TTJ: CerberusArms v Crim v Xell v Blackneto | MTG Commander Gameplay episode 17

Deck & Commander Strategies

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  Trelasarra, Moon Dancer

  Focuses on gaining life and accumulating +1/+1 counters, using life gain to stabilize and eventually overpower opponents with a resilient, growing board presence.

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  Rakdos, Lord of Riots

  Aims to cast large, impactful creatures for free or reduced cost by dealing damage to opponents and controlling the board through aggressive plays and damage-based effects.

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  Shorikai, Genesis Engine

  Utilizes artifact synergy and value generation, leveraging Shorikai’s ability to draw cards and create artifacts, facilitating a midrange strategy focused on incremental advantage.

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  Zevlor, Elturel Exile

  Builds around playing a variety of creatures and leveraging their abilities to control the board and disrupt opponents, with a focus on flexible threats and utility.

Gameplay Insights

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  Using Steel Hellkite to clear problematic artifacts like Meekstone was a crucial tempo play that opened the board for more aggressive strategies.

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  Rakdos, Lord of Riots' ability to force all players to lose half their life leveled the playing field and pressured players to act quickly before their life totals dropped too low.

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  Sensei's Divining Top was effectively used to manipulate draws and maintain card advantage, enabling better sequencing and response to threats.

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  Early deployment of mana rocks like Manic Crypt and Arcane Signet accelerated the players' ability to cast impactful spells and commanders ahead of curve.

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  Essence Warden helped mitigate aggressive damage by gaining life, supporting Trelasarra's life gain and counter strategy.

Notable Cards

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  Steel Hellkite

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  Meekstone

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  Sensei's Divining Top

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  Lightning Greaves

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  Arcane Signet

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  Talisman of Dominance

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  Essence Warden

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  Blood Crypt

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  Brushland

Gameplay Summary