. Unfortunately, the incomplete transcript does not provide information on the game's conclusion, but it's clear that each player brought a solid game plan and execution to the table.