Deck Strategies
Purphoros, Bronze-Blooded
Aggressive creature cheat strategy that leverages sneak attack effects and dragon tribal synergies to quickly pressure opponents with large threats.
Lonis, Cryptozoologist
Value and tempo deck focused on treasure and clue token generation, using a low-cost commander to maintain board presence and resource advantage.
Zevlor, Elturel Exile
One-for-one spell duplication to create multiple copies of spot removal or targeted spells, generating significant card advantage and board control.
Fblthp, the Lost
Blink and enter-the-battlefield trigger synergy deck aiming to generate incremental value and maintain control through repeated ETB effects.
Gameplay Insights
- 1
Purphoros's early Leyline deployment provided crucial protection, forcing opponents to play cautiously around potential instant-speed threats.
- 2
Zevlor's ability to copy one-for-one targeted spells transformed typical spot removal into powerful multi-target effects, swinging tempo heavily in their favor.
- 3
Lonis's low mana cost allowed for consistent, early board development through treasure and clue tokens, enabling sustained value generation.
- 4
The group had to track the Day and Night mechanic manually, which influenced strategic decisions about casting spells during turns to control the game state.
- 5
Purphoros's straightforward aggressive approach contrasted with the more value- and control-oriented decks, creating dynamic tension in gameplay.
Notable Cards
Talisman of Creativity
Sneak Attack
Summary
The game features four players piloting their personal Commander decks: Purphoros, Bronze-Blooded; Lonis, Cryptozoologist; Zevlor, Elturel Exile; and Fblthp, the Lost. Early on, Purphoros's player immediately sets up a Leyline to protect their strategy, signaling an aggressive and straightforward game plan centered on cheating creatures into play and dealing damage quickly. Lonis's player enjoys the synergy of treasure and clue tokens, focusing on value generation and a tempo-friendly two-mana commander that facilitates consistent board presence. Zevlor's deck offers a unique spin on one-for-one spells, leveraging Zevlor's ability to copy targeted spells to create multi-targeted value, effectively turning spot removal and similar effects into three-for-ones against opponents. Fblthp's player highlights blink and enter-the-battlefield triggers to outvalue opponents, aiming for incremental advantage through repeated ETB effects.