Deck Strategies
Thrasios, Triton Hero and Tymna the Weaver
This deck aims to establish a value engine, leveraging Thrasios' ability to draw cards and Tymna's ability to gain life and draw cards. The goal is to set up an infinite combo with cards like Walking Ballista.
Zada, Hedron Grinder
This deck aims to cast low-cost spells that can be replicated across a large number of tokens. The goal is to overwhelm opponents with a vast army and exploit various synergies.
Kotis, the Fangkeeper
This deck aims to enhance Kotis' power, then attack to steal cards from opponents. It can switch between a Voltron strategy and a turbo strategy, depending on the state of the game.
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
This deck utilizes a control strategy, primarily focusing on cost reduction and card draw. The goal is to establish board dominance and win through incremental value and control.
Gameplay Insights
- 1
Zada's player made a strategic decision to cast their commander early, despite not having the resources to fully exploit its ability. This decision was risky, but it allowed them to surveil and potentially set up a powerful next turn.
- 2
The use of Simic Charm on Kotis, the Fangkeeper was a smart play, boosting its power to steal more cards from the opponent.
- 3
The Grand Arbiter Augustin IV player's decision to use mystical and enlightened tutor to fetch and cast multiple Esper Sentinels demonstrated a focus on long-term value generation.
Notable Cards
Walking Ballista
Jeska's Will
Storm-Kiln Artist
Simic Charm
Esper Sentinel
Summary
The game kicked off with each player deploying their chosen commander, using various mana ramp strategies to accelerate their game plans. Kotis, the Fangkeeper, aimed for a Voltron-style strategy, enhancing its power level to steal cards from opponents. Thrasios, Triton Hero and Tymna the Weaver worked together to set up a value engine through infinite combos and mana generation. Zada, Hedron Grinder focused on casting low-cost spells to replicate powerful effects across a large array of tokens. Grand Arbiter Augustin IV utilized a control strategy, leveraging cost reduction and card draw to establish board dominance. A key turning point came when Zada's player cast Jeska's Will and Storm-Kiln Artist, generating significant mana and card advantage. The game concluded before a clear winner could be determined.