Deck Strategies
Etali, Primal Conqueror
This deck is likely designed around quickly ramping to cast Etali and using its ability to cast spells from the top of opponents' libraries. It also has a Food Chain combo as a potential win condition.
Winota, Joiner of Forces
The Winota deck aims to rapidly deploy creatures to trigger Winota's ability, potentially flooding the board with attacking humans and overwhelming opponents.
Heliod, God of the Sun
Shivam's Heliod deck appears to be a Stax-style control deck with a focus on limiting opponents' actions while advancing their own board state. The deck uses Heliod's ability to buff creatures in tandem with lifegain effects.
Minsc, Beloved Ranger
Jerry's Minsc deck likely aims to utilize creature-based combos, potentially involving Protean Hulk and Kiki-Jiki, to create infinite loops and win the game.
Gameplay Insights
- 1
The early deployment of a large Serra Ascendant by Shivam was a significant moment in the game, creating a high-pressure situation for the other players.
- 2
The Ethersworn Canonist played by Shivam had a substantial impact on the game's tempo, limiting the number of non-artifact spells each player could cast each turn.
Notable Cards
Gemstone Caverns
Chrome Mox
Mana Vault
Ancient Tomb
Mox Diamond
Serra Ascendant
Ethersworn Canonist
Summary
The game kicked off with an exciting start as each player rapidly established their board presence. Jim, playing Etali, had a successful first turn, deploying a Gemstone Caverns, a Chrome Mox, and a Mana Vault. This was followed by Jan's moderate setup with Winota, and Jerry's single land drop with Minsc. However, the star of the early game was Shivam, piloting Heliod, who managed an impressive first turn with Ancient Tomb, Mox Diamond, and the impactful Serra Ascendant, quickly turning it into a significant threat. As the game progressed, players continued to build up their boards, with Jerry getting a Birds of Paradise and a Llanowar Elves in play and Jan summoning Winota. The game reached a crucial point when Shivam casted Ethersworn Canonist, which limited the number of non-artifact spells each player could cast, slowing the pace of the game.
