Deck Strategies
Miirym, Sentinel Wyrm
Focus on creating token copies of powerful dragons to control the battlefield and deal monstrous damage.
Ramos, Dragon Engine
Play multicolored spells to pump up Ramos and generate value. Utilize draw and ramp spells for card advantage and fast mana development.
Jon Irenicus, Shattered One
Donate away creatures to opponents and use them to deal damage. Also, use cards like Mimic Vat to control opponents' creature plays.
Radiant, Serra Archangel
Play a flyers-focused deck and put pressure on opponents by consistently attacking in the air. Utilize Siani's scry ability to maintain card advantage.
Gameplay Insights
- 1
Max's use of Jon Irenicus and Mimic Vat kept opponents' creature plays in check and shaped the game dynamics.
- 2
MJ's play of Smothering Tithe added a tax element to the game, forcing players to decide between paying extra mana or giving MJ extra resources.
- 3
Max's Living Death play was a turning point in the game, leading to a major shift in board state and resulting in significant damage to all players.
- 4
MJ's Rakdos Charm play to destroy Mimic Vat was a critical move that shifted the dynamics of the game and was appreciated by the table.
Notable Cards
Mimic Vat
Smothering Tithe
Living Death
Dromoka's Command
Radiant, Serra Archangel
Ramos, Dragon Engine
Summary
The game was marked by intense interactions and strategic plays that kept shifting the game's balance. Miirym deck focused on creating token copies of dragons, specifically the Ancient Brotodragon, to control the board. However, the presence of Max's Jon Irenicus and the threat of the Mimic Vat kept creature plays in check. Nick's Radiant and Siani deck kept the pressure on with consistent attacks, especially using John Irenicus to deal damage. MJ's Ramos deck was also a significant player, with its use of multiple colored cards, but was eventually taken out by damage from Max's Sir Conrad. Max's Living Death play was a turning point, dealing significant damage and shifting the creature balance on the board.