Commander at Home #41 - Yarus vs Lathril vs Garth vs Ryu feat Ben Brode and TheAsianAvenger

Deck Strategies

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  Garth One-Eye

  Ben's deck was an innovative approach, using only cards from the Beta set of Magic: The Gathering. The commander, Garth One-Eye, added an element of unpredictability due to the wide range of cards available from the Beta set.

• Ryu, World Warrior

  Crim's deck drew inspiration from fighting video games, specifically focusing on Ryu, World Warrior's ability to deal damage to any target, akin to throwing a 'hadouken' in the Street Fighter series.

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  Lathril, Blade of the Elves

  Olivia piloted an elf-focused deck aiming to leverage the synergy of elf creatures and the abilities of Lathril, Blade of the Elves.

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  Yarus, Roar of the Old Gods

  Brian's deck was focused on morph mechanics, with Yarus, Roar of the Old Gods offering a way to manipulate face-down creatures on the battlefield.

Gameplay Insights

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  Ben Brode's choice to field a deck composed entirely of Beta cards introduced a unique dynamic to the game, as the Beta set contains a wide range of card power levels and mechanics.

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  Crim's 'hadouken'-focused strategy with Ryu, World Warrior brought an unconventional playstyle to the table, which could disrupt opponents' strategies with direct damage.

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  Olivia's elf-focused strategy with Lathril, Blade of the Elves could potentially create a large number of tokens and generate significant value over time.

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  Brian's morph-centric approach with Yarus, Roar of the Old Gods added an element of surprise, as opponents could not be certain what face-down creatures might be on the battlefield.

Notable Cards

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  Garth One-Eye

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  Lathril, Blade of the Elves

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  Yarus, Roar of the Old Gods

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  Will-o'-the-Wisp

Summary

This game saw a diverse array of deck strategies, with Ben Brode piloting a unique all-beta deck led by Garth One-Eye, and Crim 'TheAsianAvenger' Nguyen controlling a fighting game-inspired deck helmed by Ryu, World Warrior. Olivia Gobert-Hicks brought an elf-focused deck with Lathril, Blade of the Elves at the helm, while Brian Kibler showcased a morph-centric strategy with Yarus, Roar of the Old Gods. With a range of decks at the table, the game was filled with unexpected turns and surprising card interactions. Unfortunately, the transcript does not provide information on the conclusion of the gameplay.