Kyle Boggemes
@kyleboggemes.bsky.social
Financial Planning & Analysis Manager and play high level Magic tournaments for RIW Hobbies. GP Champ and Pro Tour Finalist.
Stoked to play RIW's Pauper Series in 2026. Here are the details to qualify for a 16 person 5k at the end of the year.
RIW Hobbies in Livonia, Michigan ran a year long MTG Pauper series and held an end of year Invitational.
It turned out really cool and was a lot of fun and the shop is running it back in 2026.
@fireshoes.bsky.social
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It turned out really cool and was a lot of fun and the shop is running it back in 2026.
@fireshoes.bsky.social
riwhobbies.com/2025-pauper-...
RIW Hobbies & Games - 2025 PAUPER INVITATIONAL RECAP & UPDATES FOR 2026
2025 was a fantastic year for MTG Pauper here at the shop in Livonia, Michigan. We’d like to begin by thanking everybody who played and/or worked behind the scenes to make the Pauper Championship Seri...
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January 14, 2026 at 6:59 PM
Stoked to play RIW's Pauper Series in 2026. Here are the details to qualify for a 16 person 5k at the end of the year.
Reposted by Kyle Boggemes
The livestream for Magic Spotlight: The Avatar in Lyon, France has started!
Pro Tour champion Simon Nielsen is piloting one of the hottest new decks in Standard: Simic Ouroboroid featuring Spider Manifestation and Quantum Riddler.
⏯️ Tune in: youtube.com/@fanfinity
Pro Tour champion Simon Nielsen is piloting one of the hottest new decks in Standard: Simic Ouroboroid featuring Spider Manifestation and Quantum Riddler.
⏯️ Tune in: youtube.com/@fanfinity
January 10, 2026 at 10:52 AM
The livestream for Magic Spotlight: The Avatar in Lyon, France has started!
Pro Tour champion Simon Nielsen is piloting one of the hottest new decks in Standard: Simic Ouroboroid featuring Spider Manifestation and Quantum Riddler.
⏯️ Tune in: youtube.com/@fanfinity
Pro Tour champion Simon Nielsen is piloting one of the hottest new decks in Standard: Simic Ouroboroid featuring Spider Manifestation and Quantum Riddler.
⏯️ Tune in: youtube.com/@fanfinity
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I'm shifting my focus to Pauper because RIW's 5k Invitational in December is great value with just 16 players to qualify. Eight major events to get me there. I did a Pauper writeup to prepare. Shares appreciated! #RIW
I'm shifting my focus to Pauper because RIW's 5k Invitational in December is great value with just 16 players to qualify. Eight major events to get me there. I did a Pauper writeup to prepare. Shares appreciated! #RIW
RIW Hobbies & Games - Preparing to Qualify for RIW’s Pauper Invitational
Despite my affinity for Modern and being knee-deep in the Standard RCQ season, I’ve been getting back into Pauper for RIW’s Pauper Championship Series. Not only are there eight major events this year...
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January 7, 2026 at 2:25 PM
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I'm shifting my focus to Pauper because RIW's 5k Invitational in December is great value with just 16 players to qualify. Eight major events to get me there. I did a Pauper writeup to prepare. Shares appreciated! #RIW
I'm shifting my focus to Pauper because RIW's 5k Invitational in December is great value with just 16 players to qualify. Eight major events to get me there. I did a Pauper writeup to prepare. Shares appreciated! #RIW
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New Izzet Looting Standard article up for the RCQ season! Shares appreciated =) #RIW
New Izzet Looting Standard article up for the RCQ season! Shares appreciated =) #RIW
RIW Hobbies & Games - Izzet Looting in Standard
I’ve been getting up to speed on Standard in preparation for the current RCQ season. RIW has an RCQ scheduled on February 14 and March 14 I plan to attend.
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January 2, 2026 at 12:56 PM
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New Izzet Looting Standard article up for the RCQ season! Shares appreciated =) #RIW
New Izzet Looting Standard article up for the RCQ season! Shares appreciated =) #RIW
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I wrote about Grixis Froggler in Modern. Riddler is great and can be paired with a ton of different threats. Free sideboard guide included! Shares appreciated as always =) #Riw
I wrote about Grixis Froggler in Modern. Riddler is great and can be paired with a ton of different threats. Free sideboard guide included! Shares appreciated as always =) #Riw
RIW Hobbies & Games - Modern Grixis Froggler & Sideboard Guide
I’ve been having fun trying different Riddler midrange decks and I’m happy to report Grixis Frog is back on the menu!
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December 23, 2025 at 1:33 PM
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I wrote about Grixis Froggler in Modern. Riddler is great and can be paired with a ton of different threats. Free sideboard guide included! Shares appreciated as always =) #Riw
I wrote about Grixis Froggler in Modern. Riddler is great and can be paired with a ton of different threats. Free sideboard guide included! Shares appreciated as always =) #Riw
Judge question: at the end of five turns and there isn't a winner, is it allowed to use both hands and battlefields to determine a winner (assuming a draw is bad for both players)?
December 6, 2025 at 2:47 AM
Judge question: at the end of five turns and there isn't a winner, is it allowed to use both hands and battlefields to determine a winner (assuming a draw is bad for both players)?
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New Jeskai Blink sideboard guide/deck walkthrough is up! The deck feels more my speed without Ragavan. Shares appreciated as always =) #riw
New Jeskai Blink sideboard guide/deck walkthrough is up! The deck feels more my speed without Ragavan. Shares appreciated as always =) #riw
RIW Hobbies & Games - Jeskai Blink Sideboard Guide (No Ragavan)
I’ve been exploring Jeskai Blink in Modern because the strategy is both fun and provides plenty of deckbuilding options. Today I return with a different take on Jeskai Blink that combines the aspects...
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December 2, 2025 at 10:36 PM
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New Jeskai Blink sideboard guide/deck walkthrough is up! The deck feels more my speed without Ragavan. Shares appreciated as always =) #riw
New Jeskai Blink sideboard guide/deck walkthrough is up! The deck feels more my speed without Ragavan. Shares appreciated as always =) #riw
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Sideboard guide for Jeskai Wizards Blink is up on RIW! Shares appreciated as always =)
#riw
Sideboard guide for Jeskai Wizards Blink is up on RIW! Shares appreciated as always =)
#riw
RIW Hobbies & Games - MODERN JESKAI SIDEBOARD GUIDE
The November B&R announcement has come and gone; with no changes to Modern I can spend more time developing different takes on my favorite archetype, Jeskai Blink.
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November 18, 2025 at 7:46 PM
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Sideboard guide for Jeskai Wizards Blink is up on RIW! Shares appreciated as always =)
#riw
Sideboard guide for Jeskai Wizards Blink is up on RIW! Shares appreciated as always =)
#riw
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New article up on Jeskai Wizard Blink. A slightly different take on Jeskai Blink that has been fun and strong. Shares appreciated. #riw
New article up on Jeskai Wizard Blink. A slightly different take on Jeskai Blink that has been fun and strong. Shares appreciated. #riw
RIW Hobbies & Games - Jeskai Wizard Blink in Modern
As the Standard RCQ draws near a close I have been reinvigorated to play my favorite format - Modern. While I have been playing my fair share of Dimir Frog, it’s shelved for the time being due to a ...
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October 30, 2025 at 12:57 PM
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New article up on Jeskai Wizard Blink. A slightly different take on Jeskai Blink that has been fun and strong. Shares appreciated. #riw
New article up on Jeskai Wizard Blink. A slightly different take on Jeskai Blink that has been fun and strong. Shares appreciated. #riw
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I wrote about Vivi Cauldron, qualifying for the RC, and thoughts on the format and RCQ system. Shares appreciated as always! #riw
I wrote about Vivi Cauldron, qualifying for the RC, and thoughts on the format and RCQ system. Shares appreciated as always! #riw
RIW Hobbies & Games - Standard RCQ Win and a State of the Game
I did it! I qualified for the upcoming Regional Championship in Milwaukee, WI! Typically the Regional Championship is far enough away from Michigan that I take more store credit in exchange for givi...
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October 24, 2025 at 12:24 PM
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I wrote about Vivi Cauldron, qualifying for the RC, and thoughts on the format and RCQ system. Shares appreciated as always! #riw
I wrote about Vivi Cauldron, qualifying for the RC, and thoughts on the format and RCQ system. Shares appreciated as always! #riw
Another rcq another event we are calling up friends to try and hit 8. This is pathetic.
October 18, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Another rcq another event we are calling up friends to try and hit 8. This is pathetic.
Good points here. Mono Red rising quickly and many tournaments don't feature the homogenized Vivi metagame we see on coverage. I often see sentiment at the LGS level about being tired of the best deck without having ever played against it.
Howdy gamers, here's a serious post about B&R scheduling and philosophy I'd recommend taking a look at:
#WOTCstaff
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#WOTCstaff
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On Standard and Moving the Banned and Restricted Announcement to November 10
The next banned and restricted announcement will be on November 10. Read on for more details on why we're making this change.
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September 9, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Good points here. Mono Red rising quickly and many tournaments don't feature the homogenized Vivi metagame we see on coverage. I often see sentiment at the LGS level about being tired of the best deck without having ever played against it.
Split top 4 of RCQ with Dimir. Riddler was a cool transformational sideboard plan I came up with later in the week when red decks have a bunch of removal for small creatures. Lost top 4 when we played it.
September 6, 2025 at 9:38 PM
Split top 4 of RCQ with Dimir. Riddler was a cool transformational sideboard plan I came up with later in the week when red decks have a bunch of removal for small creatures. Lost top 4 when we played it.
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Free Dimir Midrange Standard sideboard guide is up! Shares appreciated! #riw
Free Dimir Midrange Standard sideboard guide is up! Shares appreciated! #riw
RIW Hobbies & Games - DIMIR MIDRANGE SIDEBOARD GUIDE
The Standard RCQ season is ramping up; today I’m going to share a sideboard guide for my favorite deck- Dimir Midrange. I’m going to focus on the big four decks: Cauldron, Dimir, Mono Red, and Azoriu...
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September 4, 2025 at 1:09 PM
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Free Dimir Midrange Standard sideboard guide is up! Shares appreciated! #riw
Free Dimir Midrange Standard sideboard guide is up! Shares appreciated! #riw
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Definitely have that brewing itch flowing. Serum Powder/Cosmogoyf/Slime Against Humanity ftw. Decklist in ALT #riwhobbies @riwhobbies.bsky.social @fireshoes.bsky.social
August 20, 2025 at 8:34 AM
Definitely have that brewing itch flowing. Serum Powder/Cosmogoyf/Slime Against Humanity ftw. Decklist in ALT #riwhobbies @riwhobbies.bsky.social @fireshoes.bsky.social
But but but the games are so good.
eh close enough, WELCOME BACK NADU!!!
Outside of Top 8, Izzet Cauldron in 9th, 10th, 11th, 14th, 15th, 17th, 18th, 19th, 21st, 22nd, 23rd, 26th, and 31st
🍲🍲🍲🍲🍲🍲🍲🍲🍲🍲🍲🍲🍲
🍲🍲🍲🍲🍲🍲🍲🍲🍲🍲🍲🍲🍲
August 12, 2025 at 2:38 AM
But but but the games are so good.
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I wrote about Dimir Midrange in Standard. Getting ready for the RCQ season. Shares and reads appreciated!
#riw
I wrote about Dimir Midrange in Standard. Getting ready for the RCQ season. Shares and reads appreciated!
#riw
RIW Hobbies & Games - DIMIIR MIDRANGE IN STANDARD
The Modern RCQ season has come to a close so my attention is now on the Standard season. I had a great run with Dimir Midrange in Modern so I’m naturally looking to run it back in Standard. Kaito, B...
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August 7, 2025 at 2:14 PM
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I wrote about Dimir Midrange in Standard. Getting ready for the RCQ season. Shares and reads appreciated!
#riw
I wrote about Dimir Midrange in Standard. Getting ready for the RCQ season. Shares and reads appreciated!
#riw
Reposted by Kyle Boggemes
Just reiterating that Standard rotation *in paper* occurred with the Edge of Eternities prerelease yesterday. Be extremely careful of trusting sites that display legality, because they may be set for online rotation, which happens on Tuesday for Arena and MTGO. 😅
Post-rotation Standard 5k stream from @apexgamingmtg.bsky.social!
Todd, Corey, and Ross in the booth 🐐🐐🐐
www.twitch.tv/apexgaming
Todd, Corey, and Ross in the booth 🐐🐐🐐
www.twitch.tv/apexgaming
July 26, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Just reiterating that Standard rotation *in paper* occurred with the Edge of Eternities prerelease yesterday. Be extremely careful of trusting sites that display legality, because they may be set for online rotation, which happens on Tuesday for Arena and MTGO. 😅
Magic taught me to read, get the job I've had for twelve years, and introduced me to my wife.
July 27, 2025 at 12:06 AM
Magic taught me to read, get the job I've had for twelve years, and introduced me to my wife.
Going to draw into top 8 of the rcq. Coming off three top 4s in a row. Will see how far psychic frog carries me this time. Changed 1-2 cards from my sideboard guide. Continues to impress.
July 19, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Going to draw into top 8 of the rcq. Coming off three top 4s in a row. Will see how far psychic frog carries me this time. Changed 1-2 cards from my sideboard guide. Continues to impress.
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I continue to go on crazy win streaks with Frogtide so I'm bringing a free updated sideboard guide! There are a few weeks left of the modern RCQ season to put it into practice. Shares and reads appreciated as always =)
I continue to go on crazy win streaks with Frogtide so I'm bringing a free updated sideboard guide! There are a few weeks left of the modern RCQ season to put it into practice. Shares and reads appreciated as always =)
RIW Hobbies & Games - Dimir Frogtide Sideboard Guide
I didn’t think I’d be writing this again, but I’m back with another Dimir Frogtide sideboard guide!
Over the last few months I have been trying different decks in Modern, but none of them spoke to ...
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July 3, 2025 at 2:15 PM
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I continue to go on crazy win streaks with Frogtide so I'm bringing a free updated sideboard guide! There are a few weeks left of the modern RCQ season to put it into practice. Shares and reads appreciated as always =)
I continue to go on crazy win streaks with Frogtide so I'm bringing a free updated sideboard guide! There are a few weeks left of the modern RCQ season to put it into practice. Shares and reads appreciated as always =)
Reposted by Kyle Boggemes
I've created a spreadsheet compiling any free written MTG primers/guides/sideboard guides that I come across. I love the sharing of knowledge that happens in this community and want to do my part!
docs.google.com/spreadsheets...
#mtg #mtgguides @fireshoes.bsky.social for exposure pretty please 🥹
docs.google.com/spreadsheets...
#mtg #mtgguides @fireshoes.bsky.social for exposure pretty please 🥹
Skill Issue Magic - Free MTG Deck Guides
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June 2, 2025 at 3:17 PM
I've created a spreadsheet compiling any free written MTG primers/guides/sideboard guides that I come across. I love the sharing of knowledge that happens in this community and want to do my part!
docs.google.com/spreadsheets...
#mtg #mtgguides @fireshoes.bsky.social for exposure pretty please 🥹
docs.google.com/spreadsheets...
#mtg #mtgguides @fireshoes.bsky.social for exposure pretty please 🥹
Reposted by Kyle Boggemes
Had a blast playing some spice in Modern tonight on stream. #RIWHobbies @riwhobbies.bsky.social @fireshoes.bsky.social
June 29, 2025 at 8:29 AM
Had a blast playing some spice in Modern tonight on stream. #RIWHobbies @riwhobbies.bsky.social @fireshoes.bsky.social
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June 26, 2025 at 4:10 PM