Deck Strategies
Ulalek, Fused Atrocity
The Ulalek deck strategy was focused on introducing powerful Eldrazi, capitalizing on the value of Eldrazi temple and other ramping elements to quickly bring high-cost Eldrazi creatures onto the battlefield.
Satya, Aetherflux Genius
The Satya deck leveraged an energy theme, with the objective to accumulate energy counters. The deck used Aether Revolt and other energy-generating cards to deal damage and control the game.
Omo, Queen of Vesuva
The Omo deck aimed to generate various counters on creatures and lands. With cards like Dreamroot Cascade and Field of the Dead, the deck focused on landfall triggers and generating massive value from lands.
Disa the Restless
The Disa deck relied on a golem tribal theme, with the addition of new golem cards and tokens. The deck aimed to swarm the battlefield with golems and overwhelm opponents.
Gameplay Insights
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The players showcased the importance of deck modification and card selection in Commander format, particularly when upgrading preconstructed decks.
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A noteworthy play was the use of Aether Revolt in the Satya deck, which showed how energy counters can be leveraged for direct damage.
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A key strategic decision was the addition of Field of the Dead in the Omo deck. This card was not in the original preconstructed deck but was added to take advantage of the deck's diverse land types.
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The use of Dreamroot Cascade in the Omo deck was another notable play, demonstrating the power of card advantage and the potential for manipulating landfall triggers.
Notable Cards
Aether Revolt
Dreamroot Cascade
Field of the Dead
Eldrazi Temple
Summary
The gameplay showcased a lively match where each Commander had their unique strategies to play out. The game started with each player upgrading their Modern Horizons 3 Commander precons. Each player added new, powerful cards to their decks to enhance their strategies and bring a novel twist to the game. Despite some initial tension and a few unexpected turnarounds, the game maintained an exciting pace throughout.