Deck & Commander Strategies
Etali, Primal Conqueror
Leverages Etali's ability to exile the top cards of all players' libraries and cast any spells revealed for free, enabling explosive combo chains and mass spellcasting to control the game and win quickly.
Krark, the Thumbless
Focuses on generating value through spell copying and chaotic interactions, using artifacts and cheap spells to create a game state favorable for combo or incremental advantage.
Thrasios, Triton Hero
Utilizes efficient card draw and mana fixing to assemble powerful combos or control elements, often paired with partner commanders to maximize resource generation and combo potential.
Cormela, Glamour Thief
Aims to generate card advantage through stealing or cloning spells, using bounce and recursion effects to disrupt opponents while building toward a combo or control finish.
Raffine, Scheming Seer
Combines discard and draw effects to manipulate the hand and deck, enabling combo assembly or disruption while maintaining a steady flow of resources.
Gameplay Insights
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Mismanagement of Doomsday piles can lead to decking out and losing the game, emphasizing the importance of precise pile construction and sequencing.
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Etali's ability to exhaust libraries and cast spells from the revealed cards creates a unique chain-casting scenario that can spiral into a game-winning combo if opponents cannot respond effectively.
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Flicker effects like Displacer Kitten can be used repeatedly in conjunction with Etali's triggered ability to maximize free spellcasting and value extraction.
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Combining Demonic Consultation with Oracle triggers can set up instant wins through forced draws and library manipulation.
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Players need to be mindful of new card interactions and potential combo lines, as innovative plays can emerge unexpectedly, catching opponents off guard.
Notable Cards
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Etali, Primal Conqueror // Etali, Primal Sickness
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Displacer Kitten
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Chain of Vapor
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Demonic Consultation
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Oracle of Mul Daya
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Doomsday
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Mystical Tutor
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Lotus Petal
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Chromatic Lantern
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Wishclaw Talisman
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Fire Covenant
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Pact of Negation
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Food Chain
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Thought Scour
Gameplay Summary
The game started with players establishing their mana bases and developing early board presence, with some minor exchanges of damage and card advantage plays.
A key turning point occurred when a player cast Doomsday to set up a powerful pile, but mismanaged their library and lost to decking out.
After that, another player took control using Etali, Primal Conqueror's unique ability to exhaust opponents' libraries and cast spells from the top of their decks for free.
This led to a chaotic chain of spells being cast rapidly, including flickering Etali with Displacer Kitten and casting multiple spells via Chain of Vapor and other interactions.
The game climaxed with a complex combo involving Flicker effects, Demonic Consultation, and Oracle triggers that effectively ended the game by winning outright.
The gameplay showcased high-level sequencing and combo execution, along with the pitfalls of complex pile management in Doomsday strategies.
