Deck & Commander Strategies
The Eleventh Doctor // Amy Pond
This deck focused on making its creatures unblockable, allowing them to deal direct damage while also capitalizing on the commander's ability to suspend cards.
The Fourth Doctor // Sarah Jane Smith
This deck generated value through casting creatures and generating clue tokens, which were used to draw cards, ramp, and generate a strong board presence.
Me, the Immortal
This deck utilized the power of +1/+1 counters to build a potent creature, 'Me, the Immortal', who eventually dealt lethal commander damage.
Davros, Dalek Creator
This deck appeared to focus on controlling the board and dealing damage through the casting of spell cards, with some emphasis on dragon synergy.
Gameplay Insights
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Sam's use of 'Inevitable Betrayal' to steal a creature from Tom's library was a key turning point, though it was later discovered to be an illegal play.
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The use of removal spells like 'Beast Within', 'Swords to Plowshares', and 'Pongify' played pivotal roles in controlling the board state and disrupting opponents' strategies.
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Tom's strategic use of 'Cultivate' allowed him to ramp effectively, providing the necessary resources to cast critical spells and maintain board presence.
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John's use of 'Sign in Blood' for card draw demonstrated the importance of card advantage in the game.
Notable Cards
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Dinosaurs on a Spaceship
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Inevitable Betrayal
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Beast Within
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Swords to Plowshares
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Pongify
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Cultivate
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Sign in Blood
Gameplay Summary
The game featured intense exchanges among four players, each with unique deck strategies and commanders.
An early game advantage was established by players fast mana ramping.
The game saw several key turning points, including Sam's pivotal use of 'Dinosaurs on a Spaceship' and 'Inevitable Betrayal', which saw him generate significant board presence.
However, an illegal play was made targeting Tom's library which affected the game dynamics.
Despite the intense exchanges and strategic plays, Tom, wielding 'Me, the Immortal' deck, emerged victorious by leveraging a combination of potent creatures and strategic plays.
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