Pantlaza \/ Hakbal \/ Clavileno \/ Admiral Brass | The Lost Caverns of Ixalan EDH / Casual Commander

Deck Strategies

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  Hakbal of the Surging Soul

  Focuses on Merfolk synergies and counters, using Hakbal's ability to make Merfolks explore, in turn growing the board with counters.

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  Pantlaza, Sun-Favored

  Utilizes Pantlaza's ability to play spells for free from the top of the library, while dealing damage and gaining life.

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  Admiral Brass, Unsinkable

  Leans into pirate tribal synergies, using Admiral Brass's ability to mill and reanimate pirates.

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  Clavileño, First of the Blessed

  Focuses on generating tokens and leveraging sacrifice triggers, using Clavileño's ability to enhance attacking creatures.

Gameplay Insights

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  John's use of Eerie Interlude to flicker his creatures was a game-changing move, triggering multiple entry effects and dealing significant damage with Impact Tremors.

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  Sam's consistent use of Hakbal's explore ability allowed for a strong board state with multiple counters on his Merfolk.

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  Tom's decision to cast Pack of the Serpent and produce multiple pirates proved efficient for his attack strategy, although it was not enough to secure a win.

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  Extra's use of sacrifice triggers with Clavileño's ability allowed for efficient board control and life gain.

Notable Cards

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  Eerie Interlude

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  Impact Tremors

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  Shared Animosity

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  Herald's Horn

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  Molten Echoes

Summary

The game kicked off with each player developing their boards and casting their commanders. Sam's deck, led by Hakbal of the Surging Soul, focused on Merfolk synergies and counters, gaining momentum with an explored-triggered board state. John, commanding Pantlaza, Sun-Favored, utilized his commander's ability to cast spells for free from the top of his deck, thereby dealing damage and gaining life. Tom, with Admiral Brass, Unsinkable, leaned into pirate tribal synergies while Extra, leading with Clavileño, First of the Blessed, focused on generating tokens and leveraging sacrifice triggers. The turning point was John flickering his creatures with Eerie Interlude, re-triggering entry effects, and causing significant damage with Impact Tremors. The game concluded when John discovered Scroll Shift with Pantlaza, triggering multiple pings with Impact Tremors for a game-ending victory.