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Phyrexian Dreadnaught!! Lazav vs Gut+Green | Round 5 | Regran 102322 | Duel Commander

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Commanders featured in this Gameplay Reviewed & Verified

Decklist

Deck & Commander Strategies

  • Lazav, Dimir Mastermind

    Lazav, Dimir Mastermind

    Utilizes clone and control effects to copy opponent’s creatures and disrupt their strategy, aiming to outvalue opponents through versatility and incremental advantage.

  • Gut, True Soul Zealot

    Gut, True Soul Zealot

    Combines aggressive green creatures and ramp to flood the board quickly, pressuring opponents with large threats and overwhelming board presence.

  • Hardy Outlander

    Hardy Outlander

    Not explicitly detailed in this match, but generally plays a supportive or synergistic role within the green deck’s game plan.

Gameplay Insights

  • 1

    Lazav’s ability to copy powerful creatures allowed for pivotal board swings that turned the tide against Gut’s early aggression.

  • 2

    Green ramp and aggression provided strong early pressure, but insufficient disruption allowed Lazav to stabilize and take control.

  • 3

    Strategic timing of clone effects and removal spells was key in neutralizing Gut’s threats and securing a late-game advantage.

Notable Cards

  • Lazav, Dimir Mastermind

    Lazav, Dimir Mastermind

  • Phyrexian Dreadnought

    Phyrexian Dreadnought

  • Gut, True Soul Zealot

    Gut, True Soul Zealot

Gameplay Summary

The match featured a clash between Lazav, Dimir Mastermind, a control and clone-oriented deck, and Gut, True Soul Zealot paired with a Green deck focusing on aggressive creatures and board presence.

Early game tempo was set by Gut's Green deck, deploying threats and ramping mana to accelerate their board development.

Lazav's player patiently established control elements, using Lazav's ability to copy key creatures and disrupt the opponent's board state.

A critical turning point occurred when Lazav's player leveraged clone effects to take over powerful creatures generated by Gut's deck, swinging the momentum back in their favor.

Lazav’s ability to adapt and mimic threats allowed the deck to stabilize and ultimately seize control of the board.

Despite Gut's early aggression and green ramp, Lazav's incremental advantage through copying and removal led to a slow but sure victory.

The game demonstrated the power of flexibility and resilience inherent in Lazav’s Dimir shell against a straightforward green beatdown strategy.

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