Deck Strategies
Soundwave, Sonic Spy
An Esper token and mill deck that aims to deal damage equal to the mana value of spells milled from opponents' graveyards, generating tokens and value along the way.
Cyclonus, the Saboteur
Focuses on triggering an extra beginning phase by dealing combat damage to players, maximizing value from repeated upkeep triggers and synergistic effects.
Blaster, Combat DJ
An artifact-centric deck using modular +1/+1 counters and haste to build an aggressive artifact creature army, enhancing synergy with Brothers' War artifacts.
Slicer, Hired Muscle
A Voltron-style deck focusing on a single powerful double strike, haste, and goad commander that pressures opponents by forcing attacks and being difficult to remove.
Gameplay Insights
- 1
Cyclonus's ability to create an additional beginning phase proved pivotal in generating incremental value through repeated upkeep triggers.
- 2
Blaster's synergy with modular counters and haste allowed it to develop a fast, aggressive board state leveraging Brothers' War artifacts.
- 3
Soundwave's requirement to deal damage equal to the mana value of exiled spells from opponents' graveyards required careful damage calculation to maximize benefit without overcommitting.
- 4
Slicer's goading and double strike abilities created constant pressure, forcing opponents to make suboptimal blocks or face repeated commander damage.
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The use of cards like Stony Silence and Darksteel Citadel indicated players' awareness of artifact strategies and the need to disrupt or protect key components.
Notable Cards
Soundwave, Sonic Spy // Soundwave, Superior Captain
Cyclonus, the Saboteur // Cyclonus, Cybertronian Fighter
Blaster, Combat DJ // Blaster, Morale Booster
Slicer, Hired Muscle // Slicer, High-Speed Antagonist
Darksteel Citadel
Stony Silence
Summary
The game featured a clash of four Transformers-themed Commander decks, each piloted by a different player with unique strategies. Soundwave, Sonic Spy focused on an Esper token and mill subtheme, leveraging damage equal to the mana value of spells milled from opponents' graveyards to generate value and create tokens like Laserbeaks and Ravages. Cyclonus, the Saboteur revolved around generating an additional beginning phase whenever it dealt combat damage to a player, enabling multiple upkeep triggers for value and synergy with cards that benefit from repeated upkeep steps. Blaster, Combat DJ's deck capitalized on artifact synergies, modular +1/+1 counters, and haste-enabling abilities to aggressively build a board of artifact creatures and overwhelm opponents. Slicer, Hired Muscle utilized a Voltron strategy with double strike and Haste, applying pressure by goading opponents and featuring a resilient threat that is difficult to remove or sacrifice.