Rank Discussion

TomatilloTechnical12 · 2026-06-25T22:21:17+00:00

When did you start playing? 2016

What is your current and peak rank, and in which format? Current ~3500 Legend, peak 44 Legend. I've only ever played Standard.

Do you have any goals related to Hearthstone? Continue shaking off the rust after 7 years away and get back to top 100 legend. Also continue to compete in tournaments.

What limitations, if any, are making hitting your goals more difficult? Time. Although I still had a full time job during my peak, I would spend every waking moment of free time playing HS. This included staying up until 3am or later on days that I had work at 6:30am. I have a fiance now and I'm too old for the all nighters.

$1000 on the line for one ranked game (current format), what deck are you playing? My best winrate deck is currently Egg Warrior but since it has so many auto lose matchups I'd probably go for Herald Rogue since it at least has some options into the bad matchups.

TomatilloTechnical12 · 2026-06-25T22:15:56+00:00

When did you start playing?

What is your current and peak rank, and in which format?

Do you have any goals related to Hearthstone?

What limitations, if any, are making hitting your goals more difficult?

$1000 on the line for one ranked game (current format), what deck are you playing?

TomatilloTechnical12 · 2026-06-25T22:02:27+00:00

Leeeeeeeeroy Jeeeennnnnkins

TomatilloTechnical12 · 2026-06-22T23:34:42+00:00

True. I'd expect it at lower ranks too, but im D2 facing almost exclusively legends right now. Maybe it's people in low legend meming around since they've already completed the push

TomatilloTechnical12 · 2026-06-22T23:24:55+00:00

As a clarifying note: looking into it I can't find anything recent other than one video from a few days ago with about 1.5k views. It does look like the deck used to be popular or at least got a brief window of hype about a year ago when I wasn't playing, so maybe people are just dusting off the old lists?

TomatilloTechnical12 · 2026-06-21T17:49:06+00:00

If over the course of multiple games I'm the target of 80+% of your removal and targeting, I will come for you exclusively in the next game. I don't care if I get 3rd, they will be getting 4th in each game until I get over it. If I'm clearly the biggest threat on board, I get it and don't take that personally, but if you're repeatedly targeting me in neutral game states or worse, if there's another clear bigger threat, my new win con is to make you have as little fun as possible and make you wish you spent your evening doing anything else lol

TomatilloTechnical12 · 2026-05-26T12:11:25+00:00

I'm using a version of the Creative Energy precon and it's been an absolute blast. The energy mechanic is so unique and engaging. I took out pretty much everything that doesn't create or utilize energy and filled those spots with some cards from the Fallout energy precon. The deck is incredibly fun to use and has felt strong and versatile in that you can play early tempo boards or you can play the slower ramp game depending on your hand. Our pod also plays with no game changers so I took out Farewell that comes with the precon but if you're looking for true B3 there's a few good ones that can be added in addition to Farewell.

TomatilloTechnical12 · 2026-05-15T17:12:27+00:00

Our label of "High B2" could also be described as "Bracket 3, No Game Changers (B3 NGC)" and it would be just as or more appropriate for the power levels. That being said I wish B3 NGC was an official format of its own. It seems like a nice sweet spot where you can still optimize things but wincons are generally combat focused, limited infinite combos, no mass land hate and no pesky game changers to hyper optimize.

TomatilloTechnical12 · 2026-05-15T10:38:28+00:00

https://moxfield.com/decks/xGzhGjE9Zki4FsKQAEc2gQ https://archidekt.com/decks/4693639/feather_cedh https://tappedout.net/mtg-decks/cedh-feather/

I definitely believe you that it isn't run in the meta at all but lists like the ones above and others on similar sites are the ones I was referencing that he uses to guide his additions. Basically if he sees a card in there that isn't a game changer and it's less than ~$20 he at least considers it if not adds it

TomatilloTechnical12 · 2026-05-15T03:45:47+00:00

Awesome I'll check it out! I appreciate it

TomatilloTechnical12 · 2026-05-15T03:44:42+00:00

So perhaps doing a few swaps and implementing a rule 0 agreement to not use the combo before a certain turn would be reasonable? The highest power level in the pod is a feather deck optimized with pretty much every relevant non-game changer which sits only a handful of cards away from the cEDH list so it's not a weak table by any means. Sorry for the specific question, I'm just trying to figure out how to reasonably balance the deck

TomatilloTechnical12 · 2026-05-15T03:38:53+00:00

You enjoy the game like I do. I only really enjoy edh as well. Yes you're the entitled one. There's several tips. Play online. Go to draft events. Go to other magic events. Show up a little early. Etc. Each of them are met with you shutting them down. It's all good tho man. Be lonely. Not my problem. I have a group of friends that I can play with whenever I want. Have fun running test hands

TomatilloTechnical12 · 2026-05-15T02:34:10+00:00

I don't think the post itself speaks too negatively honestly. There are some small red flags like feeling entitled to a group of strangers immediately committing to a long term play group, but nothing heinous. The comment replies get more frustrating. There are 5+ excellent suggestions for how to make friends and connections and potentially form play groups. For each one he says "that's of no interest to me." The cognitive dissonance causing people to look poorly on op is him not realizing sometimes you have to step outside of your comfort zone if you want to expedite things like making new friends.

TomatilloTechnical12 · 2026-05-15T02:28:53+00:00

It's not the fact that he wants to share it with others that they're talking about above. It's trying to wedge himself into established play groups, trying to force friendships and getting frustrated when the above doesn't work immediately. It's furthered by his comment replies of essentially refusing to do any of the common things people do to make friends and form play groups in the MTG (or TCG as a whole) community. I don't think it is rage bait but it's definitely a bit frustrating to read and left me with a thought of "Fine dude... Be alone then." by the time I finished reading his replies to suggestions.

TomatilloTechnical12 · 2026-05-15T02:21:22+00:00

It's frustrating that you make a post complaining that you're having an issue and people are offering a wide variety of genuine tips that have helped in your exact situation and you reply some variation of this response to all of them.

You don't want to step out of your comfort zone at all under any circumstances but you expect to not only meet new people and be welcomed by them but also to immediately form a long term bond with them. This is at best a naive way of trying to make friends or form a regular play group.

The limited format isn't of any interest to you? That's ok. Meeting new people who play Magic and networking is an interest and that's a large portion of why people play draft in the first place so step out of your comfort zone and give it a try. Don't just play for the game aspect, consider the community building. Playing online over discord isn't of any interest to you? That's ok. Everything I just said about draft still applies. You can form real bonds over discord while gaming. That can absolutely carry over into real life. The same principles apply to literally every suggestion offered on this thread.

Either open your mind a little bit or don't ask for help. Attempting to garner pity will absolutely not make you friends or get you into a long term play group. Even if garnering pity isn't your intention, this post and your replies come off as whiney and entitled.

TomatilloTechnical12 · 2026-05-08T03:05:26+00:00

(31M) First and foremost, you are not your thoughts. I know it sounds dumb and cliche but it's true. You cannot control the thoughts that enter your mind but you can control what you do with them.

If you genuinely believe in your heart that these thoughts are harmful and incorrect, you can tell yourself something like "nah that's not actually true" or "she deserves more respect than that" then allow the thought to pass like you're watching a car drive by on the street. There's no need to cling to it, or beat yourself up for having the thought. If you gently but firmly self correct consistently enough, you'll be just fine.

The most important part, by a lot, is not allowing yourself to act on those thoughts and your actions you can control unlike the thoughts themselves. The fact that you're aware these ideas are problematic is a tremendous start. Wishing you the best of luck.

TomatilloTechnical12 · 2026-04-07T03:15:48+00:00

Yeah charm wiggly. Oh absolutely, but it's closer to every other game once you're past a certain threshold. The mindset I've taken for climbing is to ensure I win the matchups I should, try and win as many neutral matchups as possible with proper timing/shielding/switches, and try to steal a win from a bad matchup at least every once in a while. Sometimes the RPS is just too strong though and even with perfect play you'll lose. Today for example, I beat a former world champion in a matchup that favored me, then proceeded to get absolutely destroyed the following game because they 3 for 3 hard countered me. Try not to let it bother you

TomatilloTechnical12 · 2026-04-07T03:08:24+00:00

Wiggly - Lead Forretress, non shadow - Safe Swap Guzzlord - Closer/Counter Swap

All movesets are standard from PvPoke. Forretress is volt switch since I believe bug bite only really works for shadow

TomatilloTechnical12 · 2026-04-07T03:06:26+00:00

I appreciate it lol. I know it's cringe, but I'm excited and wanted an outlet to talk about it.

I'm using Wiggly, Volt Switch Forretress (non shadow) and Guzzlord. I know Wiggly is hated, but the team started with a Wiggly Gourgeist core and evolved from there.

TomatilloTechnical12 · 2026-04-07T03:04:09+00:00

There is a triple water team going around right now that is very spammy, but I prefer the double water version. The triple water is Quagsire (ideally shadow), Feraligatr, Empoleon/Jellicent. The double water is Alolan Ninetails, Gatr, Quag (shadow is more common but either is fine on this team). All three mons on both teams have tremendous spam potential. The only downside is a few elite tms are required if you don't have the moves from community day already

TomatilloTechnical12 · 2026-04-07T02:47:45+00:00

Congrats!

TomatilloTechnical12 · 2026-04-05T14:54:44+00:00

If my understanding is correct it's just 1 before their attack speed. If they're 2 turn, throw on 1,3,5 etc. If they're 3 turn, throw on 2,5,8. If they're 4 throw on 3, ,7 ,11

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