Deck Strategies
Will, Scion of Peace
The deck focuses on creating a solid board state with high value creatures and equipment. Elesh Norn acts as a crucial board wipe, and Walking Ballista provides potential for direct damage.
Magus Lucea Kane
This deck utilizes landfall synergies to deal consistent damage to opponents. Key cards like Tectonic Geopede and Lotus Cobra help to generate value and pressure.
Ayli, Eternal Pilgrim
This deck leverages life gain and sacrifice effects to control the board and gain advantage. The game plan culminates in an infinite life combo using Daru Spiritualist, Outrider En-Kor, and Ayli, Eternal Pilgrim.
Lathril, Blade of the Elves
The deck aims to generate a large number of Elf tokens and amplify their impact with cards like Heedless One and Ezuri, Renegade Leader. The deck also has some card draw mechanisms like Skullclamp.
Gameplay Insights
- 1
The use of Blatant Thievery by ARA to take control of Matt's Elesh Norn was a pivotal moment, shifting the board state significantly in ARA's favor.
- 2
The infinite life combo set up by ARA using Ayli, Daru Spiritualist, and Outrider En-Kor was the deciding factor in the game, establishing a nearly unassailable position.
- 3
Jon's use of Desperate Green Sun Zenith was a crucial attempt to regain footing in the match, though it ultimately fell short against ARA's infinite life combo.
Notable Cards
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
Walking Ballista
Lotus Cobra
Daru Spiritualist
Outrider en-Kor
Ayli, Eternal Pilgrim
Heedless One
Ezuri, Renegade Leader
Skullclamp
Blatant Thievery
Summary
The game started off with each player setting up their respective board states and playing out their commanders. A turning point came when Matt, piloting Will, Scion of Peace, wiped most of the board with Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite. However, ARA, playing Ayli, Eternal Pilgrim, managed to steal the Elesh Norn with Blatant Thievery. ARA then set up an infinite life combo with Daru Spiritualist, Outrider En-Kor, and Ayli. Despite Jon's (Lathril, Blade of the Elves) attempt to claw back with a Desperate Green Sun Zenith, ARA's infinite life combo proved to be insurmountable.