Amiracle
@amir-acle.bsky.social
Mostly here to play Vintage and Legacy M:tG
Fintech Product Manager living in the blighted hellscape of AZ. Up all hours of the night working for a company based in the blighted hellscape of the UK.
Fintech Product Manager living in the blighted hellscape of AZ. Up all hours of the night working for a company based in the blighted hellscape of the UK.
Waiting for my flight
October 8, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Waiting for my flight
Shoutout to @ecobaronen.bsky.social for running Ecoternal Weekend.
I made top 4 with Jeskai PO, winning a four day badge and entry to the vintage main event at EW NA.
I was debating not attending EW this year, but playing this event and winning entry was exactly the push I needed.
List:
I made top 4 with Jeskai PO, winning a four day badge and entry to the vintage main event at EW NA.
I was debating not attending EW this year, but playing this event and winning entry was exactly the push I needed.
List:
September 30, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Shoutout to @ecobaronen.bsky.social for running Ecoternal Weekend.
I made top 4 with Jeskai PO, winning a four day badge and entry to the vintage main event at EW NA.
I was debating not attending EW this year, but playing this event and winning entry was exactly the push I needed.
List:
I made top 4 with Jeskai PO, winning a four day badge and entry to the vintage main event at EW NA.
I was debating not attending EW this year, but playing this event and winning entry was exactly the push I needed.
List:
Flight to EW booked. I'll see you all in Pittsburgh.
P.S.
Not locked on any lists yet, but looking to potentially borrow 1x Opal and/or 1x Tabernacle
P.S.
Not locked on any lists yet, but looking to potentially borrow 1x Opal and/or 1x Tabernacle
September 28, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Flight to EW booked. I'll see you all in Pittsburgh.
P.S.
Not locked on any lists yet, but looking to potentially borrow 1x Opal and/or 1x Tabernacle
P.S.
Not locked on any lists yet, but looking to potentially borrow 1x Opal and/or 1x Tabernacle
A message from my sister this morning
September 24, 2025 at 5:20 PM
A message from my sister this morning
Won the vintage challenge last night with Jewel.
Have not been able to play magic lately so was nice to show back up and snag the win.
I like simulacrum synthesizer. People tell me it is bad, but I'm often told the lists I play are insane. May as well play what you like.
Have not been able to play magic lately so was nice to show back up and snag the win.
I like simulacrum synthesizer. People tell me it is bad, but I'm often told the lists I play are insane. May as well play what you like.
May 19, 2025 at 12:24 AM
Won the vintage challenge last night with Jewel.
Have not been able to play magic lately so was nice to show back up and snag the win.
I like simulacrum synthesizer. People tell me it is bad, but I'm often told the lists I play are insane. May as well play what you like.
Have not been able to play magic lately so was nice to show back up and snag the win.
I like simulacrum synthesizer. People tell me it is bad, but I'm often told the lists I play are insane. May as well play what you like.
Sharing my real showcase list on this platform (pretty much same as on X but -1 Island, +1 Sink)
Increase in Null Rods from Lurrus decks has me lean towards 2nd abrade main or by force in side for next time.
Still really liking Lurrus Breach with 2x PO. Unsure on Vault + Key but feels worthwhile
Increase in Null Rods from Lurrus decks has me lean towards 2nd abrade main or by force in side for next time.
Still really liking Lurrus Breach with 2x PO. Unsure on Vault + Key but feels worthwhile
March 31, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Sharing my real showcase list on this platform (pretty much same as on X but -1 Island, +1 Sink)
Increase in Null Rods from Lurrus decks has me lean towards 2nd abrade main or by force in side for next time.
Still really liking Lurrus Breach with 2x PO. Unsure on Vault + Key but feels worthwhile
Increase in Null Rods from Lurrus decks has me lean towards 2nd abrade main or by force in side for next time.
Still really liking Lurrus Breach with 2x PO. Unsure on Vault + Key but feels worthwhile
Nightmare inducing partnership
March 19, 2025 at 12:02 AM
Nightmare inducing partnership
I just watched some pigeons fight over a Cheeto outside a QuikTrip in Phoenix.
I do somehow respect the winner more than the others.
Good game, well played.
I do somehow respect the winner more than the others.
Good game, well played.
March 14, 2025 at 1:54 PM
I just watched some pigeons fight over a Cheeto outside a QuikTrip in Phoenix.
I do somehow respect the winner more than the others.
Good game, well played.
I do somehow respect the winner more than the others.
Good game, well played.
Vintage Showcase Grixis Lurrus vs Doomsday
YouTube video by Amir Akhundzadeh
www.youtube.com
March 10, 2025 at 3:01 AM
6-2 for 23rd place in the showcase challenge today.
I've continued experimenting with Grixis Lurrus and felt that with the uptick in PO and decrease in bowmasters, it was a good time for Ragavan to show back up.
Both my losses were to bowmasters.
Still really enjoying the deck
I've continued experimenting with Grixis Lurrus and felt that with the uptick in PO and decrease in bowmasters, it was a good time for Ragavan to show back up.
Both my losses were to bowmasters.
Still really enjoying the deck
March 9, 2025 at 12:48 AM
6-2 for 23rd place in the showcase challenge today.
I've continued experimenting with Grixis Lurrus and felt that with the uptick in PO and decrease in bowmasters, it was a good time for Ragavan to show back up.
Both my losses were to bowmasters.
Still really enjoying the deck
I've continued experimenting with Grixis Lurrus and felt that with the uptick in PO and decrease in bowmasters, it was a good time for Ragavan to show back up.
Both my losses were to bowmasters.
Still really enjoying the deck
Dino ---> Out
Monkey <--- In
Monkey <--- In
March 8, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Dino ---> Out
Monkey <--- In
Monkey <--- In
4-0'd the legacy prelim this morning so I have QPs to play one of the showcases this weekend.
Swords to Plowshares is still a good magic card
Swords to Plowshares is still a good magic card
March 7, 2025 at 5:08 PM
4-0'd the legacy prelim this morning so I have QPs to play one of the showcases this weekend.
Swords to Plowshares is still a good magic card
Swords to Plowshares is still a good magic card
Futurama taught me that sometimes you have to do what you love, even if it's not a good idea
February 17, 2025 at 8:50 PM
Futurama taught me that sometimes you have to do what you love, even if it's not a good idea
Played limited for the first time since New Capenna and went undefeated.
Turns out tutoring up Marketback Walker off Gearhulk and drawing 6 cards with it ends a lot of games.
Turns out tutoring up Marketback Walker off Gearhulk and drawing 6 cards with it ends a lot of games.
February 9, 2025 at 8:08 PM
Played limited for the first time since New Capenna and went undefeated.
Turns out tutoring up Marketback Walker off Gearhulk and drawing 6 cards with it ends a lot of games.
Turns out tutoring up Marketback Walker off Gearhulk and drawing 6 cards with it ends a lot of games.
Went hiking this morning and came upon this plaque reminding me I should play MTGO
January 23, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Went hiking this morning and came upon this plaque reminding me I should play MTGO
Today marks one month of homelessness.
It's been a difficult transition, but during this time I've been able to see friends and family that I haven't connected with in many years.
I've been hiking a lot to recenter myself, and exercising again feels great.
Hopefully will be returning to MTGO soon
It's been a difficult transition, but during this time I've been able to see friends and family that I haven't connected with in many years.
I've been hiking a lot to recenter myself, and exercising again feels great.
Hopefully will be returning to MTGO soon
January 16, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Today marks one month of homelessness.
It's been a difficult transition, but during this time I've been able to see friends and family that I haven't connected with in many years.
I've been hiking a lot to recenter myself, and exercising again feels great.
Hopefully will be returning to MTGO soon
It's been a difficult transition, but during this time I've been able to see friends and family that I haven't connected with in many years.
I've been hiking a lot to recenter myself, and exercising again feels great.
Hopefully will be returning to MTGO soon
I've been on the road throughout California the past month or so.
In that time I've been approached four times by people about my license plate.
All of them have been fellow Persians also named Amir. Still waiting for the day when someone recognizes it from MTGO
In that time I've been approached four times by people about my license plate.
All of them have been fellow Persians also named Amir. Still waiting for the day when someone recognizes it from MTGO
January 9, 2025 at 6:27 AM
I've been on the road throughout California the past month or so.
In that time I've been approached four times by people about my license plate.
All of them have been fellow Persians also named Amir. Still waiting for the day when someone recognizes it from MTGO
In that time I've been approached four times by people about my license plate.
All of them have been fellow Persians also named Amir. Still waiting for the day when someone recognizes it from MTGO
The Enigma of Amigara Fault except it's merging onto I-95 during Thanksgiving traffic
November 28, 2024 at 4:55 PM
The Enigma of Amigara Fault except it's merging onto I-95 during Thanksgiving traffic
If you're responsible for cooking the turkey this thanksgiving, please spatchcock it.
Your friends and family will be surprisingly happy with the result.
Your friends and family will be surprisingly happy with the result.
November 28, 2024 at 6:32 AM
If you're responsible for cooking the turkey this thanksgiving, please spatchcock it.
Your friends and family will be surprisingly happy with the result.
Your friends and family will be surprisingly happy with the result.
EW takeaways:
Vintage: Grixis Inti
Legacy: Esper Control
I missed a big signal from my testing. Despite putting up solid results with each list, I was never able to 5-0 because I would fall asleep during a match at least once per league.
Working nights is tough and sleep deprivation catches up
Vintage: Grixis Inti
Legacy: Esper Control
I missed a big signal from my testing. Despite putting up solid results with each list, I was never able to 5-0 because I would fall asleep during a match at least once per league.
Working nights is tough and sleep deprivation catches up
November 27, 2024 at 4:03 PM
EW takeaways:
Vintage: Grixis Inti
Legacy: Esper Control
I missed a big signal from my testing. Despite putting up solid results with each list, I was never able to 5-0 because I would fall asleep during a match at least once per league.
Working nights is tough and sleep deprivation catches up
Vintage: Grixis Inti
Legacy: Esper Control
I missed a big signal from my testing. Despite putting up solid results with each list, I was never able to 5-0 because I would fall asleep during a match at least once per league.
Working nights is tough and sleep deprivation catches up
Went undefeated through swiss (scooped rd 6) and died in top 4 with Grixis Inti Lurrus.
As a wise man once told me, "Open the door, get on the floor, everybody walk the dinosaur"
As a wise man once told me, "Open the door, get on the floor, everybody walk the dinosaur"
November 14, 2024 at 9:31 PM
Went undefeated through swiss (scooped rd 6) and died in top 4 with Grixis Inti Lurrus.
As a wise man once told me, "Open the door, get on the floor, everybody walk the dinosaur"
As a wise man once told me, "Open the door, get on the floor, everybody walk the dinosaur"
Prepping for EW. I've been able to narrow down my vintage selection, but legacy remains wide open.
Jeskai is always a standby, but lately Bant has been on my mind.
Ability to pull ahead on mana with carpet / uro, veil for UB, Endurance for GY, FoV for forge, and chill for red feels promising
Jeskai is always a standby, but lately Bant has been on my mind.
Ability to pull ahead on mana with carpet / uro, veil for UB, Endurance for GY, FoV for forge, and chill for red feels promising
November 13, 2024 at 10:39 PM
Prepping for EW. I've been able to narrow down my vintage selection, but legacy remains wide open.
Jeskai is always a standby, but lately Bant has been on my mind.
Ability to pull ahead on mana with carpet / uro, veil for UB, Endurance for GY, FoV for forge, and chill for red feels promising
Jeskai is always a standby, but lately Bant has been on my mind.
Ability to pull ahead on mana with carpet / uro, veil for UB, Endurance for GY, FoV for forge, and chill for red feels promising