Deck Strategies
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
Focuses on infinite mana combos involving cards like Dockside Extortionist and Cannon, aiming to generate overwhelming mana and win through infinite damage or storm effects.
Thrasios, Triton Hero
Paired with Jeska for combo synergy, leveraging infinite mana to draw through the deck or generate lethal damage, often utilizing powerful artifact and mana-doubling combos.
Prossh, Skyraider of Kher
A midrange Jund deck aiming to generate value from producing and sacrificing tokens, controlling the board while setting up for a large Prossh commander damage or combo finish.
Tana, the Bloodsower
Aggressive combo deck that uses token generation and sacrifice outlets to assemble combos quickly, often combined with Tymna for card draw and incremental advantage.
Tymna the Weaver
Provides card draw through combat damage, supporting aggressive or combo strategies by refueling the hand and maintaining pressure on opponents.
Cormela, Glamour Thief
Combo-oriented Grixis deck that utilizes various combos including Demonic Consultation and Thassa's Oracle to win, leveraging disruption and tutors to assemble these quickly.
Gameplay Insights
- 1
Playing Mystic Remora early generated significant card advantage and taxed opponents' spellcasting, influencing the pace of the game.
- 2
Sanctum Prelate was strategically cast to slow down the green-heavy decks by restricting their mana production or spellcasting.
- 3
Force of Vigor was used preemptively to destroy artifact ramp pieces like Jeweled Lotus, disrupting fast combo setups.
- 4
Players prioritized combat damage on key combo players to delay or prevent immediate wins, demonstrating careful political play.
- 5
Tutors such as Mystical Tutor and Green Sun Zenith were critical for fetching combo components or efficient answers, shaping the midgame.
- 6
The use of Allosaurus Shepherd early on provided protection against green-targeted spells, giving some resilience to Jeska/Thrasios.
- 7
Despite several combos being assembled or threatened, disruption and political damage trades kept the game balanced and extended the play.
Notable Cards
Mystic Remora
Allosaurus Shepherd
Linvala, Keeper of Silence
Sanctum Prelate
Force of Vigor
Jeweled Lotus
Mystical Tutor
Demonic Consultation
Dockside Extortionist
Summary
The game began with each player setting up their board and early mana sources, including key cards like Mystic Remora generating card advantage and early creatures such as Allosaurus Shepherd and Ragavan, Nimble Gopher providing pressure. The players carefully navigated around early disruption, with Sanctum Prelate and Linvala, Keeper of Silence appearing to slow down combo attempts. The presence of multiple green decks led to notable interactions involving green hate cards like Force of Vigor targeting artifacts like Jeweled Lotus. Throughout the game, players used tutors like Mystical Tutor and Green Sun Zenith to assemble critical pieces of their combos or board presence. Combat damage and triggers were carefully managed, with players picking off key targets to prevent immediate combo wins. The game featured significant political tension with players trading damage and responding to threats and board states cautiously.