WNL 86 | Lovuary 2 Partners in Slang | Live MTG EDH

Decklists

Deck & Commander Strategies

Kynaios and Tiro of Meletis
A group hug deck focused on providing card draw and mana ramp to all players, encouraging cooperative gameplay while building resources to outvalue the opponents.
Kamber, the Plunderer and Laurine, the Diversion
A token generation and combat manipulation deck that produces blood tokens to control the board and force opponents into unfavorable combat, aiming to win through overwhelming token pressure.
Zndrsplt, Eye of Wisdom and Okaun, Eye of Chaos
A partner synergy deck leveraging card draw and chaos-infused combat damage, seeking incremental advantage through drawing extra cards and dealing unpredictable damage each combat.
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker and Anara, Wolvid Familiar
A resilience-focused deck that uses equipment and indestructible effects to maintain board presence and apply steady combat damage over time.

Gameplay Insights

1
The use of Howling Mine early by Kynaios and Tiro accelerated card draw for all players, increasing the game’s tempo and forcing faster decisions.
2
Kamber and Laurine’s token generation pressured opponents to react to constant blood tokens and combat manipulations, shaping the flow of combat.
3
Group hug elements created a complex dynamic where cooperation and competition were balanced, leading to shifting alliances and tactical decision-making.
4
Zndrsplt and Okaun’s synergy rewarded aggressive and chaotic combat plays, making each attack phase more impactful and unpredictable.
5
The indestructible buff from Anara on Ishai provided resilience that helped withstand board wipes and combat damage, allowing sustained pressure.

Notable Cards

Howling Mine
Kynaios and Tiro of Meletis
Kamber, the Plunderer
Laurine, the Diversion
Zndrsplt, Eye of Wisdom
Okaun, Eye of Chaos
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker
Anara, Wolvid Familiar

Gameplay Summary

The game began with players establishing their boards and setting the stage for interaction, featuring a mix of group hug strategies and token generation.

Early turns saw Kynaios and Tiro of Meletis aiming to spread card draw and mana acceleration for all players, promoting a collaborative atmosphere despite the inevitable competition.

Kamber, the Plunderer and Laurine, the Diversion focused on creating blood tokens and employing manipulation tactics to control combat and board state, building towards a token flood strategy.

Meanwhile, Zndrsplt, Eye of Wisdom and Okaun, Eye of Chaos provided a paired synergy of card draw and chaos-driven combat damage, aiming to leverage their unique partner mechanics for incremental advantage.

Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker and Anara, Wolvid Familiar featured a theme of indestructibility and equipment synergies, with a focus on resilient board presence and incremental combat damage.

The game’s early stages revolved around setting up these synergies, with players carefully managing resources and combat engagements.

Key turning points included the deployment of Howling Mine by Kynaios and Tiro, significantly increasing card draw pace for everyone and accelerating the game’s tempo.

Kamber and Laurine’s aggressive token generation and combat manipulation began to pressure opponents, forcing responses and shifting the board state in their favor.

By the midgame, the interaction between token flood and group hug effects created tense combat situations, with players needing to balance cooperation and competition.

The eventual win condition centered on Kamber and Laurine’s ability to leverage their blood tokens and combat tricks to overwhelm opponents, while other decks sought to stabilize or outvalue opponents through card advantage or indestructible threats.

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