Deck Strategies
Loot, the Pathfinder
A combo-focused strategy that seeks to quickly assemble card and mana resources for a decisive, game-ending play.
Dihada, Binder of Wills
An aggressive deck that uses efficient creatures and spells to pressure opponents while disrupting their plans.
Etali, Primal Conqueror // Etali, Primal Sickness
A ramp deck that looks to leverage Etali's ability to play cards from the top of libraries for free, aiming for big, impactful plays.
Tymna the Weaver // Thrasios, Triton Hero
A control deck that takes advantage of Tymna and Thrasios's abilities to generate card advantage and resource efficiency.
Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
A Voltron strategy that aims to power up and protect Rograkh, using Silas Renn to recur valuable artifacts.
Zhulodok, Void Gorger
A combo deck that uses Zhulodok's ability to exile cards and replay them for powerful storm-like finishes.
Gameplay Insights
- 1
The first game demonstrated the power of a lack of disruption in a combo deck. The Zhulodok deck was able to execute its combo on turn two without any interference from the table.
- 2
The use of early wheel effects, such as Wheel of Fortune, proved to be a double-edged sword. While they can disrupt opponents, they also refill hands, potentially giving opponents the resources they need.
- 3
In the final game, the Zhulodok deck demonstrated an efficient storm combo. The use of Brain Freeze on oneself allowed for a swift mill of the library, setting up the win condition.
- 4
The games highlighted the importance of efficient mana usage and card advantage. The decks that were able to generate and use their resources most effectively tended to have the upper hand.
Notable Cards
Necropotence
Underworld Breach
Wheel of Fortune
Brain Freeze
Orcish Lumberjack
Lion's Eye Diamond
Summary
The match featured three fast-paced games with Reversalwizrd, showcasing the power and speed of the Commander format. The first game was a rapid demonstration of the Zhulodok, Void Gorger deck, which managed a turn two win through an efficient combo. The game was characterized by the absence of disruption from the table, allowing the combo to be executed smoothly. The following games saw a mix of strategies, from aggressive early wheel effects to efficient use of mana and card advantage. The final game was a display of the power of storm strategies, with a decisive win through a well-executed Brain Freeze combo.