Deck & Commander Strategies
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
Utilizes Stax elements to control the board while generating card advantage and tokens to enable a Polymorph combo into Hullbreaker Horror for a late-game win.
Tymna the Weaver / Kodama of the East Tree
Combines infinite Kodama triggers and sacrifice outlets with Acererak the Archlich to clear the board and secure a lethal combo finish.
The Gitrog Monster
Leverages dredge mechanics, land recursion, and discard outlets to generate massive card advantage and combo off with Dakmor Salvage and other synergies.
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward / Candlekeep Sage
Focuses on flickering creatures for incremental value and wins via a Laboratory Maniac combo.
Gameplay Insights
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Cal’s early investment in multiple taxing enchantments like Mystic Remora and Rhystic Study applied pressure on opponents’ spells, slowing down their development and drawing him consistent cards.
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Dante’s use of Ranger Captain of Eos to fetch Allosaurus Shepherd helped protect his combo pieces from creature removal and disruption.
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Noah’s activation of Noose Constrictor to discard and dredge Golgari Grave-Troll was a crucial loop to maintain hand resources and fuel the Gitrog deck’s engine.
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Phillip’s timely use of flicker effects and card draw spells maintained resilience against the heavy disruption and board presence from other players.
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Multiple layers of Rhystic triggers from Cal and Phillip created a taxing environment that forced opponents to carefully manage their mana and spells.
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Dante’s exploitation of Sidisi, Undead Vizier to tutor for key combo pieces showcased an effective use of sacrifice mechanics within the Kodama deck’s plan.
Notable Cards
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Mystic Remora
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Rhystic Study
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Mana Crypt
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Drannith Magistrate
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Allosaurus Shepherd
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Sidisi, Undead Vizier
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Life from the Loam
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Noose Constrictor
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Green Sun's Zenith
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Polymorph
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Hullbreaker Horror
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Acererak the Archlich
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Laboratory Maniac
Gameplay Summary
The game started with each player establishing their early board presence and ramping mana.
Cal, piloting Shorikai, Genesis Engine, established early card draw engines such as Mystic Remora and Rhystic Study, setting up for gradual advantage.
Dante, with Tymna and Kodama, developed a combo-oriented strategy focusing on infinite Kodama triggers and assembling pieces like Acererak the Archlich, while also deploying disruptive creatures like Drannith Magistrate.
Noah, playing The Gitrog Monster, focused on dredge and land recursion synergies, using Life from the Loam and Noose Constrictor to generate value and card advantage.
Phillip, piloting Abdel Adrian with Candlekeep Sage, aimed for value generation through flicker effects and a Laboratory Maniac combo to win.
