Deck Strategies
Vaevictis Asmadi
Aggressively attack opponents with Vaevictis Asmadi and use haste enablers to maximize combat damage for a direct attack win condition.
Chromium
Control the game using an Esper planeswalker theme, focusing on board wipes and planeswalker dominance while minimizing creature presence.
Nicol Bolas
Utilize enslaved legendary creatures and powerful spells to control the board and recast Elder Dragons multiple times for value.
Arcades Sabboth
Turn walls into attackers using Arcades' ability, focus on defense and card draw to build a sturdy board and win through sustained pressure.
Gameplay Insights
- 1
Players had to carefully manage the taxing three-mana upkeep cost for their eight-mana Elder Dragons, which significantly influenced pacing and resource allocation.
- 2
Chromium's planeswalker-centric control strategy pressured opponents by removing creatures and stabilizing the board, effectively slowing aggressive decks.
- 3
Vaevictis Asmadi's plan to win through combat damage was supported by haste enablers, making it crucial for opponents to disrupt his setup before he could launch decisive attacks.
- 4
Nicol Bolas' deck relied on casting expensive removal and leveraging enslaved legendary creatures to maintain board control and capitalize on dragon recasts.
- 5
Multiple instances of Cryptic Command and Final Ultimatum were pivotal in controlling the board state, highlighting the importance of counterspells and mass removal in this high-powered Elder Dragon setting.
Notable Cards
Cryptic Command
Explosive Vegetation
Wrecking Ogre
Bonfire of the Damned
Mosswort Bridge
Summary
The game features a nostalgic Elder Dragon Highlander multiplayer battle with four original Elder Dragon commanders: Nicol Bolas, Chromium, Arcades Sabboth, and Vaevictis Asmadi. Early turns focus on mana ramp and setting up board presence, with players wary of the high upkeep costs and powerful board wipes. Vaevictis Asmadi aims to win by aggressive combat damage, supported by haste and combat tricks, looking to overcome the heavy costs of the dragons. Chromium plays a control-style deck centered around planeswalkers and removal, aiming to dominate the board with planeswalker superiority and disrupt opponents' dragons. Nicol Bolas utilizes a suite of enslaved legendary creatures and expensive spells, focusing on controlling the board and casting dragons multiple times. Arcades Sabboth leverages his signature ability to turn walls into formidable attackers, focusing on defense and card draw to build a resilient board state. The game sees key moments involving multiple cryptic commands and final ultimatums to manage the board, with players balancing the taxing upkeep of their commanders and powerful spells. The heavy mana demands and interaction between control elements and aggressive attacks create a tense dynamic, with the outcome hinging on who can best manage resources and timing of their dragon recasts and board wipes.
