MTGO Match-Up: Grenzo, Dungeon Warden VS Roon of the Hidden Realm EDH / CMDR game play

The game started with both players cautiously developing their boards, with Grenzo, Dungeon Warden aiming to leverage his ability to generate value through dungeon exploration and token creation.

The Roon of the Hidden Realm player focused on a control strategy centered around bouncing creatures and generating incremental advantage through multiple ETB (enter-the-battlefield) triggers.

Early turns saw limited aggression as both players built their mana bases and positioning, with Grenzo struggling initially due to a lack of black mana sources. A key turning point occurred when Grenzo's controller began to assemble a critical mass of tokens using Crank-O and supporting Goblin Settler interactions, aiming to overwhelm the opponent through wide board presence rather than sheer power.

The Roon player responded with tactical bounces and counterspells to delay Grenzo’s growth but was hampered by the slow mana development and inability to capitalize on the tempo.

Despite some powerful cards like Palinchron and Gilded Drake appearing, neither player could fully capitalize on their potential due to resource constraints and mutual disruption.

The game remained tense and strategic with both players maneuvering for control, but Grenzo’s incremental token generation and resilience with equipment like Darksteel Plate hinted at a slow grind toward victory by outlasting Roon’s bounce strategy.