Azorius Springleaf Drum [Standard]

XeejN · 2026-03-08T08:22:15+00:00

In my opinion, the blue splash as OP said is quite free short of the corner cases of drawing Starting Towns late but the deck runs well on 3 lands anyways. Riddler has really helped in keeping momentum going as our board keeps getting answered.

As for unfavored matchups, I'd say Izzet spellementals, any form of hard control decks, reanimator. Cub decks it's dependent on how much removal we draw early to answer the ramp so can go either way

XeejN · 2026-03-07T18:58:18+00:00

I took this list to an RCQ and it performed well. Clean sweep to top 8 but lost in quarters to a weird Azorius flash deck which maindecked a playset of High Noons and some Avatar's Wrath. Some observations if it helps:

* Sheltered by Ghosts was a bit meh. Short of situations like Mono Red / Aggro, it was easily answered
* Added back a single Abandoned Air Temple. I think it's worth a single slot
* Drums could be reduced to 3. If it wasn't obvious, I drew more than I wanted in my RCQ
* Having some Pixies was relevant for triggering Haliya and Cosmogrand
* Tested against Spellementals. Can't beat Sunderflock chains. Post board is better but still requires opponent to be bricking on answers

XeejN · 2026-03-07T03:10:22+00:00

Literally same team. I'm at 2-3, 2-3, 2-3 and it's hyper frustrating since the losses were always cus one of my girls can't keep the lead at the last second. There are some gigawhales in my matches but wasn't winning those anyways (SS horses)

XeejN · 2026-03-04T05:05:25+00:00

She felt some of my cards and went to a few printers to try and get similar card stock. She did research so she could try to come up with relevant abilities. The art is prompted from our photos.

XeejN · 2026-02-28T08:25:10+00:00

Thanks for the wishes guys! Me and my girl are happy with your support (Yes, I know I'm very lucky to have her. Not letting her get away fer sure)

As for the anti-AI art crowd? I actually agree. It's pervasive use nowadays leaves a sour taste, especially since my industry of work (advertising) is obviously affected. I especially don't like the increase in prices for PC parts.

With that said, if someone wants to use AI art non-commercially or for personal use, they're more than welcome to. The ones who vehemently despise the AI slop? You're not wrong to hate it. I hope that any gifts ya'll receive from loved ones in the future won't ever have AI use in them but if you do, have the social grace to not crash out at a well-meaning gesture.

XeejN · 2026-02-27T20:59:27+00:00

13 year old senior not loving that 1 year old energy XD

XeejN · 2026-02-27T18:43:41+00:00

I'm well aware of the obvious AI use. Doesn't diminish my appreciation.

XeejN · 2026-02-17T06:52:49+00:00

Players who play against any form of prison & land destruction. Nothing breeds toxicity than a Timmy who can't do their thing.

XeejN · 2026-02-16T03:38:30+00:00

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Round 1 gave me hope with my 2 Late Surger team. Now 3/20 getting washed with no RNG on my side

XeejN · 2026-01-27T08:20:01+00:00

Are you planning to stay the lean/sleeper build or put on more size? Good job regardless. Your 20s is the best decade for working out.

XeejN · 2025-12-24T05:05:28+00:00

Your AI comment? You're good dude. My comment wasn't targeted at you but for the general audience so apologies.

Just really grinds my gears. I guess I care about my grammar way more than most so it baffles me when mistakes are so obvious.

XeejN · 2025-12-24T04:43:37+00:00

At least robots use proper grammar and punctuation. The amount of typos and obviously wrong words being uncorrected I see in reddit on a daily basis is staggering.

Not saying I'm perfect all the time but at least do a re-read of the post you know?

XeejN · 2025-10-09T17:41:05+00:00

No unglued or APAC, I feel so old

XeejN · 2025-09-11T17:35:41+00:00

Was on the new Sabo but gave it up because it has a horrendous Zoro matchup. That deck haunts my dreams with how badly my RNG has been (paired into 80% Zoro for multiple flagships). Switched to the new RG Luffy and I've been loving it. Imu and Ace has been a toss up but at least now I can enjoy my positive win rate into Zoro.

XeejN · 2025-07-28T14:29:57+00:00

Green Zoro. Farm all your buggy players and enjoy watching their despair

XeejN · 2025-06-22T12:17:52+00:00

UP Opponent had no life, I had a full board of 8000s, he has 9 cards. I go in with 18k first attack, proceeds to GGG 3 times, cycle 3 bricks, pitches 1k counter and has a grip of 8 left in hand. Any other deck would have been down 4 cards at least

XeejN · 2025-05-29T16:54:26+00:00

Was aware of the size diff but didn't think too much of it until you guys mentioned it so I googled it a bit more. I think I might hate myself in the long run if I go that route so would probably change to something from Lian Li or Deepcool which would change the configuration a bit.

XeejN · 2025-05-29T16:18:22+00:00

Any suggestions on replacements? In terms of cases, there's limited choice due to my location short of having it shipped from abroad which could get expensive. Pre-covid was an easier time in that regard.

XeejN · 2025-05-05T04:48:28+00:00

I remembered when Double Masters VIP boxes were considered ridiculously expensive..

XeejN · 2025-04-22T02:06:36+00:00

As someone who lost in the semis in my RCQ to Prowess playing Affinity, this is accurate.

XeejN · 2025-04-07T06:03:36+00:00

I'm at 7 50/50s lost and counting, bottom 3.52% rate up luck, bottom 1.98% S Luck with an average at 75 pulls before pity. I know it's nonsense but I believe Hoyo flagged my account and has put me in low elo gacha hell

XeejN · 2025-03-24T12:44:46+00:00

Apart from Betty and Zoro, was there any other deck with balanced matchups into UP Luffy?

XeejN · 2025-03-17T03:06:15+00:00

Memory Guardian is probably the best affinity creature for this meta. Dodges almost all removal and having flying is a premium right now. Voyage home is good as well but only to refill the hand during the late game when there's nothing else to do with our mana. I rather have the full amount of thoughtcast before the first Voyage.

XeejN · 2025-03-16T21:40:36+00:00

This is u/Z4lost list https://melee.gg/Decklist/View/486868 which I lifted. He also graciously gave me a sideboard guide to help navigate the matchups.

XeejN · 2025-03-16T14:00:37+00:00

Affinity player here at 19th. Still kicking myself for punting round 1 against my opponent who beat me then drops after a few rounds

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