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Hogaak vs Niv-Mizzet Parun | Round 2 | MU 122621 | Duel Commander Special Event

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Commanders featured in this Gameplay Reviewed & Verified

Niv-Mizzet, Parun

Niv-Mizzet, Parun

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Hogaak, Arisen Necropolis

Hogaak, Arisen Necropolis

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Deck & Commander Strategies

  • Niv-Mizzet, Parun

    Niv-Mizzet, Parun

    A control and combo-oriented deck that leverages Niv-Mizzet's ability to draw cards and deal damage through spells and triggers. The deck aims to control the board with counterspells and removal while generating incremental advantage via spellcasting to find a lethal combo or lock.

  • Hogaak, Arisen Necropolis

    Hogaak, Arisen Necropolis

    An aggressive graveyard-centric deck that focuses on casting large creatures from the graveyard quickly to overwhelm opponents. It uses self-mill and recursion to fuel Hogaak's graveyard-based casting cost reduction and sustain continuous threats on the battlefield.

Gameplay Insights

  • 1

    Niv-Mizzet's ability to ping creatures and deal damage to players while drawing cards created a persistent advantage that pressured the Hogaak player.

  • 2

    Effective use of graveyard recursion by the Hogaak player kept a steady stream of threats on the board, forcing Niv-Mizzet's player to manage resources carefully.

  • 3

    A critical board wipe or combo sequence shifted momentum significantly in favor of Niv-Mizzet, enabling them to stabilize and close out the game.

  • 4

    Maintaining card advantage and timely removal was essential for Niv-Mizzet to prevent Hogaak from overwhelming the board.

Notable Cards

  • Niv-Mizzet, Parun

    Niv-Mizzet, Parun

  • Hogaak, Arisen Necropolis

    Hogaak, Arisen Necropolis

Gameplay Summary

The Duel Commander match features a clash between two powerful decks: one led by Niv-Mizzet, Parun and the other by Hogaak, Arisen Necropolis.

The game unfolds with both players vying for control early on, with Niv-Mizzet's player leveraging card draw and spell synergy to maintain a steady flow of resources.

Meanwhile, the Hogaak player focuses on ramping into their big graveyard-centric threats and recurring creatures to apply pressure.

As the game progresses, key interactions involving board wipes and recursion define the tempo swings.

Niv-Mizzet's ability to ping creatures and opponents for damage while drawing cards keeps their opponent on the back foot.

However, Hogaak's relentless graveyard recursion and resilient board presence create constant threats that must be answered promptly.

The game reaches a turning point when Niv-Mizzet's player executes a critical combo or lock, stabilizing the board and setting up a lethal sequence.

Ultimately, Niv-Mizzet's precision and card advantage prove decisive, securing the victory through repeated damage and control.

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