Commander at Home #36 - Modern Horizons 3 Commander Deck Preview feat DrLupo and Kyle Hill

Deck Strategies

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  Omo, Queen of Vesuva

  Omo's strategy focused on ramping mana and placing 'everything counters' on lands and creatures to generate diverse advantages.

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  Disa the Restless

  Disa's deck aimed to leverage the power of luro permanents and create a strong board presence through ghost tokens.

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  Satya, Aetherflux Genius

  Satya utilized a Jeskai energy theme, creating tapped and attacking token copies of other non-token creatures while generating energy.

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  Ulalek, Fused Atrocity

  Ulalek orchestrated a WUBRG Eldrazi-themed strategy, capitalizing on the synergy of different Eldrazi creatures and effects.

Gameplay Insights

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  The early game saw a focus on mana ramping, with cards like Soul Ring and Arcane Signet allowing players to get their commanders on the board quickly.

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  The casting of Omo, Queen of Vesuva, marked a significant turning point in the game, generating a variety of advantages through her 'everything counters'.

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  Satya, Aetherflux Genius, attempted to take control of the game with a flurry of energy tokens, demonstrating the potential power of energy mechanics in Commander format.

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  Ulalek, Fused Atrocity's victory highlighted the effectiveness of Eldrazi-themed strategies and the importance of synergy in deck construction.

Notable Cards

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  Temple of Malice

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  Twisted Landscape

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  Overflowing Basin

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  Arcane Signet

Summary

In this episode, four players showcased their mastery of Commander gameplay with decks built around Omo, Queen of Vesuva; Disa the Restless; Satya, Aetherflux Genius; and Ulalek, Fused Atrocity. The game started with each player ramping up their mana base and casting their commanders. The first few turns saw minor engagements and strategic plays but no major swings. The gameplay took a dramatic turn when Omo, Queen of Vesuva, was cast, triggering an escalating series of plays. Satya, Aetherflux Genius, attempted to seize control with a flurry of energy tokens, but was ultimately thwarted. The game concluded in a climactic showdown with Ulalek, Fused Atrocity, proving victorious.