Can You Build A Commander Deck Using Only One Magic Set?! w/ Playing With Power MTG | Ep 135

Deck Strategies

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  Kastral, the Windcrested

  This deck focuses on drawing cards and generating value through bird synergies.

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  Tameshi, Reality Architect

  The deck aims to generate value by bouncing back artifacts and enchantments, particularly sagas and vehicles, to abuse their enter-the-battlefield triggers.

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  Kenrith, the Returned King

  This deck, built entirely from Throne of Eldraine, aims to leverage the set's adventure and fairy tale themes.

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  Jegantha, the Wellspring

  Representing Ikoria, this deck seeks to accumulate a formidable board of creatures and take down opponents with overwhelming force.

Gameplay Insights

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  The 'Recker Bank Buster' was a key card, providing card draw and helping to maintain hand size.

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  The 'Adventurous Gargoyle' had restrictions on its attack and block abilities, which added an interesting strategic dynamic to the game.

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  The usage of 'Fertilid' indicated a focus on ramping up mana resources, a crucial aspect in Commander format games.

Notable Cards

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  Fertilid

Summary

The experiment of building Commander decks using cards from a single Magic: The Gathering set proved to be an intriguing challenge. Early in the game, players focused on setting up their boards with key pieces, such as the 'Recker Bank Buster' and 'Adventurous Gargoyle'. The game saw a lot of back-and-forth, with players attempting to gain advantage through their unique set-specific synergies. However, the incomplete transcript leaves the final outcome of the game uncertain.