Summary
The game begins with Prossh, Skyraider of Kher quickly entering the battlefield, producing multiple Kobold tokens. However, the Prossh is swiftly dealt with by Alibou's player who uses Path to Exile to remove the threat. Wilhelt, the Rotcleaver and Meren of Clan Nel Toth focus on building their board states. Meren's player manages to get Ophiomancer and Defense of the Heart in play, signaling a potential combo setup or powerful creatures being fetched from the library in the near future. As the game progresses, control of the board swings back and forth between the players.
Deck Strategies
Prossh, Skyraider of Kher
The deck aims to utilize Prossh's ability to create and sacrifice tokens, triggering both enter the battlefield and death effects for value. It also includes ways to steal opponent's creatures.
Meren of Clan Nel Toth
This Golgari sacrifice deck is designed to gain experience counters and leverage Meren's ability to return creatures from the graveyard to the battlefield. Its win condition revolves around looping powerful creatures for spiraling value.
Wilhelt, the Rotcleaver
Wilhelt's deck focuses on generating Zombie tokens and filling the player's hand and graveyard. The deck aims to swarm the board with Zombie tokens, boosted by various Zombie lords.
Alibou, Ancient Witness
This aggressive artifact deck leverages Alibou's scrying and damage abilities by playing numerous mana rocks and metallic creatures. The deck aims to fine-tune its draws and blast opponents out of the game.
Gameplay Insights
- 1
The early game saw a quick ramp from Prossh's player with Mana Vault, significantly accelerating their game plan.
- 2
Path to Exile from Alibou's player was a crucial play, eliminating the Prossh threat before it could generate significant value.
- 3
Meren's player deployed an Ophiomancer and Defense of the Heart, signaling a potential combo setup or the fetching of powerful creatures.
- 4
Smothering Tithe played by Alibou's player provided a substantial advantage in terms of resource generation.
Notable Cards
Strionic Resonator
Mana Vault
Smothering Tithe
Ophiomancer
Defense of the Heart
Path to Exile