Deck & Commander Strategies
Ayula, Queen Among Bears
This deck focuses on playing a variety of bear creatures to trigger Ayula's abilities. The aim is to overwhelm opponents with a large number of bear creatures while using Ayula's fighting ability to control the board.
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
This deck utilizes an aristocrats strategy, playing many creatures that generate value when they die. The aim is to out-value opponents by drawing cards, making tokens, and draining life.
Hogaak, Arisen Necropolis
This deck is designed to fill the graveyard quickly and use it as a resource. It uses Hogaak's convoke and delve abilities to bypass traditional mana costs and repeatedly cast the commander.
Morophon, the Boundless
This deck centers around the Avatar tribe, using Morophon's cost reduction to play large Avatar creatures early in the game. The aim is to overwhelm opponents with large creatures.
Gameplay Insights
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Graham's decision to play Ayula on turn two set the tone for his bear-focused strategy, while also putting a potential threat on the board.
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Jimmy's play of Hermit Druid signaled a graveyard-focused strategy, but also made it a potential target for Ayula's fighting ability.
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Josh's early game ramp with Soul Ring and card draw with Rhystic Study gave him a strong start and potential for a lot of card advantage.
Notable Cards
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Ayula, Queen Among Bears
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Hermit Druid
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Rhystic Study
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Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
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Hogaak, Arisen Necropolis
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Morophon, the Boundless
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Enlightened Tutor
Gameplay Summary
The game was an intense back-and-forth battle featuring decks built around Ayula, Queen Among Bears, Yawgmoth, Thran Physician, Hogaak, Arisen Necropolis, and Morophon, the Boundless.
The early game saw quick ramp and setup from all players, with a notable turn two Ayula from Graham, hinting at the bear tribal theme of his deck.
Jimmy's Hermit Druid hinted at a graveyard strategy, but it immediately became a potential target for Ayula's fighting ability.
Despite potential threats, the game remained balanced, with no player being able to gain a significant advantage.