Deck & Commander Strategies
Whirlwing Stormbrood
Casting sorcery and instant spells at instant speed to put counters on the commander and leverage flying for combat superiority.
Purging Stormbrood
Utilizing Orzhov colors to control the board with removal, gain life, and employ a mix of dragons alongside a Dungeons & Dragons flavor, aiming for incremental value and board control.
Runescale Stormbrood
Buffing the commander by casting noncreature spells and dragons to grow its size, while also countering opponents' spells to maintain control and deal damage.
Twinmaw Stormbrood
Leveraging enter-the-battlefield triggers and life gain effects to outvalue opponents and control the ground, complementing the commander’s strong flying presence.
Gameplay Insights
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Bryce repeatedly cast his commander multiple times, maximizing the impact of his instant-speed spells to maintain pressure and board presence.
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Bernie incorporated Dungeons & Dragons themed cards to complement his Purging Stormbrood deck, adding unique synergies and thematic depth.
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Miles capitalized on enter-the-battlefield effects and life gain triggers from Twinmaw Stormbrood to sustain his board and outvalue opponents despite limited removal against flying creatures.
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Key plays such as casting Crashing Drawbridge significantly shifted the board dynamics, enabling new attack angles and tempo swings.
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Players balanced cautious development with aggressive plays, as many were hesitant to overcommit early but sought to break through with impactful dragons and spells by midgame.
Notable Cards
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Whirlwing Stormbrood // Dynamic Soar
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Purging Stormbrood // Absorb Essence
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Runescale Stormbrood // Chilling Screech
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Twinmaw Stormbrood // Charring Bite
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Kodama's Reach
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Generous Gift
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Crashing Drawbridge
Gameplay Summary
The game featured four players piloting the new Omen Dragon commanders from Tarkir: Dragonstorm, each bringing a unique approach to the battlefield.
Early turns saw players establishing mana bases and developing board presence with ramp spells and smaller creatures.
Bryce, playing Whirlwing Stormbrood, focused on casting instant-speed spells and building counters to leverage his commander’s flying advantage.
Jake’s Runescale Stormbrood deck aimed to pump his commander with noncreature spells and disrupt opponents with counters.
Miles’ Twinmaw Stormbrood deck sought to outvalue opponents through enter-the-battlefield effects and life gain, while Bernie’s Purging Stormbrood utilized a mix of Orzhov colors for removal, lifelink boosts, and a thematic Dungeon and Dragons tribal subtheme.
