Deck Strategies
Indominus Rex, Alpha
This deck focuses on mutating Indominus Rex onto other creatures to gain their abilities and increase its power. The deck also utilizes reanimation to bring back powerful creatures from the graveyard.
Korlash, Heir to Blackblade
Korlash's deck is a mono-black control deck that uses card draw and tutor effects to find key cards. The deck leverages its commander's ability to grow larger as more Swamps are played and can use 'Rogue's Passage' to make Korlash unblockable.
Morophon, the Boundless
Morophon's deck is built around tribal synergy, especially Eldrazi. The deck uses 'Fist of Suns' and cost reduction effects to cheat out large creatures.
Francisco, Fowl Marauder; Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
This deck has a pirate theme and leverages its commanders' abilities for aggressive attacks, card advantage, and ramp through treasure tokens.
Gameplay Insights
- 1
The early 'Dead of Winter' played by the Korlash deck had a significant impact on the board state, slowing down the aggressive start from the Francisco and Malcolm deck.
- 2
The Morophon player's turn where they cast multiple large creatures for free using 'Fist of Suns' was a major turning point in the game. This move made them a huge threat, which led to their downfall by 'Tainted Strike'.
- 3
The 'Tainted Strike' play was a clever use of the card to eliminate a player who had become too dangerous.
- 4
The use of 'Rogue's Passage' to make Korlash unblockable was a key decision that led to the win.
Notable Cards
Dead of Winter
Fist of Suns
Tainted Strike
Rogue's Passage
Persist
Summary
The game progressed with players casting their commanders and building their boards. Francisco and Malcolm's player took an early aggressive stance, consistently attacking and triggering explore and treasure token generation. However, this aggressive strategy was cut short by a well-timed 'Dead of Winter' by Korlash's player. The game took another turn when Matt, piloting Morophon, managed to flood the board with numerous powerful creatures for free, thanks to 'Fist of Suns' and cost reduction. This surge was abruptly ended by a lethal 'Tainted Strike' from the Indominus Rex player. The game reached its climax when Korlash was made unblockable with 'Rogue's Passage' and struck for lethal commander damage.
