Patrons bringing HEAT! | Tor Wauki/Obosh VS Esika/Keruga VS Asmoranomardicadaistinoculdicar VS Savra

Deck Strategies

• Tor Wauki/Obosh

  Jim's deck strategy was to play low mana valued cards to trigger Obosh's ability and deal double damage.

• Esika/Keruga

  Looter's strategy was to use large creatures, swapping them out with ornithopter placeholders, to take advantage of Esika's ability to cheat out large creatures from the deck.

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  Asmoranomardicadaistinaculdacar

  Calvin's strategy was focused on discarding cards to trigger Asmoranomardicadaistinaculdacar's abilities and control the board state.

• Savra

  Washu's deck strategy was to sacrifice creatures to trigger Savra's ability and control the board through creature destruction and life gain.

Gameplay Insights

• 1

  Jim's decision to respond to Calvin's Underworld Cookbook activation by casting Gutshot on the Academy Manufacturer was a crucial move to control the board state.

• 2

  Lutter's play of Satoru Umezawa and using its Ninjitsu ability to reveal Paka Worm was a game-changing move that put her in a strong position.

• 3

  Calvin's play of Surly Badgersaur and subsequent activation of the Underworld Cookbook showed a strong attempt to control the board state.

• 4

  Lutter's casting of Calling Ritual was a pivotal moment in the game, wiping the board and giving her a substantial amount of mana to leverage.

Notable Cards

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  Satoru Umezawa

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  Surly Badgersaur

Summary

The game started with Jim playing Tor Wauki/Obosh, focusing on casting low mana value cards. Looter played Esika/Keruga, having a deck filled with large creatures that she would swap out with ornithopter placeholders. Calvin played Asmoranomardicadaistinaculdacar, focusing on a discard theme. Washu played Savra, focusing on a sacrifice theme. The gameplay was intense with players making strategic decisions to counter each other's plays. Calvin made a significant move by activating the Underworld Cookbook and discarding Tectonic Reformation, which Jim responded to by casting Gutshot, targeting Calvin's Academy Manufacturer. Lutter managed to swing the game in her favor by playing Satoru Umezawa and using its Ninjitsu ability to bring out Paka Worm. Calvin attempted to control the board state by casting Surly Badgersaur and activating the Underworld Cookbook, but it ended abruptly with Lutter casting a game-changing Calling Ritual, wiping the board and gaining substantial mana.