Deck Strategies
Ulalek, Fused Atrocity
The strategy of this deck revolves around ramping up and casting powerful Eldrazi creatures. Ulalek's ability to duplicate creatures was key, allowing for multiple spawns and predators on the field.
Coram, the Undertaker
This deck's strategy primarily involves mill mechanics, graveyard recursion, and leveraging power from cards in the graveyard. The win was secured through a powerful attack by Coram, boosted by 'Lord of Extinction' in the graveyard.
The Necrobloom
This deck focuses on landfall triggers to generate value. The strategy also involves ramping and recurring lands from the graveyard to trigger Necrobloom and create additional creatures.
Tamiyo, Inquisitive Student // Tamiyo, Seasoned Scholar
This deck uses Tamiyo's ability to generate Clues, which can be turned into creatures or used for card draw. It also involves casting spells that synergize with these Clues.
Gameplay Insights
- 1
Sam's decision to cast 'Assassin's Trophy' on Tom's 'Locked Hot House' was a key turning point, disabling a potential combo.
- 2
John's use of 'Ulalek, Fused Atrocity' to duplicate creatures was a significant factor in maintaining board presence.
- 3
The use of 'Lord of Extinction' in Sam's graveyard to boost Coram's power was a clever use of graveyard resources and secured the victory.
Notable Cards
Assassin's Trophy
Lord of Extinction
Ulalek, Fused Atrocity
Coram, the Undertaker
The Necrobloom
Tamiyo, Inquisitive Student // Tamiyo, Seasoned Scholar
Summary
The game kicked off with each player establishing their board state and ramping up. The battlefield saw a lot of activity with commanders and key cards coming in and out of play frequently. The game reached a critical point when Sam cast 'Assassin's Trophy' on Tom's 'Locked Hot House', preventing a potentially game-changing combo. In the end, Sam's 'Coram, the Undertaker' deck managed to outlast the others. With 'Lord of Extinction' in his graveyard and a powerful attack from Coram, Sam was able to eliminate Tom and claim victory.