Deck Strategies
Ognis, the Dragon's Lash
Generate a large number of hasty creatures and treasure tokens to overwhelm opponents quickly, using haste and artifact sacrifices to maintain pressure and fuel combos.
Jetmir, Nexus of Revels
Buff attacking creatures with +2/+0, trample, and vigilance to maximize combat damage output and create a strong offensive board presence.
Ziatora, the Incinerator
Utilize red mana and aggressive creatures with abilities that trigger on damage or sacrifice, capitalizing on creature interactions to build board advantage.
Chatterfang, Squirrel General
Flood the board with squirrel tokens and other creatures, leveraging token synergies and sacrifice outlets to generate incremental value and pressure opponents.
Gameplay Insights
- 1
Using Molten Primordial to steal key creatures from each opponent allowed Busterkins to leverage multiple board synergies simultaneously, notably triggering the city's blessing for huge token generation.
- 2
Casting Insurrection at the peak of board development turned the tide decisively, enabling a sudden and overwhelming attack by gaining control of all creatures with haste.
- 3
Obscuring Haze was played reactively to prevent incoming damage, showcasing the importance of protective instant-speed spells in maintaining board presence against aggressive strategies.
- 4
The combination of treasure token generation and hasty tokens from Ognis created a potent tempo advantage that was difficult for opponents to disrupt without a timely board wipe.
Notable Cards
Ognis, the Dragon's Lash
Molten Primordial
Insurrection
Chatterfang, Squirrel General
Leyline Tyrant
Obscuring Haze
Summary
The game began with players developing their mana bases and deploying early ramp and utility creatures, such as Ignoble Hierarch and Sylvan Caryatid. The board state quickly evolved as Busterkins, piloting Ognis, the Dragon's Lash, generated significant value through creating hasty creatures and treasure tokens, leveraging his commander's ability to produce multiple threats rapidly. Meanwhile, other players established their board presence with token generators like Chatterfang, Squirrel General, and sapling producers from Tenderhoot Dryad, alongside powerful creatures like Leyline Tyrant and Westvale Cult Leader. A pivotal moment occurred when Busterkins cast Molten Primordial, stealing one creature from each opponent, which allowed him to capitalize on the city's blessing granted by Tenderhoot Dryad and generate a massive swarm of squirrels and treasures. This overwhelming board presence was further amplified by casting Insurrection, seizing control of all creatures on the battlefield, granting them haste and untapping them, enabling a devastating all-out attack. The sheer volume of creatures and treasures combined with haste led to a lethal combat phase that secured Busterkins the victory. Despite some players struggling with mana issues, key synergies and timely plays from the hasty creatures decks dictated the game's outcome.