Deck Strategies
Urabrask
Urabrask's strategy seemed to revolve around constant card draw and triggering Urabrask's ability with multiple cast spells. The deck also had strong red presence with cards like Thorbran.
Sheoldred
Jon's Sheoldred deck appeared focused on forcing opponents to discard cards and sacrifice creatures, with cards like Vicious Rumors and Plaguecrafter.
Jin-Gitaxias
Sam's Jin-Gitaxias deck was geared towards control and card draw, with Sam eventually transforming Jin-Gitaxias to dominate the game.
Elesh Norn
Extra's Elesh Norn deck focused on creature presence and buffing with cards like Filigree Familiar and Oketra's Monument. Elesh Norn herself also made multiple appearances on the battlefield.
Gameplay Insights
- 1
Jon's early use of Vicious Rumors and Plaguecrafter set a tone of disruption for the game, forcing all opponents to discard cards and sacrifice creatures.
- 2
Sam's play of Jace, the Mind Sculptor and subsequent transformation of Jin-Gitaxias were pivotal in securing his dominance over the game state.
- 3
Extra's consistent recasting of Elesh Norn showcased the deck's resilience and focus on maintaining a strong creature presence.
- 4
Tom's use of Fateless Looting and Thorbran highlighted the deck's red-focused strategy and reliance on Urabrask's ability.
Notable Cards
Jin-Gitaxias // The Great Synthesis
Sheoldred // The True Scriptures
Urabrask // The Great Work
Elesh Norn // The Argent Etchings
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
Vicious Rumors
Plaguecrafter
Filigree Familiar
Oketra's Monument
Summary
The game was an intense back-and-forth with each player showcasing their respective commanders and strategies. The early game was marked by typical land ramping and mana rock plays, setting the stage for the later game. Mid-game, each player attempted to establish board presence with their commanders, with Jon's Sheoldred pulling off a series of plays that had everyone discarding cards. Extra's Elesh Norn also made multiple appearances on the battlefield. However, the game decisively turned in Sam's favor when he successfully transformed Jin-Gitaxias, drawing a significant number of cards and establishing control. The game ended with Sam triggering a series of free spells with Jace, Wielder of Mysteries, ultimately winning the game.
