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Skill Issue Magic - Free MTG Deck Guides
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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!
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#mtg #mtgguides @fireshoes.bsky.social for exposure pretty please 🥹
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#mtg #mtgguides @fireshoes.bsky.social for exposure pretty please 🥹
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If you are interested in neoform, I highly recommend this article by Frowningtable btw.
It's the perfect mix of an old-school report and a theory article! It really helped me in my tournament preparation!
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It's the perfect mix of an old-school report and a theory article! It really helped me in my tournament preparation!
medium.com/@frowningtab...
Spirit of the Warrior
The Neoform Saga
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January 19, 2026 at 5:08 PM
If you are interested in neoform, I highly recommend this article by Frowningtable btw.
It's the perfect mix of an old-school report and a theory article! It really helped me in my tournament preparation!
medium.com/@frowningtab...
It's the perfect mix of an old-school report and a theory article! It really helped me in my tournament preparation!
medium.com/@frowningtab...
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I graded all the decks I played last year!
@handshakemtg.com @moxfield.com
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2025 Year in Review: Deck Grades
Five years ago I wrote “Grading My 2020 Deck Selection”. I was trying to get better at registering good constructed decks and hoped that…
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January 7, 2026 at 4:53 PM
I graded all the decks I played last year!
@handshakemtg.com @moxfield.com
🔗 medium.com/@tangrams/20...
@handshakemtg.com @moxfield.com
🔗 medium.com/@tangrams/20...
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I’ve asked this in the past, but share your/your favorite MTG podcasts! Always looking for something good to listen to. Thanks y’all!!!
January 12, 2026 at 5:23 PM
I’ve asked this in the past, but share your/your favorite MTG podcasts! Always looking for something good to listen to. Thanks y’all!!!
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This is the SB plan I've used to 3-0 the constructed portion of the mocs!
I built this decklist for a field made of jeskai/esper blink, prowess and boros energy
I received a lot of questions about the ice-fang package, this should give you a good idea of when to bring it 🐍
@fireshoes.bsky.social
I built this decklist for a field made of jeskai/esper blink, prowess and boros energy
I received a lot of questions about the ice-fang package, this should give you a good idea of when to bring it 🐍
@fireshoes.bsky.social
January 19, 2026 at 5:03 PM
This is the SB plan I've used to 3-0 the constructed portion of the mocs!
I built this decklist for a field made of jeskai/esper blink, prowess and boros energy
I received a lot of questions about the ice-fang package, this should give you a good idea of when to bring it 🐍
@fireshoes.bsky.social
I built this decklist for a field made of jeskai/esper blink, prowess and boros energy
I received a lot of questions about the ice-fang package, this should give you a good idea of when to bring it 🐍
@fireshoes.bsky.social
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Magic Spotlight: The Avatar is this weekend, and Frank breaks down the Standard metagame to expect! With Izzet Lessons as the deck to beat, can Selesnya Landfall and new developments shake up the field?
Read on magic.gg now: www.magic.gg/news/metagam...
Read on magic.gg now: www.magic.gg/news/metagam...
Metagame Mentor: The Top Standard Decks to Expect at Magic Spotlight: The Avatar
Standard takes center stage for the first Spotlight Series events of the year! See what decks are poised to take home the trophy and learn how to beat the best in 2026.
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January 8, 2026 at 10:00 PM
Magic Spotlight: The Avatar is this weekend, and Frank breaks down the Standard metagame to expect! With Izzet Lessons as the deck to beat, can Selesnya Landfall and new developments shake up the field?
Read on magic.gg now: www.magic.gg/news/metagam...
Read on magic.gg now: www.magic.gg/news/metagam...
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I'm finally back in my bag writing about Limited again! Want to read ~8K words about how you're supposed to see this beautiful deck in this confusing pool?
Here's How to Build a Sealed Deck: The Sequel 🫡
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Here's How to Build a Sealed Deck: The Sequel 🫡
www.patreon.com/posts/how-to...
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January 6, 2026 at 4:12 PM
I'm finally back in my bag writing about Limited again! Want to read ~8K words about how you're supposed to see this beautiful deck in this confusing pool?
Here's How to Build a Sealed Deck: The Sequel 🫡
www.patreon.com/posts/how-to...
@fireshoes.bsky.social
Here's How to Build a Sealed Deck: The Sequel 🫡
www.patreon.com/posts/how-to...
@fireshoes.bsky.social
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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 my 2025 Year in Review for Magic and kind of life as a long essay about my self discovery on how I want to spend my time, my progress in practicing for events, and ultimately knowing the true reward to improvement that isn't winning:
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Magic Year in Review 2025
Reflection is important in measuring where we were and where we are now to understand specifically where we grew and the pace. (Not that…
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December 31, 2025 at 12:56 AM
I wrote my 2025 Year in Review for Magic and kind of life as a long essay about my self discovery on how I want to spend my time, my progress in practicing for events, and ultimately knowing the true reward to improvement that isn't winning:
medium.com/@rebell.jai/...
medium.com/@rebell.jai/...
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A big shout-out to the DNT Discord members already picking up and killing it with ⚡💣RW💫😺. I am at my parents' house unable to play MTGO right now, so I took the opportunity to write up some thoughts, tips, and deck-building questions for the discerning DnT player: docs.google.com/document/d/1...
💣💫 RW DnT ReadMe
Cats & Pixies & Farm Animals, Oh My! Short Intro to RW Starfield DnT by jamiewvh (https://bsky.app/profile/jamiewvh.bsky.social) - 29/12/25 My name is Jamie (jamiewvh on MTGO) and I am a British pla...
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December 29, 2025 at 2:03 PM
A big shout-out to the DNT Discord members already picking up and killing it with ⚡💣RW💫😺. I am at my parents' house unable to play MTGO right now, so I took the opportunity to write up some thoughts, tips, and deck-building questions for the discerning DnT player: docs.google.com/document/d/1...
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Skimmed this piece and liked it if anyone wants to check it out! Anyone who ends with something like this is IMO worth listening to:
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December 29, 2025 at 3:38 AM
Skimmed this piece and liked it if anyone wants to check it out! Anyone who ends with something like this is IMO worth listening to:
medium.com/@boston.scha...
medium.com/@boston.scha...
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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
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My Updated Otters Guide is here!
www.patreon.com/posts/146161...
Had a lot to say about why the version we brought to Worlds looked as weird as it did. When played well it's the better version, and very strong. This deck continues to teach me so much!!!
@fireshoes.bsky.social
www.patreon.com/posts/146161...
Had a lot to say about why the version we brought to Worlds looked as weird as it did. When played well it's the better version, and very strong. This deck continues to teach me so much!!!
@fireshoes.bsky.social
December 22, 2025 at 7:21 PM
My Updated Otters Guide is here!
www.patreon.com/posts/146161...
Had a lot to say about why the version we brought to Worlds looked as weird as it did. When played well it's the better version, and very strong. This deck continues to teach me so much!!!
@fireshoes.bsky.social
www.patreon.com/posts/146161...
Had a lot to say about why the version we brought to Worlds looked as weird as it did. When played well it's the better version, and very strong. This deck continues to teach me so much!!!
@fireshoes.bsky.social
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Looking to get into Premodern now that it's on MTGO? Here are three links to get you started:
1️⃣ premodern.guide — My intro guide to the format
2️⃣ www.tcdecks.net/format.php?f... — Go-to place for deck lists
3️⃣ data.duresscrew.com — Matchup win rates
1️⃣ premodern.guide — My intro guide to the format
2️⃣ www.tcdecks.net/format.php?f... — Go-to place for deck lists
3️⃣ data.duresscrew.com — Matchup win rates
December 8, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Looking to get into Premodern now that it's on MTGO? Here are three links to get you started:
1️⃣ premodern.guide — My intro guide to the format
2️⃣ www.tcdecks.net/format.php?f... — Go-to place for deck lists
3️⃣ data.duresscrew.com — Matchup win rates
1️⃣ premodern.guide — My intro guide to the format
2️⃣ www.tcdecks.net/format.php?f... — Go-to place for deck lists
3️⃣ data.duresscrew.com — Matchup win rates
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Want tips on ⚡Legacy Energy⚡? Can't beat the 🐈Cats🐈 deck? Just confused about 🏜️🔭Sand Scout🏜️🔭? I will be your guide! My newly updated and in-depth guide to building and playing Legacy Energy is available now at: docs.google.com/document/d/1...
All 100% FREE! Go forth and populate! 😻
All 100% FREE! Go forth and populate! 😻
Legacy Energy
Legacy Energy⚡ ‘With Great Power Comes Great Responsibility’ Edition by jamiewvh (https://bsky.app/profile/jamiewvh.bsky.social) Introduction 👋 The Player The Deck The Version Mardu RW Other The List...
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December 5, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Want tips on ⚡Legacy Energy⚡? Can't beat the 🐈Cats🐈 deck? Just confused about 🏜️🔭Sand Scout🏜️🔭? I will be your guide! My newly updated and in-depth guide to building and playing Legacy Energy is available now at: docs.google.com/document/d/1...
All 100% FREE! Go forth and populate! 😻
All 100% FREE! Go forth and populate! 😻
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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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New (mostly) free Patreon post talking about the RC, Kethis' great results and some changes to my list is live. Last week's Sideboard/Matchup guide is now free.
Below are my RC (3-4 Ruby Storm) and Super Sunday (5-1 Kethis) decks. Decklists in article.
@fireshoes.bsky.social
Below are my RC (3-4 Ruby Storm) and Super Sunday (5-1 Kethis) decks. Decklists in article.
@fireshoes.bsky.social
November 25, 2025 at 5:35 AM
New (mostly) free Patreon post talking about the RC, Kethis' great results and some changes to my list is live. Last week's Sideboard/Matchup guide is now free.
Below are my RC (3-4 Ruby Storm) and Super Sunday (5-1 Kethis) decks. Decklists in article.
@fireshoes.bsky.social
Below are my RC (3-4 Ruby Storm) and Super Sunday (5-1 Kethis) decks. Decklists in article.
@fireshoes.bsky.social
Skill Issue deck guides 📖 October Update:
Huge month for guides after PT EoE and some RCs.
47 this month including Draft/Cube and Historic guides which I've added to the "Other" category.
I've also added a paid guides tab to the sheet as well! 📚
#mtg #mtgguides @fireshoes.bsky.social
Huge month for guides after PT EoE and some RCs.
47 this month including Draft/Cube and Historic guides which I've added to the "Other" category.
I've also added a paid guides tab to the sheet as well! 📚
#mtg #mtgguides @fireshoes.bsky.social
October 31, 2025 at 5:03 AM
Skill Issue deck guides 📖 October Update:
Huge month for guides after PT EoE and some RCs.
47 this month including Draft/Cube and Historic guides which I've added to the "Other" category.
I've also added a paid guides tab to the sheet as well! 📚
#mtg #mtgguides @fireshoes.bsky.social
Huge month for guides after PT EoE and some RCs.
47 this month including Draft/Cube and Historic guides which I've added to the "Other" category.
I've also added a paid guides tab to the sheet as well! 📚
#mtg #mtgguides @fireshoes.bsky.social
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I also wrote a free written guide version of this video for anyone who doesn't want to read because I personally prefer reading lol:
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
The Last Vivi Cauldron Guide
The Last Vivi Cauldron Tech I Learned at Baltimore Over the weekend, I competed in the Spotlight Series: Spider-Man event at Baltimore and Day 2’ed with a 9-5-1 finish playing Izzet Cauldron. There’s ...
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October 27, 2025 at 11:53 PM
I also wrote a free written guide version of this video for anyone who doesn't want to read because I personally prefer reading lol:
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
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🚨FREE GUIDE TIME🚨
My new Modern Eldrazi Tron deck has been working great. So I released for FREE the sideboard guide of all Tier 1 decks.
Enjoy Tron math 1+1+1=7
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@fireshoes.bsky.social
My new Modern Eldrazi Tron deck has been working great. So I released for FREE the sideboard guide of all Tier 1 decks.
Enjoy Tron math 1+1+1=7
metafy.gg/guides/view/...
@fireshoes.bsky.social
October 24, 2025 at 5:30 PM
🚨FREE GUIDE TIME🚨
My new Modern Eldrazi Tron deck has been working great. So I released for FREE the sideboard guide of all Tier 1 decks.
Enjoy Tron math 1+1+1=7
metafy.gg/guides/view/...
@fireshoes.bsky.social
My new Modern Eldrazi Tron deck has been working great. So I released for FREE the sideboard guide of all Tier 1 decks.
Enjoy Tron math 1+1+1=7
metafy.gg/guides/view/...
@fireshoes.bsky.social
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With 2 big MTGO Legacy events this weekend, the guide has been updated to the newest list and sideboard plans!
shout out to @ecobaronen.bsky.social for being a responsible deckbuilder by putting in 4 Tamiyo. There are reasons to exclude her but I think including is better on average
shout out to @ecobaronen.bsky.social for being a responsible deckbuilder by putting in 4 Tamiyo. There are reasons to exclude her but I think including is better on average
Presenting: my guide to Bant Nadu! I've been playing (and winning with) this deck for a year now, ever since Modern Horizons 3 came out, and I've finally gotten around to compiling my many thoughts into a centralized document.
More details below 🧵
More details below 🧵
October 23, 2025 at 11:03 PM
With 2 big MTGO Legacy events this weekend, the guide has been updated to the newest list and sideboard plans!
shout out to @ecobaronen.bsky.social for being a responsible deckbuilder by putting in 4 Tamiyo. There are reasons to exclude her but I think including is better on average
shout out to @ecobaronen.bsky.social for being a responsible deckbuilder by putting in 4 Tamiyo. There are reasons to exclude her but I think including is better on average
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Good news! I have re-written my ⚡Legacy Energy⚡ primer for the 🐱💀MARDU💀🐱 version, with all my thoughts, tips, and 🔥hot takes🔥 on the archetype - in good time for you to take the deck to EW in Lucca! Check it out (and pour one out for🔭🏜️Sand Scout🏜️🔭): docs.google.com/document/d/1...
Energy Primer (Legacy)
Mardu Energy⚡ Or: Eternal Magic’s Second Most Powerful Cat-Based Archetype by jamiewvh (https://bsky.app/profile/jamiewvh.bsky.social) Why Cats? Eternal Weekend Edition If you want the full snooze s...
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October 23, 2025 at 12:34 AM
Good news! I have re-written my ⚡Legacy Energy⚡ primer for the 🐱💀MARDU💀🐱 version, with all my thoughts, tips, and 🔥hot takes🔥 on the archetype - in good time for you to take the deck to EW in Lucca! Check it out (and pour one out for🔭🏜️Sand Scout🏜️🔭): docs.google.com/document/d/1...
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I qualified for the Pro Tour with the deck I've been working on for a while, Simic Ritual. I wrote a short guide for the deck that I'm planning on expanding on for any interested in playing the deck at future events!
@fireshoes.bsky.social
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
@fireshoes.bsky.social
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
Baleful Strix with flash, better than Ancestral Recall
Baleful Strix with flash, better than Ancestral Recall. I qualified for my first Pro Tour with Simic Birthing Ritual at RC Houston, and I have been encouraged by my good friend and testing partne...
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October 20, 2025 at 2:16 PM
I qualified for the Pro Tour with the deck I've been working on for a while, Simic Ritual. I wrote a short guide for the deck that I'm planning on expanding on for any interested in playing the deck at future events!
@fireshoes.bsky.social
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
@fireshoes.bsky.social
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
After a while ignoring limited MTG outside of prerelease, I've conceded that I should get good at sealed/draft. I don't know if I'm just bad at card assessment/deck building, but it never seems to click vs constructed. Anyone have recommendations for resources to fix my limited skill issues? 🤓
October 20, 2025 at 11:29 AM
After a while ignoring limited MTG outside of prerelease, I've conceded that I should get good at sealed/draft. I don't know if I'm just bad at card assessment/deck building, but it never seems to click vs constructed. Anyone have recommendations for resources to fix my limited skill issues? 🤓
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The Regional Championships are coming up and I have had an absolute blast playing Broodscale on MTGO so far.
I decided to put that energy into a deck guide. I recoreded 2 videos as well as wrote a little more so you can also get good at this deck and know how to play it!
👇
mfy.gg/guides/view/...
I decided to put that energy into a deck guide. I recoreded 2 videos as well as wrote a little more so you can also get good at this deck and know how to play it!
👇
mfy.gg/guides/view/...
October 17, 2025 at 8:16 PM
The Regional Championships are coming up and I have had an absolute blast playing Broodscale on MTGO so far.
I decided to put that energy into a deck guide. I recoreded 2 videos as well as wrote a little more so you can also get good at this deck and know how to play it!
👇
mfy.gg/guides/view/...
I decided to put that energy into a deck guide. I recoreded 2 videos as well as wrote a little more so you can also get good at this deck and know how to play it!
👇
mfy.gg/guides/view/...
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I tried making an Eternal Weekend recap video but I'm too tired and keep stumbling over my words, so instead I'm just going to give you my sideboard guides for Vintage BUG Lurrus and Legacy UB Reanimator.
Thank you to everyone for an amazing and unforgettable weekend ❤️
Thank you to everyone for an amazing and unforgettable weekend ❤️
October 16, 2025 at 4:19 AM
I tried making an Eternal Weekend recap video but I'm too tired and keep stumbling over my words, so instead I'm just going to give you my sideboard guides for Vintage BUG Lurrus and Legacy UB Reanimator.
Thank you to everyone for an amazing and unforgettable weekend ❤️
Thank you to everyone for an amazing and unforgettable weekend ❤️