Deck & Commander Strategies
Voja, Jaws of the Conclave
Flood the board with elves and use Voja to place +1/+1 counters on multiple creatures, then swing in for lethal commander damage. The deck also uses protection and uncounterable spells to ensure key creatures stay on the battlefield.
Vivi Ornitier
Cast multiple instant and sorcery spells in a single turn to trigger Vivi's damage effect on opponents, while drawing cards and refueling with synergy cards like Curiosity and Wheel of Fortune to maintain momentum.
Plagon, Lord of the Beach
Use a walls and blink strategy to repeatedly exile and return Plagon, drawing cards and gaining incremental advantage. The deck also leverages protective effects and mana acceleration to maintain control and card draw.
Zada, Hedron Grinder
Go wide with tokens and small creatures, then copy targeted spells with Zada to draw cards, generate mana, and overwhelm opponents with a flurry of spells and combat damage.
Gameplay Insights
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Sam's use of Voja with uncounterable spells and counter distribution created a strong board presence that pressured opponents with commander damage early.
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Tanner's combination of Wheel of Fortune with Curiosity allowed him to refill his hand multiple times, maintaining his spell-slinging engine under pressure.
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Jason's repeated activations of The One Ring and blink effects with Plagon generated substantial card draw advantage, though discarding lands due to hand size slowed his tempo.
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Ethan leveraged Ashling's mana generation to cast multiple spells in a turn, enabling explosive token production and setting up lethal board states with Zada.
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The interaction of blink and exile effects with Plagon created recurring card draw that pressured opponents to respond quickly or risk falling behind.
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Protective spells like Deafening Silence and Fierce Guardianship were pivotal in controlling opponents' key plays and maintaining tempo.
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Players carefully managed damage triggers and protective auras (e.g., Giver of Runes) to mitigate damage and protect critical creatures from removal.
Notable Cards
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Voja, Jaws of the Conclave
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Vivi Ornitier
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Plagon, Lord of the Beach
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Zada, Hedron Grinder
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The One Ring
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Wheel of Fortune
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Curiosity
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Siege-Gang Lieutenant
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Delighted Halfling
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Gaea's Cradle
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Esper Sentinel
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Marvin, Murderous Mimic
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Thought Vessel
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Runaway Steam-Kin
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Coruscation Mage
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Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
Gameplay Summary
The game began with each player establishing their board presence through ramp and early plays, including mana rocks and utility creatures.
Voja Jaws of the Conclave focused on building a wide elf board and distributing +1/+1 counters, while Vivi Ornitier aimed to cast multiple spells in a turn to trigger damage through spell triggers.
Plagon, Lord of the Beach leveraged a walls and blink strategy to generate card advantage by repeatedly exiling and returning itself, drawing multiple cards to gain incremental value.
Zada, Hedron Grinder utilized token generation and aimed to copy targeted spells to draw cards and generate mana for explosive turns. Key turning points included Sam (Voja) deploying Voja with protective counterspells and uncounterable creatures, allowing him to significantly buff his elves and deal commander damage to Tanner.
Tanner (Vivi) used Wheel of Fortune combined with Curiosity to refill his hand and refuel his spell-slinging engine.
Jason (Plagon) gained a mana and card advantage edge with multiple activations of The One Ring and blink triggers, although he was forced to discard lands due to hand size constraints, which affected his tempo.
Ethan (Zada) capitalized on Ashling's mana generation and token production, setting up for explosive plays with Siege-Gang Lieutenant and Zada's ability.
The interplay of blink, spell copying, and counter distribution created dynamic board states with multiple players threatening lethal damage through different angles, emphasizing the importance of protection and timing in this high-powered match.
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