Deck Strategies
Jared Carthalion
Utilizes a diverse array of unconventional tokens to build a wide board presence, leveraging tokens' unique abilities and synergy for value and victory.
Beledros Witherbloom
Focuses on generating zombie tokens through Field of the Dead and draining opponents via sacrifice and Witherbloom synergies to secure a slow but steady win.
Bria, Riptide Rogue
A fast-paced deck that uses prowess creatures and noncreature spells to draw cards, grant unblockability, and quickly build an aggressive board to overwhelm opponents.
Maarika, Brutal Gladiator
Combines token creation with sacrifice mechanics, growing creatures and leveraging graveyard interactions to control the board and win through combat damage.
Gameplay Insights
- 1
The interaction of Garruk Uprising with high-power creatures allowed Megan to draw cards and maintain a steady flow of resources.
- 2
Zangief's ability to force creatures to be blocked with indestructibility and excess damage trigger created a strong defensive and disruptive presence.
- 3
Bria's prowess triggered multiple times in a turn when casting instants and sorceries, enabling unblockable attacks and card advantage.
- 4
Beledros leveraged Field of the Dead’s token generation for board presence, but careful mana management was needed to avoid pitfalls like excessive life loss from Luxury Suite.
- 5
Maarika's use of sacrifice effects combined with token creation provided both board control and incremental growth, pressuring opponents steadily.
Notable Cards
Field of the Dead
Archmage Emeritus
Skullclamp
Thought Vessel
Deathrite Shaman
Fatal Push
Summary
The game begins with each player establishing their mana base and early board presence, with an emphasis on setting up their respective strategies. Megan, playing Jared Carthalion, focuses on an unusual token deck featuring a variety of unique tokens rather than common ones like goblins or zombies. Bez, piloting Beledros Witherbloom, aims to leverage Field of the Dead for continuous zombie token generation. Zbexx, on Bria, Riptide Rogue, adopts a fast-paced, prowess-oriented strategy utilizing rings to grant unblockability and draw with spells, while Meaghan on Maarika, Brutal Gladiator, builds a token army with synergistic sacrifice and graveyard mechanics. Early turns see players deploying key mana accelerants and creatures such as Garruk Uprising and Archmage Emeritus, enhancing card draw and combat effectiveness.