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The Legendaries of The Aftermath | Commander VS | Magic: the Gathering Gameplay

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Commanders featured in this Gameplay Reviewed & Verified

Deck & Commander Strategies

  • Ob Nixilis, Captive Kingpin

    Ob Nixilis, Captive Kingpin

    This deck revolves around control and disruption strategies, with key cards designed to obstruct opponent's plans while establishing a strong board state.

  • Nahiri, Forged in Fury

    Nahiri, Forged in Fury

    Focused heavily on equipment synergies, this deck aims to equip Nahiri and other creatures to increase their attacking power and gain additional benefits.

  • Karn, Legacy Reforged

    Karn, Legacy Reforged

    Combining artifact synergies and creature-based strategies, this deck seeks to create a formidable board state with artifact creatures and benefit from their synergies.

  • Tyvar the Bellicose

    Tyvar the Bellicose

    Using elf tribal synergies and mana ramp strategies, the deck aims to quickly outpace opponents with fast mana production and a growing board of elves.

Gameplay Insights

  • 1

    The early aggression from Nahiri, Forged in Fury set the tempo for the game, forcing the other players to react defensively.

  • 2

    The strategic use of board wipes significantly shifted the game's dynamics, clearing the way for new strategies to take the forefront.

  • 3

    The utilization of artifact synergies in both the Karn, Legacy Reforged and Nahiri, Forged in Fury decks added a layer of complexity to the game, with each artifact play potentially turning the tides of the match.

Notable Cards

  • Arcane Signet

    Arcane Signet

  • Lightning Greaves

    Lightning Greaves

  • Healer's Hawk

    Healer's Hawk

  • Buried Ruin

    Buried Ruin

  • Elderfang Ritualist

    Elderfang Ritualist

Gameplay Summary

The game started off with each player setting up their initial board states, with a notable focus on equipment and artifact synergies.

The first few turns were dedicated to ramping and positioning, with the first signs of aggression coming from Nahiri, Forged in Fury, who managed to get a significant creature equipped and started applying pressure early on.

Karn, Legacy Reforged, was also able to set up a strong board state with multiple artifact creatures, while Ob Nixilis, Captive Kingpin, and Tyvar the Bellicose established themselves with strong early game mana production and creature presence.

The game saw a significant amount of interaction, with many counterplays in response to aggressive moves.

The match reached a pivotal point when a strategic board wipe significantly changed the game's tempo.

The game ended with a decisive victory, after an impressive combo was executed.

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