Deck & Commander Strategies
Kenrith, the Returned King
An unorthodox combo-centric deck that uses Kenrith’s versatile abilities to generate card advantage and assemble unique win conditions, often surprising opponents with flexible plays.
Atraxa, Grand Unifier
A midrange deck that grinds card advantage through Atraxa’s abilities and finishes with infinite mana combos or Thassa’s Oracle to win.
Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh / Thrasios, Triton Hero
A ramp-heavy deck leveraging Gaea’s Cradle and mana dorks to produce massive mana, drawing through the deck with Thrasios to assemble combos or control the game.
Derevi, Empyrial Tactician
A midrange and synergy deck focused on accelerating mana with Derevi and supporting engines like Birthing Pod and The One Ring to create incremental value and board presence.
Gameplay Insights
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Casting Elesh Norn to wipe the board and exile creatures was a game-changing play that reset the board while leveraging synergies with Dothy Void Walker.
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Players made heavy use of interaction such as counters (Force of Will, Swansong) and tutors (Demonic Tutor, Vampiric Tutor) to maintain control and find key pieces.
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Birthing Pod was used efficiently in response to Cyclonic Rift to rebuild board presence while preserving value from enchantments like Enduring Vitality.
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Thrasios activations were carefully timed to scry and dig for answers, maximizing card selection and resource optimization.
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Forbidden Orchard was used strategically to generate spirits, enabling casting of commanders and activating abilities requiring colored mana.
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The combination of mana dorks, tutors, and card draw spells created a dynamic of escalating board states and resource constraints, emphasizing the importance of sequencing and timing.
Notable Cards
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Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
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Birthing Pod
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Mystic Remora
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Force of Will
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Cyclonic Rift
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Demonic Tutor
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Flare of Duplication
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Esper Sentinel
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Birds of Paradise
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Mana Vault
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Opposition Agent
Gameplay Summary
The game started with each player developing their mana base and establishing early board presence with key ramp and disruption pieces such as Birds of Paradise, Esper Sentinel, Mystic Remora, and Gaia's Cradle.
Early interaction was heavy with counters and tutors, reflecting a high-powered competitive environment.
Cobblepot on Kenrith set up a unique combo-oriented build, while Zeb on Atraxa focused on grinding card advantage and closing with infinite mana or Thassa's Oracle.
Chris piloted the Rograkh and Thrasios partner deck, leveraging Gaea's Cradle and mana dorks for explosive mana generation and card draw.
Chad’s Derevi deck utilized Birthing Pod and midrange synergies to accelerate mana and generate value engines. A pivotal moment came when Cobblepot cast Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite, wiping the board and exiling creatures with Dothy Void Walker's synergy, drastically shifting the board state in his favor.
Despite this, the other players maintained resilience through efficient tutors and interaction.
Chris capitalized on this disruption with a Flare of Duplication copying Demonic Tutor, further digging for answers and threats.
Chad used Birthing Pod in response to a Cyclonic Rift to rebuild his board and maintain pressure.
The game featured intense resource management, interaction, and timely plays, with the game leaning towards combos and incremental advantage to secure victory.
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