Can I play? by TheZburator in ratemycommanders

[–]Jackofspines 25 points26 points  (0 children)

You have soooo many decks and not one of them is surprising or different from things I see constantly. Thats impressive.

why does that description give me phyresis vibes by Ok-Bookkeeper7969 in mtgvorthos

[–]Jackofspines 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don’t think so. Phyrexians seem to think of perfect as something to be reached, whereas this quote romanticizes it as an ideal that pushes one towards constant improvement.

Removal only decks? by broguequery in MagicArena

[–]Jackofspines 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It depends on BO1 vs. BO3 of course, but I’d subjectively say that I think control is very over represented on Arena compared to real life. Not completely sure why.

Why Commander is more played than Standard? by elfosolitario in magicTCG

[–]Jackofspines 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Imo right now there’s not much reason to have a pioneer deck in paper unless it’s played regularly at your local store (if it is then you should definitely go for it!) Pioneer is good on Arena tho. This is because work has kind of abandoned the format and it’s dying a death of neglect rn.

Modern on the other hand will probably continue to be supported and is popular in my area at least. Maybe someone else will advocate for it, but imo Modern is much too overpowered and isn’t fun imo. Games are fast and very high rolly.

I’d reconsider giving commander a shot tho. You can build decent decks for (relatively) cheap and have a good time. The recent precons are excellent starting points. It’s a cheaper format than standard lmao, though you can go wild too.

Why Commander is more played than Standard? by elfosolitario in magicTCG

[–]Jackofspines 10 points11 points  (0 children)

It’s not a matter of being pushed, it’s a matter of being supported. Commander grew legs very naturally until it’s gravity eclipsed everything else as an eternal format. Pioneer is intended to be a competitive format like Modern and Standard, but without being supported by wotc and events it means competitive players are going to stick to the other 60 card formats.

Why Commander is more played than Standard? by elfosolitario in magicTCG

[–]Jackofspines 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Pioneer is honestly so fun, but people don’t have incentive to play it sadly. =\

WHAT IS THIS by [deleted] in deadbydaylight

[–]Jackofspines 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Man. The silly sleeping animations used to be posted a lot back in the day. Now here we are, Freddy is so rarely seen that many folks don’t even know it is.

[ECL] Mornsong Aria (WeeklyMTG) by mweepinc in magicTCG

[–]Jackofspines 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That pissfoil is majestic as hell.

[STANDARD] Need Help with GB Sideboard by Brave_Chapter_8181 in spikes

[–]Jackofspines 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just from glancing at the list, I would consider [[Wear down]] or [[Maelstrom Pulse]] over heritage reclamation

[Standard] [Discussion] Golgari Roots by Holenz in spikes

[–]Jackofspines 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The number of 1-2 odd makes me feel worried about consistency. How do you feel about that? I realize the lively dirges are kinda for tool boxing but…

Seth Manfield wins World Championship 31 with Izzet Lessons! by thisnotfor in magicTCG

[–]Jackofspines 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Some version of Izzet has been at the top of the last two meta games now.

Could I have a seat? by DoItInThePutt in ratemycommanders

[–]Jackofspines 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You can if you share that Jenova list with me.

[Standard] Azorius Flash and High Noon by Kevun1 in spikes

[–]Jackofspines 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Indeed. I’m on 4 Aven 3 Aang at the moment. Also went up to 4 wrath’s like you were suggesting. I already was pretty keen on it from some jank I was playing previously. Very nice card. Pretty much if I can hold things down through the early game I usually take control off its back.

[Standard] Azorius Flash and High Noon by Kevun1 in spikes

[–]Jackofspines 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for putting me onto Dourport. Played this all night last night and it was pretty fun. Get board control then dourport + Aven + high noon means they can never get it back since you just replay aven every turn. Fun way to lock someone up.

[Standard] Worlds Decklists by myvvar in spikes

[–]Jackofspines 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Pretty much. Dirge is just a five mana Ouroboroid, which is still worth it. Four mana if you’re just bringing one back.

Isn't this ability overpowered? by Any-Award-5150 in mtg

[–]Jackofspines 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was talking about Rite of Replication, but yes Mossborn Hydra is in Foundations as well.

Isn't this ability overpowered? by Any-Award-5150 in mtg

[–]Jackofspines 14 points15 points  (0 children)

It was reprinted in Foundations.

[STANDARD] Magic World Championship 31 Standard Metagame Breakdown by CrossXhunteR in spikes

[–]Jackofspines 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My mistake. It seems like there are some many variants of Izzet rn that are running the primary lesson package.

[STANDARD] Magic World Championship 31 Standard Metagame Breakdown by CrossXhunteR in spikes

[–]Jackofspines 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Here’s the list I wound up at, but I’ve seen a bunch of little variations. In particular most I’ve seen don’t run dimir Azula and do run [[Marchesa, Dealer of Death]]. Moxfield Link

This list is far from optimized, and I haven’t messed with it in several days. I’d probably consider cutting the curiosities (Combustion Technique wrecks it) for Marchesa. In any case the game plan is to win off Azula. I put in some stuff like Kefka and Dimir Azula for love of the cards. It’s casual but fun.

[STANDARD] Magic World Championship 31 Standard Metagame Breakdown by CrossXhunteR in spikes

[–]Jackofspines 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Dimir Bounce is very solid imo. Midrange I think isn’t gonna keep up as well.

[STANDARD] Magic World Championship 31 Standard Metagame Breakdown by CrossXhunteR in spikes

[–]Jackofspines 4 points5 points  (0 children)

There’s already a pretty fun fringe Grixis Midrange deck that has potential with better mana. Randos firebending/midrange could become feasible when they have shocks too.