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Who's the biggest bully??? Raffine vs Beamtown | Quarterfinals | MU 091723 | Duel Commander

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Commanders featured in this Gameplay Reviewed & Verified

Deck & Commander Strategies

  • Raffine, Scheming Seer

    Raffine, Scheming Seer

    Control and card advantage through Raffine's ability to draw and discard cards, enabling disruption of opponents' hands while setting up for a late-game win via attrition and value.

  • The Beamtown Bullies

    The Beamtown Bullies

    Aggressive creature-based strategy focusing on early board presence, combat damage, and continual pressure to overwhelm opponents before they can establish control.

Gameplay Insights

  • 1

    Raffine’s ability to manipulate card draw and discard was pivotal in disrupting the opponent's tempo and resource development.

  • 2

    The Beamtown Bullies capitalized on early aggression to keep Raffine’s player on the defensive, preventing them from stabilizing.

  • 3

    Well-timed removal and combat tricks swung momentum, but sustained pressure from Beamtown Bullies proved decisive.

  • 4

    Maintaining board presence while disrupting the opponent's hand was a critical balance both players aimed for throughout the match.

Notable Cards

  • Raffine, Scheming Seer

    Raffine, Scheming Seer

Gameplay Summary

The Duel Commander match between Raffine, Scheming Seer and The Beamtown Bullies showcased an intense battle of control and aggression.

Raffine's player focused on leveraging the commander's ability to manipulate card advantage and disrupt the opponent's plans, while Beamtown Bullies employed a more aggressive, creature-based strategy aimed at pressuring life totals early and maintaining board presence.

Key turning points included well-timed removal spells and combat tricks that shifted momentum back and forth between players.

Despite Raffine's control elements, the Beamtown Bullies were able to maintain constant pressure and close out the game through sustained aggression and efficient use of their creatures.

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