Summary
In this high-stakes Commander matchup, each player showcased their unique strategies and deck synergies. Early in the game, the player piloting Etali, Primal Conqueror utilized a combination of mana accelerators and tutors to cast their commander on the second turn, leading to an impressive cascade of card advantage. This allowed them to cast an Imperial Recruiter, which tutored for Squee, The Immortal. The game continued with a back-and-forth between the players, as they navigated through the complex board state and aimed to set up their win conditions. However, Etali eventually managed to assemble a combo with Food Chain and Squee, generating infinite mana and achieving a turn two victory.
Deck Strategies
Etali, Primal Conqueror
This deck aims to generate a large amount of mana early in the game to cast Etali, then utilizes Etali's exiling ability to gain card advantage. The deck's win condition is an infinite mana combo using Food Chain and Squee, The Immortal.
Storm, Force of Nature
This deck aims to establish a strong board presence by casting the commander early and leveraging the storm mechanic for advantage. However, this strategy was disrupted due to mana issues.
Thrasios, Triton Hero and Alena, Kessig Trapper
This deck aims to create infinite mana through a variety of means, with the intent to finish the game using a high-impact spell like Finale of Devastation.
Kraum, Ludevic's Opus and Tymna the Weaver
Known as the Bluefarm deck, it utilizes powerful draw engines like Tymna and Kraum, aiming to outvalue opponents and control the game. Unfortunately, mana issues in this game prevented this strategy from fully unfolding.
Gameplay Insights
- 1
Etali's early ramp set the tone for the game, accelerating their game plan significantly.
- 2
The Imperial Recruiter fetched Squee, The Immortal, setting up for the infinite mana combo with Food Chain.
- 3
Despite facing multiple opponents with potentially faster or more control-oriented decks, Etali's player managed to secure the win.
Notable Cards
Food Chain
Squee, the Immortal
Imperial Recruiter
Finale of Devastation
Etali, Primal Conqueror // Etali, Primal Sickness
