Deck Strategies
The Ur-Dragon
This deck aims to leverage tribal synergies with changelings and tribal lords. The strategy involves generating value by accruing card advantage with Kindred Discovery and closing out the game with combat damage.
Jinnie Fay, Jetmir's Second
This deck leverages merfolk tribal synergies, generating additional tokens with the commander, and drawing cards with Svelun of Sea and Sky.
Atla Palani, Nest Tender
This deck aims to cheat out big creatures by sacrificing egg tokens generated by Atla Palani.
Pako, Arcane Retriever/Haldan, Avid Arcanist
This deck aims to generate value and disrupt opponents by exiling cards off their libraries with Pako and casting them with Haldan.
Gameplay Insights
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The Ur-Dragon player's decision to set up a potent draw engine with Kindred Discovery and various changelings put them in a strong position early in the game.
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The Atla Palani player using Beast Within on their own egg token to cheat out Avacyn, Angel of Hope was a game-changing moment.
Notable Cards
Kindred Discovery
Valiant Changeling
Avacyn, Angel of Hope
Pako, Arcane Retriever
Summary
The game starts off with all players developing their board states, with The Ur-Dragon player taking an early lead by assembling a potent draw engine with Kindred Discovery and various changelings. The Ur-Dragon player also manages to establish a strong board presence with multiple creatures on the field and plenty of card advantage. The Paco player has a slower start than usual and doesn't pose much of a threat early on. The Emperor player focuses on growing their merfolk army, with their commander generating additional tokens and Svelun offering card draw and protection. The Atla Palani player cheats out an Avacyn, Angel of Hope, turning all their permanents indestructible and posing a significant threat to opposing strategies.