The Return of Tom | Commander Clash S14 E1

Deck & Commander Strategies

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  Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist & Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith

  Generate artifact tokens via landfall and equip them quickly using Ardenn's ability to create a fast, aggressive board presence that can deal significant damage early.

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  Tasigur, the Golden Fang & Gyruda, Doom of Depths

  Utilize graveyard recursion and delve mechanics to control the game and generate value over time with efficient six-drop creatures.

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  Soundwave, Sonic Spy // Soundwave, Superior Captain

  Build a token swarm and mill opponents while transforming Soundwave to access stronger abilities and maintain board presence.

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  Nicol Bolas, the Ravager // Nicol Bolas, the Arisen

  Control the board with powerful spells and planeswalker abilities, leveraging Nicol Bolas’s disruptive capabilities to dominate the late game.

Gameplay Insights

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  Tom’s use of Ardenn's ability to equip multiple artifacts instantaneously created a rapid damage clock that pressured other players and shaped combat dynamics.

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  Phil’s symmetrical 'each opponent' effects helped balance board presence but required careful timing to maximize impact without self-harm.

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  Crim’s focus on token creation and milling provided steady incremental advantage, with the transformation of Soundwave as a key late-game power spike.

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  The interplay between graveyard recursion (Tasigur and Gyruda) and artifact aggression (Ardenn and Toggo) created a dynamic tension in board control.

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  Efficient mana ramp and fixing were critical early game steps enabling each deck to execute its mid-to-late game strategy smoothly.

Notable Cards

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  Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist

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  Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith

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  Tasigur, the Golden Fang

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  Gyruda, Doom of Depths

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  Soundwave, Sonic Spy // Soundwave, Superior Captain

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  Nicol Bolas, the Ravager // Nicol Bolas, the Arisen

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  Leonin Shikari

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  Windcaller Aven

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  Cathars' Crusade

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  Ancient Tomb

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  Talisman of Progress

Gameplay Summary