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Mono-Blue Battle | Extra Turns 53 | Magic: The Gathering Commander Gameplay EDH MTG

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Deck Strategies

  • Lier, Disciple of the Drowned

    Lier, Disciple of the Drowned

    A Voltron deck that uses its commander's flashback ability for protection. It uses auras and equipment to pump Lier, aiming to take out opponents one by one with infect and evasion.

  • Naban, Dean of Iteration

    Naban, Dean of Iteration

    A deck centered around powerful wizards with strong ETB effects. Naban doubles the value of these effects, helping to maintain card advantage and control over opponents.

  • Maeve, Insidious Singer

    Maeve, Insidious Singer

    A deck that aims to manipulate and control combat. It forces attacks and makes it pointless for opponents to attack Maeve. By causing opponents to fight each other, it buys time to deal the final blow.

  • Hakim, Loreweaver

    Hakim, Loreweaver

    A deck that aims to play, cheat out, and loop powerful blue auras. Some auras pump or protect Hakim, while others steal the most powerful permanents of opponents. Once it controls the best permanents on the board, it aims for an easy win.

Gameplay Insights

  • 1

    The game showcases the importance of timing in mono-blue matches, with each player looking for the perfect opportunity to seize control.

  • 2

    The use of auras and equipment in the Lier, Disciple of the Drowned deck demonstrates how versatile these card types can be in a mono-blue Voltron strategy.

  • 3

    The Maeve, Insidious Singer deck illustrates a unique approach to mono-blue, focusing on combat manipulation rather than traditional control or combo strategies.

  • 4

    The match highlights how mono-blue decks, despite sharing a color, can have vastly different strategies and playstyles.

Notable Cards

  • Ghostly Pilferer

    Ghostly Pilferer

  • Castle Vantress

    Castle Vantress

Summary

In an incredibly unique match where all players are piloting mono-blue decks, the game becomes a masterclass in control and interaction. Each player brings unique strategies to the table, with the match swinging back and forth due to a series of dramatic plays and unexpected twists. High-level decision-making, great timing, and an intense battle of wits make this an unforgettable showdown. The game culminates in a tense stand-off, with each player looking for the right opportunity to seize control. The final play comes down to a surprising blue-powered beatdown, showcasing the depth and versatility of mono-blue strategies in Commander.

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Show Notes:

They said it couldn’t be done. They said it SHOULDN’T be done! But on this exciting new episode of Extra Turns, we did it: a full mono-blue pod.

Ashlen Rose and Seth (from the XT fan episode) return to face Jimmy and Rachel in a showdown full of epic stacks, tons of interaction, and a surprising amount of blue-powered beatdown. Who will come out on top and who will be left singing the blues? Come see for yourself, but don’t look away – in this pod, everything could change in an instant.

It’s Naban vs. Lier vs. Maeve vs. Hakim


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Deck Lists:

Rachel (Hakim, Loreweaver): archidekt.com/decks/7777931/rachels_hakim_extra_turns_54

Jimmy (Maeve, Insidious Singer): archidekt.com/decks/7778275/jimmys_maeve_extra_turns_54

Ashlen (Lier, Disciple of the Drowned): archidekt.com/decks/8425730/ashlens_lier_extra_turns_54

Seth (Naban, Dean of Iteration): archidekt.com/decks/8425715/seths_naban_extra_turns_54


Credits:

Directed by: Jake Boss Executive Producer: Josh Lee Kwai Co-Producer: Jimmy Wong Edited by: Gilberto Navarro VFX, GFX: Gilberto Navarro Assistant Editor: Christopher Matista Production/Post Production Supervisor: Jake Boss Deck Coordinator: Rachel Weeks Intro Theme Arrangement: Jake Boss


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