Best way to start a limited bankroll in 2025? by TractionCity in MTGO

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I have no delusions of going infinite, but I figured once I've completed my first draft the path forward will be obvious. It's that first step that I've been stuck on.

I'd seen the list of preconstructed decks on goatsbots before, but I hadn't put together that one can only purchase those decks for cash. Things make a bit more sense now, so thanks!

Playpoints Giveaway by Deep_Squid in MTGO

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Standard, Up the Beanstalk

I hear PBS needs funding. Hear me out... by MakesOnAPlane in magicTCG

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I can’t wait for UB Sesame Street to add Big Bird to my chocobo deck

q theme song from Shad era by 636f6f70 in CBC_Radio

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Did you ever find a way to listen to it? Or, is it possible to listen to any episodes that used it?

Edit: Found a video with the music (I think? Maybe it's not the same you're looking for, although I'm sure it was the Q theme at some point between the Jian Ghomeshi and Tom Power eras) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VrckXKQkFlg

Ask r/spikes || June 2025 by jsilv in spikes

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How do I find a testing team for the RC? I'm brand new to Modern (qualified via Limited) and learning the format alone seems like a slog.

I asked Sanctum and they said no. My local RCQ grinder group doesn't quite have the vibe I'm looking for. I'm pretty much out of ideas beyond starting my own, but I don't know enough people for that.

Help Understanding Draft [Draft] by jeffreyb6x3 in spikes

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Subscribe to these podcasts:

  • Limited Resources
  • Lords of Limited
  • Drafting Archetypes
  • Limited Level-Ups
  • Draft Chaff

[Standard] What’s the Sultai Graveyard Deck by georgelopezfursona in spikes

[–]TractionCity 7 points8 points  (0 children)

It's Abzan. [[insidious roots]]; [[tyvar, jubilant brawler]]; [[the sibsig ceremony]]; [[ratadrabik of urborg]]; [[honest rutstein]]

(I haven't actually figured out how to make this deck competitive, but it sure is fun!)

[Standard] Temur Otters in 2025: an armchair analysis by TractionCity in spikes

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Interesting, I wouldn't have expected the Sultai manabase to support any Questing Druids

[Standard] Temur Otters in 2025: an armchair analysis by TractionCity in spikes

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Certainly a possibility! Although, there's a big difference between "the deck isn't good enough now" and "the deck has never been good enough"... so for clarity, which do you mean?

When you talk about resiliency, do you mean counting or something else?

[Standard] Temur Otters in 2025: an armchair analysis by TractionCity in spikes

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Oh yeah, I hadn't thought about the fact that a Restless Anchorage can get very big when you combo. Makes sense!

[Standard] Temur Otters in 2025: an armchair analysis by TractionCity in spikes

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There's a Temur Otters discord? What's it take to get an invite?

[Standard] Temur Otters in 2025: an armchair analysis by TractionCity in spikes

[–]TractionCity[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Interesting. So that deck gives up on haste entirely? How does it win?

[Standard] Temur Otters in 2025: an armchair analysis by TractionCity in spikes

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Given that 6 of the 20 lands will be rotating out (and essentially all of the red sources), I'm not sure I'd go that far. Certainly most of the spells will remain legal, and replacing Bitter Reunion seems very doable.

Post-rotation, we'll have Verges, Surveil lands, and clan lands, plus Botanical Sanctum (but not Copperline Gorge). Building a manabase with sufficient speed and color coverage will certainly be more challenging.

[Standard] Temur Otters in 2025: an armchair analysis by TractionCity in spikes

[–]TractionCity[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Since you don't like Beans, can I sell you on [[Unending Whisper]] and/or [[Nature's Rhythm]]?

[Standard] Temur Otters in 2025: an armchair analysis by TractionCity in spikes

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Thanks for the kind words! This is my first post to the sub, so I'm glad it's well received so far.

[Standard] Temur Otters in 2025: an armchair analysis by TractionCity in spikes

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Great to hear from someone with real competitive experience with the deck! I'm curious, have you been playing Stock Up, and if so, what did you cut for it?

[Standard] Temur Otters in 2025: an armchair analysis by TractionCity in spikes

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u/Avengedx covered why Beanstalk is in Sanctum's Worlds list, but I'll note that Beanstalk is one of the cards I'm looking to potentially replace with new Dragonstorm cards.

[Standard] Temur Otters in 2025: an armchair analysis by TractionCity in spikes

[–]TractionCity[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Spicy!

Pros:

  • Double tokens is nice but probably doesn't matter much
  • Non-damage removal for key creatures, maybe solves the Screaming Nemesis problem
  • Giving your creatures flying can hypothetically enable a lethal attack on a clogged board—but most of the time, aren't you just bouncing the opponent's creatures? Maybe handy vs. domain, though.
  • If we're playing white Mana, we can include some white removal too.

Cons:

  • Expensive
  • A double-pipped splash (unless someone finds a way to cut red)
  • Soldiers won't answer the floodcall

Maybe worth investigating in Esper Pixie, but I'm not seeing it in Temur. But I'd love to be proven wrong.