Deck Strategies
Raggadragga, Goreguts Boss
Utilizes mono-red dork creatures that tap for extra mana and gain buffs when attacking, aiming to cast big spells and overwhelm opponents with aggressive tempo and powered-up creatures.
Tasha, the Witch Queen
Exiles opponent’s cards and allows casting them, disrupting opponents' plans while gaining value from their resources.
Miirym, Sentinel Wyrm
Copies dragons as they enter the battlefield, quickly building a formidable dragon army to deal heavy damage and close out the game.
Elminster
Focuses on generating flying fairy dragon tokens and gaining card advantage through instant and sorcery spells, leveraging spells to draw and scry for incremental value.
Gameplay Insights
- 1
Kyle's use of Miirym's ability to copy powerful dragons like Atsushi and Terror of the Peaks was critical in establishing board dominance and dealing lethal damage.
- 2
J-man's early removal of the Ancient Copper Dragon with Baleful Mastery was a key defensive play that delayed Kyle's aggression.
- 3
Busterkins' use of Elminster to generate large numbers of flying fairy dragon tokens provided substantial board presence but was eventually overwhelmed by Kyle's double strike dragons.
- 4
Raggadragga’s synergy with mana dorks and haste creatures allowed for early pressure and card draw via creatures like Tosk, Bearer of Secrets, but lacked the explosive finishing combo present in Kyle's deck.
- 5
Fauna Shaman’s repeated activations by Kyle enabled efficient creature tutoring, allowing him to find critical dragons for his win condition.
- 6
Kyle's final turn involving Atarka, World Render and its copy triggering Terror of the Peaks damage proved decisive, enabling him to wipe out multiple opponents and secure the victory.
Notable Cards
Leyline of Abundance
Sylvan Library
Ancient Copper Dragon
Atsushi, the Blazing Sky
Fauna Shaman
Terror of the Peaks
Elminster
Ornithopter of Paradise
Turntimber Symbiosis // Turntimber, Serpentine Wood
Elemental Bond
Atarka, World Render
Summary
The game started with a strong ramp and card advantage from all players, with early plays like Soul Ring, Sylvan Library, and Jessica's Will enabling explosive mana and card draws. Kyle, piloting Miirym, Sentinel Wyrm, focused on building a dragon-heavy board by copying dragons as they entered the battlefield, creating multiple threats quickly. Early removal on key dragons, like Baleful Mastery exiling Kyle's Ancient Copper Dragon, slowed him briefly but he recovered by casting and copying powerful dragons such as Atsushi, the Blazing Sky and Terror of the Peaks. Meanwhile, Busterkins with Elminster generated a large army of flying fairy dragon tokens, leveraging card draw and token swarm strategies. The player controlling Raggadragga, Goreguts Boss focused on aggressive mono-red dorks and leveraging their synergy for mana and combat boosts, casting hasty creatures and attempting to pressure opponents.