Deck & Commander Strategies
Breya, Etherium Shaper
Leverages artifact synergies and stacks to assemble multiple combo wins, backed by white for disruption and protection.
Armix, Filigree Thrasher / Kraum, Ludevic's Opus
Combines Kraum's card draw with Armix's creature removal and graveyard interaction to control the board and grind value.
Najeela, the Blade-Blossom
Aggressively pushes out tokens and multiple combat phases to overwhelm opponents with continuous pressure and combat tricks.
Dihada, Binder of Wills
Aims to grind out incremental value while fueling graveyard combos like Underworld Breach, often relying on disruption and recursion.
Kraum, Ludevic's Opus
Focused on card advantage and controlling the board state, used in tandem with Armix for synergy between removal and draw.
Gameplay Insights
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Breya's early deployment of Mana Crypt, Lion's Eye Diamond, and Mystic Remora set an explosive pace, forcing opponents to respond immediately to her combo potential.
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Hunter's timely use of Opposition Agent in response to Wishclaw Talisman prevented key tutor plays, disrupting graveyard strategies.
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Bailey's use of Grand Abolisher and Praetor's Grasp provided critical protection and disruption, allowing him to stabilize and push his game plan.
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Najeela's aggressive token generation and combat triggers alongside Orcish Bowmasters' amass mechanic efficiently chipped away at opponents' resources and creatures.
- 5
Cory’s attempts to leverage Ad Nauseum for a big combo turn were effectively countered by Force of Negation, highlighting the high level of interaction and counterplay in the game.
- 6
The interplay of Rhystic Study and Mystic Remora taxed players' mana and decision-making, adding a layer of resource management tension throughout the match.
Notable Cards
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Lion's Eye Diamond
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Mystic Remora
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Rhystic Study
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Notion Thief
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Grand Abolisher
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The One Ring
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Praetor's Grasp
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Orcish Bowmasters
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Opposition Agent
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Cyclonic Rift
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Birgi, God of Storytelling // Harnfel, Horn of Bounty
Gameplay Summary
The game opened with a fast and explosive start, particularly from Breya, who laid down early mana rocks and disruption with cards like Lion's Eye Diamond and Mystic Remora.
Najeela quickly established board presence with her commander and token generation, pressuring opponents aggressively.
Meanwhile, Armix/Kraum focused on graveyard filling and creature removal, using synergy between Kraum's card advantage and Armix's ability to pick off threats.
Dihada aimed to grind value and fuel graveyard combos but was initially stifled by timely counterspells and disruption from the table. Key turning points included Hunter’s aggressive board development with Najeela’s Warriors and Orcish Bowmasters, which could kill Notion Thief and other problematic creatures, while Cory’s attempts to leverage Ad Nauseum and value spells were repeatedly countered or disrupted.
Bailey’s use of Praetor’s Grasp and Grand Abolisher helped to control the pace and protect his plays, while Mike’s repeated use of Mystic Remora and Rhystic Study taxed the table’s resources.
The game featured a tense balance of control, tempo, and combo potential with multiple players jockeying for advantage through efficient disruption and incremental board development.
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