Magic: The Gathering – Commander 2020: Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths Commander – Arcane Maelstrom

Description

--- "Arcane Maelstrom" is a Magic: The Gathering Commander deck from Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths, emphasizing spell copying, damage-triggered draws, and resource exiling to turn battles. Key mechanics include: - *Spell copying* Use Kalamax the Stormsire to duplicate spells and shift battle tides. - *Damage-triggered draws* With Xyris the Writhing Storm, draw cards whenever damage is dealt. - *Resource theft* Exile opponents' resources via Haldan, Avid Arcanist and Pako, Arcane Retriever, then cast them yourself. - *Monster-themed growth* Mechanics that grow creatures, build bonds, and enable crushing opponents on Ikoria. - *Exclusive components* Tailored cards, foil oversized Commander, 100-card deck, tokens, deck box, Life Wheel, and keyword counter. Arcane Maelstrom, one of five Commander Decks from Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths (IKO), equips players with exclusive cards focused on arcane strategies like copying spells with Kalamax the Stormsire, drawing cards on damage via Xyris the Writhing Storm, and exiling/casting opponents' resources using Haldan, Avid Arcanist and Pako, Arcane Retriever. Players battle across Ikoria's plane using monster-themed mechanics to grow creatures, build bonds, and overpower foes. Contents comprise one foil oversized Commander card, a 100-card deck, ten double-sided tokens, a deck box, a Life Wheel, and a punchout keyword counter card, enabling immediate dives into multiplayer Commander battles. ---