Deck Strategies
Peregrin Took
This mono-green tokens deck sought to create multiple tokens, particularly saprolings, double them, and draw cards to generate a formidable board presence.
Witch-king of Angmar
The deck ran eight copies of The Nazgûl, aiming to deal lethal damage through the accumulation of creatures on the battlefield.
Aragorn, the Uniter
The deck focused on uniting Elves and Men to counter the Servants of Sauron, leaning on synergy and cooperation.
Gollum, Obsessed Stalker
This black life gain deck aimed to hit each player once, then start gaining life and draining opponents, with the goal to be the last one standing.
Gameplay Insights
- 1
A significant move was when Gollum was given protection from everything until the next turn, making him an untouchable threat on the board.
- 2
The use of Tree of Perdition was a key play, manipulating life totals to put pressure on other players.
- 3
Black Market Connections and Treasure Chest provided a steady stream of resources, driving key plays and maintaining momentum.
Notable Cards
Gollum, Obsessed Stalker
Peregrin Took
Witch-king of Angmar
Aragorn, the Uniter
Tree of Perdition
Black Market Connections
Treasure Chest
Sprout Swarm
Summary
The game started off with each player revealing their strategy and deploying their commanders. Julian, piloting Gollum, aimed for a black life gain deck, intending to hit every opponent once then start gaining life and draining them. Carlos, with Peregrin Took, sought to build a mono-green tokens deck, aiming to double the tokens and draw cards. Jon M's Witch-king of Angmar deck revolved around running eight copies of The Nazgûl and dealing lethal damage. Aragorn, the Uniter, led by Jason R, brought together Elves and Men to counteract the Servants of Sauron. The game progressed with each player making their moves, but the turning point came when Gollum gained protection from everything until the next turn, becoming an untouchable threat on the board. The game ended in a climactic showdown, but the final winner was not disclosed in the transcript.
