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Deck Strategies

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  Obeka, Splitter of Seconds

  Control-oriented deck focusing on disrupting opponents' spells by creating copies and leveraging timing advantages, supported by board wipes and interaction to maintain board control.

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  Olivia, Opulent Outlaw

  Token generation and treasure ramp strategy that builds an army of Outlaws for incremental value and strong mid-game pressure.

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  Giada, Font of Hope

  Angel tribal and life gain synergy that uses card draw engines like Beast Whisperer to maintain hand advantage while developing a resilient board of Angels and enchantments.

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  Voja, Jaws of the Conclave

  Elf tribal deck that maximizes elf synergies to pump creatures with +1/+1 counters and draw cards, creating explosive board presence and incremental growth.

Gameplay Insights

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  Voja's ability to put +1/+1 counters on all creatures when attacking, combined with Lightning Greaves for protection, enabled a powerful alpha strike that shifted the board state significantly.

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  Giada's card draw from casting creatures under Beast Whisperer ensured consistent resource replenishment, making it difficult to run her out of cards despite aggressive pressure.

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  Obeka's inclusion of multiple board wipes provided necessary control tools to reset the board and disrupt momentum, highlighting the importance of interaction in slower, value-oriented decks.

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  Olivia's production of Outlaw tokens and treasures allowed her to ramp quickly and maintain a steady stream of threats, emphasizing the value of incremental advantage through token generation.

Notable Cards

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  Lightning Greaves

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  Beast Whisperer

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  Priest of Titania

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  Sword of the Animist

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  Tribute to the Wild

Summary

The game began with each player developing their mana base and establishing early board presence. Obeka, Splitter of Seconds was tested but struggled to show immediate power, while Giada, Font of Hope's deck quickly ramped and drew cards through creatures like Beast Whisperer, enabling a steady build-up. Olivia, Opulent Outlaw focused on creating Outlaw tokens and generating treasures, enhancing her board state and mana resources. Voja, Jaws of the Conclave capitalized on elf synergies, boosting creatures with +1/+1 counters and drawing cards to maintain pressure. A key turning point came when Voja equipped Lightning Greaves and attacked with multiple elves, leveraging his ability to put +1/+1 counters on all creatures, resulting in a significant damage swing and card draw advantage. Giada's card draw engine and Obeka's control tools, including board wipes, kept the game dynamic with frequent shifts in tempo. The game was largely a contest of aggressive board development versus strategic removal, with Voja's aggressive elf synergy and Olivia's token production proving particularly impactful.