Deck Strategies
Thrasios, Triton Hero
A value-oriented toolbox deck leveraging Thrasios's ability to draw cards and ramp mana, aiming to assemble combos or incremental advantage to close the game.
Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
A treasure and ramp focused strategy using Magda to generate treasures and accelerate into powerful threats and combos, aiming for explosive midgame plays.
Yuriko, the Tiger's Shadow
A ninjutsu tribal deck focused on dealing consistent damage through evasive creatures and ninjutsu triggers, aiming to reduce opponents quickly while maintaining board control.
Dihada, Binder of Wills
An artifact synergy deck that generates value through treasures and interaction, using Dihada’s abilities to control the board and fuel potent midrange threats.
Tymna the Weaver
A card advantage and incremental damage deck that leverages combat damage to draw cards, maintaining pressure while holding disruptive interaction.
Gameplay Insights
- 1
Rograkh's Demonic Tutor for a land was a significant play, enabling his treasure engine but also drawing attention and disruption from opponents.
- 2
The use of Swords to Plowshares on Magda was a critical disruption that slowed Rograkh’s ramp and treasure generation.
- 3
Players carefully withheld important interaction cards like Pyroblast to respond to specific threats, showcasing the importance of timing in control-heavy metas.
- 4
Incremental damage from Yuriko’s ninjutsu triggers steadily pressured opponents, forcing them to respond and shaping the pace of the game.
- 5
Dihada’s artifact synergies and treasure generation provided a steady resource advantage, enabling continued interaction and board presence.
Notable Cards
Thrasios, Triton Hero
Magda, Brazen Outlaw
Demonic Tutor
Swords to Plowshares
Pyroblast
Talisman of Indulgence
Agadeem's Awakening // Agadeem, the Undercrypt
Ninja of the Deep Hours
Summary
The game began with players establishing their mana bases and early board presence, with key plays including the casting of Thrasios, Triton Hero and Yuriko, the Tiger's Shadow setting up their respective strategies. Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh focused on ramping with Magda activations while Dihada, Binder of Wills developed a treasure-based resource engine. Early combat phases saw Yuriko dealing incremental damage through ninjutsu triggers and evasive creatures, steadily reducing opponents' life totals. A pivotal moment occurred when Rograkh used Demonic Tutor to secure a crucial land, developing his board state, but was met with interaction and pressure from opponents aiming to disrupt his plans. As the midgame progressed, players carefully managed their resources with a mix of interaction and incremental value plays. Dihada leveraged artifact synergies, including Talisman of Indulgence and Simeon Spirit Guide, to maintain momentum, while Tymna the Weaver provided card advantage and pressure. The tension escalated with players holding back some interaction, notably a Pyroblast held in reserve to counter key threats. Eventually, Rograkh's Magda treasure engine was disrupted by a well-timed Swords to Plowshares, which exiled a key piece and slowed his progression. The game evolved into a delicate balance of maintaining board presence while reading opponents' hands and known information, with players positioning themselves for potential combo wins or value-based victories.
