Deck Strategies
Ezuri, Stalker of Spheres
This deck aims to use the proliferate mechanic to its advantage, with a game plan centered around creating fun and unpredictable interactions.
Unctus, Grand Metatect
Unctus' deck is built around blue creatures with tap abilities. The ultimate goal is to amass a wide board and draw the entire deck.
Ovika, Enigma Goliath
This deck focuses on generating goblins as a way of building a sizable army and leveraging various synergies to control the board.
Venser, Corpse Puppet
Venser's strategy revolves around using the proliferate mechanic to increment counters on its creatures or give artifact creatures flying and lifelink, with the goal of infecting opponents.
Gameplay Insights
- 1
The casting of Battle Hymn by Ovika's player was a key turning point, generating considerable mana and enabling the casting of Wily Goblin.
- 2
The use of the proliferate mechanic by Venser and Ezuri's players added a layer of complexity and unpredictability to the game, influencing board dynamics and creature strengths.
- 3
Unctus' player's attempt to draw the entire deck was a high-risk, high-reward strategy that could have potentially ended the game.
- 4
The deployment of cards like Alhammarret's Archive and Inexorable Tide showed advanced planning and strategy, aiming to maximize card draw and proliferate mechanics respectively.
Notable Cards
Battle Hymn
Wily Goblin
Alhammarret's Archive
Inexorable Tide
Rhystic Study
Summary
The game was a dynamic showdown between decks helmed by Venser, Corpse Puppet, Ezuri, Stalker of Spheres, Unctus, Grand Metatect, and Ovika, Enigma Goliath. The game kicked off with various commanders establishing their presence on the board. Venser, Corpse Puppet leveraged the proliferate mechanic to create threats and increase its power, while Ezuri, Stalker of Spheres focused on proliferating for fun shenanigans. Unctus, Grand Metatect aimed to amass blue creatures with tap abilities and eventually draw his deck, while Ovika, Enigma Goliath focused on generating goblins. However, the game saw a massive shift when Ovika managed to cast Battle Hymn and Wily Goblin, generating a significant amount of mana and establishing a threatening board presence.