Deck Strategies
Minsc & Boo, Timeless Heroes
This deck focuses on strengthening creatures with +1/+1 counters and making them unblockable using Champion of Lambholt. It also uses Rhythm of the Wild for creature protection and additional counters.
The Council of Four
The deck's strategy is a blend of group hug and control, utilizing cards like Anvil of Bogardan for card draw and Zenith Chronicler to influence spell casting decisions of opponents.
Soul of Windgrace
This deck aims to gain card advantage and ramp with cards like Titania, Protector of Argoth. It also focuses on recurring lands from the graveyard to the battlefield.
Kozilek, the Great Distortion
This deck operates on a colorless strategy, focusing on artifact ramp with cards like Worn Power Stone and Prismatic Lens. The objective is to gather enough mana to cast Kozilek and utilize colorless Eldrazi spells.
Gameplay Insights
- 1
The use of Anvil of Bogardan by the Council of Four player, Jim, created a significant shift in the game by accelerating card draw for all players.
- 2
Aaron's decision to avoid casting multi-colored spells due to Zenith Chronicler's effect demonstrated strategic play, as it prevented his opponents from drawing extra cards.
- 3
Kayleigh's effective use of Titania, Protector of Argoth to recur lands and field elementals showed the potential of the Soul of Windgrace deck.
- 4
Aaron's effective use of Champion of Lambholt alongside Minsc & Boo showcased a potent offensive strategy, putting considerable pressure on his opponents.
Notable Cards
Anvil of Bogardan
Champion of Lambholt
Rhythm of the Wild
Titania, Protector of Argoth
Zenith Chronicler
Summary
In the early game, the players focused on setting up their boards, with Aaron's Minsc & Boo deck quickly establishing a threatening presence with Champion of Lambholt. Jim's Council of Four deck introduced a group hug mechanic with the Anvil of Bogardan, while Kayleigh's Soul of Windgrace deck ramped up mana and fielded a Titania, Protector of Argoth. Eliot's Kozilek deck focused on artifact ramp. As the game progressed, the Council of Four's Zenith Chronicler influenced the game by discouraging multi-colored spell casting due to its card drawing effect for other players. Aaron's deck continued to dominate the field, capitalizing on the Rhythm of the Wild and Kadama of the West Tree to bolster Champion of Lambholt and continuously attack opponents.