Deck Strategies
Tymna the Weaver
This deck focuses on gaining card advantage by dealing damage and drawing cards with Tymna's ability.
Thrasios, Triton Hero
The strategy of this deck revolves around maximizing value from Thrasios's ability to scry and draw cards.
Lagrella, the Magpie
This deck leverages Lagrella's ability to blink creatures for value and potential combo wins.
Inalla, Archmage Ritualist
Inalla's deck aims to take advantage of wizards and their enter-the-battlefield abilities through Inalla's Eminence ability.
Tasigur, the Golden Fang
This deck uses Tasigur's recursion ability to keep key cards in hand while using the graveyard as a resource.
Gameplay Insights
- 1
Brandon's early play of the One Ring showcased the power of a fast start in Commander games.
- 2
Andrew's use of Toxic Deluge was a smart attempt to control the board state, but was thwarted by Brandon's well-timed Pact of Negation.
- 3
The use of Carpet Mana to fuel key plays was a recurring theme throughout the game.
- 4
The casting of Birthing Pod in the late game demonstrated the potential for a single card to shift the dynamics of the game dramatically.
Notable Cards
Toxic Deluge
Pact of Negation
Birthing Pod
Carpet of Flowers
Summary
The game kicked off with an impressive start by Brandon, who played a turn one ring, a feat not commonly seen. This was followed by a series of potent card plays, including the casting of a Lotus pedal and the activation of carpet Mana. The game continued to intensify with Andrew casting a Toxic Deluge, which was negated by Brandon's Pact of Negation. This triggered a flurry of card draws and plays, with each player striving to maintain their strengths on the board. The game ended on a high note with the casting of a Birthing Pod, a card that put all players in a tight spot, signifying a potential shift in the game's outcome.