Deck Strategies
River Song
Draw cards from the bottom of the library and gain +1/+1 counters whenever an opponent searches their library, dealing damage equal to her power to that player, combining unique card advantage with incremental damage.
Be'lakor, the Dark Master
Utilize demon tribal synergies and copy Be'lakor to draw cards and deal damage, controlling the board through targeted spells and recurring threats.
The Necrobloom
Exploit landfall triggers to generate Plant and Zombie tokens, leveraging diverse lands and dredge mechanics to maintain a growing board presence and overwhelm opponents.
Mr. Foxglove
Attack to either draw cards based on hand size differences or put large creatures onto the battlefield, blending card advantage with strong board presence and lifelink for sustainability.
Gameplay Insights
- 1
River Song's ability punishes opponents for fetching lands by dealing damage and growing stronger, influencing players to consider the timing and frequency of their land searches.
- 2
Be'lakorโs damage-dealing trigger upon other demons entering the battlefield served as a strong deterrent and control mechanism, shaping opponentsโ deployment strategies.
- 3
Necrobloomโs landfall synergy with multiple land types and dredge mechanics created a resilient token army that applied pressure while replenishing resources.
- 4
Mr. Foxgloveโs interaction of drawing cards or creating creatures based on the hand size comparison added a dynamic element to combat decisions, incentivizing opponents to manage their hand sizes carefully.
- 5
The use of stickers as temporary buffs or effects introduced an unpredictable element that could swing small skirmishes or provide necessary boosts at critical moments.
- 6
Players prioritized mana ramp and land drops early to maximize their commandersโ abilities and set up powerful plays in mid to late game turns.
Notable Cards
River Song
Be'lakor, the Dark Master
The Necrobloom
Mr. Foxglove
Curiosity
Command Tower
Breeding Pool
Summary
The game began with players developing their mana bases and ramping into their commanders, setting the stage for an engaging multiplayer Commander match. Early plays involved land fetching and ramp spells, with Necrobloom focusing on landfall to generate token creatures and capitalize on diverse lands, while River Song uniquely drew cards from the bottom of the library, gaining counters and dealing damage when opponents searched their decks. Be'lakor, the Dark Master, aimed to leverage demon synergies and recurring copies of himself to control the board and deal damage. Mr. Foxglove balanced drawing cards and deploying large creatures based on the hand size difference with opponents. As the game progressed, key moments included aggressive fetching by multiple players, which triggered River Song's damage ability repeatedly, creating tension around resource management. Be'lakor's entrance and subsequent demon plays allowed for targeted damage and card draw, pressuring opponents strategically. Mr. Foxgloveโs attacks, bolstered by lifelink and vigilance, began to chip away at defenses while generating card advantage or board presence. Meanwhile, Necrobloom steadily built up a defensive army of Zombies with landfall triggers and used dredge to maintain card flow. The interaction between these strategies led to dynamic board states and pivotal combat phases, with players carefully navigating damage, counters, and creature abilities to maintain advantage. The gameโs flow highlighted the importance of timing in land drops, combat decisions, and the impact of unique draw mechanics to push toward eventual victory.