Deck Strategies
Raised by Giants
This deck aims to manipulate opponents' combat decisions using goad mechanic and take advantage of the chaos.
Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer
This deck focuses on controlling the board state by forcing opponents to attack each other, waiting for the right moment to strike.
Hofri Ghostforge
This deck leverages Boros spirit tribal synergies with a token/reanimator sub-theme to apply consistent pressure on opponents.
Saryth, the Viper's Fang
This mono-green deck capitalizes on legendary creature synergies and efficient green value engines to outvalue opponents.
Krenko, Mob Boss
This deck generates a mass of goblin tokens and uses them as a resource for various strategies, including aggressive attacks and combo finishes.
Gameplay Insights
- 1
MJ's use of Obscuring Haze was a significant turning point in the game, preventing a massive wave of combat damage and maintaining their board state.
- 2
The goading mechanic from Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer significantly influenced combat dynamics, forcing players to make suboptimal attacks and diverting attention away from the controller.
- 3
The Krenko player's struggle with land drops highlights the importance of a consistent mana base in Commander. Despite this setback, they managed to stay in the game by making strategic plays.
- 4
MJ's effective use of Oracle of Mul Daya and Guardian Project provided a solid card advantage and topdeck manipulation, which had a significant impact on the game's outcome.
Notable Cards
Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer
Hofri Ghostforge
Krenko, Mob Boss
Saryth, the Viper's Fang
Obscuring Haze
Gaea's Cradle
Oracle of Mul Daya
Guardian Project
Summary
The game starts with players setting up their mana bases and early threats. Krenko player struggles with land drops but manages to stay in the game by making strategic plays. Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer is cast, causing a significant shift in combat dynamics with its goading mechanic. Hofri Ghostforge player uses this opportunity to put pressure on opponents by sending goaded creatures their way. As the game progresses, Saryth, the Viper's Fang player successfully establishes a solid board presence with a series of creature spells, drawing cards off Guardian Project and making use of Oracle of Mul Daya's topdeck manipulation. A critical turn occurs when MJ casts Obscuring Haze to prevent all combat damage, causing a major setback for Max's aggressive strategy. The game concludes in MJ's favor after a series of decisive plays, leveraging the synergies between their creatures and the powerful land, Gaea's Cradle.