Deck Strategies
Colfenor, the Last Yew
This deck aims to use the synergy between Colfenor and creatures to manipulate the top of the library and gain value from creatures dying and entering the battlefield.
Geist of Saint Traft
Geist of Saint Traft seeks to control the board while dealing damage through equipped and enhanced attacks. The deck also utilises value-oriented artifacts.
Storvald, Frost Giant Jarl
Storvald's deck strategy appears to be ramping into big creatures and using them for powerful attacks.
Syrix, Carrier of the Flame
Syrix's deck uses the mutate mechanic to build up a formidable creature, then uses various effects to deal damage directly to opponents.
Gameplay Insights
- 1
Carlos' decision to mutate Everquill Phoenix onto Syrix, Carrier of the Flame was a pivotal moment, creating a formidable attacker that could deal substantial damage.
- 2
Derek's play of the Sword of Fire and Ice on Geist of Saint Traft added a significant threat to the board that opponents had to account for.
- 3
Jon's use of Vizier of the Menagerie with Colfenor, the Last Yew showed a strategic decision aiming to manipulate the top of his library and gain value from creatures dying and entering the battlefield.
- 4
Ced's ramping strategy allowed him to get out bigger creatures earlier, impacting the board state and posing a significant threat to the other players.
Notable Cards
Vizier of the Menagerie
Sword of Fire and Ice
Everquill Phoenix
Murkfiend Liege
Summary
The game started with all players developing their boards with a mix of creatures and artifacts. Jon played his commander, Colfenor, early and began setting up his creature-based engine with cards like Vizier of the Menagerie. Derek also brought out Geist of Saint Traft and started enhancing its combat prowess with equipment like the Sword of Fire and Ice. Carlos got his commander, Syrix, on the field and mutated Everquill Phoenix onto it, creating a formidable attacker. Meanwhile, Ced was building up his board with creatures like Surrak the Hunt Caller and Murkfiend Liege. After a few rounds of combat, Carlos swung with a beefed-up Syrix at Ced, dealing significant damage and marking a major turning point in the game.
