Deck Strategies
Kenrith, the Returned King
Jarvis' Kenrith deck focused on generating and spending energy. The strategy involved building up the board, drawing cards, and burning opponents with energy.
Shilgengar, Sire of Famine
Rachel's Shilgengar deck had an angel theme with a special focus on graveyard interactions. The strategy involved sacrificing angels for blood tokens and resurrecting them en masse.
Flamewar, Brash Veteran
Jimmy's Flamewar deck aimed to play out cheap artifacts and refill the hand using Flamewar's intel abilities. The deck also employed equipment to boost Flamewar's power and draw more cards.
Myra the Magnificent
Jake's Myra deck revolved around the concept of 'attractions', special artifacts that get their own side deck. The strategy involved casting spells to put attractions on the battlefield and rolling a die to trigger their effects.
Gameplay Insights
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Jarvis' five-color energy mechanic added a unique dynamic to the game, creating unpredictable scenarios and challenging the other players to adapt their strategies.
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Rachel's strategy of sacrificing angels for blood tokens and resurrecting them from the graveyard demonstrated the power of graveyard interactions in Commander format.
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Jimmy's focus on playing cheap artifacts and refilling his hand showcased the value of card advantage in Commander.
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Jake's use of 'attractions' and dice rolls introduced an element of randomness and unpredictability to the game, creating dramatic shifts in board state.
Notable Cards
Kenrith, the Returned King
Shilgengar, Sire of Famine
Flamewar, Brash Veteran // Flamewar, Streetwise Operative
Myra the Magnificent
Summary
In this high energy match, Jarvis Johnson's Kenrith deck brought a unique dimension to the gameplay with a five-color energy strategy. Although each deck had its moments of glory, the wild concoctions and gameplay twists kept everyone on their toes. The game was filled with huge swings, unexpected plays, and plenty of laughter, which made it a truly entertaining spectacle.
