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Karlov (Lurrus) vs Titania* | Round 3 | TH 022022 | Duel Commander-in-Focus*

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Commanders featured in this Gameplay Reviewed & Verified

Lurrus of the Dream-Den

Lurrus of the Dream-Den

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Titania, Protector of Argoth

Titania, Protector of Argoth

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Karlov of the Ghost Council

Karlov of the Ghost Council

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Decklists

Titania, Protector of Argoth Deck on Moxfield

Karlov of the Ghost Council Deck on Moxfield

Deck & Commander Strategies

  • Karlov of the Ghost Council

    Karlov of the Ghost Council

    Utilizes life gain to grow Karlov and other synergies, removing threats while sustaining life total. Lurrus companion enables recursion of cheap permanents for additional value and control.

  • Lurrus of the Dream-Den

    Lurrus of the Dream-Den

    Acts as a companion to provide repeated access to low-cost permanents, supporting aggressive and controlling elements of the deck through repeated threats and value plays.

  • Titania, Protector of Argoth

    Titania, Protector of Argoth

    Focuses on landfall triggers and land recursion to generate a continuous stream of 5/3 Elemental tokens, aiming to overwhelm opponents with board presence and value from lands being put into the graveyard.

Gameplay Insights

  • 1

    Karlov’s life gain abilities were pivotal in controlling the board and enabling removal of Titania’s growing threat tokens.

  • 2

    The synergy between Lurrus companion and Karlov’s deck allowed for recurring threats, maintaining pressure and board presence.

  • 3

    Titania’s ability to create tokens through landfall and land recursion posed a significant threat, forcing opponents to respond proactively.

  • 4

    Managing life totals and timing removal spells were key to preventing Titania’s board from becoming overwhelming.

Notable Cards

  • Karlov of the Ghost Council

    Karlov of the Ghost Council

  • Lurrus of the Dream-Den

    Lurrus of the Dream-Den

  • Titania, Protector of Argoth

    Titania, Protector of Argoth

  • Scute Swarm

    Scute Swarm

  • Field of the Dead

    Field of the Dead

Gameplay Summary

The gameplay features a Duel Commander match between three decks led by Karlov of the Ghost Council, Lurrus of the Dream-Den, and Titania, Protector of Argoth.

Throughout the game, Titania's deck leverages landfall triggers and recurring lands to generate a strong board presence.

Karlov's deck capitalizes on life gain synergies and uses Karlov's ability to grow and remove threats efficiently.

Lurrus acts as a companion here, providing value through recurring low-cost permanents, supporting the aggressive and controlling strategies of the Karlov deck. Key turning points include strategic trades and life gain spikes by Karlov's player, which allowed Karlov to grow larger and dispatch Titania's threats.

Meanwhile, Titania's player attempts to rebuild the board with landfall and land recursion, creating a persistent threat that pressures opponents.

The match likely culminated with Karlov securing a win through incremental life gain and removal, leveraging the synergy with Lurrus to maintain board control and outvalue the ramp-focused Titania deck.

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