Glad we had a JUDGE on call for this one! | Greasefang VS Tymna / Armix VS Godo VS Ukkima / Cazur

Deck Strategies

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  Godo, Bandit Warlord

  The Godo Helm deck's game plan is to quickly assemble a combo involving Godo, Bandit Warlord and Helm of the Host to create infinite attack steps.

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  Tymna the Weaver / Armix, Filigree Thrasher

  This Orzhov control deck uses Armix to remove utility creatures and Tymna to draw cards. It takes advantage of a creature-heavy meta.

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  Ukkima, Stalking Shadow / Cazur, Ruthless Stalker

  A Sultai Food Chain deck that combines Oracle consult lines with Food Chain combo. Uses consult to find Food Chain and exile a combo piece.

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  Greasefang, Okiba Boss

  An Orzhov Stax control deck that uses vehicles as a clock. It aims to disrupt the board with Stax pieces and then leverage Greasefang's ability to cheat large vehicles into play.

Gameplay Insights

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  The early Deafening Silence from Jim's Greasefang deck shaped the game, limiting non-creature spells and leading to a game rule violation when Jim cast two non-creature spells in one turn.

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  Timmy's attempt to combo off with Godo and Helm of the Host was kept in check by the table, demonstrating the importance of threat assessment in multiplayer games.

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  The table had to deal with a complex rules situation when Michael played out of turn order. The resulting judge call and fair resolve showed good sportsmanship.

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  Nick's late-game Ad Nauseam was a pivotal turning point, allowing him to set up a powerful board state and pushing him closer to executing his deck's Food Chain combo strategy.

Notable Cards

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  Ad Nauseam

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  Deafening Silence

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  Godo, Bandit Warlord

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  Helm of the Host

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  Food Chain

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  Aven Mindcensor

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  Cyclonic Rift

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  Demonic Tutor

Summary

This game was a high-intensity conflict that saw numerous interactions and in-game rulings due to complex rules interactions. Early game saw players establishing their boards, with Jim setting up a control strategy with his Greasefang deck, featuring Stax pieces and an early Deafening Silence that would later lead to a game rule violation. Meanwhile, Michael's control strategy with Tymna/Armix became increasingly threatening, constantly removing utility creatures and drawing cards. Timmy's Godo Helm deck aimed for an early combo finish, but was kept in check by the table. Nick, running Ukkima/Cazur Food Chain, had a slow start but made a significant comeback in the late game with a well-timed Ad Nauseam, setting up a powerful board and progressing towards his Food Chain combo.