Deck Strategies
Tana, the Bloodsower & Tymna the Weaver
Focuses on assembling a Protean Hulk combo that sacrifices creatures to generate infinite tokens, leveraging sacrifice outlets and Kiki-Jiki for a lethal board state.
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Thrasios, Triton Hero & Tymna the Weaver
Aims to generate infinite mana through combos like Devoted Druid plus Chain of Vapor, then uses Walking Ballista or other outlets to win the game.
Thrasios, Triton Hero & Akiri, Line-Slinger
Seeks to assemble a breach combo or infinite mana loop using artifact synergies and mana acceleration to close out the game efficiently.
Sisay, Weatherlight Captain
A flexible five-color toolbox deck that uses legendary creatures and artifact synergies. Combines classic Sisay combos with experimental win conditions like Necropotence plus Final Fortune or Borborygmos for alternate victory routes.
Gameplay Insights
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Windfall was a pivotal play that forced all players to discard and redraw, dramatically shifting momentum and disrupting established hands.
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Early removal of Ristic Study by a targeted Pyroblast hindered mana acceleration for a player, slowing down their combo assembly.
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Sisay’s use of Soul Ring and Loxodon Smiter enabled quick deployment of the commander, establishing board presence and synergy with legendary creatures.
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Players prioritized early ramp and interaction, balancing between setting up combos and disrupting opponents to maintain control.
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The presence of sacrifice outlets and recursion spells allowed combo players to build infinite loops, emphasizing the need for timely disruption.
Notable Cards
Protean Hulk
Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker
Devoted Druid
Chain of Vapor
Walking Ballista
Windfall
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
Loxodon Smiter
Veil of Summer
Chromatic Lantern
Necropotence
Final Fortune
Borborygmos
Summary
The game starts with each player developing their board and setting up their key engines. The Tana & Tymna player aims to assemble a Kiki-Jiki combo involving Protean Hulk and sacrifice outlets, focusing on generating infinite creature tokens for a win. The Thrasios & Tymna deck looks to create infinite mana combos, particularly involving Devoted Druid and Chain of Vapor, to fuel Walking Ballista for a decisive finish. Akiri & Thrasios aims to assemble a breach combo or infinite mana loop, leveraging artifact synergies. Sisay, Weatherlight Captain, plays a five-color toolbox strategy with flexible win conditions including classic Sisay combos and an experimental Necropotence plus Final Fortune or Borborygmos combo for a surprise victory path. Early gameplay features ramp and disruption, with key cards like Ristic Study and Noble Hierarch enabling mana acceleration. The use of Windfall causes a significant hand reshuffle, shifting the game's momentum and forcing players to rebuild their strategies. Sisay quickly develops a strong board presence with Soul Ring and Loxodon Smiter, casting Sisay herself to leverage legendary synergies. Combat damage from Ragavan adds pressure while players jockey for board control. The game highlights the importance of assembling combos quickly while managing resources and interaction, with each player balancing between disruption, ramp, and combo execution to secure victory.
