James Ball
@jamesball.bsky.social
Magic the Gathering, Pokémon TCG and Edison/Genesys format Yu-Gi-Oh player.
Chartered Accountant.
He/Him
Chartered Accountant.
He/Him
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I was bored so I wrote a thing. It's very stream of consciousness and maybe not that good content idk.
Also I'm having some technical difficulties updating my website so I instead copied it to a gdoc for now. Much jank, have fun.
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
Also I'm having some technical difficulties updating my website so I instead copied it to a gdoc for now. Much jank, have fun.
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
How to Play Chant Control vs Every Matchup
How to Play Chant Control vs Every Matchup 10/14/2025 JasonILTG I've been in a writing slump for the past 6 months or so, lacking the motivation to write articles even though I've had some ideas, so...
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October 15, 2025 at 5:39 PM
I was bored so I wrote a thing. It's very stream of consciousness and maybe not that good content idk.
Also I'm having some technical difficulties updating my website so I instead copied it to a gdoc for now. Much jank, have fun.
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
Also I'm having some technical difficulties updating my website so I instead copied it to a gdoc for now. Much jank, have fun.
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
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Here it is: 18K words on how to win with Sanctum Amulet at upcoming RCs.
It's the best deck to play in modern - even if you're just okay at it.
Put a ton of work into this one, so it's $15 or a $5 sub (comes with all my other articles).
@fireshoes.bsky.social
www.patreon.com/posts/140190...
It's the best deck to play in modern - even if you're just okay at it.
Put a ton of work into this one, so it's $15 or a $5 sub (comes with all my other articles).
@fireshoes.bsky.social
www.patreon.com/posts/140190...
October 3, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Here it is: 18K words on how to win with Sanctum Amulet at upcoming RCs.
It's the best deck to play in modern - even if you're just okay at it.
Put a ton of work into this one, so it's $15 or a $5 sub (comes with all my other articles).
@fireshoes.bsky.social
www.patreon.com/posts/140190...
It's the best deck to play in modern - even if you're just okay at it.
Put a ton of work into this one, so it's $15 or a $5 sub (comes with all my other articles).
@fireshoes.bsky.social
www.patreon.com/posts/140190...
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October 3, 2025 at 5:30 PM
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Final Fantasy Tactics The Ivalice Chronicles illustration by Ryoko Kui (Delicious in Dungeon) for Weekly Famitsu No. 1915:
October 3, 2025 at 3:21 AM
Final Fantasy Tactics The Ivalice Chronicles illustration by Ryoko Kui (Delicious in Dungeon) for Weekly Famitsu No. 1915:
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I have codes for free gems on @mtgarena.com! Retweet this post for a chance at one of them! It could be 200 gems or even 10,000 gems. Picking from here, Twitter, and Midwest Tournament Updater on FB.💎💎💎
And check out the other creators below for their giveaway too! #mtg
And check out the other creators below for their giveaway too! #mtg
Standard Metagame for the @mtgarena.com x Alienware Content Creator Tournament (16 players with 2 decks each) #mtg #mtgStandard
Additional bans in effect. Individuals will be streaming starting at 10am PT today! Gem code giveaways and custom Alienware Aurora Gaming Desktop grand prize giveaway!
Additional bans in effect. Individuals will be streaming starting at 10am PT today! Gem code giveaways and custom Alienware Aurora Gaming Desktop grand prize giveaway!
October 1, 2025 at 5:09 PM
I have codes for free gems on @mtgarena.com! Retweet this post for a chance at one of them! It could be 200 gems or even 10,000 gems. Picking from here, Twitter, and Midwest Tournament Updater on FB.💎💎💎
And check out the other creators below for their giveaway too! #mtg
And check out the other creators below for their giveaway too! #mtg
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Timeline cleanser 🐈
September 26, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Timeline cleanser 🐈
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Yeah, thanks to the new Pick-Two Draft format, my first picks from this second pack were pretty obvious: Burst Lightning for my deck and a foil Tarmogoyf I can sell later
September 22, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Yeah, thanks to the new Pick-Two Draft format, my first picks from this second pack were pretty obvious: Burst Lightning for my deck and a foil Tarmogoyf I can sell later
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Expanded Deck of the Week #45 : Jellicent ex / Gardevoir ex
(Threads on Expanded decks, when I feel like it!)
With Worlds approaching, my focus is on Standard, but that doesn't mean I can't talk about what White Flare and Black Bolt bring to Expanded. Today: Jellicent ex!
Thread ⬇️
(1/12)
(Threads on Expanded decks, when I feel like it!)
With Worlds approaching, my focus is on Standard, but that doesn't mean I can't talk about what White Flare and Black Bolt bring to Expanded. Today: Jellicent ex!
Thread ⬇️
(1/12)
August 3, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Expanded Deck of the Week #45 : Jellicent ex / Gardevoir ex
(Threads on Expanded decks, when I feel like it!)
With Worlds approaching, my focus is on Standard, but that doesn't mean I can't talk about what White Flare and Black Bolt bring to Expanded. Today: Jellicent ex!
Thread ⬇️
(1/12)
(Threads on Expanded decks, when I feel like it!)
With Worlds approaching, my focus is on Standard, but that doesn't mean I can't talk about what White Flare and Black Bolt bring to Expanded. Today: Jellicent ex!
Thread ⬇️
(1/12)
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Gardy players each time a new Dark archetype gets revealed
August 29, 2025 at 8:18 AM
Gardy players each time a new Dark archetype gets revealed
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Modern challenge top 4 with my current obsession 🦖
Undefeated in swiss, lost to Belcher in the semis!
I've been trying a lot of different sideboard config to beat blue decks (Murktide, Rakshasa's Bargain, stock up). W splash for Teferi felt like a solid option today 🫡
@fireshoes.bsky.social
Undefeated in swiss, lost to Belcher in the semis!
I've been trying a lot of different sideboard config to beat blue decks (Murktide, Rakshasa's Bargain, stock up). W splash for Teferi felt like a solid option today 🫡
@fireshoes.bsky.social
August 23, 2025 at 11:11 PM
Modern challenge top 4 with my current obsession 🦖
Undefeated in swiss, lost to Belcher in the semis!
I've been trying a lot of different sideboard config to beat blue decks (Murktide, Rakshasa's Bargain, stock up). W splash for Teferi felt like a solid option today 🫡
@fireshoes.bsky.social
Undefeated in swiss, lost to Belcher in the semis!
I've been trying a lot of different sideboard config to beat blue decks (Murktide, Rakshasa's Bargain, stock up). W splash for Teferi felt like a solid option today 🫡
@fireshoes.bsky.social
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CAUSE HATE IS ALL THE WORLD HAS EVER SEEN LATELY
August 24, 2025 at 6:08 PM
CAUSE HATE IS ALL THE WORLD HAS EVER SEEN LATELY
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My family has a thing where we make each other increasingly over-the-top themed birthday cakes, and my mom and sister really pulled out the stops this year.
August 21, 2025 at 1:46 PM
My family has a thing where we make each other increasingly over-the-top themed birthday cakes, and my mom and sister really pulled out the stops this year.
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probably one of the funniest tiktoks of all time
August 13, 2025 at 5:08 PM
probably one of the funniest tiktoks of all time
Hit Mythic with Mono-White Tokens in Standard. Went 14-0 from Plat 1 all the way to Mythic.
This deck is decent against Vivi and UW Control, so felt smooth.
Might tweak the SB a bit (Starcage felt medium), but unsure what I would replace them with.
Importable list below.
@fireshoes.bsky.social
This deck is decent against Vivi and UW Control, so felt smooth.
Might tweak the SB a bit (Starcage felt medium), but unsure what I would replace them with.
Importable list below.
@fireshoes.bsky.social
August 13, 2025 at 1:58 PM
Hit Mythic with Mono-White Tokens in Standard. Went 14-0 from Plat 1 all the way to Mythic.
This deck is decent against Vivi and UW Control, so felt smooth.
Might tweak the SB a bit (Starcage felt medium), but unsure what I would replace them with.
Importable list below.
@fireshoes.bsky.social
This deck is decent against Vivi and UW Control, so felt smooth.
Might tweak the SB a bit (Starcage felt medium), but unsure what I would replace them with.
Importable list below.
@fireshoes.bsky.social
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I felt Final Fantasy in Magic was always going to represent more than just another UB set. For a lot of people, there is a deep love and history in both games. This is my attempt to coalesce that dynamic across our community in a fantasy of my own.
Please enjoy, The Unending Journey
bit.ly/45EdwBk
Please enjoy, The Unending Journey
bit.ly/45EdwBk
The Unending Journey
Art, like games, binds together communities of inspiration. For a lot of Magic players, Final Fantasy is one of those games baked into the foundations of our personalities.
bit.ly
August 7, 2025 at 5:59 PM
I felt Final Fantasy in Magic was always going to represent more than just another UB set. For a lot of people, there is a deep love and history in both games. This is my attempt to coalesce that dynamic across our community in a fantasy of my own.
Please enjoy, The Unending Journey
bit.ly/45EdwBk
Please enjoy, The Unending Journey
bit.ly/45EdwBk
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EDGE OF ETERNIES DECK DUMP THREAD
50+ decks for Standard, Pioneer, Modern and more!
EOE Deck dump sponsored this time by @powrdragn.bsky.social! He puts out a ton of excellent standard content with an absolutely incredible variety.
Help me show him some love and follow him here and on youtube!
50+ decks for Standard, Pioneer, Modern and more!
EOE Deck dump sponsored this time by @powrdragn.bsky.social! He puts out a ton of excellent standard content with an absolutely incredible variety.
Help me show him some love and follow him here and on youtube!
July 21, 2025 at 3:21 PM
EDGE OF ETERNIES DECK DUMP THREAD
50+ decks for Standard, Pioneer, Modern and more!
EOE Deck dump sponsored this time by @powrdragn.bsky.social! He puts out a ton of excellent standard content with an absolutely incredible variety.
Help me show him some love and follow him here and on youtube!
50+ decks for Standard, Pioneer, Modern and more!
EOE Deck dump sponsored this time by @powrdragn.bsky.social! He puts out a ton of excellent standard content with an absolutely incredible variety.
Help me show him some love and follow him here and on youtube!
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This came up in my reels a few days ago & I haven't been able to stop thinking about it
June 22, 2025 at 3:09 AM
This came up in my reels a few days ago & I haven't been able to stop thinking about it
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It’s them… the Blowjob Brothers…
June 11, 2025 at 5:11 AM
It’s them… the Blowjob Brothers…
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【THE GATHERING, AN #MTGJRPG!】
IT’S FINALLY OUT!
This is my love letter to Final Fantasy and Magic:The Gathering!
Meet Characters, fight Creatures, and cast Spells in a completely new way with your own customizable Character!
ALWAYS AND FOREVER FREE!
HTTPS://MTG.LI/TG
IT’S FINALLY OUT!
This is my love letter to Final Fantasy and Magic:The Gathering!
Meet Characters, fight Creatures, and cast Spells in a completely new way with your own customizable Character!
ALWAYS AND FOREVER FREE!
HTTPS://MTG.LI/TG
May 31, 2025 at 4:00 AM
【THE GATHERING, AN #MTGJRPG!】
IT’S FINALLY OUT!
This is my love letter to Final Fantasy and Magic:The Gathering!
Meet Characters, fight Creatures, and cast Spells in a completely new way with your own customizable Character!
ALWAYS AND FOREVER FREE!
HTTPS://MTG.LI/TG
IT’S FINALLY OUT!
This is my love letter to Final Fantasy and Magic:The Gathering!
Meet Characters, fight Creatures, and cast Spells in a completely new way with your own customizable Character!
ALWAYS AND FOREVER FREE!
HTTPS://MTG.LI/TG