Deck Strategies
Inquisitor Eisenhorn
Max's deck strategy revolved around building up a strong board presence with his commander, Inquisitor Eisenhorn. He utilized artifacts and equipment such as Blade of the Oni and Sword of Light and Shadow to enhance Eisenhorn's abilities.
Ramos, Dragon Engine
The Ramos deck was all about using multicolored spells to add +1/+1 counters to Ramos, then removing those counters for a huge mana boost. This mana was used to cast high-cost spells and further develop the board.
Tawnos, the Toymaker
MJ's Tawnos deck aimed to maximize the value of activated abilities. This was achieved by copying creature abilities and mutating creatures to gain additional effects.
Liesa, Shroud of Dusk
Nick's Liesa deck focused on a taxing strategy, forcing opponents to pay life for almost every spell they cast. This strategy was effective in controlling the pace of the game and whittling down opponents' life totals.
Gameplay Insights
- 1
Max's decision to equip Inquisitor Eisenhorn with Blade of the Oni was a key turning point. This not only increased Eisenhorn's power but also provided additional utility.
- 2
MJ's play of mutating creatures led to a significant advantage in board presence, creating a formidable force to reckon with.
- 3
Nick's taxing strategy, led by Liesa, was effective in controlling the pace of the game and whittling down opponents' life totals.
- 4
MJ's decision to attack Nick, leading to his exit from the game, shifted the game dynamics and set the stage for the final clash.
Notable Cards
Inquisitor Eisenhorn
Blade of the Oni
Tawnos, the Toymaker
Liesa, Shroud of Dusk
Ramos, Dragon Engine
Summary
The game started off with each player setting up their battlefield with lands and artifacts. Nick, playing Liesa, had a taxing strategy, making opponents pay life for almost every spell. Despite the pressure, Max managed to build up a formidable board presence with his Inquisitor Eisenhorn deck, even equipping Eisenhorn with the Blade of the Oni. MJ, playing Tawnos, responded by ramping up their mana production and began to mutate creatures, which led to a huge advantage in board presence. The game took a turn when MJ decided to attack Nick with a lethal force and Max's Tesserit, resulting in Nick's untimely exit from the game. Despite the losses, Max and MJ continued their fight, with Max attempting to keep his board presence strong with Tesserit, Master of the Bridge while MJ kept up the pressure with a horde of creatures.