Deck & Commander Strategies
Nelly Borca, Impulsive Accuser
Madison's strategy with Nelly Borca was to encourage conflict between other players, while bolstering her own defenses with high-power creatures like Gisela, Blade of Goldnight.
Kaust, Eyes of the Glade
Alex's Kaust deck aimed to manipulate the board state with morph mechanics, demonstrated by his use of Nature's Lore to ramp and set up his board for future plays.
Morska, Undersea Sleuth
Jim's strategy with Morska revolved around generating clues and tokens, while drawing cards to keep his hand filled. His play of Mora was indicative of this strategy.
Mirko, Obsessive Theorist
Mirko, piloted by Marin, focuses on surveil mechanics, aiming to fill the graveyard and then bring creatures back to the battlefield. His play of Mold Drifter for its evoke cost and subsequent discard of Master of Death were clear demonstrations of this strategy.
Gameplay Insights
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Madison's play of Gisela, Blade of Goldnight was a game-changer, effectively doubling any damage dealt to opponents and creating a large threat on the board.
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Jim's decision to not block Alex's attacking welcoming vampire resulted in a loss of life but allowed him to maintain his board presence for future turns.
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Marin's strategic discarding of Master of Death during his end step demonstrated advanced planning for future graveyard recursion.
Notable Cards
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Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
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Welcoming Vampire
Gameplay Summary
The game kicked off with the players revealing their commanders and laying down their initial lands and resources.
Alex initiated the first offensive, sending his welcoming vampire into the air to deal damage to Jim.
Madison's play of Gisela, Blade of Goldnight, a high-powered creature with a potent damage-doubling effect, considerably raised the stakes and signaled a shift in game dynamic.
The players continued to develop their boards, with each commander illustrating their unique strategies.
