Top 8 Gameplay - RELIC FEST #2 w/ EN Commentary [Duel Commander] - Magic: The Gathering

Deck & Commander Strategies

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  Raffine, Scheming Seer

  This deck aims to generate card advantage through the connive mechanic, discarding cards to draw new ones while controlling the board with efficient creatures and removal. Raffine's ability synergizes with a variety of creatures and spells to create incremental advantage, aiming to outvalue opponents over time.

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  Leovold, Emissary of Trest

  Leovold's deck focuses on disruption and attrition, using his static ability to limit opponents' card draw and leverage discard effects. The deck includes counterspells, removal like Assassin's Trophy, and unique cards such as Tainted Indulgence to maintain control and pressure, aiming to lock opponents out of resources and win through gradual advantage.

Gameplay Insights

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  Leovold's static ability creates tension by forcing Raffine to discard cards whenever drawing, complicating Raffine's usual card advantage engine.

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  The strategic use of Days Undoing was a potential game-changer, but Leovold's timely counterspell prevented Raffine from resetting the game state.

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  Raffine carefully managed the board by using Force Spike and Loose Focus to protect key creatures and disrupt Leovold's plans.

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  Leovold's inclusion of Tainted Indulgence provides an interesting method of card draw and discard synergy uncommon in similar decks.

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  Players maintained careful life total tracking, with Raffine at 16 and Leovold at 9, indicating a close and tactical game rather than a quick race.

Notable Cards

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  Raffine, Scheming Seer

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  Leovold, Emissary of Trest

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  Ledger Shredder

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  Dark Confidant

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  Spectral Adversary

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  Force of Will

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  Assassin's Trophy

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  Tainted Indulgence

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  Force Spike

Gameplay Summary