Deck & Commander Strategies
Tifa, Martial Artist
Aggressive combat-focused deck that leverages multiple combat steps and equipment to generate extra attacks, aiming to quickly reduce opponents' life totals through combat damage.
Celes, Rune Knight
Combo-centric deck that uses discard and draw effects, notably with Celeste and Viscous Ear, to assemble a game-winning loop, relying on disruption to protect the combo.
Bruvac the Grandiloquent
Milling and artifact synergy deck that generates value from artifacts and graveyard interactions, aiming to control the board and out-value opponents over time.
Tetzin, Gnome Champion
Artifact and token generation deck that produces numerous gnome tokens and draws cards through repeated looting, building a large board presence and overwhelming opponents with combat damage.
Gameplay Insights
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Ben's use of Braided Nets effectively shut down Kuzno's combo potential by tapping key combo pieces and preventing their activation.
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The frequent looting and token generation from Tetzin's abilities allowed Ben to maintain card advantage and board presence even after board wipes.
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Kuzno's board wipe with Vanquish the Horde and Flare of the Hatebound was a critical attempt to reset the game but was ultimately insufficient against Ben's overwhelming artifact synergy and token swarm.
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Equipping Genji Glove onto Tifa to gain an additional combat step allowed Desmond to push for incremental damage and pressure opponents, though it was not enough to secure a win.
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Ben's ability to generate massive mana with Vault of Catlan and then cast multiple spells in a turn demonstrated the power of his deck's synergy and resource ramp.
Notable Cards
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Rook Turret
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Genji Glove
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Vanquish the Horde
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Repurposing Bay
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Mind Stone
Gameplay Summary
The game began with all players developing their mana bases and early board presence, with milling and card draw effects setting the stage.
Ben, piloting Tetzin, Gnome Champion, quickly established a strong artifact and token-based engine, utilizing cards like Rook Turret and Thunderhulk to generate multiple gnome tokens and draw cards through repeated looting.
Kuzno on Celes, Rune Knight aimed to assemble a combo involving Celeste and Viscous Ear but was repeatedly disrupted by Ben's Braided Nets, preventing the combo from resolving.
Desmond's Tifa, Martial Artist deck focused on aggressive combat steps with equipment like Genji Glove to generate additional attacks, while Josh on Bruvac the Grandiloquent contributed milling and artifact synergies but struggled to gain significant board impact. A pivotal moment came when Kuzno wiped the board with Vanquish the Horde and Flare of the Hatebound, attempting to reset the game and start his combo anew.
However, Ben's continuous token generation and card draw fueled a massive board state that culminated in a lethal combat phase.
Ben leveraged Tetzin's ability to produce vast amounts of mana and synergies with artifact creatures, eventually overwhelming opponents.
The game ended with Ben swinging in for a decisive victory with an enormous army of gnomes and powerful artifact creatures, showcasing the strength of his well-tuned combo and token strategy.
