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A BLOODBORNE themed deck?! (and Joe shreds cards) ft. The Hedron Archive | GtG #17

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Commanders featured in this Gameplay Reviewed & Verified

Decklists

Deck & Commander Strategies

  • Eloise, Nephalia Sleuth

    Eloise, Nephalia Sleuth

    Utilizes an aristocrats-style gameplay with a Bloodborne horror theme, focusing on casting multiple spells to generate tokens and value while applying pressure through sacrifice and recursion mechanics.

  • Jarad, Golgari Lich Lord

    Jarad, Golgari Lich Lord

    Employs graveyard recursion and life manipulation, aiming to drain opponents and maintain board presence through resilient creatures and attrition.

  • Squall, SeeD Mercenary

    Squall, SeeD Mercenary

    Centers on creature recursion and combat-focused synergy, leveraging double strike and reanimation to repeatedly bring back threats and overwhelm opponents.

  • Stella Lee, Wild Card

    Stella Lee, Wild Card

    Focuses on a versatile and adaptive playstyle, with the player deciding midgame whether to push aggressively or rebuild, involving life cycle and card advantage mechanics.

Gameplay Insights

  • 1

    Early deployment of Soul Ring accelerated mana development, enabling powerful plays ahead of schedule.

  • 2

    The player controlling Eloise planned a high spell count turn aiming for a lethal combo or significant board impact.

  • 3

    Use of enchantments like Moonless Meditation to create token copies of key creatures showcased synergy exploitation and board expansion.

  • 4

    Double strike was a central mechanic for Squall’s player, aiming to maximize reanimation triggers and combat effectiveness.

  • 5

    The game featured a healthy mix of aggressive tempo plays and value generation, with players balancing board presence against strategic resource management.

Notable Cards

  • Wheel of Misfortune

    Wheel of Misfortune

  • Wandering Archaic // Explore the Vastlands

    Wandering Archaic // Explore the Vastlands

Gameplay Summary

The game began with a lively and thematic setup, featuring four distinct commanders each bringing unique strategies to the table.

Early turns involved setting up mana bases and deploying key artifacts like Soul Ring and exploring lands such as Frost Boil Snarl.

Eloise, Nephalia Sleuth's player aimed to leverage a Bloodborne-inspired aristocrats strategy, focusing on casting multiple spells and generating value through creatures and tokens.

Jarad, Golgari Lich Lord's player revived an old-school Golgari deck focused on graveyard recursion and attrition.

Squall, SeeD Mercenary's player emphasized recurring creatures and maximizing value through reanimation and combat tricks, particularly leveraging double strike.

Stella Lee, Wild Card's player was at a crossroads with their deck, keen on salvaging or dismantling it depending on performance, highlighting a high-stakes approach to this game.

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