Ban reaction article is live on Patreon now for all tiers. Stream will start shortly. www.patreon.com/posts/ban-an...

5-2, good for 13th. I'm still waffling on MD discard vs Inquiry for explosiveness but currently leaning Inquiry. Wish I had MDed 2nd Conflag over the Darkblast, but not sure what the 15th SB card should be.

Rise and shine, it's challenge time! Live in 5 with more Arclight Dredge and Mengu Cube between rounds! twitch.tv/ross_merriam

Ban Prediction Article is now live! It's accessible to all paid patrons and no spoilers but there's a spicy take you'll want to see at the end! www.patreon.com/posts/ban-an...

Live in 5 for the Modern Challenge w/ Dredge! twitch.tv/ross_merriam

If you missed it yesterday my updated Broodscale guide is now live! It covers 2 different lists with full sideboard and matchup guide for each covering 18 decks. Full guide available for a 15$ sub, but you can buy the SB guide by itself without a sub for 10$.

Live in 5 with more Arclight Dredge! twitch.tv/ross_merriam

If you missed it yesterday my updated Broodscale guide is now live! It covers 2 different lists with full sideboard and matchup guide for each covering 18 decks. Full guide available for a 15$ sub, but you can buy the SB guide by itself without a sub for 10$.

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My Broodscale Guide has been updated on Patreon with my most current lists. I've also added a full section for Jeskai Blink, the 18th matchup covered. You can access the full guide by subbing at the $15 tier and above, or purchase just the SB guide separately for $10. Links Below

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8-2 on the day, picking up a trophy with @MahfuzVanGogh's list with maindeck Inquisitions. MD discard was good but multiple times Thoughtseize would've been better. Going to move the Seizes from my list (pictured in the qt) to the maindeck and play in Thursday's Challenge.

Live in 5 with my build of Arclight Dredge! twitch.tv/ross_merriam

Latest Patreon article is now live! I cover how my perspective on Jeskai Blink has changed and how that has in turn changed my perspective on Broodscale for the current Modern Metagame! Broodscale Guide update coming next week! www.patreon.com/posts/what-i...

Is there a documented psychological effect where you're struggling to remember a basic fact then it comes to you right as you start searching for the answer online? Because I swear it happens to me all the time. Usually w/ Magic card names.

Live in 5 for the Modern Challenge! Arclight Dredge between rounds. twitch.tv/ross_merriam

Mana was definitely questionable, but moreso due to how much LD there is right now rather than something inherently wrong with the structure. Lots of Moons and Charmaws were found today. If that continues, I'll be firmly off Lab going forward. No Lab Gruul in the 9am challenge tomorrow!

Live in 5 trying a hybrid Gruul-Lab Broodscale build! twitch.tv/ross_merriam

4-1. Deck's good. Water wet. More at 11.

Live in 5 w/ Jeskai Blink! twitch.tv/ross_merriam

Sad 3-0 start into 4-3 for Top 32. 3-2 in the side league with Dredge. Going to try and make a hybrid Gruul/Devourer list work Wednesday, but tomorrow's stream I'm going to play with Jeskai Blink to better learn how to fight it. Guide update to come to Patreon later this week!

Live in 5 w/ the Modern Challenge! Arclight Dredge between rounds. twitch.tv/ross_merriam

7-3 on the day, notably beating Jeskai Blink twice, though their draws in those two matchups were mediocre at best. Still not sold this version is better than Lab. I definitely ran hotter today than yesterday.

Live in 5 with Gruul Broodscale! twitch.tv/ross_merriam

Live in 5 for the Modern Challenge w/ Broodscale. Arclight Dredge between rounds. twitch.tv/ross_merriam

This is the most fun I've had watching a Jazz game in 3 years.

Another season of tanking is upon us. A merry #WritingSantaforDybantasa, #LoserForBoozer, and #NotCarinForDarryn to all who celebrate.

Latest article is now live, covering my takeaways from RC Houston and where I think the Modern metagame is moving going forward! www.patreon.com/posts/take-5...

Me after @epartlow.bsky.social leaves Roanoke.

Live in 5 for more Broodscale testing, first with my Labyrinth list, and then with the Opal list. twitch.tv/ross_merriam

After a long weekend away, there's nothing like a delicious home-cooked meal. @epartlow.bsky.social is so lucky she has a wonderful husband who will make her such things. Calabrian pesto risotto with fennel-garlic sausage and toasted pistachios, stuffed inside a roasted pepper. #roanokeeats

4-3ed the Challenge for Top 32 but I punted 2 of the losses, so I can't blame the deck. Reminder that a full guide for Broodscale covering 17 matchups for 2 versions is on my Patreon now. (www.patreon.com/posts/141413...) 5-0, 10-0ed my league with Dredge though! Talent is sweet.

Live in 5 for the Modern Challenge w/ Broodscale. Arclight Dredge between rounds. twitch.tv/ross_merriam

The Main Event continues! Watch our drafters navigate The Ball Pit with Arya Karamchandani and Ross Merriam (@rosshunneds.bsky.social) at 10:00 AM Central! #mtgcube #CubeCon2025

My Modern Broodscale guide is now live on Patreon for $15 tier subs or higher! This guide covers all 3 major builds, the 2 lists I'd recommend right now, with full matchup guide for each, covering 17 top decks. www.patreon.com/posts/modern...

My first draft of the core Main Event at @cubecon.org #CubeCon2025 is the Featured Draft first on coverage today - the Pioneer Showcase Cube ( cubecobra.com/cube/overvie... ). Watch at twitch.tv/cubeconlive starting at 10am CT with commentary by @rosshunneds.bsky.social & @masoneclark.bsky.social !

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Going old school today with Gruul Broodscale! live in 5 at twitch.tv/ross_merriam

Happy Theory Thursday! I just dropped my latest theory article on Patreon, all about cantrips! This is available to only the top tier, but that comes with every article and deck guide I've published in the last year! www.patreon.com/posts/always...

Live in 5 with the most combo oriented of the Broodscale variants, Golgari! twitch.tv/ross_merriam

An impressive build for sure. Went 4-1 in both leagues. This build uses Fleshraker incredibly well but I'm worried about Null Rod effects and sweepers. I struggled against the former and completely dodged the latter. Will definitely explore it further.

Live in 5 trying out this build of Broodscale with Mox Opal! twitch.tv/ross_merriam

As a professional streamer I know how to give the people what they want. And what they want is an impromptu math lesson. www.twitch.tv/ross_merriam...

Live in 5 for the Legacy Showcase Challenge! Vintage Cube between rounds: twitch.tv/ross_merriam

6-3 on the day, good for Top 64. 2nd md Bauble was good, and this list won't change much moving forward. Going to try a couple other variants on stream next week though, then update the guide on Patreon. Legacy Showcase Challenge tomorrow at 11am eastern!

Live in 5 for the Modern Showcase Challenge! twitch.tv/ross_merriam

Only had time for 1 league today, but got a nice 4-1, losing to a time out when I started game 3 with less than a minute because I'm slow. Ran hot in several of the other matches to compensate, but I like this list. May change a card or two before the Showcase tomorrow.

Live in 5 streaming some Broodscale twitch.tv/ross_merriam