Deck Strategies
The Master, Transcendent
A mill-based strategy, aiming to mill key cards into the graveyard and then reanimate them using the Master's ability.
Preston Garvey, Minuteman
Optimized for infinite combat synergies, utilizing Preston's abilities alongside cards like Aggravated Assault.
Raul, Trouble Shooter
An artifact-focused deck aiming to extract value from artifact synergies and using Thrasios as a solid win condition.
Curie, Emergent Intelligence
A control deck that aims to draw many cards, run counter magic, and efficiently utilize Curie's ability to grow in power and disrupt opponents.
Gameplay Insights
- 1
The game-changing moment when Hidden Planet X used Gilded Drake to swap control with Preston, significantly boosting his board presence.
- 2
Fernando's decision to bring out Linvala, Keeper of Silence, which effectively shut down Seb's Master Transcendent's abilities, was a strategic turning point.
- 3
Seb's use of Yawgmoth's Will, allowing him to replay key cards from his graveyard, demonstrated the power of graveyard recursion in commander games.
Notable Cards
Gilded Drake
Linvala, Keeper of Silence
Yawgmoth's Will
Summary
The game kicked off with a fast-paced start as Fernando's Preston Garvey deck focused on infinite combat synergies, while Raul's Troubleshooter deck aimed to optimize artifact value engines. Curie's deck, commanded by Hidden Planet X, surprised everyone with its unassuming power, drawing numerous cards and running counter magic to thwart opponents' plans. Seb's Master Transcendent deck focused on milling opponents and reanimating crucial creatures. The game took a decisive turn when Hidden Planet X cast Gilded Drake, swapping control with Preston and following it up with an Insol Artifact on Curie, significantly boosting his board presence. Seb's Master Transcendent deck seemingly faced a setback with the arrival of Linvala, which shut down his commander's abilities, but he rebounded with a Yawgmoth's Will, enabling him to replay key cards from his graveyard.
