Summary
This Magic: The Gathering Commander game was full of strategic plays and game-changing decisions. It started off with players performing their initial set-ups: Tatyova player made use of Burgeoning and Lotus Cobra, Sisay player utilized Gaea's Cradle and Noble Hierarch, while the Tymna & Thrasios player played a Chromox imprinted with Flusterstorm and a Scrubland. Najeela player wasted no time either, exiling Simian Spirit Guide and playing Aron the Everchosen. The game took an interesting turn when the Najeela player attempted to play a Culling Ritual, which was met with a counter-play from the Sisay player who casted a Swords to Plowshares. Despite the counter-play, the Najeela player remained aggressive, attacking Rhetoric's face with an Esper Sentinel. However, as the game progressed, the players found themselves in a stalemate, unable to cast their commanders due to the absence of land plays.
Deck Strategies
Tatyova, Benthic Druid
The deck aims to get Tatyova into play and set up landfall combos, primarily involving Mystic Sanctuary. The goal is to play a bunch of lands, draw a bunch of cards, and outvalue opponents.
Sisay, Weatherlight Captain
This deck is a mixture of a creature-heavy legendary toolbox with potential for a Necropotence turbo victory. The strategy is to get enough creatures on the field to activate Cauldron and Gaea's Cradle for a quick win.
Najeela, the Blade-Blossom
The focus is on aggressive gameplay, with the aim to hit an infinite combo with Derevi, Empyrial Tactician or Druids' Repository. Also includes Thassa's Oracle as an alternative win condition.
Thrasios, Triton Hero & Tymna the Weaver
This deck aims to control the game via counterspells and draw engines. It also has a combo with Bloom Tender and Chain of Vapor for a potential win.
Gameplay Insights
- 1
The Tatyova player's decision to keep a risky hand for the potential of a high reward strategy was a bold move.
- 2
The counter-play from the Sisay player against the Culling Ritual was a turning point, preventing the Najeela player from gaining a significant advantage.
- 3
The aggressive strategy of the Najeela player, despite being countered, kept the pressure on the other players.
- 4
The stalemate situation created by lack of land plays, preventing players from casting their commanders, significantly slowed down the game progression.
Notable Cards
Burgeoning
Lotus Cobra
Gaea's Cradle
Noble Hierarch
Flusterstorm
Culling Ritual
Swords to Plowshares
Esper Sentinel
