Deck & Commander Strategies
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist & Kraum, Ludevic's Opus
This deck aims to use Ardenn's ability to equip artifacts for free, combined with Kraum's draw ability, to sustain card advantage while applying pressure with equipped creatures.
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator & Vial Smasher the Fierce
This deck leverages Malcolm's ability to generate treasures along with Vial Smasher's damage ability based on CMC, aiming for high-value spells and potential burst damage.
Kess, Dissident Mage
Kess's deck seeks to control the game by leveraging her ability to replay spells from the graveyard, often including powerful control and draw effects.
Tymna the Weaver & Jeska, Thrice Reborn
This deck is focused on gaining card advantage and life through Tymna's ability, while using Jeska's ability to dish out damage directly. It also includes a Thassa's Oracle win condition.
Gameplay Insights
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Carlos's early Faithless Looting provided an important setup, allowing for key cards to be placed in the graveyard to be reused later with Kess.
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The Rest in Peace played by Callahan was a significant control element in the game, hindering strategies based on graveyard interactions.
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The use of Dockside Extortionist by both Dan and Jeff led to a large number of treasures being generated, providing significant mana advantage.
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Dan's attempt to win the game with Thassa's Oracle and Demonic Consultation was a critical turning point, with the table managing to disrupt the combo.
Notable Cards
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Mox Diamond
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Faithless Looting
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Dockside Extortionist
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Rest in Peace
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Thassa's Oracle
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Demonic Consultation
Gameplay Summary
The game kicked off with a series of significant setup plays.
Carlos playing Kess started with a Mox Diamond and Faithless Looting, while Dan playing Tymna and Jeska executed a sturdy start with Timna the Weaver and Dockside Extortionist.
Jeff, running Malcolm and Vial, launched into action with a Dockside Extortionist of his own, generating a considerable number of treasures, while Callahan with Ardenn and Kraum laid down a Rest in Peace and followed up with an equipped Kraum.
After multiple turns of trading blows and strategic plays, the game reached a pivotal moment when Dan attempted to win with Thassa's Oracle and a Demonic Consultation.
However, the attempt was thwarted, leading to further rounds of intense gameplay.
