Showdown at the Skill Check Corral | Outlaws of Thunder Junction Box Brawl

Deck & Commander Strategies

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  Gonti, Canny Acquisitor

  Steal opponent's cards through combat damage and cast them cheaper to control the game and generate card advantage.

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  Eris, Roar of the Storm

  Cast instant and sorcery spells to reduce Eris's cost, generate prowess triggers, and create flying dragons to apply air pressure.

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  The Gitrog, Ravenous Ride

  Use landfall and sacrificing saddled creatures to draw cards and ramp lands, outvaluing opponents over time.

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  Felix Five-Boots

  Double triggered abilities on permanents when creatures deal combat damage to players, building incremental advantage through repeated triggers.

Gameplay Insights

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  Ryan’s use of Gonti to steal cards from opponents during combat was a key tactical choice to disrupt others’ game plans and gain value.

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  Charlie’s Eris deck leveraged prowess and flying tokens effectively to apply pressure while reducing spell costs through graveyard synergies.

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  Drew’s Gitrog deck’s interaction with saddled creatures for sacrifice allowed him to draw cards and ramp lands in a powerful value engine.

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  Matt’s Felix Five-Boots deck focused on maximizing triggered abilities during combat, increasing the impact of each attack phase.

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  The early turns were marked by defensive plays with deathtouch creatures, setting a tense stage before more aggressive strategies unfolded.

Notable Cards

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  Gonti, Canny Acquisitor

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  Eris, Roar of the Storm

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  The Gitrog, Ravenous Ride

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  Felix Five-Boots

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  Cunning Coyote

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  Ankle Biter

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  Mana Drain

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  Sword of Wealth and Power

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  Great Train Heist

Gameplay Summary