Legends Of Doctor Who | Commander VS | Magic: the Gathering Gameplay

Deck Strategies

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  The Beast, Deathless Prince

  The strategy and game plan of this deck couldn't be determined from the transcript.

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  Ashad, the Lone Cyberman

  Ashad’s deck focused on utilizing artifact synergies, aiming to build a formidable board of Cybermen to overpower opponents.

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  Sergeant John Benton

  This deck was built around dealing combat damage and drawing cards, with a focus on letting opponents also draw cards.

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  River Song

  River Song’s deck focused on punishing opponents for scrying, surveilling or searching their libraries, while drawing cards from the bottom of the deck for card advantage.

Gameplay Insights

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  The interaction between River Song's and Sergeant John Benton's abilities led to careful consideration of attacks and defenses, showing the importance of commander abilities in shaping gameplay dynamics.

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  The use of Twining Staff to potentially copy spells added an additional layer of complexity to the game, displaying the potential of artifact synergies.

Notable Cards

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  River Song

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  Sergeant John Benton

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  Cyberman Patrol

Summary

The game kicked off with each player building their boards with various creatures and artifact synergies. A key turning point was when River Song was played, applying pressure on opponents who were planning to scry, surveil or search their libraries. River Song's ability to draw cards from the bottom of the deck also provided a unique card advantage, further escalating the threat level. There was an interesting interplay between River Song and Sergeant John Benton's abilities, causing players to consider their attacks carefully, due to Sergeant John Benton's ability to make both the attacker and defender draw cards. The game also saw some notable plays with cards like Twining Staff and Aara, Widow of the Realm. The game's outcome wasn't clear from the transcript provided.