Summary
This game featured a unique commander game with Planeswalker commanders, each one complementing their deck's theme. The game saw a lot of back and forth with each player utilizing their Planeswalker's abilities to control the board and advance their game plan. Ajani the Greathearted, played by the first player, focused on amassing a large group of allies using his 'Ignite the Beacon' to fetch more of his Planeswalker friends. Jace, Wielder of Mysteries player had a self-mill strategy, aiming to deplete his own deck to trigger Jace's win condition. Liliana, Dreadhorde General player had a zombie and demon-themed deck and Nicol Bolas, Dragon-God player's deck was built around multiple versions of Nicol Bolas to leverage his ability to use other Planeswalker's abilities.
Deck Strategies
Ajani, the Greathearted
Focuses on a superfriends strategy, aiming to amass a large number of Planeswalkers and use their combined powers to control the game.
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
Aims to self-mill and deplete their own library to trigger Jace's win condition.
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
Aims to utilize a wide array of zombies and demons to overwhelm opponents.
Nicol Bolas, Dragon-God
Built around multiple versions of Nicol Bolas to leverage his ability to use other Planeswalker's abilities, and aims to force opponents to lose the game with Bolas's ultimate ability.
Gameplay Insights
- 1
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries player's strategy of self-milling is a risky but potentially game-winning strategy, especially when combined with card draw effects.
- 2
Liliana, Dreadhorde General player's use of a zombie and demon-themed deck shows the power of a synergistic strategy combining her ability to create zombie tokens and powerful demon creatures.
- 3
Nicol Bolas, Dragon-God player's strategy of leveraging multiple versions of Nicol Bolas can lead to powerful and unexpected combinations of Planeswalker abilities.
- 4
Ajani, the Greathearted player's use of 'Ignite the Beacon' to fetch more Planeswalkers demonstrates the strength of a superfriends strategy in a multiplayer game.
Notable Cards
Ignite the Beacon
Jace's Triumph
Diabolic Tutor
Cruel Ultimatum
Arena Rector
Jace's Archivist
