Congrats to Christoffer Larsen for winning #PTECL with Dimir Excruciator! https://www.mtggoldfish.com/deck/7605189#PTECL

Not that Florida was that appealing to visit in general, but this for sure has me passing on any events that would be hosted there, or going to any places like Disney.

Ahhh the most ban worthy cards in Standard making the Finals of yet another Event. Doomsday Excruciator & Full Bore

It's hard to overstate how ell-organized the portland march that got gassed was... organizers made the crowd promise to be peaceful, said the march would slow in front of the ICE building but not stop, that we would stick to one chant (ICE Out). They did absolutely everything right and got gassed.

Wanted to update y'all on my @manapool.com journey again since so many of you have signed up! I'm officially a ManaPool affiliate now, which means you can use my official affiliate link to place orders! Big thanks to MP & all of you for making this happen! manapool.com?ref=ottv

Congrats to the Top 8! Here's the field of what they had to fight through, sorted by the highest META% Decks! Want to know how their decks did against specific match ups in Swiss Rounds? Check the tweet below 👇 @fireshoes.bsky.social @saffronolive.bsky.social #MagicTheGathering #MTG #PTECL

Clean cut of the Top 10 Winningest Lists from #PTECL prior to Round 16 Starting @playmagic.com @fireshoes.bsky.social #MagicTheGathering #MTG

Throughout #PTECL @sanctumofall.bsky.social Temur Harmonizer has been making some waves! Deck was said to beat up Cub decks by the team & it's been doing so! Here's how it's looked through Round 13 of the Event - Cub decks highlighted, overall WIN% included @fireshoes.bsky.social @playmagic.com

Work uniform for today

Dinner

If you need a refresher on just what made Kai Budde such a goddamn legend, take about 20 minutes of your evening and watch this video. youtu.be/PMprg7x-mrc?...

I didn't know Kai personally, but his accomplishments, his presence & his life had a direct impact on me & this little corner of the World is a better place because of him. RIP the GOAT, gone far too soon. Thank you for forever changing things in the best way. We'll miss you

We are deeply saddened at the news of the passing of Magic legend Kai Budde. His achievements in the game and community go beyond what we could say in one post. Our thoughts go out to Kai's friends and family in this moment. Remembering Kai Budde: magic.wizards.com/en/news/anno...

My best video release day by 1 view! Thank you so much for tuning in to my recaps! I was a little down on myself for having it out Tuesday night instead of Monday & being late, but I'm glad everyone is still enjoying it! See you Monday for the PT Recap!

youtu.be/p5crCOL97DI @fireshoes.bsky.social @scgcon.bsky.social @playmagic.com #MagicTheGathering #MTG

It's here - my RC Portland Recap Video! 📊Metagame Breakdown 👑Popularity Analysis 🏅Top 10 WIN% 2-Ways 👊H2H Matchup Matrix 📓Bonus Breakdown - Lessons w/ & w/o Stormchaser's Check it out in the tweet below 👇 @fireshoes.bsky.social @scgcon.bsky.social @playmagic.com #MagicTheGathering #MTG

What up gaymers so me and my gf will be moving up to Philly in February and was curious of good spots for finding comp magic/good magic scenes I used to be familiar with some of the stores up that way but it’s been a few years and could use some reccomendations!

Come hang out in the Discord for my new TCG that is multi-player and playable from a single booster. We doing first looks, special experiences and holding giveaways. This week we are giving away playmats but you have to join the channel to be eligible. Discord.gg/cataclysmarcade

It's here - my RC Portland Recap Video! 📊Metagame Breakdown 👑Popularity Analysis 🏅Top 10 WIN% 2-Ways 👊H2H Matchup Matrix 📓Bonus Breakdown - Lessons w/ & w/o Stormchaser's Check it out in the tweet below 👇 @fireshoes.bsky.social @scgcon.bsky.social @playmagic.com #MagicTheGathering #MTG

Did a whole bunch of work on my video recap tonight, but taking a little extra time with this one so I can add a deeper dive section that was requested by some folks when I posted my earlier Stats! Should be done tomorrow evening the latest - I'll post it ASAP when I finish!

Infinite Damage Isilu Combo! Isilu (the backside of Eirdu) gives all your creatures persist. With Thunderous Velocipede in play, Fanatical Firebrand can get sacrificed and returned infinite times for infinite damage! Decklist and Gameplay: youtu.be/tZrH2j6eZS0 @fireshoes.bsky.social

Welcome back from SCGCON RC Portland! Here's the quick Metagame Breakdown, Top 10 WIN% & Presence H2H Matchup Matrix w/ changes: Jeskai -> Jeskai Control (1) Simic Aggro -> Simic Ouroboroid (1) Jeskai Midrange -> Jeskai Flyers (1) @fireshoes.bsky.social @scgcon.bsky.social #MagicTheGathering #MTG

PSA for any Portland RC players: I just got a fraud alert purchase on my Credit Card. The only places I used it this weekend were at the convention center/parking or to sign up on Melee. Check your cards for anything suspicious!

🔴 Day 2 Coverage of the Magic Regional Championship at #SCGPORTLAND is LIVE! Standard action continues with Pro Tour and World Championship invites on the line! 🍿 ▶️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=UqK...

Heading out from Portland in a few hours! Didn't get through the LCQs & ended up not doing any side Events in favor of spending time with friends - but thank you to everyone I got a chance to see this trip! Definitely need to make it out to more events with a more open schedule

Needed to finish the deck since I borrowed some cards #MenguFinance #BuyHighNeverSell

I had a quick 0-1 on my 1st LCQ against a neat Selesnya Gearhulk brew & now just died in my 2nd & last LCQ of the day - so no RC for me! I had lovely opponents all day, so I can't be disappointed with the games! I'll link my Decklist & results below for funsies!

Precursor to my LCQ experience

Come snag your free wins* from me in the LCQs probably starting at Noon *they aren't really free wins I just have low expectations of myself

"Comes to Portland, gets Korean food" - Kelsy making fun of our late night dinner choices

Hey.

Update on my @manapool.com experience: My first order ended with me not getting 2 packages. ManaPool refunded one & got another store to ship me a replacement for the other! Their Customer Support has been top tier - so I endorse them 100%! I even ordered more cards!

2016 you say?

Had a real rough day of games today, due in part to the new Lorwyn cards & not knowing what to expect/not having a sideboard plan - but also just playing super poorly. Things are looking bleak for LCQs 😅

My friends have sleeves they got me to use at the LCQs in Portland. They won't tell me what's on them... I'm afraid...

Pioneer Challenge Top 8 decklists for Monday, Jan 19 (48 players) #mtg #mtgPioneer Golgari Ouroboroid mirror in the finals! 🎲🎲🏆 Izzet Prowess gets 3rd, 4th, and 8th 🥋🥋🥋

Magic World Championship 31 playmat for sale, featuring Aang, Master of Elements from Avatar: The Last Airbender, a very rare playmat only given out at this year's World Championship. Prefer to hand off at RC Portland or PT Richmond, can discuss shipping. $400usd paypal. DM me. #mtg

Recorded some members-first content that won't be available until after the RC in Portland! Going through my thought process for deck selection & some testing leading up to my LCQ attempts.

Before everyone gets up-in-arms about spoiled cards and "breaking the theme" - you can blame Nicol Bolas

We Play Premodern | Mono-Black vs Stiflenought https://www.mtggoldfish.com/articles/we-play-premodern-mono-black-vs-stiflenought

5-0 trophy 🏆 with Legacy $500 Mono Black Midrange! Obsessive Pursuit is the new Dark Confidant. Matchups: Eldrazi, GW Depths, 2x Storm decks (Mai was clutch there), Mono U Oracle combo. League goes live in 1 hour for channel members, tomorrow for everybody else. @fireshoes.bsky.social

I need to practice & get in some exercise

Lonch

Makes me feel insane to live in a world that's persecuting trans folk while simultaneously doing big billboards advertising gender affirming care to cis people???

I'm going to be in the minority with these TMNT cards huh...

OMW to CardArt for Standard anyone want anything?

Aside from the typo in the thumbnail (one of three thumbnails you might see) I also forgot to put the face cards for 4-Color Allies in the video. But the lists are all available in the description! Editing was a bit messy this time, but my Analysis was extra thorough this recap!

The Japan Standard Cup event structure is being revamped into multiple small tournament with five swiss rounds, and the promos for the upcoming event in Kyoto have been revealed! Sheltered by Ghosts is the participation promo, and the top prize promo for going 5-0 is Unstoppable Slasher! #mtg

My biggest, longest Recap yet for Lyon + Atlanta! 📊Metagame Breakdown 🎉Popularity Analysis 🥇Top 10 WIN% Overall 🏅Top 10 WIN% 4+ Decks 👊H2H Matrix for Top 10 Presence Decks New video LIVE NOW! Please share! #MagicTheGathering #MTG @fireshoes.bsky.social @scgcon.bsky.social @fanfinity.bsky.social

That one was such a joy to record. I usually can’t escape the data part of my life but this time Shivam grilled me about Sierko the person, not Sierko the number cruncher and I was very happy with the result - and hopefully you will be too.