Deck Strategies
Hinata, Dawn-Crowned
Hinata's deck seemed to focus on casting and recasting its commander, likely to trigger abilities or effects that occur upon casting.
Extus, Oriq Overlord // Awaken the Blood Avatar
Extus's deck appeared to be focused on making multiple tokens through cards like Anointed Procession and Nomad's Assembly.
Myrkul, Lord of Bones
Myrkul's deck exploited his commander's ability to convert creatures into enchantments, drawing cards and creating multiple copies with cards like Doubling Season and Anointed Procession.
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest
Jaheira's deck took advantage of ramping mana and playing high-cost spells like Apex of Power and Bane Fire for massive effects.
Gameplay Insights
- 1
Dom's use of Myrkul's ability to convert creatures into enchantments provided him with a significant card draw engine and board presence.
- 2
Matt's attempt to take out Zhao Bell with a massive Bane Fire backfired when Zhao Bell used Dual Caster Mage to copy the spell and target Matt.
- 3
Zhao Bell's use of Anointed Procession and Nomad's Assembly to create a large number of tokens presented a significant threat on the board.
- 4
Despite his attempts to control the board, the lack of effective board wipes or removals allowed Dom's board state to grow uncontrollably.
Notable Cards
Myrkul, Lord of Bones
Doubling Season
Anointed Procession
Summary
The match progressed with each player building their board states and unleashing their strategies. Dom, playing Myrkul, Lord of Bones, demonstrated excellent control over the game using his commander's ability to convert creatures into enchantment tokens. This allowed him to draw multiple cards and create multiple copies of creatures. Matt, playing Jaheira, Friend of the Forest, made a crucial move with a massive Bane Fire attack targeting Zhao Bell, but was taken out by Zhao Bell's Dual Caster Mage copying the spell back at him. Dom eventually overwhelmed the table with his Myrkul's enchantment tokens and card draw engine, demonstrating the power of his deck.