Deck Strategies
Loot, Exuberant Explorer
Cory's Loot, Exuberant Explorer deck focuses on maximizing additional land plays to ramp up quickly and accessing large creatures from the top of the deck.
Arahbo, the First Fang
The Arahbo, the First Fang deck aims to swarm the field with cats and boost their power with tribal synergies.
Zul Ashur, Lich Lord
John's Zul Ashur, Lich Lord deck capitalizes on zombie tribal synergies and seeks to outvalue opponents with reanimation plays.
Koma, World-Eater
Koma, World-Eater's deck strategy revolves around ramping mana and generating a horde of serpent tokens to dominate the battlefield.
Gameplay Insights
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Cory's early aggression with Loot, Exuberant Explorer set the tone for the game, demonstrating the value of early board presence in Commander.
- 2
John's use of Zul Ashur, Lich Lord showcased the power of zombie tribal synergies and reanimation strategies in maintaining a consistent board presence.
- 3
The players' decision-making during combat highlighted the importance of careful attack and block choices in Commander, especially in games with multiple players.
Notable Cards
Loot, Exuberant Explorer
Arahbo, the First Fang
Zul Ashur, Lich Lord
Koma, World-Eater
Field of the Dead
Unholy Grotto
Patchwork Gnomes
Summary
In this episode of Commander VS, the players dive back into the Foundations set with four new commanders at the helm. The game begins with some early aggression, as Cory lands the first blood with his Loot, Exuberant Explorer. Meanwhile, John's Zul Ashur, Lich Lord quickly establishes a strong board presence with an array of zombies. As the game progresses, a back-and-forth dynamic develops, with players making strategic attacks and blocking decisions. Despite the ongoing power struggle, the players maintain a lighthearted atmosphere, leading to some interesting interjections and humorous moments.
