Deck & Commander Strategies
Birgi, God of Storytelling
A red storm deck focused on generating treasures and casting multiple spells per turn to build mana and go for a combo finish.
Jorn, God of Winter
A snow permanent and stasis lock deck aiming to control the board and break parity using its commander’s synergy.
Orvar, the All-Form
A storm artifact deck that uses Orvar's ability to copy artifacts and spells, assembling combos that generate infinite mana and card draw for a combo kill.
Tergrid, God of Fright
A stacks and discard deck focused on stealing opponents' permanents and leveraging sacrifice interactions for value and disruption.
Gameplay Insights
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The early counter of Tergrid's commander slowed one aggressive strategy, allowing other players to develop their boards.
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Mike’s use of Timetwister reset the game state but synergized powerfully with Hullbreacher, turning a potential drawback into a massive treasure generation advantage.
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The combination of Orvar's copying ability with multiple artifact spells enabled a loop that drew the entire deck and generated infinite mana, showcasing the deck's core combo execution.
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Cyclonic Rift was used effectively to clear disruptive permanents, allowing Orvar’s player to proceed with the win condition unimpeded.
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The final win hinged on casting Thassa's Oracle with an empty or near-empty library, a common and efficient combo finish in storm and artifact-based decks.
Notable Cards
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Orvar, the All-Form
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Thassa's Oracle
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Timetwister
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Hullbreacher
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Coveted Jewel
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Sapphire Medallion
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Whim of Volrath
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Thermal Flux
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Torpor Orb
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Mystic Remora
Gameplay Summary
The game began with fast starts from all players: Tergrid's player attempted an early aggressive presence but was countered immediately by a Force of Will.
Orvar's player quickly established a strong artifact and card draw engine with Sensei's Divining Top and Mystic Remora, while Birgi's player developed ramp and treasure generation to fuel a storm strategy.
Jorn's player focused on setting up a snow permanent lock with Dark Confidant and Priest of Titania, aiming to control the board.
A key moment occurred when Orvar's pilot cast Timetwister, reshuffling hands and graveyards into libraries, then leveraged Hullbreacher to generate a massive treasure advantage.
This opened the door for a powerful combo sequence involving multiple copies of coveted jewel and Sapphire Medallion created by Orvar's ability, enabling infinite draws and mana generation.
With the board in his favor, Orvar's player bounced problematic permanents and cast Thassa's Oracle to win the game.
