Summary
The game unfolded with intense mana ramping and strategic card plays from each player. Max's Thrasios and Kediss deck focused on commander matters cards, while MJ's Elminster deck centered around casting multiple spells. The host played a dragon tribal deck with Miirym and aimed to make multiple copies of Terror of the Peaks. Nick, on the other hand, used a Ramos deck that abused Fable of Wolf and Owl, essentially making it a Simic deck with five colors. A pivotal moment occurred when MJ cast an Austere Command, destroying all big creatures and artifacts, shaking up the state of the game. Another crucial turn was when Nick cast his Cami War, exiling the host's Old Gnawbone. Ultimately, the game concluded with Max's impressive attack with Kediss, taking out MJ with commander damage and dealing a significant amount of damage to Nick and the host.
Deck Strategies
Elminster
This deck focused on casting multiple spells to gain board control and advantage.
Ramos, Dragon Engine
The deck utilized Fable of Wolf and Owl for advantage, essentially operating as a five-color Simic deck.
Thrasios, Triton Hero and Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
This deck centered on 'commander matters' cards to increase power and deal significant damage.
Miirym, Sentinel Wyrm
The game plan was to create numerous copies of Terror of the Peaks using a dragon tribal theme.
Gameplay Insights
- 1
MJ's Austere Command was a game-changing move, wiping out all large creatures and artifacts on the board.
- 2
Nick's use of Cami War to exile the host's Old Gnawbone was a significant shift in the game's tempo.
- 3
Max's final attack with Kediss, combined with significant power-ups, was a decisive moment leading to MJ's elimination and significant damage to the remaining players.
Notable Cards
Austere Command
Old Gnawbone
Terror of the Peaks
Fable of Wolf and Owl