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Chicago Showdown (@PlaytoWinMTG @keepingitcasualmtg) Atraxa Vs Kenrith Vs Slicer Vs Rielle

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Decklists

Deck & Commander Strategies

  • Slicer, Hired Muscle // Slicer, High-Speed Antagonist

    Slicer, Hired Muscle // Slicer, High-Speed Antagonist

    Uses stacks and an equipment sub-package for speed and momentum, aiming to kill opponents before they could set up.

  • Atraxa, Grand Unifier

    Atraxa, Grand Unifier

    Leverages food chain combo, using her ability to gain a ton of advantage.

  • Kenrith, the Returned King

    Kenrith, the Returned King

    Focuses on out-valuing other decks with a mid-range list, relying on Oracle consult Dockside Mayhem Loops or underworld breach.

  • Rielle, the Everwise

    Rielle, the Everwise

    Plays a discard matters deck, uses her ability to net positive on cards and assemble an underworld breach combo.

Gameplay Insights

  • 1

    Players made strategic decisions to manage their resources, with several counters and removals being used to disrupt opponent's plans.

  • 2

    Force of Will was used effectively to counter Slicer's attempt to exert dominance on the battlefield.

  • 3

    Ristic Study was a key card that provided significant card advantage, but was ultimately removed by a Besaid.

  • 4

    Dockside Extortionist was a significant threat that was unfortunately met with a Force of Will counter.

  • 5

    The game saw several shifts in tempo, with players constantly trying to gain control of the game.

Notable Cards

  • Force of Will

    Force of Will

  • Dockside Extortionist

    Dockside Extortionist

  • Underworld Breach

    Underworld Breach

  • Mayhem Devil

    Mayhem Devil

  • Abrupt Decay

    Abrupt Decay

  • Chain of Vapor

    Chain of Vapor

  • Pyroblast

    Pyroblast

  • Harmonic Prodigy

    Harmonic Prodigy

  • Grim Monolith

    Grim Monolith

Gameplay Summary

The game kicked off with each player exhibiting their strategies, aiming to gain an upper hand.

Kenrith focused on out-valuing other decks with his mid-range list, while Atraxa relied on her food chain combo, using her ability to gain a ton of advantage.

Slicer, on the other hand, was all about speed and momentum, aiming to kill opponents before they could set up.

Rielle played a discard matters deck, using her ability to net positive on cards and assemble an underworld breach combo.

They all aimed to take control of the game, but as the game progressed, the players had to deal with each other's threats and manage their resources carefully.

The game saw several back-and-forths, with players using powerful spells, counters, and removals to disrupt their opponent's plans.

The game ended with a climactic showdown, with the winner leveraging a strong board presence and strategic play to secure the victory.

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