All Cards Under $5 [Commander VS] | Magic: The Gathering Commander Gameplay

Deck Strategies

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  Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker and Kodama of the East Tree

  The deck was focused on using Ishai's ability to gain counters whenever an opponent cast spells. The game plan was to build up Ishai while also using Kodama's ability to blink creatures and gain value from their enter-the-battlefield effects.

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  Halana and Alena, Partners

  The deck strategy revolved around using Halana and Alena's abilities to ramp up quickly and swing in for damage. The deck seemed to be creature-heavy and aimed to use Halana and Alena's abilities to their maximum potential.

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  Chulane, Teller of Tales

  With Chulane, the deck was planned to draw and play a lot of small creatures, gaining value from Chulane's ability to draw cards and put lands onto the battlefield. The win condition seemed to be overwhelming the opponents with a swarm of small creatures.

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  Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh and Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar

  The deck was focused on utilizing Rograkh's zero-cost ability along with Kediss's ability to deal equal damage to all opponents. The strategy was to buff up Rograkh and swing for massive, wide-reaching damage.

Gameplay Insights

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  Corey's decision to bring out Halana and Alena early in the game helped him start swinging in for damage quickly.

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  Jeremy's use of Ishai, who gains counters each time an opponent casts a spell, was a strategic move that allowed him to build a powerful threat on the board.

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  Stephen's strategy of playing small creatures and gaining value from Chulane's abilities showcased the potential of a go-wide strategy in this budget format.

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  Jonathan's game plan of using Rograkh and Kediss in tandem to deal equal damage to all opponents was a unique and potentially game-ending strategy.

Notable Cards

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  Halana and Alena, Partners

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  Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker

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  Kodama of the East Tree

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  Chulane, Teller of Tales

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  Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh

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  Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar

Summary

The game was initiated with a fun format, where each player's deck contained cards costing less than $5. The game started off slow with each player setting up their board states and ramping. Corey, playing Halana and Alena, Partners, was the first to bring out a commander and started swinging in for damage. Jeremy, using Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker and Kodama of the East Tree, had a strong presence with a growing Ishai. Stephen, commanding Chulane, Teller of Tales, focused on building up board presence with smaller creatures. Jonathan, with a Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh and Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar combo, seemed to have a solid game plan of dealing equal damage to all opponents. The game was filled with strategic moves and unexpected turns, leading to a thrilling gameplay experience.