Commander Gameplay with the Nitpicking Nerds! | Shuffle/Scuffle Episode 1

Deck & Commander Strategies

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  Leinore, Autumn Sovereign

  Aggressive humans tribal deck focusing on combat damage triggers and creating human tokens to overwhelm opponents quickly.

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  Athreos, Shroud-Veiled

  Recurring creatures with powerful enter-the-battlefield effects to generate repeated value and pressure opponents through attrition.

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  Aminatou, the Fateshifter

  Blink-based control and value engine deck that reuses enter-the-battlefield triggers to outvalue opponents and stabilize the board.

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  Brudiclad, Telchor Engineer

  Token-focused deck that creates unique tokens and then copies them to generate a large board presence and overwhelm opponents.

Gameplay Insights

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  Early mana acceleration with Soul Ring set the pace for rapid deployment of threats and synergy pieces.

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  Ken's use of Athreos to recur creatures after removal attempts maintained constant board pressure and value generation.

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  Skyclave Apparition was a key removal tool that targeted crucial pieces from opponents, shifting momentum.

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  Beezy’s strategy to replicate large tokens with Brudiclad was a consistent threat but required careful timing to avoid mass removal.

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  Aminatou's blink effects, combined with card draw engines, allowed continuous pressure through value generation.

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  Combat damage was carefully spread to minimize losses and maximize pressure, especially from Leinore’s human tribal synergy.

Notable Cards

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  Wall of Omens

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  Skyclave Apparition

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  Luminous Broodmoth

Gameplay Summary