Commander at Home #27 - Samut vs Gandalf vs Thrasios/Vial Smasher vs Brion w/ JLK and The Professor

Deck Strategies

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  Samut, Vizier of Naktamun

  This deck aims to generate value by utilizing creatures with haste and utilizing Samut's double strike ability.

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  Brion Stoutarm

  Brion Stoutarm's strategy revolves around leveraging Brion's ability to fling creatures at opponents for direct damage while gaining life.

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  Thrasios, Triton Hero and Vial Smasher the Fierce

  This deck aims to cast high-cost spells to maximize Vial Smasher's damage while using Thrasios's ability for card advantage and ramp.

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  Gandalf of the Secret Fire

  This deck focuses on suspend counters and manipulating time for value and board control.

Gameplay Insights

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  The decision to disrupt a major combo was a game-changing moment that significantly altered the board state.

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  The use of haste creatures in the Samut deck provided a significant tempo advantage.

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  The Brion Stoutarm player's strategy of flinging creatures for direct damage posed a unique threat that other players had to carefully navigate.

Notable Cards

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  Breeding Pool

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  Command Tower

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  Hengegate Pathway // Mistgate Pathway

Summary

This Commander gameplay saw four players battling it out with their unique decks, each with their own strategies and win conditions. The game began with a series of land drops and minor threats, setting up for the mid-game. The mid-game saw a flurry of action with significant threats being put onto the board, and each player attempting to advance their game plan while disrupting their opponents. The game hit a turning point when a major combo was disrupted, leaving the board in a precarious state. The end game was a tense back-and-forth as each player tried to secure their win condition.