Deck Strategies
Ureni, the Song Unending
Ramp mana quickly to cast large flying dragons that deal damage to opponents based on the number of lands controlled, focusing on a powerful smash-face approach with buffs to creatures.
Shiko, Paragon of the Way
Blink and copy low-cost spells from the graveyard to create tokens and maximize value, leveraging repeated casting and control elements to outpace opponents.
Neriv, Heart of the Storm
Use creatures with damage-dealing enters-the-battlefield effects combined with the commander’s doubling damage ability to overwhelm opponents through explosive damage bursts.
Sarkhan, Dragon Ascendant
Play a tribal dragon deck that grows the commander with each dragon entering the battlefield and generates treasure tokens for mana acceleration, aiming for sustained board presence and aggressive attacks.
Gameplay Insights
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Players prioritized early mana ramp and card selection through cycling and surveilling to set up their key plays efficiently.
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Ureni's damage ability that divides damage among creatures and planeswalkers encouraged an aggressive approach but required careful management to maximize impact.
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Shiko’s exile and copy mechanic made repeated use of spells from the graveyard, providing resilience and continuous board advantage.
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Neriv’s double damage synergy encouraged playing creatures with impactful ETB damage triggers, increasing the pressure on opponents.
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Sarkhan’s treasure token generation helped ramp into big dragons and grow the commander, tying into the tribal dragon theme effectively.
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The presence of board wipes like Austere Command hinted at potential reset plays to regain board control in the face of aggressive strategies.
Notable Cards
Rubblebelt Maverick
Goldspan Dragon
Austere Command
Cobbled Wings
Steam Vents
Summary
The game unfolded as a high-powered, dragon-themed Commander match featuring four unique commanders with synergistic and aggressive strategies. Early turns saw players ramping and setting up their mana bases, with key plays like casting Rubblebelt Maverick and cycling lands to dig for essential cards. Ureni, the Song Unending, aimed to dominate the battlefield with a big flying dragon leveraging land count for damage, focusing on a smash-face plan with big creatures and spells that buffed dragons. Shiko, Paragon of the Way, utilized a blink and copy strategy, aiming for value through repeated casting and copying of low-cost spells from the graveyard to generate ongoing advantage and board presence. Neriv, Heart of the Storm, centered on doubling damage from creatures entering the battlefield, combining ETB damage effects with aggressive creatures to maximize impact. Sarkhan, Dragon Ascendant, pursued a tribal dragon approach, growing himself with each dragon entering and generating treasure tokens to fuel further plays.