Deck Strategies
Kianne, Corrupted Memory
The deck strategy revolves around card draw and alternating between even and odd powered commander to cast creatures or non-creatures with flash.
Rendmaw, Creaking Nest
The deck generates a large number of bird tokens using Rendmaw's ability, while leveraging cards like Essence Warden for life gain.
The Master of Keys
This deck focuses on enchantment synergies, using The Master of Keys' ability to escape enchantments from the graveyard.
The Lord of Pain
The aim of this deck is to inflict widespread damage upon opponents while mitigating damage to oneself.
Gameplay Insights
- 1
Bill's use of Essence Warden in combination with Rendmaw, Creaking Nest enabled a significant amount of life gain, providing a buffer against Jerry's damage-based strategy.
- 2
Eliot's use of The Master of Keys' escape ability provided an ongoing source of enchantment recursion, enhancing the deck's overall strategy.
- 3
Jim's use of Kianne's flash abilities provided flexibility in his strategy, allowing him to react to the dynamic board state.
- 4
Jerry's use of Rite of the Raging Storm created additional pressure on his opponents, forcing them to deal with the recurring threats.
Notable Cards
Essence Warden
Arcane Signet
Growth Spiral
Black Market Connections
Rite of the Raging Storm
Summary
The game started with everyone getting their commanders and key pieces into play. Eliot, playing The Master of Keys, set up enchantment-based synergies, while Jim, using Kianne, Corrupted Memory, focused on card draw and flash abilities. Jerry, with The Lord of Pain, aimed to inflict widespread damage while Bill, commanding Rendmaw, Creaking Nest, looked to create a board full of creatures. The middle game was a complex interplay as each player tried to push their strategies forward. Jerry's damage plan caused significant threats, but Bill's army of creatures, supported by Essence Warden, provided a steady source of life gain. Eventually, the tide turned in favor of Bill as his growing army kept his life total high while applying pressure on his opponents.