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Commander Vs S2E1: Horde vs Cromat vs Atogatog vs Progenitus [MTG: Multiplayer]

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Commanders featured in this video Reviewed & Verified

Deck Strategies

  • Horde of Notions

    Horde of Notions

    An elemental tribal deck focused on deploying a variety of powerful elementals and leveraging tribal synergies to overwhelm opponents with aggressive and synergistic creatures.

  • Cromat

    Cromat

    A control-oriented five-color deck aiming to protect its commander, control the board with versatile spells, and use the commander’s flexibility to adapt to threats.

  • Atogatog

    Atogatog

    A combo-centric deck that likely uses Atogatog to generate large amounts of mana and leverage powerful artifacts or spells, aiming for a decisive combo finish.

  • Progenitus

    Progenitus

    A five-color deck built around the indestructible Progenitus, focusing on high-impact multicolor spells and creatures to dominate the board and secure victory through overwhelming presence.

Gameplay Insights

  • 1

    Prioritizing tribal synergy and elemental tribal buffs allowed the Horde of Notions player to build a strong board presence early.

  • 2

    Protection and control spells were key for Cromat to maintain board stability against aggressive five-color decks.

  • 3

    Managing multicolor mana costs effectively was crucial for all decks, especially given the complexity of five-color decks with heavy color requirements.

  • 4

    The use of iconic multicolor cards like Collective Restraint demonstrated how taxing opponents’ resources can slow down faster strategies.

  • 5

    Balancing aggression with control elements was a recurring theme, as players sought to either protect their commanders or push for early board dominance.

Notable Cards

  • Horde of Notions

    Horde of Notions

  • Collective Restraint

    Collective Restraint

  • Forgotten Ancient

    Forgotten Ancient

  • Sire of Stagnation

    Sire of Stagnation

  • Progenitus

    Progenitus

  • Cromat

    Cromat

  • Atogatog

    Atogatog

Summary

The game featured a highly thematic multiplayer Commander match with all four players piloting five-color decks centered around legendary commanders: Progenitus, Atogatog, Cromat, and Horde of Notions. Early game discussion focused on deck themes and player strategies, with Horde of Notions emphasizing an elemental tribal plan supported by strong creatures like Forgotten Ancient and Sire of Stagnation. Cromat appeared to play a more control-oriented style, aiming to protect its commander and leverage versatile spells. The game progressed with players setting up their board states, showcasing the synergy and powerful multicolor cards typical of five-color decks. Key turning points likely involved the deployment of commanders and the use of elemental synergies and tribal buffs, especially from the Horde of Notions deck. The presence of notable cards such as Collective Restraint hinted at control elements being in play to limit opponents’ actions. With commanders like Progenitus and Atogatog, the game likely featured high-impact spells and board wipes, setting the stage for explosive plays. The match was a dynamic clash of thematic decks, with the players vying to capitalize on their unique strategies and the strength of their five-color identities.

Description

We’re finally back for Season Two! Kicking things off with a colorful bang, we’ve got 5 color on the mind for our first episode. Will Wes’ tribal Hydras be able to take down the season leaders of Parnell and Suarez? Or will Stephen’s surprise tribe take down the whole thing?

Decklists here: www.starcitygames.com/article/32204_Commander-VS-The-Five-Color-Craziness-Special.html

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