Deck & Commander Strategies
Thrasios, Triton Hero & Tymna the Weaver
Utilize infinite mana combos involving Devoted Druid and Walking Ballista combined with chain-stasis control elements to lock opponents out and execute a swift combo finish.
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Akiri, Line-Slinger & Thrasios, Triton Hero
Aggressively deploy artifact synergies and flicker combos using cards like Divergent Transformations and Steel Enchantment to generate infinite damage output and close the game quickly.
Splinter, the Mentor
Leverage five-color Necropotence-based value engine with a toolbox of powerful spells and tutors to out-resource opponents and control the late game.
Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
A unique turbo rogue shell focused on disruption and tempo plays with a large and unusual card pool to pressure opponents and capitalize on incremental advantages.
Gameplay Insights
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Players prioritized early mana acceleration and card selection, using cards like Gamble and Ragavan to ensure access to critical combo pieces.
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The Steel Enchantment was used strategically to steal key permanents such as Ruric Thar or Ristie Study, enhancing combo potential or disrupting opponents.
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The interplay between control elements and combo sequences created tension, with players carefully timing their plays to avoid losing combo pieces to interaction.
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Discard decisions were significant due to the presence of Gamble, requiring players to manage their hand carefully to maintain synergy and combo viability.
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Players recognized the importance of counterspell timing to protect their combo attempts, especially given the high interaction potential of the pod.
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The synergy between Akiri and Thrasios allowed for flexible combo routes, including infinite damage via flicker combos with creatures like Felidar Guardian or Displacer Kitten.
Notable Cards
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Devoted Druid
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Walking Ballista
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Necropotence
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Gamble
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Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
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Mystic Remora
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Mox Diamond
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Lotus Petal
Gameplay Summary
The game began with players carefully setting up their mana bases and deploying early threats, with a focus on ramp and card advantage.
One player, piloting the Thrasios and Tymna deck, aimed to leverage the powerful interaction between these commanders with chain-stasis style control and combo pieces like Devoted Druid and Walking Ballista to generate infinite mana and win quickly.
Another key player on Akiri and Thrasios deployed aggressive artifacts and combo enablers such as Divergent Transformations and Steel Enchantment to assemble a fast combo finish, including a three-mana win attempt involving Flicker effects. Meanwhile, Splinter's five-color deck centered around Necropotence and value-based spells, aiming to out-resource opponents while controlling the board.
Rograkh's unique list focused on a 98-card turbo Rogues shell, leveraging disruption and tempo plays to gain incremental advantage.
Early turns featured players fishing for key spells like Gamble and Ragavan to accelerate their plans.
Interaction such as counterspells and removal were played cautiously, with some players trying to steal utility creatures or protect their combos.
The game state evolved into a tense battle of timing and resource management, with the combo decks looking to assemble their infinite or near-infinite mana engines while the midrange decks sought to disrupt and stabilize the board.
