Deck & Commander Strategies
Brudiclad, Telchor Engineer
Token-based strategy focused on creating a specific set of seven dwarf tokens and then multiplying them to generate a large board presence, eventually winning through overwhelming combat damage.
Kadena, Slinking Sorcerer
Aggressive morph-based deck that uses morph creatures and spells to apply early pressure and disrupt opponents, aiming to leverage Kadena's combat triggers to gain advantage and close out the game quickly.
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
Mono-white cat tribal deck that creates numerous cat tokens and uses Elesh Norn's anthem effect to pump creatures, focusing on wide board states and creature combat to secure victory.
Oloro, Ageless Ascetic
Control and life gain deck that utilizes Oloro's passive life gain to stabilize the game, outlasting opponents while using incremental advantage and removal to control the board.
Gameplay Insights
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John's early use of morph creatures and Wilderness Reclamation indicates a plan to leverage multiple untap phases and surprise plays for explosive turns.
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Brando's focus on assembling the unique set of seven dwarves tokens before mass token multiplication creates a distinct strategic timing for his win condition.
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Elesh Norn’s anthem effect combined with wide cat token generation applies continuous pressure, forcing opponents to consider defensive plays or removal.
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Colin’s Oloro deck plays a more reactive and controlling role, using life gain to outlast aggressive threats and maintain board presence.
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Players quickly identify Kadena as an early priority target due to the deck's potential to go off, influencing alliance and removal decisions.
Notable Cards
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Brudiclad, Telchor Engineer
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Kadena, Slinking Sorcerer
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Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
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Oloro, Ageless Ascetic
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Wilderness Reclamation
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Alchemist's Refuge
Gameplay Summary
The game begins with four players piloting distinct decks: Brando with Brudiclad, Telchor Engineer focusing on creating and multiplying seven dwarf tokens to overwhelm opponents; John with Kadena, Slinking Sorcerer leveraging morph creatures and aggressive plays; Lucas running Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite in a mono-white cat tribal strategy aiming to build a wide board with cat tokens and pump effects; and Colin on Oloro, Ageless Ascetic using life gain and control elements to stabilize and outlast opponents.
Early turns see typical ramp and setup, including mana acceleration such as Soul Ring and Wilderness Reclamation, signaling potential for explosive plays in upcoming turns. Key moments unfold as John quickly deploys morph creatures and attempts to apply pressure, while Brando works on assembling his token army.
Elesh Norn's anthem effects and token generation begin to shape the board, pressuring opponents with wide attacks and beefed-up creatures.
Colin's Oloro quietly gains life, preparing for a long game.
The presence of Wilderness Reclamation hints at potential for multiple untap phases and large spells or abilities being cast in a single turn, creating tension among players.
Discussions about removal and targeting indicate that John’s Kadena deck is the primary early threat, with plans to focus fire on him to prevent his combo from escalating.
The game is still developing with each player setting up their win conditions and managing threats accordingly.