Deck Strategies
Coram, the Undertaker
The deck aims to fill the graveyard with large creatures and then reanimate them, using Coram's ability to deal damage. The deck also utilizes cards like Violent Tumor and Tortured Existence to manipulate the graveyard.
Rilsa Rael, Kingpin
This deck focuses on controlling the game using counterspells and taking advantage of Rilsa Rael's initiative mechanic to advance through the Undercity, likely aiming for a win through poison counters.
Belbe, Corrupted Observer
The deck aims to ramp quickly using Belbe's ability to generate colorless mana, which it uses to cast powerful, high-cost cards like Dreamstone Hedron and Eldrazi Ravager.
The Infamous Cruelclaw
The deck seeks to apply early pressure and ramp quickly with mana rocks. Notably, it uses Cruel Claw's ability to reveal cards from the top of the library and cast them, discarding a card instead of paying their mana cost, allowing for the casting of high-cost creatures early in the game.
Gameplay Insights
- 1
Max's early game aggression with Cruelclaw forced the other players to react quickly, leading to a fast-paced game.
- 2
The Toxic Deluge was a significant turning point, effectively resetting the board and forcing all players to rebuild.
- 3
Max's use of Cruel Claw's ability allowed him to cast high-cost creatures like Ulamog, the Ceaseless Hunger and Sheoldred, Whispering One early in the game.
- 4
Rilsa Rael's player used counterspells not just for control, but also to advance through the Undercity, showcasing the versatility of the deck's strategy.
Notable Cards
Toxic Deluge
Dreamstone Hedron
Ulamog, the Ceaseless Hunger
Sheoldred, Whispering One
Summary
The game kicked off with the players establishing their boards, with Max using Cruelclaw to apply early pressure. The game was marked by several significant board wipes, notably a Toxic Deluge that cleared the board completely. Max was able to rebuild quickly, using Cruel Claw's ability to bring out powerful creatures such as Ulamog, the Ceaseless Hunger and Sheoldred, Whispering One. Despite the pressure, the other players managed to keep pace, with Rilsa Rael's player cleverly using counterspells to progress through the Undercity. The game ended before a clear winner was established in the transcript.
