Episode 400 Special | Commander VS | Mishra vs Phage vs Animar vs Lathril

Deck Strategies

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  Mishra, Eminent One

  Focuses on playing powerful artifacts and taking advantage of their come-into-play abilities.

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  Lathril, Blade of the Elves

  Aims to generate a large number of elves and leverage their synergies to overpower opponents.

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  Animar, Soul of Elements

  Aims to cast lots of creature spells to power up Animar and reduce their casting cost.

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  Phage the Untouchable

  Relies on careful navigation to avoid losing the game when casting Phage from the command zone, while pursuing a one-hit-kill strategy.

Gameplay Insights

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  The interaction between Scrap Trawler and Mindstone showcased the potential of an artifact-focused strategy.

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  The use of Yavimaya to relieve the life loss from Ancient Tomb demonstrated the importance of land utility in Commander.

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  The casting of Animar, Soul of Elements highlighted the commander's potential for rapid growth and cost reduction.

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  The careful handling of Phage the Untouchable exhibited the risk and reward of using high-stakes commanders.

Notable Cards

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  Scrap Trawler

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  Animar, Soul of Elements

Summary

The 400th episode of Commander VS features a thrilling match between Mishra, Lathril, Animar, and Phage. The game starts off with a fun banter among the players, setting the stage for an exciting showdown. The players carefully navigated their decks, with each trying to exploit their commanders' unique abilities. Midway through the game, the table starts to see some major activity with a variety of cards being played that significantly impact the game's direction. The game reaches its climax with a series of powerful spells and strategic plays, leading to an unexpected and dramatic conclusion.