Deck & Commander Strategies
Tivit, Seller of Secrets
A combo-control build that uses interaction and tutors to assemble a potent combo, leveraging Underworld Breach and wheel effects to generate infinite value or damage.
Jenson Carthalion, Druid Exile
A graveyard recursion and control deck that uses cards like Mystic Remora and Lotus Petal for card advantage, aiming to grind out value and assemble a combo or protect a critical threat.
Kinnan, Bonder Prodigy
A ramp and value-based deck that accelerates mana using creatures and artifacts, then converts that mana into powerful spells and treasure generation, aiming to dominate the board and combo out.
Francisco, Fowl Marauder
Focused on aggressive creature combat and incremental advantage through combat triggers and exploration effects, pressuring opponents early while building a board presence.
Kraum, Ludevic's Opus
A control and tempo deck that uses card draw and interaction to maintain board control and disrupt opponents, aiming to outvalue and combo out in the mid to late game.
Gameplay Insights
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Kinnan's use of Bowmasters to repeatedly destroy key creatures like Thorn Mammoth and Underworld Breach was critical in disrupting Tivit's combo and control strategies.
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Jenson capitalized on Tivit's overcommitment and tapped out state to resolve key spells, shifting board control in his favor and enabling a successful removal and combo setup.
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The combination of efficient ramp, treasure generation, and incremental card advantage allowed Kinnan to outpace other players and maintain pressure while dismantling threats.
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Interaction-heavy hands with multiple counterspells and removal were crucial early on to slow down combo attempts and protect key pieces.
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Use of tutors like Demonic Tutor and Vampiric Tutor to fetch combo or disruption pieces early shaped the pace of the game and was a decisive factor in each player's positioning.
Notable Cards
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Orcish Bowmasters
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Underworld Breach
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Thorn Mammoth
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Mystic Remora
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Lotus Petal
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Demonic Tutor
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Vampiric Tutor
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Flusterstorm
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Delay
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Diabolic Intent
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City of Brass
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Scalding Tarn
Gameplay Summary
The game began with each player establishing their board presence and ramping into their respective strategies.
Tivit started strong with interaction and ramp, aiming to protect and assemble his combo pieces.
Jenson focused on a graveyard recursion plan with cards like Mystic Remora and Lotus Petal, enabling him to maintain card advantage and pressure.
Kinnan utilized efficient mana acceleration and value creatures like Bowmasters and Orcish to build a threatening board state.
Early plays included aggressive tutoring, counterspell setups, and incremental damage through creatures and effects.
A pivotal moment occurred when Kinnan's Bowmasters and other creatures began dismantling opponents' resources, particularly targeting Tivit's key combo enablers such as Thorn Mammoth and Underworld Breach.
This disruption shifted the momentum, allowing Kinnan to capitalize on his sustained board presence and mana advantage.
Jenson also seized an opportunity when Tivit overcommitted to a play, leading to a successful counterattack and eventual elimination of Tivit.
The game ultimately concluded with Kinnan leveraging treasure generation and efficient creature removal to secure victory.
