Deck & Commander Strategies
Glissa, the Traitor
This deck focused on creature control and recursion of artifacts via Glissa's ability. The goal was to assemble an Aether Works Reservoir storm kill.
Kenrith, the Returned King
This mid-range deck aimed to out-value opponents by leveraging various combos such as Oracle consult, Dockside, and Underworld Breach.
Zhulodok, Void Gorger
This colorless artifact ramp deck aimed to use Zhulodok's ability to cascade big threats into play, aiming to overwhelm the board.
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker/Jeska, Thrice Reborn
This deck sought to deal direct damage with Ishai and Jeska, or combo kill with Jeska, ultimately winning through an Underworld Breach combo.
Gameplay Insights
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Eric's repeated use of Dark Blast and Glissa's ability to recur Expedition Map provided a significant control and value advantage.
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James' Kenrith was significantly hindered by Eric’s Dark Blast, preventing him from fully utilizing his creatures.
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Hidden's use of Heat Shimmer to duplicate Dockside Extortionist generated significant mana advantage, enabling a game-winning combo with Underworld Breach and Brain Freeze.
Notable Cards
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Expedition Map
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Underworld Breach
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Heat Shimmer
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Brain Freeze
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Thassa's Oracle
Gameplay Summary
The game commenced with all players deploying their commanders and establishing their boards.
Early in the game, Eric, piloting Glissa, used a series of Dark Blast recasts to control the board while recurring an Expedition Map with Glissa's ability.
However, James' Kenrith deck was hindered by Eric's Dark Blast.
Quan's Zhulodok deck was gearing up to become a major threat, but the game ended before it could gain momentum.
The turning point occurred when Hidden, playing Ishai/Jeska, found an Underworld Breach and could loop Heat Shimmer and Brain Freeze to mill himself out, winning with Thassa's Oracle in the process.
