Just an update: moved the SB Guide over to ko-fi.com/s/721fb48e78 to make it easier to manage, this way you don't need to bother with DM's and such
September 8, 2025 at 11:56 AM
Just an update: moved the SB Guide over to ko-fi.com/s/721fb48e78 to make it easier to manage, this way you don't need to bother with DM's and such
T8'd the sunday challenge, I can't get enough of this format! Forgot to pack in the Scorching Shot, so 14 card sideboard 🤷♂️
Mirror is getting popular. As much as I like Twinmaw feeding itself back into the deck, having removal for Hellkite might be too important from now on
@fireshoes.bsky.social
Mirror is getting popular. As much as I like Twinmaw feeding itself back into the deck, having removal for Hellkite might be too important from now on
@fireshoes.bsky.social
September 8, 2025 at 2:39 AM
T8'd the sunday challenge, I can't get enough of this format! Forgot to pack in the Scorching Shot, so 14 card sideboard 🤷♂️
Mirror is getting popular. As much as I like Twinmaw feeding itself back into the deck, having removal for Hellkite might be too important from now on
@fireshoes.bsky.social
Mirror is getting popular. As much as I like Twinmaw feeding itself back into the deck, having removal for Hellkite might be too important from now on
@fireshoes.bsky.social
I've been on the Standard grind with Mono Red for a while. After multiple (two is multiple ok?) MTGO Challenge top 8's and an RCQ win, I've decided to write a Primer with Sideboard notes for each matchup, totaling 26 pages. DM me if you want it, I am asking for 5$ per copy
@fireshoes.bsky.social
@fireshoes.bsky.social
September 7, 2025 at 4:42 PM
I've been on the Standard grind with Mono Red for a while. After multiple (two is multiple ok?) MTGO Challenge top 8's and an RCQ win, I've decided to write a Primer with Sideboard notes for each matchup, totaling 26 pages. DM me if you want it, I am asking for 5$ per copy
@fireshoes.bsky.social
@fireshoes.bsky.social
Won a 31 person RCQ yesterday, with trusty Mono Izzet, I like to call it. No spice list, just playing the good cards.
R1 Vivi WW
R2 UB Mid LWW
R3 Mono Green WW
R4 ID
R5 ID
4th
QF UW Control WW
SF UW Tokens (with cats) WLW
F UB Mid (rematch) WW
@fireshoes.bsky.social mono red bro for reach
R1 Vivi WW
R2 UB Mid LWW
R3 Mono Green WW
R4 ID
R5 ID
4th
QF UW Control WW
SF UW Tokens (with cats) WLW
F UB Mid (rematch) WW
@fireshoes.bsky.social mono red bro for reach
September 7, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Won a 31 person RCQ yesterday, with trusty Mono Izzet, I like to call it. No spice list, just playing the good cards.
R1 Vivi WW
R2 UB Mid LWW
R3 Mono Green WW
R4 ID
R5 ID
4th
QF UW Control WW
SF UW Tokens (with cats) WLW
F UB Mid (rematch) WW
@fireshoes.bsky.social mono red bro for reach
R1 Vivi WW
R2 UB Mid LWW
R3 Mono Green WW
R4 ID
R5 ID
4th
QF UW Control WW
SF UW Tokens (with cats) WLW
F UB Mid (rematch) WW
@fireshoes.bsky.social mono red bro for reach
Top 8'd the Challenge on Mono Red. Trying out dropping the U because Vivi is still favorable without the splash, and mirrors and UB are easier like this. Still lost like 5 times against UB today, I think Case/Chandra need to 100% be in the side, and you can't go long against them
September 5, 2025 at 4:44 AM
Top 8'd the Challenge on Mono Red. Trying out dropping the U because Vivi is still favorable without the splash, and mirrors and UB are easier like this. Still lost like 5 times against UB today, I think Case/Chandra need to 100% be in the side, and you can't go long against them
Missed the Standard Challenge Top 8 on breakers (which makes sense when you lose early rounds)
Vivi LL
Vivi WW
UB Mid LWL
UB Mid WW
UB Bounce WW
Jeskai Rooms LWW
Stole Quinniacs list, but added Starting Town which also casts Twinmaw if push comes to shove. Loved the Viper tech!
Vivi LL
Vivi WW
UB Mid LWL
UB Mid WW
UB Bounce WW
Jeskai Rooms LWW
Stole Quinniacs list, but added Starting Town which also casts Twinmaw if push comes to shove. Loved the Viper tech!
August 29, 2025 at 4:32 AM
Missed the Standard Challenge Top 8 on breakers (which makes sense when you lose early rounds)
Vivi LL
Vivi WW
UB Mid LWL
UB Mid WW
UB Bounce WW
Jeskai Rooms LWW
Stole Quinniacs list, but added Starting Town which also casts Twinmaw if push comes to shove. Loved the Viper tech!
Vivi LL
Vivi WW
UB Mid LWL
UB Mid WW
UB Bounce WW
Jeskai Rooms LWW
Stole Quinniacs list, but added Starting Town which also casts Twinmaw if push comes to shove. Loved the Viper tech!
Top 8'd a Standard challenge, losing only to the king himself. Picked up the flex slots from a winning list, and quite enjoyed them
R1 D Vivi Prowess WW
R2 P 4C Control WW
R3 D UB Mid WLW
R4 P UG Aggro WLL
R5 UB Mid WW
R6 Vivi Cauldron LWL
QF Mono Red LWL
@fireshoes.bsky.social
R1 D Vivi Prowess WW
R2 P 4C Control WW
R3 D UB Mid WLW
R4 P UG Aggro WLL
R5 UB Mid WW
R6 Vivi Cauldron LWL
QF Mono Red LWL
@fireshoes.bsky.social
August 28, 2025 at 4:50 AM
Top 8'd a Standard challenge, losing only to the king himself. Picked up the flex slots from a winning list, and quite enjoyed them
R1 D Vivi Prowess WW
R2 P 4C Control WW
R3 D UB Mid WLW
R4 P UG Aggro WLL
R5 UB Mid WW
R6 Vivi Cauldron LWL
QF Mono Red LWL
@fireshoes.bsky.social
R1 D Vivi Prowess WW
R2 P 4C Control WW
R3 D UB Mid WLW
R4 P UG Aggro WLL
R5 UB Mid WW
R6 Vivi Cauldron LWL
QF Mono Red LWL
@fireshoes.bsky.social
Finally got to snag a trophy in current Standard. I'm quite happy with the current 75, as close to "stock" as it is, the flex/spice slots feel quite strong
@fireshoes.bsky.social cause Demonic Ruckus and SB All Star Torch the Witness
@fireshoes.bsky.social cause Demonic Ruckus and SB All Star Torch the Witness
August 18, 2025 at 10:28 PM
Finally got to snag a trophy in current Standard. I'm quite happy with the current 75, as close to "stock" as it is, the flex/spice slots feel quite strong
@fireshoes.bsky.social cause Demonic Ruckus and SB All Star Torch the Witness
@fireshoes.bsky.social cause Demonic Ruckus and SB All Star Torch the Witness
Clean 5-0 10-0 with my version of Prowess. Abundant Harvest is cracked, and Questing Druid is just the best 2 mana draw spell for the strategy. Pending carries a lot against all forms of random hate crap, and Phalge sweeps the mirrors. Really liking the list.
@fireshoes.bsky.social
@fireshoes.bsky.social
May 18, 2025 at 10:06 PM
Clean 5-0 10-0 with my version of Prowess. Abundant Harvest is cracked, and Questing Druid is just the best 2 mana draw spell for the strategy. Pending carries a lot against all forms of random hate crap, and Phalge sweeps the mirrors. Really liking the list.
@fireshoes.bsky.social
@fireshoes.bsky.social
Went back to explore UR, with a list that's heavier on the early aggro instead of trying to combo in a single combat with Mutagenic + Violent Urge. Felt way more solid into interaction, while still being really fast. Stormchaser's Talent as a 1 drop that can also trigger Prowess later on was great.
May 8, 2025 at 9:20 AM
Went back to explore UR, with a list that's heavier on the early aggro instead of trying to combo in a single combat with Mutagenic + Violent Urge. Felt way more solid into interaction, while still being really fast. Stormchaser's Talent as a 1 drop that can also trigger Prowess later on was great.
After an unimpressive 3-3 at RC Bologna, I hoped straight into Modern to try and find a Prowess build that vibes with me. After playing UR, I thought about how Abundant Harvest let's you keep 1 landers, minimizing how many lands you need. Got the 5-0 on the 3rd league @fireshoes.bsky.social
May 3, 2025 at 3:02 AM
After an unimpressive 3-3 at RC Bologna, I hoped straight into Modern to try and find a Prowess build that vibes with me. After playing UR, I thought about how Abundant Harvest let's you keep 1 landers, minimizing how many lands you need. Got the 5-0 on the 3rd league @fireshoes.bsky.social
Results from DFT Standard with Gruul Leyline. Barring UB Bounce and some random "Other" decks, it definitely felt like Leyline had the advantage. And TDM is looking very promising, I just hope the deck doesn't get too much on the map before the RC...
April 11, 2025 at 12:32 PM
Results from DFT Standard with Gruul Leyline. Barring UB Bounce and some random "Other" decks, it definitely felt like Leyline had the advantage. And TDM is looking very promising, I just hope the deck doesn't get too much on the map before the RC...
Early Tarkir Draft Trophy, with a pretty sweet aggro-y Abzan deck
It seems that I really can't play properly unless I'm on something that can start swinging early, but I've just accepted that at this point 🙆
It seems that I really can't play properly unless I'm on something that can start swinging early, but I've just accepted that at this point 🙆
April 9, 2025 at 8:15 AM
Early Tarkir Draft Trophy, with a pretty sweet aggro-y Abzan deck
It seems that I really can't play properly unless I'm on something that can start swinging early, but I've just accepted that at this point 🙆
It seems that I really can't play properly unless I'm on something that can start swinging early, but I've just accepted that at this point 🙆
🏆 with the best deck in Standard, no notes ✌️
March 27, 2025 at 3:16 AM
🏆 with the best deck in Standard, no notes ✌️
Q'd for RC Bologna in the last possible weekend. I had lost 4 finals throughout the season, 3 with Leyline, which I still think is the best deck around.
Current list has remained mostly unchanged, Manifold is very good at giving life to otherwise subpar pump spells.
@fireshoes.bsky.social
Current list has remained mostly unchanged, Manifold is very good at giving life to otherwise subpar pump spells.
@fireshoes.bsky.social
March 22, 2025 at 7:49 PM
Q'd for RC Bologna in the last possible weekend. I had lost 4 finals throughout the season, 3 with Leyline, which I still think is the best deck around.
Current list has remained mostly unchanged, Manifold is very good at giving life to otherwise subpar pump spells.
@fireshoes.bsky.social
Current list has remained mostly unchanged, Manifold is very good at giving life to otherwise subpar pump spells.
@fireshoes.bsky.social
Top 8'd the Standard Challenge
R1 (Draw) RG Mice WW
R2 (Draw) Domain WLL
R3 (Play) RG Leyline WW
R4 (Play) Domain WLW
R5 (Play) RG Mice WLW
R6 (Play) Mono Red WW
R7 (Draw) UW Control WW
QF (Play) RG Mice LWL
Sided poorly in the T8 match, but RG Mice feels very favourable
@fireshoes.bsky.social
R1 (Draw) RG Mice WW
R2 (Draw) Domain WLL
R3 (Play) RG Leyline WW
R4 (Play) Domain WLW
R5 (Play) RG Mice WLW
R6 (Play) Mono Red WW
R7 (Draw) UW Control WW
QF (Play) RG Mice LWL
Sided poorly in the T8 match, but RG Mice feels very favourable
@fireshoes.bsky.social
February 25, 2025 at 3:43 AM
Top 8'd the Standard Challenge
R1 (Draw) RG Mice WW
R2 (Draw) Domain WLL
R3 (Play) RG Leyline WW
R4 (Play) Domain WLW
R5 (Play) RG Mice WLW
R6 (Play) Mono Red WW
R7 (Draw) UW Control WW
QF (Play) RG Mice LWL
Sided poorly in the T8 match, but RG Mice feels very favourable
@fireshoes.bsky.social
R1 (Draw) RG Mice WW
R2 (Draw) Domain WLL
R3 (Play) RG Leyline WW
R4 (Play) Domain WLW
R5 (Play) RG Mice WLW
R6 (Play) Mono Red WW
R7 (Draw) UW Control WW
QF (Play) RG Mice LWL
Sided poorly in the T8 match, but RG Mice feels very favourable
@fireshoes.bsky.social
The EDH brackets look cool in theory, but no formalized difference between tiers 4 and 5 just keeps the same issue as before: no strict definition of what differentiates a cEDH deck creates space for disagreement
For example, the auto classification tools are currently missing some cEDH lists
For example, the auto classification tools are currently missing some cEDH lists
February 12, 2025 at 12:47 PM
The EDH brackets look cool in theory, but no formalized difference between tiers 4 and 5 just keeps the same issue as before: no strict definition of what differentiates a cEDH deck creates space for disagreement
For example, the auto classification tools are currently missing some cEDH lists
For example, the auto classification tools are currently missing some cEDH lists
🏆#2
Ranger-Captain of Eos is really good in the deck, as much as I was a doubter before. Didn't face Eldrazo, which is the one matchup I can't seem to consistently beat with Energy, but we take these all the same.
(Not tagging Fireshoes cause this is the blandest list in existence)
Ranger-Captain of Eos is really good in the deck, as much as I was a doubter before. Didn't face Eldrazo, which is the one matchup I can't seem to consistently beat with Energy, but we take these all the same.
(Not tagging Fireshoes cause this is the blandest list in existence)
February 6, 2025 at 2:23 AM
🏆#2
Ranger-Captain of Eos is really good in the deck, as much as I was a doubter before. Didn't face Eldrazo, which is the one matchup I can't seem to consistently beat with Energy, but we take these all the same.
(Not tagging Fireshoes cause this is the blandest list in existence)
Ranger-Captain of Eos is really good in the deck, as much as I was a doubter before. Didn't face Eldrazo, which is the one matchup I can't seem to consistently beat with Energy, but we take these all the same.
(Not tagging Fireshoes cause this is the blandest list in existence)
RC Prague went great. Not the tournament itself (1-3) or the Open (1-2), but the weekend was quite fun.
I'm excited to run back another season with standard now, gonna work even harder to reach the 2025 goal of a PT invite.
I'm excited to run back another season with standard now, gonna work even harder to reach the 2025 goal of a PT invite.
January 27, 2025 at 12:39 PM
RC Prague went great. Not the tournament itself (1-3) or the Open (1-2), but the weekend was quite fun.
I'm excited to run back another season with standard now, gonna work even harder to reach the 2025 goal of a PT invite.
I'm excited to run back another season with standard now, gonna work even harder to reach the 2025 goal of a PT invite.
List for RC Prague, let's do this!
January 25, 2025 at 8:12 AM
List for RC Prague, let's do this!
Trophied with probably my favorite deck of all time: Incinerator Burn
Beat Rhinos, UB Occulus, RB Delirium, and Energy twice. Those Amulet players do sure know how to have a good time, hasting titans on 2
@fireshoes.bsky.social cause the list is hella spicy
Beat Rhinos, UB Occulus, RB Delirium, and Energy twice. Those Amulet players do sure know how to have a good time, hasting titans on 2
@fireshoes.bsky.social cause the list is hella spicy
January 5, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Trophied with probably my favorite deck of all time: Incinerator Burn
Beat Rhinos, UB Occulus, RB Delirium, and Energy twice. Those Amulet players do sure know how to have a good time, hasting titans on 2
@fireshoes.bsky.social cause the list is hella spicy
Beat Rhinos, UB Occulus, RB Delirium, and Energy twice. Those Amulet players do sure know how to have a good time, hasting titans on 2
@fireshoes.bsky.social cause the list is hella spicy
Reposted by Bosseidon
I made Top 8 in tonight's Standard Challenge! I was planning to play it, got distracted by something, and then remembered like one minute before it started, so just panic grabbed a decklist, and it worked!😆
#mtg #mtgStandard
#mtg #mtgStandard
December 24, 2024 at 3:52 AM
I made Top 8 in tonight's Standard Challenge! I was planning to play it, got distracted by something, and then remembered like one minute before it started, so just panic grabbed a decklist, and it worked!😆
#mtg #mtgStandard
#mtg #mtgStandard
Really thought they would open the gates on all the bad banned cards, plus ponder, but they simply unbanned the interesting ones. Good call, since all of these are potentially format defining, and very much loved by the community. Can't wait to see how the format shakes up!
BnR for Monday
Modern
Bans: ring, jegantha
Unbans: shoal, hypergenesis, ponder, pfire, twin, jitte
Legacy
Bans: nadu, frog, entomb, vexing bauble
Modern
Bans: ring, jegantha
Unbans: shoal, hypergenesis, ponder, pfire, twin, jitte
Legacy
Bans: nadu, frog, entomb, vexing bauble
December 17, 2024 at 2:24 AM
Really thought they would open the gates on all the bad banned cards, plus ponder, but they simply unbanned the interesting ones. Good call, since all of these are potentially format defining, and very much loved by the community. Can't wait to see how the format shakes up!
RiP Jegantha. I've cast you many times, you've won me many games. It was definitely your time to go, but you'll be missed. o7
December 16, 2024 at 5:06 PM
RiP Jegantha. I've cast you many times, you've won me many games. It was definitely your time to go, but you'll be missed. o7
Top 4'd the Lisbon Legacy League Finals with NO Nadu. Definitely deserved the loss in the semifinals, made some horrible missplays, but still got myself a Savannah! Now, tomorrow can't come soon enough. Give me tons of bans please...
@fireshoes.bsky.social for value (and reposted with list too)
@fireshoes.bsky.social for value (and reposted with list too)
December 15, 2024 at 10:11 PM
Top 4'd the Lisbon Legacy League Finals with NO Nadu. Definitely deserved the loss in the semifinals, made some horrible missplays, but still got myself a Savannah! Now, tomorrow can't come soon enough. Give me tons of bans please...
@fireshoes.bsky.social for value (and reposted with list too)
@fireshoes.bsky.social for value (and reposted with list too)