Generic Commander Ep. 1 - Signature Decks

Deck Strategies

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  Arcum Dagsson

  Focuses on artifact synergy to generate massive value by copying Omen Machine repeatedly, leveraging expensive artifacts to control the board and generate advantage.

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  Teneb, the Harvester

  An Abzan reanimator deck with a slower build-up using group hug mechanics early, aiming to assemble an infinite loop involving Eternal Witness and sacrifice outlets to overwhelm opponents.

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  Syr Konrad, the Grim

  Aggressive damage deck that capitalizes on damage triggers from creatures and spells, utilizing combos like Morality Shift and Olog to clear the board and win through damage-based interactions.

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  Minsc & Boo, Timeless Heroes

  A creature-heavy deck aiming to produce large creatures, particularly hamsters, and use Fling effects to deal large amounts of damage directly to opponents.

Gameplay Insights

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  Arcum Dagsson's player prioritized assembling multiple Omen Machine copies as a win condition, highlighting the deck's reliance on artifact combo synergies.

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  Teneb, the Harvester's deck combined group hug elements with a long-term plan of creating an infinite loop using Eternal Witness and sacrifice outlets, requiring significant mana and turns to complete.

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  Syr Konrad's player leveraged damage triggers and combos like Morality Shift and Olog to control the board and potentially deliver lethal damage to all opponents except themselves.

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  Minsc & Boo's strategy centered on generating large creatures and using Fling effects to deal direct damage, focusing on creating unexpected large threats like oversized hamsters.

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  Early plays included ramp and card advantage through mana accelerants like Sol Ring and utility lands, setting the stage for mid-game combos and synergy execution.

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  Players used unique and thematic cards such as Game Show Gamble and Orcish Bowmasters to maintain pressure and interaction during the early game.

Notable Cards

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  Omen Machine

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  Eternal Witness

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  Morality Shift

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  Orcish Bowmasters

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  Mishra's Bauble

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  Mosswort Bridge

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  Birds of Paradise

Summary

The game began with each player introducing their signature decks and their respective strategies. Early turns involved setting up mana bases and deploying key ramp and utility lands. JollySaintClick with Arcum Dagsson aimed to assemble a critical mass of Omen Machine copies, focusing on artifact synergy and a heavy investment in expensive cards. HamHocks42 piloted Teneb, the Harvester, an Abzan reanimator deck with group hug elements, intending to combo off with Eternal Witness, sacrifice outlets, and finish with Syr Konrad or a poison-tipped archer. Jarvis Moonbeam played Syr Konrad, the Grim, a deck built around aggressive damage and combos involving Morality Shift and Olog, aiming to eliminate opponents through damage triggers and combo interactions. Uncle Russ ran Minsc & Boo, Timeless Heroes, a deck strategy centered on creating large creatures (notably hamsters) and using Fling effects to deal massive damage.