Deck & Commander Strategies
Teysa, Envoy of Ghosts
A boltron deck focusing on casting a large, protected commander with vigilance and protection from creatures to attack aggressively. It uses equipment and spells to enhance the commander and control the board through targeted removal.
Galazeth Prismari
A Dragon's Approach combo deck that aims to cast multiple copies of Dragon's Approach to fill the graveyard and then exile cards to cheat large dragons into play, dealing damage and drawing cards rapidly.
Chulane, Teller of Tales
A value and stax deck leveraging creatures with enter-the-battlefield effects to draw cards and generate board presence. It uses interaction to slow opponents and maintain incremental advantage through tempo plays.
Gameplay Insights
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Galazeth Prismari's use of Dragon's Approach to exile cards and cheat dragons into play created early board threats that demanded immediate answers.
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Chulane's use of Extinction Event to exile odd-cost creatures was a pivotal board wipe that disrupted Galazeth's aggressive dragon strategy.
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Teysa’s strategy of protecting her high-cost commander with vigilance and protection made it difficult for opponents to block or remove her commander efficiently.
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The interaction of artifact destruction and recursion, such as destroying Cranial Plating and returning Reclamation Sage to hand, created a dynamic tempo battle between players.
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Players frequently used flash and instant-speed plays to maintain unpredictability, enabling surprise blockers and combat tricks that influenced combat outcomes.
Notable Cards
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Dragon's Approach
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Reclamation Sage
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Extinction Event
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Cranial Plating
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Darksteel Plate
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Unwinding Clock
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Swiftfoot Boots
Gameplay Summary
The game began with fast-paced plays and instant-speed interactions, with players casting multiple spells and developing their boards quickly.
Galazeth Prismari focused on casting multiple copies of Dragon's Approach to fill the graveyard and summon large dragons directly to the battlefield, applying early pressure with big threats and card draw.
Teysa, Envoy of Ghosts took a boltron approach, aiming to protect her commander and attack aggressively with vigilance and protection abilities, while utilizing equipment and targeted removal to control the board.
Chulane, Teller of Tales played a value-oriented game, using creatures with enter-the-battlefield effects, card draw, and stax elements to slow opponents and generate incremental advantages. Key turning points included several board wipes and removal spells that reset the board state, especially a well-timed Extinction Event that targeted odd-cost creatures and disrupted Galazeth's plans.
The players also engaged in a back-and-forth of artifact destruction and recursion, such as returning Reclamation Sage to hand and destroying Cranial Plating, which impacted the tempo and power of the aggressive strategies.
Flashing in commanders and utility creatures at instant speed allowed for multiple surprise blocks and combat tricks, maintaining tension throughout the game.
Ultimately, the game revolved around managing the threats each deck presented: Galazeth with dragons and burn, Teysa with bolstered commander attacks and protection, and Chulane with card advantage and board control elements.
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