Deck Strategies
Derevi, Empyrial Tactician
This deck relies on a powerful Stax package including Winter Orb and Stasis to take control of the board state.
Kinnan, Bonder Prodigy
This deck aims for big mana plays, either through Kinnan activations or hard casting impactful creatures. It also has potential combo lines for a surprise win.
Slicer, Hired Muscle // Slicer, High-Speed Antagonist
This deck is all about speed and momentum, aiming to kill opponents before they can establish their game plan. It also includes a pinch of stax and an equipment sub-package.
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Jeska, Thrice Reborn
This deck can either beat down opponents with damage or achieve a combo kill with Jeska.
Gameplay Insights
- 1
Slicer's early transformation and consistent attacking applied a lot of pressure on opponents.
- 2
Kinnan's deck acceleration due to the Slicer, but lack of combo pieces drawn, was a key turning point.
- 3
Gabe's use of Winter Orb and Stasis to control the board was notable but couldn't turn the game in his favor.
- 4
The inability of the Jeska/Ishai player to utilize the cards drawn due to the pressure from Slicer greatly affected the game's outcome.
Notable Cards
Winter Orb
Stasis
Elvish Mystic
Carpet of Flowers
Consecrated Sphinx
Stasis
Summary
This game was a dynamic one with all players pushing their deck strategies to the limit. The player with Slicer, Hired Muscle applied a lot of pressure early on, transforming it and attacking opponents swiftly. Despite the aggressive start from Slicer, Kinnan's deck managed to accelerate their game plan but unfortunately, couldn't draw into any combo pieces. Derevi's deck, despite having a powerful Stax package, couldn't use it effectively due to the fast-paced game. Jeska/Ishai didn't get to utilize the cards drawn due to the pressure from Slicer. In the end, it was the Slicer's consistent damage and board control that helped secure victory.