Deck & Commander Strategies
Thrasios/Tymna
The deck plans to control the table while gaining value from its commanders' abilities and assembling a combo involving Thoracle.
Prosper
This fast combo deck aims to cast Doomsday and set up a Dualcaster Mage combo. Prosper's ability provides additional mana and card advantage.
Ikra/Tymna
This deck uses Tymna for value and Ikra for a bigger Ad Nauseam, with a finishing combo that uses Chain of Smog.
Winota
This deck focuses on aggressive attacks and synergies with stacked creatures, also housing a Kiki combo.
Gameplay Insights
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Logan's attempt to cast Doomsday, which could have potentially won him the game, was countered by Jason, highlighting the importance of interaction in this high-powered game.
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Matt's aggressive strategy with Winota, Joiner of Forces proved to be a significant threat, with a massive attack round putting immense pressure on the other players.
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Cameron's use of Angel's Grace in response to Matt's attack showed a well-timed use of life-saving interaction.
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Jason's use of Dark Ritual to accelerate his game plan showcased the power of fast mana in the Commander format.
Notable Cards
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Doomsday
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Winota, Joiner of Forces
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Smothering Tithe
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Angel's Grace
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Tainted Pact
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Dark Ritual
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Demonic Tutor
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Imperial Recruiter
Gameplay Summary
The game started with each player developing their mana bases and strategies, with notable plays such as Jason's Thrasios/Tymna deck casting Dark Ritual and Tymna, Logan's Prosper deck casting Demonic Tutor, and Matt's Winota deck making early aggressive plays with Imperial Recruiter and subsequently casting Winota herself.
Cameron's Ikra/Tymna deck developed its board with a Mox Diamond and a Grim Monolith, leading to a Smothering Tithe, setting up a potential advantage in later turns.
However, Matt's Winota deck had a massive turn with multiple Winota triggers, dealing significant damage to the other players.
The game reached a climax when Logan's Prosper deck attempted to cast Doomsday, only to be countered by Jason's Thrasios/Tymna deck.
Matt continued to press the attack with Winota, resulting in a massive swing, which Cameron responded to by casting Angel's Grace, effectively saving himself from death.
