Deck Strategies
Kalamax, the Stormsire
Utilize Kalamaxโs ability to copy spells when tapped to draw cards, control the board, and generate value. The deck aims to cascade into multiple spells, leveraging storm-like combos to overwhelm opponents.
Kathril, Aspect Warper
Fill the graveyard with big creatures and those with various keywords, then use Kathrilโs ability to distribute keyword counters, making creatures stronger and harder to block. The deck focuses on creating an unbreakable board state and winning through combat damage.
Kelsien, the Plague
Gain experience counters to produce a growing army of tokens and leverage equipment to grant deathtouch or other keywords, enabling repeated damage and incremental value through sacrifice and token generation.
Otrimi, the Ever-Playful
Exploit graveyard recursion and mutation mechanics, using mutate to create resilient creatures with regeneration and other protective abilities. The deck overwhelms opponents by recurring threats and maintaining board presence despite removal.
Gameplay Insights
- 1
Kalamaxโs player prioritized tapping Kalamax to copy impactful spells, enabling significant card draw and board control that set up a powerful storm turn.
- 2
Kathrilโs player effectively used graveyard-filling tactics combined with keyword distribution to create large, hard-to-block creatures, making combat damage the primary win condition.
- 3
Kelsienโs use of equipment granting deathtouch allowed repeated damage through tokens, enabling steady life drain and board presence even when opponents tried to stabilize.
- 4
Otrimiโs graveyard recursion combined with mutate synergies made the deck resilient to removal and allowed continuous pressure by repeatedly bringing back mutated creatures.
- 5
Journey to Eternity was used as a key recursion tool, saving important creatures from removal and flipping to create ongoing value.
- 6
Players carefully timed removal and combat phases to maximize value from keyword synergies and recursion triggers, with important decisions on when to attack or hold back to avoid board wipes.
Notable Cards
Journey to Eternity // Atzal, Cave of Eternity
Llanowar Elves
Sylvan Caryatid
Metalworker
Vraska, Relic Seeker
Deadbridge Chant
Gonti, Lord of Luxury
Moorland Haunt
Basri's Lieutenant
Summary
The game began with each player developing their board state and setting up their respective strategies around their commanders from the Commander 2020 set. Kalamax focused on tapping to copy powerful spells, aiming to draw cards and control the board with counterspells and removal. Kathrilโs player worked on filling the graveyard with large creatures and keywords, then leveraging Kathrilโs ability to distribute keyword counters and create an overwhelming board presence. Kelsienโs deck centered on generating experience counters and using equipment to repeatedly deal damage through token creatures, focusing on incremental value and chip damage. Otrimiโs player prioritized graveyard recursion and mutation synergies, aiming to flood the board with resilient creatures and generate pressure through recurring threats with synergy from mutates and regeneration.