Deck & Commander Strategies

Kaalia of the Vast
Aggressively cast Angels, Demons, and Dragons to apply early pressure and close the game quickly, with a notable one-turn kill combo using Master of Cruelties.

Tatsunari, Toad Rider
Utilize enchantment-based synergies to drain opponents' life gradually while gaining card advantage through enchantment triggers.

Jhoira of the Ghitu
Exploit suspend to cast large spells for free with haste after a delay, aiming for quick and overwhelming plays.

Hinata, Dawn-Crowned
Manipulate spell costs with cost reductions and increases based on targeting, enabling large or multiple spells to be cast efficiently while disrupting opponents.
Gameplay Insights
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Hinata's ability to reduce the cost of spells that target multiple opponents allowed for impactful board disruption resembling effects like Cyclonic Rift without the card itself.
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Tatsunari's enchantment synergy forced opponents to consider incremental life loss over time, pressuring them to respond quickly or face gradual defeat.
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Kaalia's straightforward aggro plan paired with a potential one-turn kill threat kept opponents on constant alert for fast lethal combos.
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Jhoira's suspend mechanic introduced a timing element to the game, requiring players to anticipate and prepare for high-impact spells arriving unexpectedly.
Notable Cards
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Master of Cruelties
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Skullbriar, the Walking Grave
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Disdainful Stroke
Gameplay Summary
The game featured four distinct Commander decks competing in a high-energy and dynamic multiplayer setting.
Kaalia of the Vast aimed to quickly deploy powerful Angels, Demons, and Dragons to dominate the board with heavy hitters and a potential one-turn kill combo involving Master of Cruelties.
Tatsunari, Toad Rider focused on enchantment synergies, draining opponents incrementally as enchantments were cast, leveraging cards like Dina and Beto for a gain-and-drain style of play.
Jhoira of the Ghitu brought a fast-paced approach using suspend mechanics to cheat out high-impact spells with haste, enabling swift and explosive turns.
Hinata, Dawn-Crowned centered around spell manipulation with cost reduction and taxing effects, allowing the player to cast multiple or large X-cost spells efficiently while disrupting opponents' plans.












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