Deck Strategies
Baron Von Count
Utilize spells with specific numerical values to move a doom counter leftwards; when the counter reaches one, destroy a player and reset the counter, aiming to eliminate opponents through this countdown mechanic.
Grimlock, Dinobot Leader
Ramp aggressively with dinosaur synergy, deploying large and synergistic dinosaurs that trigger on damage and attack to overwhelm opponents and control the battlefield.
Applejack
Build a token and community-centered board using farm and friendship-themed cards, generating value through tokens and social interactions to outlast and outmaneuver opponents.
Myra the Magnificent
Cast instant and sorcery spells to activate attractions that copy spells from the graveyard, creating a spell-based engine that generates incremental advantage and potentially overwhelming board presence.
Gameplay Insights
- 1
Baron Von Count’s doom counter mechanic required careful sequencing of spells with specific mana values to steadily progress towards eliminating an opponent, creating a tense countdown dynamic.
- 2
Grimlock’s use of early ramp lands and creatures like Ranging Raptors allowed for quick board presence and resource advantage, pivotal in establishing board control.
- 3
Myra’s attractions combined with instant and sorcery spells enabled repeated casting and copying of powerful spells, a key engine for sustained advantage over the course of the game.
- 4
Visitor from Planet Q turning creatures into instants introduced unusual timing windows and interactions, adding layers of complexity to combat and spellcasting decisions.
- 5
Aether Vortex’s effect of revealing the top card of libraries and granting haste disrupted normal gameplay flow and synergized oddly with the silver-bordered mechanics, heightening unpredictability.
Notable Cards
Baron Von Count
Grimlock, Dinobot Leader // Grimlock, Ferocious King
Myra the Magnificent
Applejack
Visitor from Planet Q
Wall of Fortune
Ranging Raptors
Summary
The game started with players setting up their unique silver-bordered commanders and board states, each bringing a wildly different and unpredictable playstyle. Baron Von Count focused on a ticking doom counter mechanic that incrementally moved towards killing an opponent by casting spells with specific numerical values. Grimlock, Dinobot Leader, deployed a dinosaur tribal strategy with ramp and aggressive creatures to dominate the battlefield with big threats and synergy from damage triggers. Applejack's deck embraced a thematic farm and friendship angle, creating tokens and leveraging community-style interactions, while Myra the Magnificent sought to capitalize on instant and sorcery spells combined with attractions that copied spells from the graveyard for powerful repeated effects. Key turning points included Baron Von Count activating his doom counter early and threatening kills, Grimlock ramping efficiently with lands and dinosaurs to pressure opponents, and Myra generating value through multiple instant and sorcery interactions amplified by her attractions. The presence of cards like Visitor from Planet Q and Aether Vortex altered the typical gameplay by turning creatures into instants or manipulating the game state in unorthodox ways, contributing to the chaotic silver-bordered atmosphere. The game’s win conditions revolved around Baron's doom counter kill, Grimlock's dinosaur aggression, Myra's spell copying engine, and Applejack's token and community-based board presence, leading to a dynamic and unpredictable multiplayer experience.
