Deck Strategies
Arna Kennerüd, Skycaptain
Arna's strategy revolved around equipping her with powerful equipment cards to increase her attack and defense while also gaining life.
Satya, Aetherflux Genius
Satya's deck aimed to generate a large amount of energy and leverage it for offensive and defensive purposes, primarily through the use of Whirler Virtuoso to create Thopter tokens.
Nadu, Winged Wisdom
Nadu's deck appeared to focus on playing the commander and protecting it with cards like Silven Safekeeper, although the full strategy was not fully realized in the game.
Sorin of House Markov // Sorin, Ravenous Neonate
Sorin's deck focused on a life gain strategy, using cards that synergize with life gain to deal damage and control the board.
Gameplay Insights
- 1
Nate's early game life gain strategy enabled him to flip Sorin early, giving him an advantageous position.
- 2
Jackson's decision to equip Arna with both Steel Kieran and Mas Kirdles was a key turning point, making her a significant threat on the board.
- 3
SAA's accumulation of energy through Satya and the use of Whirler Virtuoso to create an army of Thopters was a game-changing move.
- 4
The board wipe that Jackson cast was a pivotal moment in the game, resetting the board and forcing players to rebuild their strategies.
Notable Cards
Sorin of House Markov // Sorin, Ravenous Neonate
Arna Kennerüd, Skycaptain
Whirler Virtuoso
Summary
The game kicked off with players carefully building their boards and setting up their respective strategies. Sorin's player, Nate, got an early advantage with a life gain strategy, flipping Sorin early and dealing damage to other players' creatures. However, Arna's player, Jackson, managed to equip her with both Steel Kieran and Mas Kirdles, making her a formidable threat. Satya's player, SAA, accumulated a large amount of energy but struggled to find an outlet to use it effectively. Nadu's player, Jason, faced some early setbacks but managed to bring out his commander and protected it with a Silven Safekeeper. The game took a significant turn when Jackson cast a board wipe, eliminating all creatures and exiling graveyards. Towards the end, SAA unleashed an onslaught of Thopters using Whirler Virtuoso's ability, leveraging the energy he had been storing throughout the game.