Deck & Commander Strategies
Yuriko, the Tiger's Shadow
Focuses on ninjutsu to get unblockable attacks and triggers that surveil and deal damage to opponents. Uses creatures that generate treasure tokens and create copies to build advantage and chip away at opponents' life total.
Norman Osborn // Green Goblin
Leverages fast mana like Dark Ritual and madness cards to flood the board with goblin tokens and aggressive creatures. Uses equipment and damage triggers like Burning Vengeance to apply constant pressure.
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
Utilizes a control and value-oriented approach, gaining counters on Alexios to enhance damage output. Combines equipment buffs and flicker effects to maximize combat effectiveness and out-tempo opponents.
Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad
Focuses on equipping and buffing creatures to deliver strong combat damage. Uses abilities that generate tokens and life gain to stabilize, while supporting other creatures to maintain board presence.
Gameplay Insights
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Yuriko's player consistently used ninjutsu and flicker effects to maximize damage triggers and Treasure creation, which kept opponents under pressure despite removal attempts.
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Green Goblin's use of Dark Ritual enabled explosive early plays and aggressive goblin token generation, maintaining board presence and incremental damage through Burning Vengeance triggers.
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Control of Alexios changed multiple times, with players adding counters and equipping it to leverage its damage output, showcasing the importance of creature control in the mid-late game.
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Maximus's use of Reins of Power to swap boards with Ian was a crucial defensive maneuver that avoided lethal combat damage and prolonged his survival in the game.
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The synergy of equipment and commander attacks, especially with cards like Sword of Hearth and Home and Lightning Greaves, allowed players to push through blockers and generate tokens or additional damage triggers.
Notable Cards
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Desmond Miles
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Helm of the Host
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Key to the City
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Hunted Horror
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Olivia, Opulent Outlaw
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Unstoppable Slasher
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Seize the Day
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Dark Ritual
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Green Goblin // Green Goblin
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Thirst for Knowledge
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Burning Vengeance
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Sword of Hearth and Home
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Lightning Greaves
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Faithless Looting
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Reins of Power
Gameplay Summary
The game started with a typical ramp and setup phase from all four players, with Yuriko, the Tiger's Shadow, Green Goblin, Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos, and Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad each establishing their boards with lands and early creatures.
Yuriko's player focused on ninjutsu and creating treasure tokens from creature ninjutsu triggers, leveraging creatures like Olivia and the Unstoppable Slasher to generate value and attacking with a commander that gains unblockability and evasion.
Green Goblin utilized a combo of Dark Ritual and mana acceleration to cast powerful goblins and spells, applying early pressure with creatures like Crypt Collar Chariot and Burning Vengeance for incremental damage and board presence. Alexios and Altaïr's players engaged in a control and value game, with Alexios changing hands multiple times and gaining counters to grow stronger.
Key moments included Yuriko's player repeatedly flickering creatures and creating tokens to maintain board dominance and treasure generation.
Maximus, playing Alexios, used control elements and equipment like Sword of Hearth and Home to boost his creatures and swing for significant damage.
Ian, with Altaïr and Alexios, used equipment and abilities to pump his commander and creatures, including Jessica and swiftfoot boots to protect and enhance attacks.
The game saw several strategic steals and flickers of Alexios, and a crucial moment when Maximus used Reins of Power to swap boards with Ian, avoiding lethal damage.
Ultimately, the game revolved around maintaining board control, generating value through commander abilities, and tactical combat phases where unblockability and removal shaped the flow.
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