Deck Strategies
Sefris of the Hidden Ways
This deck focuses on filling up the graveyard and reanimating powerful creatures. It also makes use of Sefris's venture mechanic to explore dungeons and gain additional advantages.
Koma, Cosmos Serpent
A typical Simic ramp strategy, aiming to get Koma on the battlefield as soon as possible and overpower opponents with its continual generation of serpents.
Radha, Heart of Keld
This deck aims to ramp hard and play massive creatures, with a focus on land synergies. However, it struggled with mana flood in this game.
Zurzoth, Chaos Rider
This deck looks to create a massive army of devils via its commander's draw and discard mechanic. It also makes use of various red spells to manipulate and control the board.
Gameplay Insights
- 1
Ethan's use of Land Tax to consistently fill his hand and fuel Sefris's venture mechanic was a key part of his early game strategy.
- 2
Chandler's Deflecting Swat to interfere with Ethan's crucial reanimation play was a key turning point in the game, disrupting Ethan's plans while also causing some chaos on the board.
- 3
Cody's casting of Koma, Cosmos Serpent represented a significant threat on the board, as Koma can quickly take over the game if left unchecked.
Notable Cards
Land Tax
Strionic Resonator
Deflecting Swat
Chaos Wand
Koma, Cosmos Serpent
Lightning Greaves
Summary
The game kicked off with Ethan piloting Sefris of the Hidden Ways, Cody bringing Koma, Cosmos Serpent, Shelby with Radha, Heart of Keld and Chandler wielding Zurzoth, Chaos Rider. Early plays saw Ethan making good use of Land Tax and Sefris's venture mechanic, while Cody ramped up with Warren Powerstone and Geyer Engineer. Shelby started establishing a strong land base, while Chandler quickly built a board presence with Zurzoth and Runaway Steam-Kin. A key point in the game was when Ethan completed the Lost Mine dungeon, reanimating two creatures with Strionic Resonator, only for Chandler to interfere with a Deflecting Swat. Chandler then further expanded his board, leading to a massive attack on Ethan. Cody got his commander, Koma, onto the battlefield, while Shelby fell behind due to flooding out.