Duel Commander | TG 092521 | Finals: Aminatou vs Malcolm/Kraum

Decklist

Deck & Commander Strategies

Aminatou, the Fateshifter
Utilizes flicker effects to repeatedly reuse enter-the-battlefield abilities and manipulate the top of the library, aiming for incremental value, control, and a slow but inevitable win through advantage and disruption.
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator / Kraum, Ludevic's Opus
Aggressive partner commander deck that focuses on efficient creatures and synergy to generate quick damage, applying pressure and leveraging card draw from Kraum to maintain momentum and finish the game swiftly.

Gameplay Insights

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Aminatou’s flicker ability was crucial in disrupting Malcolm/Kraum’s tempo by reusing key permanents and resetting threats.
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Malcolm and Kraum’s combined aggressive presence pressured Aminatou early, forcing careful resource management.
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The match showcased the importance of balancing board control and card advantage to pivot between tempo and long-term value.

Notable Cards

Aminatou, the Fateshifter
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
Kraum, Ludevic's Opus

Gameplay Summary

The Duel Commander match featured a contest between Aminatou, the Fateshifter, piloted by Rexel Tenorio, and a partner commander deck led by Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator alongside Kraum, Ludevic's Opus, played by Ste Villaraza.

The games demonstrated a clash of strategic approaches: Aminatou's deck leveraged her unique flicker and top-deck manipulation abilities to generate value and control the board, while the Malcolm/Kraum deck focused on aggressive tempo and efficient creature synergies.

Throughout the match, Aminatou sought to stabilize the board and set up her win conditions through incremental advantage, whereas Malcolm and Kraum aimed to apply pressure early and capitalize on synergistic damage output.

The pivotal moments came from well-timed interactions where Aminatou's flicker effects disrupted Malcolm/Kraum's tempo and where Malcolm/Kraum's aggressive plays threatened to close the game quickly.

Ultimately, the outcome hinged on which player better maintained board presence and card advantage as the game progressed into the mid and late stages.

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