Deck Strategies
Ilharg, the Raze-Boar
This deck aims to launch aggressive attacks with big hitters, while using cards like Blood Moon to slow down opponents.
Sisay, Weatherlight Captain
The goal of this deck is to use Sisay's ability to tutor for key combo pieces or silver bullets at instant speed.
Tymna the Weaver/Kraum, Ludevic's Opus
This deck seeks to maximize card advantage while also accessing powerful combos that the competitive EDH format is known for.
Marneus Calgar
This deck focuses on generating a massive number of tokens and using cards like Smothering Tithe to fuel its strategies.
Gameplay Insights
- 1
The use of disruptive cards like Blood Moon showcased how players can slow down their opponents in competitive EDH.
- 2
The player running Marneus Calgar managed to win despite missing several land drops, highlighting the importance of having alternative strategies in a deck.
- 3
The Tainted Pact and Thassa's Oracle combo proved to be a game-changer, allowing a player to win the game despite facing a challenging board state.
Notable Cards
Blood Moon
Imperial Seal
Wishclaw Talisman
Tainted Pact
Thassa's Oracle
Summary
The game kicked off with all players developing their board states and preparing their strategies. The player running Ilharg, the Raze-Boar, started aggressively with creatures and sneaky attack strategies. Sisay, Weatherlight Captain, focused on instant-speed tutoring for combos or silver bullets. Tymna/Kraum sought to gain card advantage and access to powerful combos, while Marneus Calgar aimed to flood the board with tokens. The game saw numerous interactions, with players trying to disrupt others' plans while advancing their own. The turning point came when the player running Marneus Calgar managed to assemble a combination of Tainted Pact and Thassa's Oracle, despite missing several land drops early in the game. This allowed them to win by manipulating their library and meeting Thassa's Oracle's win condition.
