Deck Strategies
Shaile, Dean of Radiance // Embrose, Dean of Shadow
A deck built around +1/+1 counters, with a plan to create sizable threats with a small number of creatures thanks to various counter mechanics.
Valentin, Dean of the Vein // Lisette, Dean of the Root
A traditional black and green token deck, aiming to flood the board with tokens and utilize life gain triggers.
Uvilda, Dean of Perfection // Nassari, Dean of Expression
A deck focusing on casting spells from exile and maximizing the benefits of multiple upkeeps, with the aim of playing big spells from opponents' decks.
Plargg, Dean of Chaos // Augusta, Dean of Order
A deck focused on tapping and untapping creatures for various effects, with potential to ping opponents out of the game if enough creatures can be made.
Gameplay Insights
- 1
The use of Unspeakable Symbol in the Shaile // Embrose deck to rapidly increase the number of +1/+1 counters.
- 2
Valentin // Lisette's strategy of flooding the board with tokens and using life gain triggers to maintain advantage.
- 3
Uvilda // Nassari's player making clever use of multiple upkeeps to cast numerous spells from exile.
- 4
The Plargg // Augusta deck's focus on tapping and untapping creatures for effects, showing the potential power of this strategy.
Notable Cards
Unspeakable Symbol
Mirror March
Helm of the Host
Summary
A showcase of the Deans of Strixhaven, this game was filled with strategic plays revolving around the unique abilities of each commander. Notable elements of the game included a focus on +1/+1 counters, mass token creation, and casting spells from exile. Although not every play was a game-changer, each move contributed to the overall pacing and tempo of the match. Despite the varying strategies and win conditions, the game ended with a surprising twist that kept the viewers on their toes.
