Deck Strategies
Godo, Bandit Warlord
Travis's strategy involved ramping quickly and using Treasonous Ogre to potentially win by turn 3. The deck also incorporated elements of control and recursion.
Thrasios, Triton Hero & Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
Josh's deck relies on ramping quickly, efficient interaction, and using his commanders' abilities to apply pressure and control the board.
Stella Lee, Wild Card
Jeff's deck focused on maintaining a steady flow of card draw and using Stella Lee's ability to build advantage and disrupt opponents.
Talion, the Kindly Lord
Baal's deck is a control list that aims to disrupt opponents' strategies while maintaining card advantage through Talion and various interaction pieces.
Gameplay Insights
- 1
Travis's early attempt to win with Treasonous Ogre was disrupted by Baal's Subtlety, setting him back significantly.
- 2
Baal's use of Orcish Bowmasters to control the board and disrupt his opponents' plans was a key factor in maintaining his advantage.
- 3
Jeff and Josh's agreement to prevent Baal from gaining further advantage showed the importance of politics in a multiplayer game.
- 4
Josh's clever use of Veil of Summer to protect his Thrasios from Baal's Orcish Bowmasters demonstrated the importance of timing and sequencing in Magic.
- 5
Baal's topdecked Strix Serenade was a crucial play, setting Jeff a turn behind from attempting to go off.
Notable Cards
Treasonous Ogre
Mystic Remora
Orcish Bowmasters
Gilded Drake
Strix Serenade
Summary
Travis, playing Godo, Bandit Warlord, started strong but was set back after his Treasonous Ogre was countered, leaving him with limited resources. Josh, running Thrasios and Yoshimaru, maintained a strong board presence and managed to cast both of his commanders. Jeff, piloting Stella Lee, Wild Card, played a slower game, focusing on maintaining Mystic Remora to draw additional cards. Baal, commanding Talion, was the main threat throughout the game, disrupting his opponents' plans with cards like Orcish Bowmasters and Sheoldredโs Edict. The game saw several shifts in tempo and power, with strategic plays and counters making a significant impact on each player's board state.