tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-60789183987739069902024-02-19T05:57:59.115-06:00Understanding Ancestral Recall – Old School MTGMusings by Danny Friedman about Old School Magic the GatheringDanny Friedmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07920894153864886390noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6078918398773906990.post-58636007516576361652017-04-01T23:44:00.001-05:002022-01-19T09:41:50.133-06:00Guest Report: The Madison Offensive<i>On Saturday, January 28th, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lordsofthepit/" target="_blank">Lords</a> from Chicago, central Wisconsin, and Milwaukee convened in Madison, WI at the UW Union Rathskeller for a double tournament of arcane glory — 93/94 in the morning, and '95 in the evening.</i><br />
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<i>Madison local, and seasoned Lord, Ben Wagnon, took down the 93/94 event with little trouble, ending with a perfect 5-0 record and no need to slug out a top four. As has become customary with our gatherings, along with the glory of victory, the winning sorcerer is obliged to recant his tales from the battlefield, with hopes of preserving that victory the the annals of <a href="http://mtg.gamepedia.com/Dominaria" target="_blank">Dominaria's</a> history. This is Ben's story from that fateful day on frozen Lake Mendota.</i><br />
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<i>//Danny</i><br />
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<b>The Madison Offensive</b><br />
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While I got into Magic too late to be especially nostalgic about 93/94, Ravnica-era Zoo with <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Kird%20Ape?fromqs=true&printing=14862" target="_blank">Kird Ape</a> and <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Char?fromqs=true&printing=15260" target="_blank">Char</a> was one of the first decks I picked up, and I’ve been wanting to bring something similar to Old School for a while. While straight RG seemed like a lot of fun, I had a newly acquired CE <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Ancestral%20Recall?fromqs=true&printing=24185" target="_blank">Ancestral Recall</a> and Beta <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Power%20Sink?fromqs=true&printing=9383" target="_blank">Power Sinks</a> on top of a UR Control deck I wasn’t able to bring to the December tournament, so RUG Zoo seemed like the obvious choice.<br />
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Having chosen a shell and some cards I wanted to play in the flex slots, I filled in the rest of the deck with the standard crew of <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Serendib%20Efreet?fromqs=true&printing=4750" target="_blank">Efreets</a>, <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Erhnam%20Djinn?fromqs=true&printing=10642" target="_blank">Djinns</a>, and <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Lightning%20Bolt?fromqs=true&printing=4906" target="_blank">Bolts</a>. I tried to make up for a lack of Moxen with three <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Birds%20of%20Paradise?fromqs=true&printing=2501" target="_blank">Birds of Paradise</a> and 23 lands, which seemed pretty consistent in my goldfished games despite the full helping of colorless lands. Luckily enough, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/grandpashane/" target="_blank">Shane</a> had some extra CE Power to loan out the morning of, and I upgraded two <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Birds%20of%20Paradise?fromqs=true&printing=2501" target="_blank">Birds</a> and a <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Sylvan%20Library?fromqs=true&printing=4998" target="_blank">Sylvan Library</a> for a <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Mox%20Sapphire?fromqs=true&printing=24112" target="_blank">Sapphire</a>, <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Mox%20Emerald?fromqs=true&printing=24108" target="_blank">Emerald</a>, and <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Time%20Walk?fromqs=true&printing=23929" target="_blank">Time Walk</a> available just before the tournament began.<br />
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<b>Round 1</b><br />
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/nonbasicland/" target="_blank">Bob Agra</a> on <i>The Deck</i><br />
2-1<br />
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This match was very back and forth, and I never felt completely safe or totally dominated in spite of the four active <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Library%20of%20Alexandria?fromqs=true&printing=15810" target="_blank">Libraries</a> over our three games. Game one, I barely squeaked out a win with an early <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Kird%20Ape?fromqs=true&printing=14862" target="_blank">Kird Ape</a> plus <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Time%20Walk?fromqs=true&printing=23929" target="_blank">Time Walk</a> followed by exactly enough burn. In game two, I was immediately facing down a <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Circle%20of%20Protection%3A%20Red?fromqs=true&printing=14439" target="_blank">Circle of Protection: Red</a> on turn two, followed by a <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Moat?fromqs=true&printing=4985" target="_blank">Moat</a> and enough <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Red%20Elemental%20Blast?fromqs=true&printing=8452" target="_blank">Red Blasts</a>/counter magic to keep my <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Serendib%20Efreet?fromqs=true&printing=4750" target="_blank">Serendibs</a> away. I tried to stay in as long as I could, but eventually got buried under <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Library%20of%20Alexandria?fromqs=true&printing=15810" target="_blank">Library</a>. In Game three, Bob had a similar start, but a few timely <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Strip%20Mine?fromqs=true&printing=8734" target="_blank">Strip Mines</a> followed by some <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Lightning%20Bolt?fromqs=true&printing=4906" target="_blank">Bolts</a> kept me within striking distance. I ended up grinding out a few more turns and finished him off with a <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Psionic%20Blast?fromqs=true&printing=529" target="_blank">Psionic Blast</a> or two.<br />
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This was a very fun match, and solidified Zoo as my favorite deck I've played so far in Old School—being able to play an aggressive beatdown deck while having possibilities for complex stacks and board states is fantastic.<br />
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<b>Round 2</b><br />
Nick Rohr on<i> "Last Case Scenario" Pink</i><br />
2-1<br />
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I don't remember a ton about this match, but this is one of the scarier decks for me to play against. Lots of burn to punish me for my <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Serendib%20Efreet?fromqs=true&printing=4750" target="_blank">Serendibs</a> and <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/City%20of%20Brass?fromqs=true&printing=12299" target="_blank">Cities</a>, and big spells with <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Blood%20Moon?fromqs=true&printing=14407" target="_blank">Blood Moons</a> to overload my removal and counters. Luckily, I had well-timed <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Blue%20Elemental%20Blast?fromqs=true&printing=8231" target="_blank">Blue Blasts</a> and fatties to make up for a couple fairly questionable plays on my part, and was able to escape with my mana base and life total intact.<br />
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<b>Round 3</b><br />
Bryan F. on <i>RUG Zoo</i><br />
2-1<br />
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A mirror match wasn't exactly what I was looking to face at this point, since I would almost certainly be outgunned in terms of Power, and Zoo can have trouble answering powerful early plays. Game one confirmed my fears, as I was rolled over by a turn one <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Wheel%20of%20Fortune?fromqs=true&printing=2915" target="_blank">Wheel</a> off a <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Black%20Lotus?fromqs=true&printing=13483" target="_blank">Lotus</a>, followed up by <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Ancestral%20Recall?fromqs=true&printing=13676" target="_blank">Ancestral</a> and beaters. In game two, I got some advantage from having a slightly heftier creature base, which meant that I had only a few <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Lightning%20Bolt?fromqs=true&printing=4906" target="_blank">Bolt</a>-able creatures. I had a perfectly timed <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Fireball?fromqs=true&printing=6582" target="_blank">Fireball</a> to remove his <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Argothian%20Pixies?fromqs=true&printing=9623" target="_blank">Argothian Pixies</a> and clear the board for more beats. Game three was a fairly anticlimactic ending to this match, as Bryan was pressured to cast an early <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Wheel%20of%20Fortune?fromqs=true&printing=2915" target="_blank">Wheel</a>, which drew me into <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Ancestral%20Recall?fromqs=true&printing=13676" target="_blank">Ancestral</a> and fatties and him into half his mana base.<br />
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<b>Round 4 </b><br />
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/mtg_beers_punts/" target="_blank">Mr. Punts</a> on <i>The Deck with Shivan Dragon </i><br />
2-0<br />
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I remember next to nothing about this match, but "blitzed to a 2-0 W" is the description Matt gave. At this point in the day, a quick win and some time to rest was much appreciated.<br />
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<b>Round 5</b><br />
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/prof_doom/?hl=en" target="_blank">Dominic Dotterer</a> on <i>Fatties</i><br />
2-0<br />
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I've never finished better than a match above even in Chicago before this tournament. <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lordsofthepit/" target="_blank">The Lords</a> don't mess around. But after taking the first four rounds, I started to seriously think about the possibility of running the tables, as long as I could steer clear of <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Serra%20Angel?fromqs=true&printing=7171" target="_blank">Serra Angel</a>. Unfortunately, I got paired against Dom’s terrifying Bant deck in Round five, and resigned myself to a loss before we sat down. However, Zoo does a very good job of punishing mulligans and slow draws, and that's what this match boiled down to. In the first game, Dom put up a strong fight in spite of a mulligan to five, but eventually died to more pressure than he could answer being down two cards. In the second game, I <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Lightning%20Bolt?fromqs=true&printing=4906" target="_blank">Bolted</a> an early <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Llanowar%20Elves?fromqs=true&printing=4518" target="_blank">Llanowar Elf</a>, which combined with a mana-light draw slowed him down enough for me to start dealing damage. I eventually <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Ancestral%20Recall?fromqs=true&printing=13676" target="_blank">Ancestralled</a> into enough <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Power%20Sink?fromqs=true&printing=9382" target="_blank">Power Sinks</a> to hold off any serious threats, and was able to ride the threats and burn I had to the win.<br />
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I felt pretty happy with my mainboard for this event. I never felt wholly unprepared for situations I ran into. The nine colorless lands worried me a little, but my mana flowed well all day, and the full sets of <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Strip%20Mine?fromqs=true&printing=8734" target="_blank">Strip Mines</a> and <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Mishra%27s%20Factory?fromqs=true&printing=4721" target="_blank">Mishra's Factories</a> justified themselves well. The sideboard however, is extremely undeveloped - just a pile of hate cards for various nonsense I expected I might run into. <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Disrupting%20Scepter?fromqs=true&printing=14476" target="_blank">Disrupting Scepter</a> never felt great, even in grindy matches against The Deck, and <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Energy%20Flux?fromqs=true&printing=7664" target="_blank">Energy Flux</a> just seemed unnecessary.<br />
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This event was fantastic, and I really enjoy having such a vibrant Old School scene next door in Chicago, especially one so welcoming to those of us outside the city itself. Thanks to all involved for contributing to a great weekend!<br />
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<b>Final Standings</b><br />
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<b>Decklists</b><br />
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<u>1st place</u><br />
<b>RUG Zoo</b><br />
by Ben Wagnon<br />
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<b>1</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Mana%20Drain?fromqs=true&printing=3837" target="_blank">Mana Drain</a><br />
<b>3</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Power%20Sink?fromqs=true&printing=9382" target="_blank">Power Sink</a><br />
<b>3</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Psionic%20Blast?fromqs=true&printing=529" target="_blank">Psionic Blast</a><br />
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<b>1</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Fireball?fromqs=true&printing=6582" target="_blank">Fireball</a><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Recall?fromqs=true&printing=1061" target="_blank">Recall</a><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Regrowth?printing=1619" target="_blank">Regrowth</a><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Time%20Walk?fromqs=true&printing=13687" target="_blank">Time Walk</a><br />
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<b>1</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Mox%20Sapphire?fromqs=true&printing=13599" target="_blank">Mox Sapphire</a><br />
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<b>1</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Disrupting%20Scepter?fromqs=true&printing=14476" target="_blank">Disrupting Scepter</a><br />
<i>Enchantments (5)</i><br />
<b>2</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Control%20Magic?fromqs=true&printing=8020" target="_blank">Control Magic</a><br />
<b>3</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Energy%20Flux?fromqs=true&printing=7664" target="_blank">Energy Flux</a></td></tr>
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<b>RUG Zoo</b></div>
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by Bryan F.</div>
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<i>Instants (8)</i><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Ancestral%20Recall?fromqs=true&printing=13676" target="_blank">Ancestral Recall</a><br />
<b>4</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Lightning%20Bolt?printing=4906" target="_blank">Lightning Bolt</a><br />
<b>3</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Psionic%20Blast?fromqs=true&printing=529" target="_blank">Psionic Blast</a><br />
<i>Sorceries (9)</i><br />
<b>4</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Chain%20Lightning?fromqs=true&printing=4367" target="_blank">Chain Lightning</a><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Recall?fromqs=true&printing=1061" target="_blank">Recall</a><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Regrowth?printing=1619" target="_blank">Regrowth</a><br />
<b>1 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Timetwister?fromqs=true&printing=13693" target="_blank">Timetwister</a><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Time%20Walk?fromqs=true&printing=13687" target="_blank">Time Walk</a><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Wheel%20of%20Fortune?printing=2915" target="_blank">Wheel of Fortune</a><br />
<i>Artifacts (1)</i><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Chaos%20Orb?printing=13486" target="_blank">Chaos Orb</a><br />
<i>Creatures (14)</i><br />
<b>3 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Argothian%20Pixies?fromqs=true&printing=9623" target="_blank">Argothian Pixies</a><br />
<b>3</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Erhnam%20Djinn?fromqs=true&printing=10642" target="_blank">Erhnam Djinn</a><br />
<b>4</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Kird%20Ape?fromqs=true&printing=14862" target="_blank">Kird Ape</a><br />
<b>4</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Serendib%20Efreet?fromqs=true&printing=4750" target="_blank">Serendib Efreet</a><br />
<i>Enchantments (2)</i><br />
<b>2 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Sylvan%20Library?fromqs=true&printing=4998" target="_blank">Sylvan Library</a></td><td style="text-align: left;" width="232"><b>Mana Sources (26)</b><br />
<i>Artifacts (5)</i><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Black%20Lotus?printing=13483" target="_blank">Black Lotus</a><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mox%20Emerald?printing=13587" target="_blank">Mox Emerald</a><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Mox%20Ruby?fromqs=true&printing=13596" target="_blank">Mox Ruby</a><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Mox%20Sapphire?fromqs=true&printing=13599" target="_blank">Mox Sapphire</a><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Sol%20Ring?fromqs=true&printing=958" target="_blank">Sol Ring</a><br />
<i>Lands (21)</i><br />
<b>3</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/City%20of%20Brass?fromqs=true&printing=12299" target="_blank">City of Brass</a><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Library%20of%20Alexandria?fromqs=true&printing=15810" target="_blank">Library of Alexandria</a><br />
<b>4</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mishra%27s%20Factory?printing=4723" target="_blank">Mishra's Factory</a><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Strip%20Mine?printing=8733" target="_blank">Strip Mine</a><br />
<b>4</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Taiga?fromqs=true&printing=6349" target="_blank">Taiga</a><br />
<b>4</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Tropical%20Island?fromqs=true&printing=3299" target="_blank">Tropical Island</a><br />
<b>4</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Volcanic%20Island?fromqs=true&printing=3306" target="_blank">Volcanic Island</a><br />
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<i>Instants (7)</i><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Blue%20Elemental%20Blast?fromqs=true&printing=8231" target="_blank">Blue Elemental Blast</a><br />
<b>3</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Red%20Elemental%20Blast?printing=8452" target="_blank">Red Elemental Blast</a><br />
<b>3</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Shatter?fromqs=true&printing=14689" target="_blank">Shatter</a><br />
<i>Sorceries (4)</i><br />
<b>2</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Earthquake?fromqs=true&printing=897" target="_blank">Earthquake</a><br />
<b>2</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Tranquility?fromqs=true&printing=1106" target="_blank">Tranquility</a><br />
<i>Enchantments (4)</i><br />
<b>2</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Control%20Magic?fromqs=true&printing=8020" target="_blank">Control Magic</a><br />
<b>2</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Energy%20Flux?fromqs=true&printing=7664" target="_blank">Energy Flux</a></td></tr>
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<u>3rd place</u></div>
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<b>UWB Sky Net</b></div>
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By Matt Moss</div>
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<i>Instants (16)</i><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Ancestral%20Recall?fromqs=true&printing=13676" target="_blank">Ancestral Recall</a><br />
<b>4 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Counterspell?fromqs=true&printing=6454" target="_blank">Counterspell</a><br />
<b>4</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Disenchant?fromqs=true&printing=6205" target="_blank">Disenchant</a><br />
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<b>1</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Mana%20Drain?fromqs=true&printing=3837" target="_blank">Mana Drain</a></div>
<b>2</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Power%20Sink?fromqs=true&printing=9382" target="_blank">Power Sink</a><br />
<b>4</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Swords%20to%20Plowshares?fromqs=true&printing=6171" target="_blank">Swords to Plowshares</a><br />
<i>Sorceries (6)</i><br />
<b>1 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Braingeyser?fromqs=true&printing=1213" target="_blank">Braingeyser</a><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Demonic%20Tutor?fromqs=true&printing=6971" target="_blank">Demonic Tutor</a><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Mind%20Twist?fromqs=true&printing=8015" target="_blank">Mind Twist</a><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Recall?fromqs=true&printing=1061" target="_blank">Recall</a><br />
<b>1 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Timetwister?fromqs=true&printing=13693" target="_blank">Timetwister</a><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Time%20Walk?fromqs=true&printing=13687" target="_blank">Time Walk</a><br />
Artifacts (2)<br />
<b>1</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Chaos%20Orb?printing=13486" target="_blank">Chaos Orb</a><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Jalum%20Tome?fromqs=true&printing=998" target="_blank">Jalum Tome</a><br />
<i>Creatures (7)</i><br />
<b>4</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Serendib%20Efreet?fromqs=true&printing=4750" target="_blank">Serendib Efreet</a><br />
<b>3 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Serra%20Angel?fromqs=true&printing=7171" target="_blank">Serra Angel</a><br />
<i>Enchantments (2)</i><br />
<b>2 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Moat?fromqs=true&printing=4985" target="_blank">Moat</a></td><td style="text-align: left;" width="232"><b>Mana Sources (28)</b><br />
<i>Artifacts (5)</i><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Black%20Lotus?printing=13483" target="_blank">Black Lotus</a><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Mox%20Jet?fromqs=true&printing=13590" target="_blank">Mox Jet</a><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Mox%20Pearl?fromqs=true&printing=13593" target="_blank">Mox Pearl</a><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Mox%20Sapphire?fromqs=true&printing=13599" target="_blank">Mox Sapphire</a><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Sol%20Ring?fromqs=true&printing=958" target="_blank">Sol Ring</a><br />
<i>Lands (23)</i><br />
<b>4</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/City%20of%20Brass?fromqs=true&printing=12299" target="_blank">City of Brass</a><br />
<b>3</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Island?fromqs=true&printing=6685" target="_blank">Island</a><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Library%20of%20Alexandria?fromqs=true&printing=15810" target="_blank">Library of Alexandria</a><br />
<b>4</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mishra%27s%20Factory?printing=4723" target="_blank">Mishra's Factory</a><br />
<b>3</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Plains?fromqs=true&printing=7349" target="_blank">Plains</a><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Scrubland?fromqs=true&printing=3291" target="_blank">Scrubland</a><br />
<b>3</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Strip%20Mine?printing=8733" target="_blank">Strip Mine</a><br />
<b>4</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Tundra?fromqs=true&printing=6353" target="_blank">Tundra</a><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Underground%20Sea?fromqs=true&printing=6357" target="_blank">Underground Sea</a><br />
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<b>Sideboard (15)</b><br />
<i>Instants (6)</i><br />
<b>3</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Blue%20Elemental%20Blast?fromqs=true&printing=8231" target="_blank">Blue Elemental Blast</a><br />
<b>2</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Divine%20Offering?fromqs=true&printing=11421" target="_blank">Divine Offering</a><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Mana%20Short?fromqs=true&printing=9010" target="_blank">Mana Short</a><br />
<i>Lands (1)</i><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Maze%20of%20Ith?fromqs=true&printing=5929" target="_blank">Maze of Ith</a><br />
<i>Creatures (1)</i><br />
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<b>3 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Serra%20Angel?fromqs=true&printing=7171" target="_blank">Serra Angel</a></div>
<i>Enchantments (7)</i><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Circle%20of%20Protection%3A%20Black?fromqs=true&printing=14427" target="_blank">Circle of Protection: Black</a><br />
<b>2</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Circle%20of%20Protection%3A%20Red?fromqs=true&printing=14439" target="_blank">Circle of Protection: Red</a><br />
<b>2</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Energy%20Flux?fromqs=true&printing=7664" target="_blank">Energy Flux</a><br />
<b>2</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Karma?fromqs=true&printing=12910" target="_blank">Karma</a></td></tr>
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<u>4th place</u><br />
<b>RUG Zoo</b><br />
by Brian Fisher<br />
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<i>Instants (8)</i></div>
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<b>1</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Ancestral%20Recall?fromqs=true&printing=13676" target="_blank">Ancestral Recall</a></div>
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<b>4</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Lightning%20Bolt?printing=4906" target="_blank">Lightning Bolt</a></div>
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<b>3</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Psionic%20Blast?fromqs=true&printing=529" target="_blank">Psionic Blast</a></div>
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<i>Sorceries (8)</i></div>
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<b>4</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Chain%20Lightning?fromqs=true&printing=4367" target="_blank">Chain Lightning</a></div>
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<b>1</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Regrowth?printing=1619" target="_blank">Regrowth</a></div>
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<b>1 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Timetwister?fromqs=true&printing=13693" target="_blank">Timetwister</a></div>
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<b>1</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Time%20Walk?fromqs=true&printing=13687" target="_blank">Time Walk</a></div>
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<b>1</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Wheel%20of%20Fortune?printing=2915" target="_blank">Wheel of Fortune</a></div>
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<i>Artifacts (1)</i></div>
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<b>1</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Chaos%20Orb?printing=13486" target="_blank">Chaos Orb</a></div>
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<i>Creatures (16)</i></div>
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<b>4 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Argothian%20Pixies?fromqs=true&printing=9623" target="_blank">Argothian Pixies</a></div>
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<b>4</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Erhnam%20Djinn?fromqs=true&printing=10642" target="_blank">Erhnam Djinn</a></div>
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<b>4</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Kird%20Ape?fromqs=true&printing=14862" target="_blank">Kird Ape</a></div>
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<b>4</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Serendib%20Efreet?fromqs=true&printing=4750" target="_blank">Serendib Efreet</a></div>
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<i>Enchantments (1)</i></div>
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<b>1 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Sylvan%20Library?fromqs=true&printing=4998" target="_blank">Sylvan Library</a></div>
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<b>Mana Sources (26)</b></div>
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<i>Artifacts (5)</i></div>
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<b>1</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Black%20Lotus?printing=13483" target="_blank">Black Lotus</a></div>
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<b>1</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mox%20Emerald?printing=13587" target="_blank">Mox Emerald</a></div>
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<b>1</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Mox%20Ruby?fromqs=true&printing=13596" target="_blank">Mox Ruby</a><br />
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<b>1</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Mox%20Sapphire?fromqs=true&printing=13599" target="_blank">Mox Sapphire</a></div>
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<b>1</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Sol%20Ring?fromqs=true&printing=958" target="_blank">Sol Ring</a></div>
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<i>Lands (21)</i></div>
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<b>3</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/City%20of%20Brass?fromqs=true&printing=12299" target="_blank">City of Brass</a></div>
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<b>1</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Library%20of%20Alexandria?fromqs=true&printing=15810" target="_blank">Library of Alexandria</a><span id="goog_1127173880"></span><span id="goog_1127173881"></span><a href="https://www.blogger.com/"></a></div>
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<b>4</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mishra%27s%20Factory?printing=4723" target="_blank">Mishra's Factory</a></div>
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<b>1</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Strip%20Mine?printing=8733" target="_blank">Strip Mine</a></div>
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<b>4</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Taiga?fromqs=true&printing=6349" target="_blank">Taiga</a></div>
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<b>4</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Tropical%20Island?fromqs=true&printing=3299" target="_blank">Tropical Island</a></div>
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<b>4</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Volcanic%20Island?fromqs=true&printing=3306" target="_blank">Volcanic Island</a></div>
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</i><b>Sideboard (15)</b></div>
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<i>Instants (9)</i></div>
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<b>3</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Blue%20Elemental%20Blast?fromqs=true&printing=8231" target="_blank">Blue Elemental Blast</a></div>
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<b>3</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Red%20Elemental%20Blast?printing=8452" target="_blank">Red Elemental Blast</a></div>
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<b>3</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Shatter?fromqs=true&printing=14689" target="_blank">Shatter</a></div>
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<i>Sorceries (4)</i></div>
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<b>2</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Earthquake?fromqs=true&printing=897" target="_blank">Earthquake</a></div>
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<b>2</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Tranquility?fromqs=true&printing=1106" target="_blank">Tranquility</a></div>
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<i>Enchantments (4)</i></div>
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<b>2</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Control%20Magic?fromqs=true&printing=8020" target="_blank">Control Magic</a></div>
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<u>5th place</u></div>
<b>Fatties</b></div>
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by <a href="https://www.instagram.com/prof_doom/" target="_blank">Dominic Dotterer</a><br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYOUg1oK_Kw7BDLucCKLXdbOwuNy-DUJGdh5Nb7g0VaRQ3RA1TE91I8-9Neq5Hxlsk99H06os66-1FJ3tDraCcsTFu7gnswQn44lgKr0ioebk2Vk3vTkVfT6GN65gj8VXyZ5ixQBN1pys/s1600/05+-+Dominic+Dotterrer+9394+Fatties.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="103" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYOUg1oK_Kw7BDLucCKLXdbOwuNy-DUJGdh5Nb7g0VaRQ3RA1TE91I8-9Neq5Hxlsk99H06os66-1FJ3tDraCcsTFu7gnswQn44lgKr0ioebk2Vk3vTkVfT6GN65gj8VXyZ5ixQBN1pys/s200/05+-+Dominic+Dotterrer+9394+Fatties.png" width="200" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKBDOLt2fdR-ygxoOcHWwTPvINxftJ1ZQnUDvqvw2ir2v5ujKeGuY1hTtWKuMqMQd-OzNwA_BfxoILQrdNSPEPzqFitMhSjrhn18qBaID5Z9YBDcSelduBmR2uP9p95a6lbauCOdC2k98/s1600/5+-+Dom+Dotterrer.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKBDOLt2fdR-ygxoOcHWwTPvINxftJ1ZQnUDvqvw2ir2v5ujKeGuY1hTtWKuMqMQd-OzNwA_BfxoILQrdNSPEPzqFitMhSjrhn18qBaID5Z9YBDcSelduBmR2uP9p95a6lbauCOdC2k98/s200/5+-+Dom+Dotterrer.jpg" width="150" /></a><br />
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<b>Business (36)</b></div>
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<i>Instants (7)</i></div>
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<b>1</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Ancestral%20Recall?fromqs=true&printing=13676" target="_blank">Ancestral Recall</a></div>
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<b>4 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Disenchant?fromqs=true&printing=6205" style="font-family: Times;" target="_blank">Disenchant</a></div>
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<b>2</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Swords%20to%20Plowshares?fromqs=true&printing=6171" style="font-family: Times;" target="_blank">Swords to Plowshares</a></div>
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<i>Sorceries (7)</i></div>
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<b>1 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Braingeyser?fromqs=true&printing=1213" target="_blank">Braingeyser</a></div>
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<b>1</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Demonic%20Tutor?fromqs=true&printing=6971" target="_blank">Demonic Tutor</a></div>
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<b>1</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Mind%20Twist?fromqs=true&printing=8015" target="_blank">Mind Twist</a></div>
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<b>1</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Regrowth?printing=1619" target="_blank">Regrowth</a></div>
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<b>1 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Timetwister?fromqs=true&printing=13693" target="_blank">Timetwister</a></div>
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<b>1</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Time%20Walk?fromqs=true&printing=13687" target="_blank">Time Walk</a></div>
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<b>1</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Wheel%20of%20Fortune?printing=2915" target="_blank">Wheel of Fortune</a></div>
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Artifacts (1)</div>
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<b>1</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Chaos%20Orb?printing=13486" target="_blank">Chaos Orb</a></div>
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<i>Creatures (20)</i></div>
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<b>4 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Birds%20of%20Paradise?fromqs=true&printing=2501" target="_blank">Birds of Paradise</a><br />
<b>4</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Erhnam%20Djinn?fromqs=true&printing=10642" target="_blank">Erhnam Djinn</a><br />
<b>1 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Force%20of%20Nature?fromqs=true&printing=15029" target="_blank">Force of Nature</a><br />
<b>4 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Llanowar%20Elves?fromqs=true&printing=4518" target="_blank">Llanowar Elves</a><br />
<b>3 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Mahamoti%20Djinn?fromqs=true&printing=2066" target="_blank">Mahamoti Djinn</a><br />
<b>4 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Serra%20Angel?fromqs=true&printing=7171" target="_blank">Serra Angel</a></div>
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<i>Enchantments (1)</i></div>
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<b>1 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Sylvan%20Library?fromqs=true&printing=4998" target="_blank">Sylvan Library</a></div>
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<b>Mana Sources (24)</b></div>
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<i>Artifacts (7)</i></div>
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<b>1</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Black%20Lotus?printing=13483" target="_blank">Black Lotus</a></div>
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<b>1</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mox%20Emerald?printing=13587" target="_blank">Mox Emerald</a></div>
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<b>1 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Mox%20Jet?fromqs=true&printing=13590" target="_blank">Mox Jet</a></div>
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<b>1</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Mox%20Pearl?fromqs=true&printing=13593" target="_blank">Mox Pearl</a></div>
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<b>1</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Mox%20Ruby?fromqs=true&printing=13596" target="_blank">Mox Ruby</a></div>
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<b>1</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Mox%20Sapphire?fromqs=true&printing=13599" target="_blank">Mox Sapphire</a></div>
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<b>1</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Sol%20Ring?fromqs=true&printing=958" target="_blank">Sol Ring</a></div>
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<i>Lands (17)</i></div>
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<b>3</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/City%20of%20Brass?fromqs=true&printing=12299" target="_blank">City of Brass</a></div>
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<b>1</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Forest?printing=5398" target="_blank">Forest</a><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Library%20of%20Alexandria?fromqs=true&printing=15810" target="_blank">Library of Alexandria</a><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Plains?printing=7348" target="_blank">Plains</a></div>
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<b>4</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Savannah?printing=6345" target="_blank">Savannah</a></div>
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<b>4</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Tropical%20Island?fromqs=true&printing=3299" target="_blank">Tropical Island</a></div>
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<b>3</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Tundra?fromqs=true&printing=6353" target="_blank">Tundra</a></div>
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</i><b>Sideboard (15)</b></div>
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<i>Instants (5)</i></div>
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<b>1</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Blue%20Elemental%20Blast?fromqs=true&printing=8231" target="_blank">Blue Elemental Blast</a></div>
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<b>2 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Counterspell?fromqs=true&printing=6454" target="_blank">Counterspell</a><br />
<b>1 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Mana%20Drain?fromqs=true&printing=3837" target="_blank">Mana Drain</a></div>
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<b>1</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Swords%20to%20Plowshares?fromqs=true&printing=6171" style="font-family: Times;" target="_blank">Swords to Plowshares</a></div>
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<i>Sorceries (3)</i></div>
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<b>2 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Armageddon?fromqs=true&printing=4864" target="_blank">Armageddon</a><br />
<b>1 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Dust%20to%20Dust?fromqs=true&printing=4761" target="_blank">Dust to Dust</a></div>
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<i>Enchantments (7)</i></div>
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<b style="font-family: Times;">2</b><span style="font-family: "times";"> </span><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Circle%20of%20Protection%3A%20Red?fromqs=true&printing=14439" style="font-family: Times;" target="_blank">Circle of Protection: Red</a></div>
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<b>1</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Control%20Magic?fromqs=true&printing=8020" target="_blank">Control Magic</a></div>
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<u><br />
</u> <u>6th place</u><br />
<b>The Deck featuring Shivan Dragon</b><br />
by <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mtg_beers_punts/" target="_blank">Mr. Punts</a><br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7r2s9yWapgY3v1lNxBIbSE5kQwwWpX_JC8eOhGBvcRXBOKlHRg3XZQxeEvZg2R8u1O8ki7HISbTQI78xI-8RCbi7CLtMFnu7jNSyY4ew_Eof1d23C7VZ5vkfQEUitWvPAqD4U6OC5Bwo/s1600/06+-+Matt+Slack+9394+The+Deck.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="104" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7r2s9yWapgY3v1lNxBIbSE5kQwwWpX_JC8eOhGBvcRXBOKlHRg3XZQxeEvZg2R8u1O8ki7HISbTQI78xI-8RCbi7CLtMFnu7jNSyY4ew_Eof1d23C7VZ5vkfQEUitWvPAqD4U6OC5Bwo/s200/06+-+Matt+Slack+9394+The+Deck.jpg" width="200" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmI-mIQpXHFIf176mTTRkynn7mByyeCwkh5BF21P-oVGGnDO5JDrC2wv5Q-PXZaJmmfBPriweA13gBfA5rEEutb-Ml1U4jhdqyG3vSSLRMWYstTuHrxYEXi-gQLIO3U1xLQJNq_BZkLOE/s1600/6+-+Matt+Slack.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmI-mIQpXHFIf176mTTRkynn7mByyeCwkh5BF21P-oVGGnDO5JDrC2wv5Q-PXZaJmmfBPriweA13gBfA5rEEutb-Ml1U4jhdqyG3vSSLRMWYstTuHrxYEXi-gQLIO3U1xLQJNq_BZkLOE/s200/6+-+Matt+Slack.jpg" width="150" /></a><br />
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<b>Business (32)</b></div>
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<i>Instants (16)</i></div>
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<b>1</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Ancestral%20Recall?fromqs=true&printing=13676" target="_blank">Ancestral Recall</a><br />
<b>4 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Counterspell?fromqs=true&printing=6454" target="_blank">Counterspell</a></div>
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<b>4 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Disenchant?fromqs=true&printing=6205" style="font-family: Times;" target="_blank">Disenchant</a><br />
<b>3</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Lightning%20Bolt?printing=4906" target="_blank">Lightning Bolt</a><br />
<b>1 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Mana%20Drain?fromqs=true&printing=3837" target="_blank">Mana Drain</a><br />
<b>3</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Swords%20to%20Plowshares?fromqs=true&printing=6171" style="font-family: Times;" target="_blank">Swords to Plowshares</a></div>
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<i>Sorceries (8)</i></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times";"><b>1 </b><a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Balance?printing=8640" target="_blank">Balance</a></span><br />
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<b>1 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Braingeyser?fromqs=true&printing=1213" target="_blank">Braingeyser</a></div>
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<b>1</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Demonic%20Tutor?fromqs=true&printing=6971" target="_blank">Demonic Tutor</a></div>
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<b>1</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Fireball?fromqs=true&printing=6582" target="_blank">Fireball</a></div>
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<b>1</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Mind%20Twist?fromqs=true&printing=8015" target="_blank">Mind Twist</a></div>
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<b style="font-family: Times;">1</b><span style="font-family: "times";"> </span><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Recall?fromqs=true&printing=1061" style="font-family: Times;" target="_blank">Recall</a><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Regrowth?printing=1619" target="_blank">Regrowth</a></div>
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<b>1</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Time%20Walk?fromqs=true&printing=13687" target="_blank">Time Walk</a></div>
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<i>Artifacts (5)</i></div>
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<b>1</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Chaos%20Orb?printing=13486" target="_blank">Chaos Orb</a><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Disrupting%20Scepter?fromqs=true&printing=14476" target="_blank">Disrupting Scepter</a><br />
<b>3</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Jayemdae%20Tome?fromqs=true&printing=180" target="_blank">Jayemdae Tome</a></div>
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<i>Creatures (1)</i></div>
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<b>1 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Shivan%20Dragon?fromqs=true&printing=5746" target="_blank">Shivan Dragon</a></div>
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<i>Enchantments (2)</i></div>
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<b>1 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Sylvan%20Library?fromqs=true&printing=4998" target="_blank">Sylvan Library</a><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Copy%20Artifact?fromqs=true&printing=1217" target="_blank">Copy Artifact</a></div>
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<b>Mana Sources (28)</b></div>
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<i>Artifacts (10)</i></div>
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<b>1</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Black%20Lotus?printing=13483" target="_blank">Black Lotus</a><br />
<b>3</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Fellwar%20Stone?fromqs=true&printing=14935" target="_blank">Fellwar Stone</a></div>
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<b>1</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mox%20Emerald?printing=13587" target="_blank">Mox Emerald</a></div>
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<b>1 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Mox%20Jet?fromqs=true&printing=13590" target="_blank">Mox Jet</a><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Mox%20Pearl?fromqs=true&printing=13593" target="_blank">Mox Pearl</a><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Mox%20Ruby?fromqs=true&printing=13596" target="_blank">Mox Ruby</a><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Mox%20Sapphire?fromqs=true&printing=13599" target="_blank">Mox Sapphire</a></div>
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<b>1</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Sol%20Ring?fromqs=true&printing=958" target="_blank">Sol Ring</a></div>
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<i>Lands (18)</i></div>
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<b>4</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/City%20of%20Brass?fromqs=true&printing=12299" target="_blank">City of Brass</a></div>
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<b>1</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Library%20of%20Alexandria?fromqs=true&printing=15810" target="_blank">Library of Alexandria</a><br />
<b>3</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mishra%27s%20Factory?printing=4723" target="_blank">Mishra's Factory</a><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Plains?printing=7348" target="_blank">Plains</a><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Strip%20Mine?printing=8733" target="_blank">Strip Mine</a></div>
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<b>3</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Tundra?fromqs=true&printing=6353" target="_blank">Tundra</a><br />
<span style="font-family: "times";"><b>2</b> </span><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Underground%20Sea?fromqs=true&printing=6357" style="font-family: Times;" target="_blank">Underground Sea</a><br />
<b>3</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Volcanic%20Island?fromqs=true&printing=3306" target="_blank">Volcanic Island</a></div>
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</i><b>Sideboard (15)</b></div>
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<i>Instants (7)</i></div>
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<b>2</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Blue%20Elemental%20Blast?fromqs=true&printing=8231" target="_blank">Blue Elemental Blast</a><br />
<b>1 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Divine%20Offering?fromqs=true&printing=11421" style="font-family: Times;" target="_blank">Divine Offering</a></div>
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<b>3 </b><a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Red%20Elemental%20Blast?printing=8452" target="_blank">Red Elemental Blast</a><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Swords%20to%20Plowshares?fromqs=true&printing=6171" style="font-family: Times;" target="_blank">Swords to Plowshares</a></div>
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<i>Sorceries (3)</i></div>
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<b>2 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Dust%20to%20Dust?fromqs=true&printing=4761" target="_blank">Dust to Dust</a><br />
<b>1 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Wrath%20of%20God?fromqs=true&printing=2449" target="_blank">Wrath of God</a><br />
<i>Creatures (2)</i><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Serra%20Angel?fromqs=true&printing=7171" target="_blank">Serra Angel</a><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Aladdin?fromqs=true&printing=9641" target="_blank">Aladdin</a></div>
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<i>Enchantments (3)</i></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times";"><b>2</b> </span><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Circle%20of%20Protection%3A%20Red?fromqs=true&printing=14439" style="font-family: Times;" target="_blank">Circle of Protection: Red</a><br />
<b style="font-family: Times;">1 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Moat?fromqs=true&printing=4985" style="font-family: Times;" target="_blank">Moat</a></div>
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<u><br />
</u> <u>7th place</u><br />
<b>RWG Bazaar Zoo</b><br />
by <a href="https://twitter.com/JMJACO" target="_blank">Jason Jaco</a><br />
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<b>Business (39)</b></div>
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<i>Instants (11)</i></div>
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<b style="font-family: times;">3 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Disenchant?fromqs=true&printing=6205" target="_blank">Disenchant</a></div>
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<b>4</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Lightning%20Bolt?printing=4906" target="_blank">Lightning Bolt</a></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times";"><b>4</b> </span><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Swords%20to%20Plowshares?fromqs=true&printing=6171" target="_blank">Swords to Plowshares</a></div>
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<i>Sorceries (5)</i></div>
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<b>1 </b><a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Balance?printing=8640" target="_blank">Balance</a></div>
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<b>3</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Chain%20Lightning?fromqs=true&printing=4367" target="_blank">Chain Lightning</a></div>
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<b>1</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Regrowth?printing=1619" target="_blank">Regrowth</a></div>
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<i>Artifacts (1)</i></div>
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<b>1</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Chaos%20Orb?printing=13486" target="_blank">Chaos Orb</a></div>
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<i>Creatures (17)</i></div>
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<b>4 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Argothian%20Pixies?fromqs=true&printing=9623" target="_blank">Argothian Pixies</a></div>
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<b>2 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Ghazb%C3%A1n%20Ogre?fromqs=true&printing=4739" target="_blank">Ghazban Ogre</a></div>
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<b>4</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Kird%20Ape?fromqs=true&printing=14862" target="_blank">Kird Ape</a></div>
<b>3 </b><a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Preacher?printing=4767" target="_blank">Preacher</a><br />
<b>4 </b><a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Savannah%20Lions?printing=14682" target="_blank">Savannah Lions</a><br />
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<i>Enchantments (2)</i></div>
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<b>3 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Sylvan%20Library?fromqs=true&printing=4998" target="_blank">Sylvan Library</a></div>
<i>Lands (2)</i><br />
<b>2</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Bazaar%20of%20Baghdad?fromqs=true&printing=15797" target="_blank">Bazaar of Baghdad</a></td><td style="text-align: left;" width="232"><div style="margin: 0px;">
<b>Mana Sources (21)</b></div>
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<i>Artifacts (3)</i></div>
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<b>1</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mox%20Emerald?printing=13587" target="_blank">Mox Emerald</a></div>
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<b style="font-family: times;">1</b><span style="font-family: "times";"> </span><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Mox%20Pearl?fromqs=true&printing=13593" style="font-family: times;" target="_blank">Mox Pearl</a></div>
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<b>1</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Mox%20Ruby?fromqs=true&printing=13596" target="_blank">Mox Ruby</a></div>
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<i>Lands (18)</i></div>
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<b style="font-family: times;">1</b><span style="font-family: "times";"> </span><a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Forest?printing=5398" style="font-family: times;" target="_blank">Forest</a></div>
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<b>2</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mishra%27s%20Factory?printing=4723" target="_blank">Mishra's Factory</a></div>
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<b style="font-family: times;">1</b><span style="font-family: "times";"> </span><a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Plains?printing=7348" style="font-family: times;" target="_blank">Plains</a></div>
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<b>4</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Plateau?fromqs=true&printing=3281" target="_blank">Plateau</a></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times";"><b>3</b> </span><a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Savannah?printing=6345" style="font-family: times;" target="_blank">Savannah</a></div>
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<b>4</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Strip%20Mine?printing=8733" target="_blank">Strip Mine</a></div>
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<b>3</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Taiga?fromqs=true&printing=6349" target="_blank">Taiga</a></div>
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</i><b>Sideboard (15)</b></div>
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<i>Instants (4)</i></div>
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<b style="font-family: times;">1 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Disenchant?fromqs=true&printing=6205" target="_blank">Disenchant</a></div>
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<b>3</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Red%20Elemental%20Blast?printing=8452" target="_blank">Red Elemental Blast</a></div>
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<i>Sorceries (4)</i></div>
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<b>1</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Chain%20Lightning?fromqs=true&printing=4367" target="_blank">Chain Lightning</a></div>
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<b style="font-family: times;">2 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Dust%20to%20Dust?fromqs=true&printing=4761" style="font-family: times;" target="_blank">Dust to Dust</a></div>
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<b style="font-family: times;">1</b><span style="font-family: "times";"> </span><a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Wheel%20of%20Fortune?printing=2915" style="font-family: times;" target="_blank">Wheel of Fortune</a></div>
<i>Artifacts (2)</i><br />
<b>2</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Black%20Vise?fromqs=true&printing=7792" target="_blank">Black Vise</a><br />
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<i>Enchantments (2)</i></div>
<b>1 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Greater%20Realm%20of%20Preservation?fromqs=true&printing=5157" target="_blank">Greater Realm of Preservation</a><br />
<b>1 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Karma?fromqs=true&printing=12910" target="_blank">Karma</a></td></tr>
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<u>8th place</u><br />
<b>Reanimator</b><br />
by <a href="https://www.instagram.com/grandpashane/" target="_blank">Shane Semmens</a><br />
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<b>Business (37)</b></div>
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<i>Instants (7)</i></div>
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<b>1</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Ancestral%20Recall?fromqs=true&printing=13676" target="_blank">Ancestral Recall</a></div>
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<i>Sorceries (12)</i></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times";"><b>4 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/All%20Hallow%27s%20Eve?fromqs=true&printing=3555" target="_blank">All Hallow's Eve</a></span><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Ashes%20to%20Ashes?fromqs=true&printing=10871" target="_blank">Ashes to Ashes</a><br />
<b style="font-family: Times;">1 </b><a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Balance?printing=8640" style="font-family: Times;" target="_blank">Balance</a><br />
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<b>1 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Braingeyser?fromqs=true&printing=1213" target="_blank">Braingeyser</a></div>
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<b>1</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Demonic%20Tutor?fromqs=true&printing=6971" target="_blank">Demonic Tutor</a></div>
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<b style="font-family: Times;">1</b><span style="font-family: "times";"> </span><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Recall?fromqs=true&printing=1061" style="font-family: Times;" target="_blank">Recall</a><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Regrowth?printing=1619" target="_blank">Regrowth</a></div>
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<b>1</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Time%20Walk?fromqs=true&printing=13687" target="_blank">Time Walk</a></div>
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<b>1</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Wheel%20of%20Fortune?printing=2915" target="_blank">Wheel of Fortune</a></div>
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<i>Artifacts (1)</i></div>
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<b>1</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Chaos%20Orb?printing=13486" target="_blank">Chaos Orb</a></div>
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<i>Creatures (14)</i></div>
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<b>4 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Birds%20of%20Paradise?fromqs=true&printing=2501" target="_blank">Birds of Paradise</a><br />
<b>4</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Deep%20Spawn?fromqs=true&printing=5968" target="_blank">Deep Spawn</a><br />
<b>2 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Mahamoti%20Djinn?fromqs=true&printing=2066" target="_blank">Mahamoti Djinn</a><br />
<b>4</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Triskelion?fromqs=true&printing=12592" target="_blank">Triskelion</a></div>
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<i>Lands (4)</i></div>
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<b>4</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Bazaar%20of%20Baghdad?fromqs=true&printing=15797" target="_blank">Bazaar of Baghdad</a></div>
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<b>Mana Sources (24)</b></div>
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<i>Artifacts (8)</i></div>
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<b>1</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Black%20Lotus?printing=13483" target="_blank">Black Lotus</a><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Fellwar%20Stone?fromqs=true&printing=14935" target="_blank">Fellwar Stone</a></div>
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<b>1</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mox%20Emerald?printing=13587" target="_blank">Mox Emerald</a></div>
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<b>1 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Mox%20Jet?fromqs=true&printing=13590" target="_blank">Mox Jet</a><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Mox%20Pearl?fromqs=true&printing=13593" target="_blank">Mox Pearl</a><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Mox%20Ruby?fromqs=true&printing=13596" target="_blank">Mox Ruby</a><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Mox%20Sapphire?fromqs=true&printing=13599" target="_blank">Mox Sapphire</a></div>
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<b>1</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Sol%20Ring?fromqs=true&printing=958" target="_blank">Sol Ring</a></div>
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<i>Lands (16)</i></div>
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<b>4 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Bayou?fromqs=true&printing=3277" target="_blank">Bayou</a><br />
<b>4</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/City%20of%20Brass?fromqs=true&printing=12299" target="_blank">City of Brass</a></div>
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<b>1</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Library%20of%20Alexandria?fromqs=true&printing=15810" target="_blank">Library of Alexandria</a></div>
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<b>4</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Tropical%20Island?fromqs=true&printing=3299" target="_blank">Tropical Island</a></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times";"><b>3</b> </span><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Underground%20Sea?fromqs=true&printing=6357" style="font-family: Times;" target="_blank">Underground Sea</a></div>
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</i><b>Sideboard (15)</b></div>
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<i>Instants (5)</i></div>
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<b>3</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Blue%20Elemental%20Blast?fromqs=true&printing=8231" target="_blank">Blue Elemental Blast</a><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Boomerang?fromqs=true&printing=1736" target="_blank">Boomerang</a><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Shatter?fromqs=true&printing=14689" target="_blank">Shatter</a></div>
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<i>Sorceries (3)</i></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times";"><b>1 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Disintegrate?fromqs=true&printing=229" target="_blank">Disintegrate</a></span><br />
<b style="font-family: Times;">1</b><span style="font-family: "times";"> </span><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Fireball?fromqs=true&printing=6582" style="font-family: Times;" target="_blank">Fireball</a><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Tranquility?fromqs=true&printing=1106" target="_blank">Tranquility</a><br />
<i>Creatures (2)</i><br />
<b>2</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Whirling%20Dervish?fromqs=true&printing=719" target="_blank">Whirling Dervish</a><br />
<i>Lands (1)</i><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Island?fromqs=true&printing=6685" target="_blank">Island</a></div>
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<i>Enchantments (4)</i></div>
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<b>1</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Control%20Magic?fromqs=true&printing=8020" target="_blank">Control Magic</a><br />
<b>3</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Gloom?fromqs=true&printing=10900" target="_blank">Gloom</a></div>
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<u><br />
</u> <u>9th place</u><br />
<b>Big RWG Land Destruction</b><br />
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/joseph_alane/" target="_blank">Joe Alane</a><br />
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<b>Business (35)</b></div>
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<i>Instants (12)</i></div>
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<b style="font-family: times;">4 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Disenchant?fromqs=true&printing=6205" target="_blank">Disenchant</a></div>
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<b>4</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Lightning%20Bolt?printing=4906" target="_blank">Lightning Bolt</a></div>
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<b>4 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Ice%20Storm?fromqs=true&printing=4897" target="_blank">Ice Storm</a></div>
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<i>Sorceries (11)</i></div>
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<b>1 </b><a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Balance?printing=8640" target="_blank">Balance</a></div>
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<b>1</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Chain%20Lightning?fromqs=true&printing=4367" target="_blank">Chain Lightning</a></div>
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<b>1</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Channel?fromqs=true&printing=8289" target="_blank">Channel</a></div>
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<b>2 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Disintegrate?fromqs=true&printing=229" target="_blank">Disintegrate</a></div>
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<b>4</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Fireball?fromqs=true&printing=6582" target="_blank">Fireball</a></div>
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<b>1</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Regrowth?printing=1619" target="_blank">Regrowth</a></div>
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<b>1</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Wheel%20of%20Fortune?printing=2915" target="_blank">Wheel of Fortune</a></div>
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<i>Artifacts (1)</i></div>
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<b>1</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Chaos%20Orb?printing=13486" target="_blank">Chaos Orb</a></div>
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<i>Creatures (7)</i></div>
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<b>4</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Erhnam%20Djinn?fromqs=true&printing=10642" target="_blank">Erhnam Djinn</a></div>
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<b style="font-family: times;">3 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Shivan%20Dragon?fromqs=true&printing=5746" style="font-family: times;" target="_blank">Shivan Dragon</a></div>
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<b>Mana Sources (25)</b></div>
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<i>Artifacts (7)</i></div>
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<b>1</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Black%20Lotus?printing=13483" target="_blank">Black Lotus</a><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mox%20Emerald?printing=13587" target="_blank">Mox Emerald</a></div>
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<b>1 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Mox%20Jet?fromqs=true&printing=13590" target="_blank">Mox Jet</a><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Mox%20Pearl?fromqs=true&printing=13593" target="_blank">Mox Pearl</a><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Mox%20Ruby?fromqs=true&printing=13596" target="_blank">Mox Ruby</a><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Mox%20Sapphire?fromqs=true&printing=13599" target="_blank">Mox Sapphire</a></div>
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<b>1</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Sol%20Ring?fromqs=true&printing=958" target="_blank">Sol Ring</a></div>
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<i>Lands (18)</i></div>
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<b>4</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/City%20of%20Brass?fromqs=true&printing=12299" target="_blank">City of Brass</a></div>
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<b style="font-family: times;">1</b><span style="font-family: "times";"> </span><a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Forest?printing=5398" style="font-family: times;" target="_blank">Forest</a></div>
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<b>1 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Hammerheim?fromqs=true&printing=5299" target="_blank">Hammerheim</a></div>
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<b>2</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Plateau?fromqs=true&printing=3281" target="_blank">Plateau</a></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times";"><b>2</b> </span><a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Savannah?printing=6345" style="font-family: times;" target="_blank">Savannah</a></div>
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<b>4</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Strip%20Mine?printing=8733" target="_blank">Strip Mine</a></div>
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<b>4</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Taiga?fromqs=true&printing=6349" target="_blank">Taiga</a></div>
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</i><b>Sideboard (15)</b></div>
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<i>Instants (10)</i></div>
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<b>3</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Fork?fromqs=true&printing=1673" target="_blank">Fork</a></div>
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<b>3</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Red%20Elemental%20Blast?printing=8452" target="_blank">Red Elemental Blast</a></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times";"><b>4</b> </span><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Swords%20to%20Plowshares?fromqs=true&printing=6171" target="_blank">Swords to Plowshares</a></div>
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<i>Creatures (4)</i></div>
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<b>4</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Kird%20Ape?fromqs=true&printing=14862" target="_blank">Kird Ape</a></div>
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<i>Enchantments (1)</i></div>
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<b>1 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Lifeforce?fromqs=true&printing=11242" target="_blank">Lifeforce</a></div>
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<u>10th place</u><br />
<b>White Weenie</b><br />
by <a href="https://www.instagram.com/pitlordnathan/" target="_blank">Nathan Mullen</a><br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtDNSiajDzKZ32DQ8h37CApwyit2l3fugANdG-d1iUWdxA7W9wn0R2UzwKRx6_-6JsnKN9LipkrXpyxQ3QfUp55s6EHPQNQYUJdGD_LculqzubmKwXOsh6YeyVdQcjz1pa8lhssT3JoXs/s1600/10+-+Nathan+Mullen+9394+White+Weenie.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="124" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtDNSiajDzKZ32DQ8h37CApwyit2l3fugANdG-d1iUWdxA7W9wn0R2UzwKRx6_-6JsnKN9LipkrXpyxQ3QfUp55s6EHPQNQYUJdGD_LculqzubmKwXOsh6YeyVdQcjz1pa8lhssT3JoXs/s200/10+-+Nathan+Mullen+9394+White+Weenie.jpg" width="200" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOhoxhhkkwpc9wnoEs9J8p14qic2Dw3XR9KlkZOdF0zyc4WJKcSwBXuL1bPSk1zosqmYiqrjGnV3jj3nnAEnRygz1vC1GTJYSnTUHZouaaPjiU1AWvwmZqyWYZkKr6Ceeq-Qp5ta2oNw0/s1600/10+-+Nathan+Mullen.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOhoxhhkkwpc9wnoEs9J8p14qic2Dw3XR9KlkZOdF0zyc4WJKcSwBXuL1bPSk1zosqmYiqrjGnV3jj3nnAEnRygz1vC1GTJYSnTUHZouaaPjiU1AWvwmZqyWYZkKr6Ceeq-Qp5ta2oNw0/s200/10+-+Nathan+Mullen.jpg" width="150" /></a><br />
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<tr valign="TOP"><td style="text-align: left;" width="230"><b>Business (37)</b><br />
<i>Instants (8)</i><br />
<b style="font-family: times;">4 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Disenchant?fromqs=true&printing=6205" target="_blank">Disenchant</a><br />
<span style="font-family: "times";"><b>4</b> </span><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Swords%20to%20Plowshares?fromqs=true&printing=6171" target="_blank">Swords to Plowshares</a><br />
<i>Creatures (25)</i><br />
<b>4</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Icatian%20Javelineers?fromqs=true&printing=6244" target="_blank">Icatian Javelineers</a><br />
<b>4</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Order%20of%20Leitbur?fromqs=true&printing=4789" target="_blank">Order of Leitbur</a><br />
<b>1 </b><a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Preacher?printing=4767" target="_blank">Preacher</a><br />
<b>4 </b><a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Savannah%20Lions?printing=14682" target="_blank">Savannah Lions</a><br />
<b>4</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Thunder%20Spirit?fromqs=true&printing=4999" target="_blank">Thunder Spirit</a><br />
<b>4</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Tundra%20Wolves?fromqs=true&printing=2019" target="_blank">Tundra Wolves</a><br />
<b>4</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/White%20Knight?fromqs=true&printing=11685" target="_blank">White Knight</a><br />
<i>Enchantments (4)</i><br />
<b>4 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Crusade?fromqs=true&printing=5131" target="_blank">Crusade</a></td><td style="text-align: left;" width="232"><b>Mana Sources (23)</b><br />
<i>Lands (23)</i><br />
<b>4</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mishra%27s%20Factory?printing=4723" target="_blank">Mishra's Factory</a><br />
<b style="font-family: times;">15</b><span style="font-family: "times";"> </span><a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Plains?printing=7348" style="font-family: times;" target="_blank">Plains</a><br />
<b>4</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Strip%20Mine?printing=8733" target="_blank">Strip Mine</a><br />
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<b>Sideboard (15)</b><br />
<i>Instants (2)</i><br />
<b>2</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Divine%20Offering?fromqs=true&printing=11421" target="_blank">Divine Offering</a><br />
<i>Sorceries (4)</i><br />
<b style="font-family: times;">2 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Armageddon?fromqs=true&printing=4864" style="font-family: times;" target="_blank">Armageddon</a><br />
<b style="font-family: times;">2 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Dust%20to%20Dust?fromqs=true&printing=4761" style="font-family: times;" target="_blank">Dust to Dust</a><br />
<i>Artifacts (3)</i><br />
<b>3 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/City%20in%20a%20Bottle?fromqs=true&printing=15504" target="_blank">City in a Bottle</a><br />
<i>Creatures (2)</i><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/King%20Suleiman?printing=15744" target="_blank">King Suleiman</a><br />
<b>1 </b><a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Preacher?printing=4767" target="_blank">Preacher</a><br />
<i>Enchantments (4)</i><br />
<b>2</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Circle%20of%20Protection%3A%20Black?fromqs=true&printing=14427" target="_blank">Circle of Protection: Black</a><br />
<b>2</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Circle%20of%20Protection%3A%20Red?fromqs=true&printing=14439" target="_blank">Circle of Protection: Red</a></td></tr>
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<u>11th place</u><br />
<b>Too Cool for a Picture, List, or Deck Name</b><br />
by <a href="https://twitter.com/J_Beatz0606" target="_blank">John Beste</a><br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglvFscQz3tYBE4NNhHUxK-0CDSzJy5aEYKdp68AF3U3NcgUfmcQXQ_w2KxIVa1k-QAM92zqlLkdwmqMIueu8SfhdrDGEKwmxMqNK9vQSr8ilgWLjcm32o5IcWxPwOY7-xwyk1JXofWGZ8/s1600/no-picture-available.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="149" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglvFscQz3tYBE4NNhHUxK-0CDSzJy5aEYKdp68AF3U3NcgUfmcQXQ_w2KxIVa1k-QAM92zqlLkdwmqMIueu8SfhdrDGEKwmxMqNK9vQSr8ilgWLjcm32o5IcWxPwOY7-xwyk1JXofWGZ8/s200/no-picture-available.png" width="200" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5fy6ews0OypiYyXR_ezPrMRkqX_2SGklEvMzmGu7dsB7D2m4Q-7PKXXy5lAtZTGAmdsh1LmAP3QlYtvIc-WQWFNHP2jQs0oDU1f0e2NfCW64t0bMwt7TwEwDFkiripWx6KtKLMnYmoCc/s1600/11+-+John+Beste.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5fy6ews0OypiYyXR_ezPrMRkqX_2SGklEvMzmGu7dsB7D2m4Q-7PKXXy5lAtZTGAmdsh1LmAP3QlYtvIc-WQWFNHP2jQs0oDU1f0e2NfCW64t0bMwt7TwEwDFkiripWx6KtKLMnYmoCc/s200/11+-+John+Beste.jpg" width="150" /></a><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times";"><u>12th place</u></span><br />
<b style="font-family: times;">RGB Zoo</b><br />
<span style="font-family: "times";">by <a href="https://www.instagram.com/oldmagicmusings/" target="_blank">Grant Casleton</a></span><br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsVtXE0QwP8zr8XttTTncYPVZkd4WuKij9Ifh09YzoIfl_Sx-q8bD_e0A9TRbsqT3Fd1fOe05yUt-cqiTlj88CkKbklDAagtSz-jz3nNa30Zjs_IzR0Egc4VxYyG9NJt3Ztanl4-0Rwgo/s1600/12+-+Grant+Casleton+9394.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="149" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsVtXE0QwP8zr8XttTTncYPVZkd4WuKij9Ifh09YzoIfl_Sx-q8bD_e0A9TRbsqT3Fd1fOe05yUt-cqiTlj88CkKbklDAagtSz-jz3nNa30Zjs_IzR0Egc4VxYyG9NJt3Ztanl4-0Rwgo/s200/12+-+Grant+Casleton+9394.jpg" width="200" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIUD5F1QkOreLN0yrTp1r-trIEyjYafcWBaFKOIk8lNrbz32vuAFarchK5Lve2y4MH3A_umc0DlZiJq6V7B8zAy3RXJCFF_sXa83WZqJ4PBw1wKA-bitA3XSjceHfv-m5tSvFQV9K04Es/s1600/12+-+Grant+Casleton.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIUD5F1QkOreLN0yrTp1r-trIEyjYafcWBaFKOIk8lNrbz32vuAFarchK5Lve2y4MH3A_umc0DlZiJq6V7B8zAy3RXJCFF_sXa83WZqJ4PBw1wKA-bitA3XSjceHfv-m5tSvFQV9K04Es/s200/12+-+Grant+Casleton.jpg" width="150" /></a><br />
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<i>Instants (7)</i></div>
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<b>2 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Avoid%20Fate?fromqs=true&printing=616" target="_blank">Avoid Fate</a></div>
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<b>1 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Fissure?fromqs=true&printing=4764" target="_blank">Fissure</a></div>
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<b>4</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Lightning%20Bolt?printing=4906" target="_blank">Lightning Bolt</a></div>
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<i>Sorceries (9)</i></div>
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<b>4</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Chain%20Lightning?fromqs=true&printing=4367" target="_blank">Chain Lightning</a></div>
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<b style="font-family: Times;">1</b><span style="font-family: "times";"> </span><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Demonic%20Tutor?fromqs=true&printing=6971" style="font-family: Times;" target="_blank">Demonic Tutor</a></div>
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<b style="font-family: Times;">1</b><span style="font-family: "times";"> </span><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Mind%20Twist?fromqs=true&printing=8015" style="font-family: Times;" target="_blank">Mind Twist</a></div>
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<b>1</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Regrowth?printing=1619" target="_blank">Regrowth</a></div>
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<b>1 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Shatterstorm?fromqs=true&printing=2584" target="_blank">Shatterstorm</a></div>
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<b>1</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Wheel%20of%20Fortune?printing=2915" target="_blank">Wheel of Fortune</a></div>
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<i>Artifacts (1)</i></div>
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<b>1</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Chaos%20Orb?printing=13486" target="_blank">Chaos Orb</a></div>
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<i>Creatures (19)</i></div>
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<b>3 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Elvish%20Archers?fromqs=true&printing=9036" target="_blank">Elvish Archers</a></div>
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<b>4</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Erhnam%20Djinn?fromqs=true&printing=10642" target="_blank">Erhnam Djinn</a></div>
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<b>4</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Ifh-B%C3%ADff%20Efreet?fromqs=true&printing=4744" target="_blank">Ifh-Biff Efreet</a></div>
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<b>4</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Kird%20Ape?fromqs=true&printing=14862" target="_blank">Kird Ape</a></div>
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<b>4 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Llanowar%20Elves?fromqs=true&printing=4518" target="_blank">Llanowar Elves</a></div>
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<i>Enchantments (1)</i></div>
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<b>1 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Sylvan%20Library?fromqs=true&printing=4998" target="_blank">Sylvan Library</a></div>
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<b>Mana Sources (23)</b></div>
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<i>Artifacts (4)</i></div>
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<b>1</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mox%20Emerald?printing=13587" target="_blank">Mox Emerald</a></div>
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<b>1 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Mox%20Jet?fromqs=true&printing=13590" target="_blank">Mox Jet</a></div>
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<b>1</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Mox%20Ruby?fromqs=true&printing=13596" target="_blank">Mox Ruby</a></div>
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<b>1</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Sol%20Ring?fromqs=true&printing=958" target="_blank">Sol Ring</a></div>
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<i>Lands (19)</i></div>
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<b>1 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Bayou?fromqs=true&printing=3277" target="_blank">Bayou</a></div>
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<b>3</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/City%20of%20Brass?fromqs=true&printing=12299" target="_blank">City of Brass</a></div>
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<b>1</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Forest?printing=5398" target="_blank">Forest</a></div>
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<b>4</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mishra%27s%20Factory?printing=4723" target="_blank">Mishra's Factory</a></div>
<b>1</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Mountain?fromqs=true&printing=6811" target="_blank">Mountain</a><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Pendelhaven?fromqs=true&printing=801" target="_blank">Pendelhaven</a></div>
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<b>4</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Strip%20Mine?printing=8733" target="_blank">Strip Mine</a></div>
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<b>4</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Taiga?fromqs=true&printing=6349" target="_blank">Taiga</a></div>
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</i><b>Sideboard (15)</b></div>
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<i>Instants (8)</i></div>
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<b>2 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Avoid%20Fate?fromqs=true&printing=616" target="_blank">Avoid Fate</a></div>
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<b>1 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Berserk?fromqs=true&printing=4880" target="_blank">Berserk</a></div>
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<b>3</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Red%20Elemental%20Blast?printing=8452" target="_blank">Red Elemental Blast</a></div>
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<b>2</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Shatter?fromqs=true&printing=14689" target="_blank">Shatter</a></div>
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<i>Sorceries (5)</i></div>
<b>1</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Flashfires?fromqs=true&printing=14505" target="_blank">Flashfires</a><br />
<b>2</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Hurricane?fromqs=true&printing=2479" target="_blank">Hurricane</a></div>
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<b>2</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Tranquility?fromqs=true&printing=1106" target="_blank">Tranquility</a></div>
<i>Lands (1)</i><br />
<b>1 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Maze%20of%20Ith?fromqs=true&printing=5929" target="_blank">Maze of Ith</a></div>
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<i>Enchantments (1)</i></div>
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<b>1 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Sylvan%20Library?fromqs=true&printing=4998" target="_blank">Sylvan Library</a></div>
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<u>13th place</u><br />
<b>Vortex Equilibrium</b><br />
by <a href="https://twitter.com/danny_friedman_/" target="_blank">Danny Friedman</a><br />
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<b>Business (35)</b></div>
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<i>Instants (7)</i></div>
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<b>1</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Ancestral%20Recall?fromqs=true&printing=13676" target="_blank">Ancestral Recall</a></div>
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<b>3 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Disenchant?fromqs=true&printing=6205" style="font-family: Times;" target="_blank">Disenchant</a><br />
<b>1 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Mana%20Drain?fromqs=true&printing=3837" target="_blank">Mana Drain</a><br />
<b>2</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Swords%20to%20Plowshares?fromqs=true&printing=6171" style="font-family: Times;" target="_blank">Swords to Plowshares</a></div>
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<i>Sorceries (4)</i></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times";"><b>1 </b><a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Balance?printing=8640" target="_blank">Balance</a></span></div>
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<b style="font-family: Times;">1</b><span style="font-family: "times";"> </span><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Recall?fromqs=true&printing=1061" style="font-family: Times;" target="_blank">Recall</a><br />
<b>1 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Timetwister?fromqs=true&printing=13693" target="_blank">Timetwister</a></div>
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<b>1</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Time%20Walk?fromqs=true&printing=13687" target="_blank">Time Walk</a></div>
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Artifacts (11)</div>
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<b style="font-family: Times;">2</b><span style="font-family: "times";"> </span><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Black%20Vise?fromqs=true&printing=7792" style="font-family: Times;" target="_blank">Black Vise</a><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Chaos%20Orb?printing=13486" target="_blank">Chaos Orb</a><br />
<b>3 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Howling%20Mine?fromqs=true&printing=1986" target="_blank">Howling Mine</a><br />
<b>3 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Icy%20Manipulator?fromqs=true&printing=2008" target="_blank">Icy Manipulator</a><br />
<b>1 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Ivory%20Tower?fromqs=true&printing=4718" target="_blank">Ivory Tower</a><br />
<b>1 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Relic%20Barrier?fromqs=true&printing=11628" target="_blank">Relic Barrier</a></div>
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<i>Enchantments (13)</i></div>
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<b>4 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Copy%20Artifact?fromqs=true&printing=1217" target="_blank">Copy Artifact</a><br />
<b>4 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Mana%20Vortex?fromqs=true&printing=5657" target="_blank">Mana Vortex</a><br />
<b>3 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Land%20Equilibrium?fromqs=true&printing=3836" target="_blank">Land Equilibrium</a><br />
<b>2 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/The%20Abyss?fromqs=true&printing=3684" target="_blank">The Abyss</a></div>
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<b>Mana Sources (26)</b></div>
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<i>Artifacts (8)</i></div>
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<b>1</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Black%20Lotus?printing=13483" target="_blank">Black Lotus</a><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Fellwar%20Stone?fromqs=true&printing=14935" target="_blank">Fellwar Stone</a></div>
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<b>1</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mox%20Emerald?printing=13587" target="_blank">Mox Emerald</a></div>
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<b>1 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Mox%20Jet?fromqs=true&printing=13590" target="_blank">Mox Jet</a><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Mox%20Pearl?fromqs=true&printing=13593" target="_blank">Mox Pearl</a><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Mox%20Ruby?fromqs=true&printing=13596" target="_blank">Mox Ruby</a><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Mox%20Sapphire?fromqs=true&printing=13599" target="_blank">Mox Sapphire</a></div>
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<b>1</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Sol%20Ring?fromqs=true&printing=958" target="_blank">Sol Ring</a></div>
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<i>Lands (18)</i></div>
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<b>4</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/City%20of%20Brass?fromqs=true&printing=12299" target="_blank">City of Brass</a><br />
<b>3</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Island?fromqs=true&printing=6685" target="_blank">Island</a></div>
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<b>1</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Library%20of%20Alexandria?fromqs=true&printing=15810" target="_blank">Library of Alexandria</a><br />
<b>2 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Mishra's%20Workshop?fromqs=true&printing=426" target="_blank">Mishra's Workshop</a></div>
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<b>4</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Tundra?fromqs=true&printing=6353" target="_blank">Tundra</a><br />
<span style="font-family: "times";"><b>4</b> </span><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Underground%20Sea?fromqs=true&printing=6357" style="font-family: Times;" target="_blank">Underground Sea</a></div>
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</i><b>Sideboard (15)</b></div>
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<i>Instants (6)</i></div>
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<b>3</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Blue%20Elemental%20Blast?fromqs=true&printing=8231" target="_blank">Blue Elemental Blast</a><br />
<b>1 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Disenchant?fromqs=true&printing=6205" style="font-family: Times;" target="_blank">Disenchant</a></div>
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<b>2</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Swords%20to%20Plowshares?fromqs=true&printing=6171" style="font-family: Times;" target="_blank">Swords to Plowshares</a></div>
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<i>Sorceries (1)</i></div>
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<b>1 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Dust%20to%20Dust?fromqs=true&printing=4761" target="_blank">Dust to Dust</a><br />
<i>Creatures (3)</i><br />
<b>3</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Serra%20Angel?fromqs=true&printing=7171" target="_blank">Serra Angel</a></div>
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<i>Artifacts (5)</i><br />
<b style="font-family: Times;">2 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/City%20in%20a%20Bottle?fromqs=true&printing=15504" style="font-family: Times;" target="_blank">City in a Bottle</a><br />
<b>2</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Meekstone?fromqs=true&printing=1029" target="_blank">Meekstone</a><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Nova%20Pentacle?fromqs=true&printing=3456" target="_blank">Nova Pentacle</a></div>
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</u> <u>14th place</u><br />
<b>Dark Angels</b><br />
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by <a href="https://www.instagram.com/urbanchillage/" target="_blank">Brandon Sanders</a></div>
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<b>Business (33)</b><br />
<i>Instants (12)</i><br />
<b>4 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Dark%20Ritual?fromqs=true&printing=7271" target="_blank">Dark Ritual</a><br />
<b>4 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Disenchant?fromqs=true&printing=6205" target="_blank">Disenchant</a><br />
<b>4 </b><a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Swords%20to%20Plowshares?printing=6171" target="_blank">Swords to Plowshares</a><br />
<i>Sorceries (7)</i><br />
<b>1 </b><a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Balance?printing=8640" target="_blank">Balance</a><br />
<b>1 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Demonic%20Tutor?fromqs=true&printing=6971" target="_blank">Demonic Tutor</a><br />
<b>4 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Hymn%20to%20Tourach?fromqs=true&printing=4788" target="_blank">Hymn to Tourach</a><br />
<b>1 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Mind%20Twist?fromqs=true&printing=8015" target="_blank">Mind Twist</a><br />
<i>Artifacts (1)</i><br />
<b>1 </b><a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Chaos%20Orb?printing=13486" target="_blank">Chaos Orb</a><br />
<i>Creatures (13)</i><br />
<b>2 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Hypnotic%20Specter?fromqs=true&printing=2001" target="_blank">Hypnotic Specter</a><br />
<b>4 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Juz%C3%A1m%20Djinn?fromqs=true&printing=4745" target="_blank">Juzam Djinn</a><br />
<b>1 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Royal%20Assassin?fromqs=true&printing=2252" target="_blank">Royal Assassin</a><br />
<b>2 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Sengir%20Vampire?fromqs=true&printing=2298" target="_blank">Sengir Vampire</a><br />
<b>4 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Serra%20Angel?fromqs=true&printing=7171" target="_blank">Serra Angel</a></div>
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<b>Mana Sources (27)</b><br />
<i>Artifacts (1)</i><br />
<b>1 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Sol%20Ring?fromqs=true&printing=958" target="_blank">Sol Ring</a><br />
<i>Lands (26)</i><br />
<b>4 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/City%20of%20Brass?fromqs=true&printing=12299" target="_blank">City of Brass</a><br />
<b>4 </b><a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mishra%27s%20Factory?printing=4723" target="_blank">Mishra's Factory</a><br />
<b>4 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Scrubland?fromqs=true&printing=3291" target="_blank">Scrubland</a><br />
<b>13 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Swamp?fromqs=true&printing=7477" target="_blank">Swamp</a><br />
<b>1 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Urborg?fromqs=true&printing=5305" target="_blank">Urborg</a><br />
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</b> <b>Sideboard (15)</b><br />
<i>Lands (2)</i><br />
<b>2 </b><a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Strip%20Mine?printing=8733" target="_blank">Strip Mine</a><br />
<i>Artifacts (2)</i><br />
<b>2 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Golgothian%20Sylex?fromqs=true&printing=1" target="_blank">Golgothian Sylex</a><br />
<i>Enchantments (11)</i><br />
<b>1 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Conversion?fromqs=true&printing=8690" target="_blank">Conversion</a><br />
<b>4 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Greater%20Realm%20of%20Preservation?fromqs=true&printing=5157" target="_blank">Greater Realm of Preservation</a><br />
<b>4 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Underworld%20Dreams?fromqs=true&printing=2417" target="_blank">Underworld Dreams</a><br />
<b>2 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/White%20Ward?fromqs=true&printing=8728" target="_blank">White Ward</a></div>
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<u>15th place</u><br />
<b>Juzam Link</b></div>
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by James Tork</div>
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<b>Business (38)</b><br />
<i>Instants (12)</i><br />
<b>4 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Dark%20Ritual?fromqs=true&printing=7271" target="_blank">Dark Ritual</a><br />
<b>3 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Disenchant?fromqs=true&printing=6205" target="_blank">Disenchant</a><br />
<b>4 </b><a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Swords%20to%20Plowshares?printing=6171" target="_blank">Swords to Plowshares</a><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Terror?fromqs=true&printing=2988" target="_blank">Terror</a><br />
<i>Sorceries (5)</i><br />
<b>1 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Demonic%20Tutor?fromqs=true&printing=6971" target="_blank">Demonic Tutor</a><br />
<b>3 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Hymn%20to%20Tourach?fromqs=true&printing=4788" target="_blank">Hymn to Tourach</a><br />
<b>1 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Mind%20Twist?fromqs=true&printing=8015" target="_blank">Mind Twist</a><br />
<i>Artifacts (1)</i><br />
<b>1 </b><a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Chaos%20Orb?printing=13486" target="_blank">Chaos Orb</a><br />
<i>Creatures (16)</i><br />
<b>4 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Cuombajj%20Witches?fromqs=true&printing=4730" target="_blank">Cuombajj Witches</a><br />
<b>4 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Hypnotic%20Specter?fromqs=true&printing=2001" target="_blank">Hypnotic Specter</a><br />
<b>4 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Juz%C3%A1m%20Djinn?fromqs=true&printing=4745" target="_blank">Juzam Djinn</a><br />
<b>1 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Royal%20Assassin?fromqs=true&printing=2252" target="_blank">Royal Assassin</a><br />
<b>2 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Sengir%20Vampire?fromqs=true&printing=2298" target="_blank">Sengir Vampire</a><br />
<b>1 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/The%20Wretched?fromqs=true&printing=10932" target="_blank">The Wretched</a><br />
<i>Enchantments (4)</i><br />
<b>4</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Spirit%20Link?fromqs=true&printing=2357" target="_blank">Spirit Link</a></div>
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<b>Mana Sources (24)</b><br />
<i>Artifacts (4)</i><br />
<b>1 </b><a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Black%20Lotus?printing=13483" target="_blank">Black Lotus</a><br />
<b>1 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Mox%20Jet?fromqs=true&printing=13590" target="_blank">Mox Jet</a><br />
<b>1 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Mox%20Pearl?fromqs=true&printing=13593" target="_blank">Mox Pearl</a><br />
<b>1 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Sol%20Ring?fromqs=true&printing=958" target="_blank">Sol Ring</a><br />
<i>Lands (20)</i><br />
<b>4 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/City%20of%20Brass?fromqs=true&printing=12299" target="_blank">City of Brass</a><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Library%20of%20Alexandria?fromqs=true&printing=15810" target="_blank">Library of Alexandria</a><br />
<b>4 </b><a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mishra%27s%20Factory?printing=4723" target="_blank">Mishra's Factory</a><br />
<b>4 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Scrubland?fromqs=true&printing=3291" target="_blank">Scrubland</a><br />
<b>7 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Swamp?fromqs=true&printing=7477" target="_blank">Swamp</a><br />
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<b>Sideboard (15)</b><br />
<i>Sorceries (5)</i><br />
<b>2</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Armageddon?fromqs=true&printing=4864" target="_blank">Armageddon</a><br />
<b>1</b><b> </b><a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Balance?printing=8640" target="_blank">Balance</a><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Drain%20Life?fromqs=true&printing=9332" target="_blank">Drain Life</a><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Sinkhole?fromqs=true&printing=13670" target="_blank">Sinkhole</a><br />
<i>Instants (3)</i><br />
<b>2</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Divine%20Offering?fromqs=true&printing=11421" target="_blank">Divine Offering</a><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Terror?fromqs=true&printing=2988" target="_blank">Terror</a><br />
<i>Creatures (2)</i><br />
<b>2</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Royal%20Assassin?fromqs=true&printing=2252" target="_blank">Royal Assassin</a><br />
<i>Lands (3)</i><br />
<b>3</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Strip%20Mine?printing=8733" target="_blank">Strip Mine</a><br />
<i>Artifacts (1)</i><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Nevinyrral%27s%20Disk?fromqs=true&printing=4924" target="_blank">Nevinyrral's Disk</a><br />
<i>Enchantments (1)</i><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Land%20Tax?fromqs=true&printing=8101" target="_blank">Land Tax</a></div>
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</u> <u>16th place</u></div>
<b>Drowned Knights</b><br />
<div style="font-style: normal; font-weight: normal;">
by Michael Butzin</div>
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<b>Business (36)</b><br />
<i>Instants (7)</i><br />
<b>4 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Disenchant?fromqs=true&printing=6205" target="_blank">Disenchant</a><br />
<b>3 </b><a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Swords%20to%20Plowshares?printing=6171" target="_blank">Swords to Plowshares</a><br />
<i>Sorceries (4)</i><br />
<b>2 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Armageddon?fromqs=true&printing=4864" target="_blank">Armageddon</a><br />
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<b>1 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Timetwister?fromqs=true&printing=13693" target="_blank">Timetwister</a></div>
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<b>1</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Time%20Walk?fromqs=true&printing=13687" target="_blank">Time Walk</a></div>
<i>Artifacts (1)</i><br />
<b>1 </b><a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Chaos%20Orb?printing=13486" target="_blank">Chaos Orb</a><br />
<i>Creatures (20)</i><br />
<b>4 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Icatian%20Javelineers?fromqs=true&printing=6244" style="font-family: Times;" target="_blank">Icatian Javelineers</a><br />
<b>1 </b><a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/King%20Suleiman?printing=15744" target="_blank">King Suleiman</a><br />
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<b>4</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Order%20of%20Leitbur?fromqs=true&printing=4789" target="_blank">Order of Leitbur</a></div>
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<b>2 </b><a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Preacher?printing=4767" target="_blank">Preacher</a></div>
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<b>3 </b><a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Savannah%20Lions?printing=14682" target="_blank">Savannah Lions</a></div>
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<b style="font-family: times;">1 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Serra%20Angel?fromqs=true&printing=7171" style="font-family: times;" target="_blank">Serra Angel</a></div>
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<b>1</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Tundra%20Wolves?fromqs=true&printing=2019" target="_blank">Tundra Wolves</a></div>
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<b>4</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/White%20Knight?fromqs=true&printing=11685" target="_blank">White Knight</a></div>
<i>Enchantments (4)</i><br />
<b>3 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Crusade?fromqs=true&printing=5131" style="font-family: Times;" target="_blank">Crusade</a><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Land%20Tax?fromqs=true&printing=8101" target="_blank">Land Tax</a></div>
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<b>Mana Sources (24)</b><br />
<i>Artifacts (3)</i><br />
<b>1 </b><a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Black%20Lotus?printing=13483" target="_blank">Black Lotus</a><br />
<b>1 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Mox%20Pearl?fromqs=true&printing=13593" target="_blank">Mox Pearl</a><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Mox%20Sapphire?fromqs=true&printing=13599" target="_blank">Mox Sapphire</a><br />
<i>Lands (20)</i><br />
<b>1 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/City%20of%20Brass?fromqs=true&printing=12299" target="_blank">City of Brass</a><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Library%20of%20Alexandria?fromqs=true&printing=15810" target="_blank">Library of Alexandria</a><br />
<b>12 </b><a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Plains?printing=7348" target="_blank">Plains</a><br />
<b>4 </b><a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Strip%20Mine?printing=8733" target="_blank">Strip Mine</a><br />
<b>4</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Tundra?fromqs=true&printing=6353" target="_blank">Tundra</a><br />
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</b> <b>Sideboard (11)</b><br />
<i>Lands (2)</i><br />
<b>2 </b><a href="http://island/" target="_blank">Island</a><br />
<i>Instants (1)</i><br />
<b>1 </b><a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Swords%20to%20Plowshares?printing=6171" target="_blank">Swords to Plowshares</a><br />
<i>Artifacts (1)</i><br />
<b>1 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/City%20in%20a%20Bottle?fromqs=true&printing=15504" target="_blank">City in a Bottle</a><br />
<i>Enchantments (7)</i><br />
<b>1 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Crusade?fromqs=true&printing=5131" style="font-family: Times;" target="_blank">Crusade</a><br />
<b>4 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Energy%20Flux?fromqs=true&printing=7664" target="_blank">Energy Flux</a><br />
<b>2 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Spirit%20Link?fromqs=true&printing=2357" target="_blank">Spirit Link</a><br />
<i>Misc (4)</i><br />
<b>4 (</b>Unidentified Card)</div>
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<u><br />
</u> <u>17th place</u><br />
<b>UR Counter Burn</b><br />
<div style="font-style: normal; font-weight: normal;">
by Stephen Maldonado</div>
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<i>Instants (14)</i><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Ancestral%20Recall?fromqs=true&printing=13676" target="_blank">Ancestral Recall</a><br />
<b>4 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Counterspell?fromqs=true&printing=6454" target="_blank">Counterspell</a><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Fork?fromqs=true&printing=1673" target="_blank">Fork</a><br />
<b>4</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Lightning%20Bolt?printing=4906" target="_blank">Lightning Bolt</a><br />
<b>4</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Psionic%20Blast?fromqs=true&printing=529" target="_blank">Psionic Blast</a><br />
<i>Sorceries (10)</i><br />
<b>1 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Braingeyser?fromqs=true&printing=1213" target="_blank">Braingeyser</a><br />
<b>4</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Chain%20Lightning?fromqs=true&printing=4367" target="_blank">Chain Lightning</a><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Fireball?fromqs=true&printing=6582" target="_blank">Fireball</a><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Recall?fromqs=true&printing=1061" target="_blank">Recall</a><br />
<b>1 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Timetwister?fromqs=true&printing=13693" target="_blank">Timetwister</a><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Time%20Walk?fromqs=true&printing=13687" target="_blank">Time Walk</a><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Wheel%20of%20Fortune?printing=2915" target="_blank">Wheel of Fortune</a><br />
<i>Artifacts (2)</i><br />
<b>1 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Black%20Vise?fromqs=true&printing=7792" target="_blank">Black Vise</a><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Chaos%20Orb?printing=13486" target="_blank">Chaos Orb</a><br />
<i>Creatures (8)</i><br />
<b>4 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Flying%20Men?fromqs=true&printing=343" target="_blank">Flying Men</a><br />
<b>4</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Serendib%20Efreet?fromqs=true&printing=4750" target="_blank">Serendib Efreet</a></td><td style="text-align: left;" width="232"><b>Mana Sources (26)</b><br />
<i>Artifacts (4)</i><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Black%20Lotus?printing=13483" target="_blank">Black Lotus</a><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Mox%20Ruby?fromqs=true&printing=13596" target="_blank">Mox Ruby</a><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Mox%20Sapphire?fromqs=true&printing=13599" target="_blank">Mox Sapphire</a><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Sol%20Ring?fromqs=true&printing=958" target="_blank">Sol Ring</a><br />
<i>Lands (21)</i><br />
<b>3</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/City%20of%20Brass?fromqs=true&printing=12299" target="_blank">City of Brass</a><br />
<b>5</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Island?fromqs=true&printing=6685" target="_blank">Island</a><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Library%20of%20Alexandria?fromqs=true&printing=15810" target="_blank">Library of Alexandria</a><br />
<b>4</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mishra%27s%20Factory?printing=4723" target="_blank">Mishra's Factory</a><br />
<b>3</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Mountain?fromqs=true&printing=6811" target="_blank">Mountain</a><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Strip%20Mine?printing=8733" target="_blank">Strip Mine</a><br />
<b>4</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Volcanic%20Island?fromqs=true&printing=3306" target="_blank">Volcanic Island</a><br />
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<b>Sideboard (15)</b><br />
<i>Instants (9)</i><br />
<b>3</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Blue%20Elemental%20Blast?fromqs=true&printing=8231" target="_blank">Blue Elemental Blast</a><br />
<b>3</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Red%20Elemental%20Blast?printing=8452" target="_blank">Red Elemental Blast</a><br />
<b>3</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Shatter?fromqs=true&printing=14689" target="_blank">Shatter</a><br />
<i>Sorceries (1)</i><br />
<b>1 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Amnesia?fromqs=true&printing=5164" target="_blank">Amnesia</a><br />
<i>Enchantments (5)</i><br />
<b>2 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Blood%20Moon?fromqs=true&printing=14407" target="_blank">Blood Moon</a><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Control%20Magic?fromqs=true&printing=8020" target="_blank">Control Magic</a><br />
<b>2</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Energy%20Flux?fromqs=true&printing=7664" target="_blank">Energy Flux</a></td></tr>
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</u> <u>18th place</u></div>
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<b>Mono Black Prison</b></div>
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by Michael Finnegan</div>
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<b>Business (39)</b></div>
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<i>Instants (7)</i></div>
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<b>4 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Dark%20Ritual?fromqs=true&printing=7271" target="_blank">Dark Ritual</a></div>
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<b>3</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Terror?fromqs=true&printing=2988" target="_blank">Terror</a></div>
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<i>Sorceries (9)</i></div>
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<b>1 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Demonic%20Tutor?fromqs=true&printing=6971" target="_blank">Demonic Tutor</a></div>
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<b>3</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Drain%20Life?fromqs=true&printing=9332" target="_blank">Drain Life</a></div>
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<b>4 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Hymn%20to%20Tourach?fromqs=true&printing=4788" target="_blank">Hymn to Tourach</a></div>
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<b>1 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Mind%20Twist?fromqs=true&printing=8015" target="_blank">Mind Twist</a></div>
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<i>Artifacts (11)</i></div>
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<b>4</b><i> </i><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Black%20Vise?fromqs=true&printing=7792" target="_blank">Black Vise</a></div>
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<b>1 </b><a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Chaos%20Orb?printing=13486" target="_blank">Chaos Orb</a></div>
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<b>2</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Nevinyrral%27s%20Disk?fromqs=true&printing=4924" target="_blank">Nevinyrral's Disk</a></div>
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<b>4</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/The%20Rack?fromqs=true&printing=769" target="_blank">The Rack</a></div>
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<i>Creatures (10)</i></div>
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<b>2 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Hypnotic%20Specter?fromqs=true&printing=2001" target="_blank">Guardian Beast</a></div>
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<b>4 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Hypnotic%20Specter?fromqs=true&printing=2001" target="_blank">Hypnotic Specter</a></div>
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<b>4 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Will-o%27-the-Wisp?fromqs=true&printing=14886" target="_blank">Will-o'-the-Wisp</a></div>
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<i>Enchantments (1)</i></div>
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<b>1 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Paralyze?fromqs=true&printing=4930" target="_blank">Paralyze</a></div>
<i>Lands (1)</i><br />
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<b>1</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Maze%20of%20Ith?fromqs=true&printing=5929" target="_blank">Maze of Ith</a></div>
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<b>Mana Sources (21)</b></div>
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<i>Lands (21)</i></div>
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<b>4 </b><a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mishra%27s%20Factory?printing=4723" target="_blank">Mishra's Factory</a></div>
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<b>4</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Strip%20Mine?printing=8733" target="_blank">Strip Mine</a></div>
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<b>12 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Swamp?fromqs=true&printing=7477" target="_blank">Swamp</a></div>
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<b>1</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Urborg?fromqs=true&printing=5305" target="_blank">Urborg</a></div>
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<i>Creatures (1)</i></div>
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<b>1 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Yawgmoth%20Demon?fromqs=true&printing=15144" target="_blank">Yawgmoth Demon</a></div>
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<i>Artifacts (6)</i></div>
<b>1 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Meekstone?fromqs=true&printing=1029" target="_blank">Meekstone</a><br />
<b>1 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Mirror%20Universe?fromqs=true&printing=4984" target="_blank">Mirror Universe</a><br />
<b>1 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Nova%20Pentacle?fromqs=true&printing=3456" target="_blank">Nova Pentacle</a><br />
<b>2 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Relic%20Barrier?fromqs=true&printing=11628" target="_blank">Relic Barrier</a><br />
<b>1 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Winter%20Orb?fromqs=true&printing=4969" target="_blank">Winter Orb</a><br />
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<i>Enchantments (8)</i></div>
<b>1</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Animate%20Dead?fromqs=true&printing=4844" target="_blank">Animate Dead</a><br />
<b>2</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Deathgrip?fromqs=true&printing=10882" target="_blank">Deathgrip</a><br />
<b>2</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Gloom?fromqs=true&printing=10900" target="_blank">Gloom</a><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Oubliette?fromqs=true&printing=4746" target="_blank">Oubliette</a><br />
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<b>1 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Paralyze?fromqs=true&printing=4930" target="_blank">Paralyze</a></div>
<b>1</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Underworld%20Dreams?fromqs=true&printing=2417" target="_blank">Underworld Dreams</a></div>
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<u>19th place</u></div>
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<b>Flying Boys Club</b></div>
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by Carter Petray</div>
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<b>Business (35)</b><br />
<i>Instants (16)</i><br />
<b>1 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Ancestral%20Recall?fromqs=true&printing=13676" target="_blank">Ancestral Recall</a><br />
<b>2 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Boomerang?fromqs=true&printing=1736" target="_blank">Boomerang</a><br />
<b>4 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Counterspell?fromqs=true&printing=6454" target="_blank">Counterspell</a><br />
<b>1 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Flash%20Counter?fromqs=true&printing=11942" target="_blank">Flash Counter</a><br />
<b>4 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Force%20Spike?fromqs=true&printing=922" target="_blank">Force Spike</a><br />
<b>4 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Psionic%20Blast?fromqs=true&printing=529" target="_blank">Psionic Blast</a><br />
<i>Sorceries (3)</i><br />
<b>1 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Braingeyser?fromqs=true&printing=1213" target="_blank">Braingeyser</a><br />
<b>1 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Recall?fromqs=true&printing=1061" target="_blank">Recall</a><br />
<b>1 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Time%20Walk?fromqs=true&printing=13687" target="_blank">Time Walk</a><br />
<i>Creatures (12)</i><br />
<b>4 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Flying%20Men?fromqs=true&printing=343" target="_blank">Flying Men</a><br />
<b>1 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Mahamoti%20Djinn?fromqs=true&printing=2066" target="_blank">Mahamoti Djinn</a><br />
<b>1 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Old%20Man%20of%20the%20Sea?fromqs=true&printing=15511" target="_blank">Old Man of the Sea</a><br />
<b>2 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Serendib%20Djinn?fromqs=true&printing=15512" target="_blank">Serendib Djinn</a><br />
<b>4 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Serendib%20Efreet?fromqs=true&printing=4750" target="_blank">Serendib Efreet</a><br />
<i>Enchantments (4)</i><br />
<b>4 </b><a href="http://enchantments%20%281%29%201%20paralyze/" target="_blank">Unstable Mutation</a></div>
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<b>Mana Sources (25)</b><br />
<i>Artifacts (2)</i><br />
<b>1 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Mox%20Sapphire?fromqs=true&printing=13599" target="_blank">Mox Sapphire</a><br />
<b>1 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Sol%20Ring?fromqs=true&printing=958" target="_blank">Sol Ring</a><br />
<i>Lands (23)</i><br />
<b>13 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Island?fromqs=true&printing=6685" target="_blank">Island</a><br />
<b>4 </b><a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mishra%27s%20Factory?printing=4723" target="_blank">Mishra's Factory</a><br />
<b>2 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Tolaria?fromqs=true&printing=5303" target="_blank">Tolaria</a><br />
<b>4 </b><a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Strip%20Mine?printing=8733" target="_blank">Strip Mine</a><br />
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<i>Instants (4)</i><br />
<b>4 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Blue%20Elemental%20Blast?fromqs=true&printing=8231" target="_blank">Blue Elemental Blast</a><br />
<i>Creatures (4)</i><br />
<b>2 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Dand%C3%A2n?fromqs=true&printing=225" target="_blank">Dandân</a><br />
<b>1 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Prodigal%20Sorcerer?fromqs=true&printing=637" target="_blank">Prodigal Sorcerer</a><br />
<b>1 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Time%20Elemental?fromqs=true&printing=5122" target="_blank">Time Elemental</a><br />
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<b>2</b><i> </i><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Black%20Vise?fromqs=true&printing=7792" target="_blank">Black Vise</a><br />
<i>Enchantments (5)</i><br />
<b>1 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Control%20Magic?fromqs=true&printing=8020" target="_blank">Control Magic</a><br />
<b>4 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Energy%20Flux?fromqs=true&printing=7664" target="_blank">Energy Flux</a></div>
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<u>20th place</u></div>
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<b>Mini Red Sligh</b></div>
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by Dan Rech</div>
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<i>Instants (5)</i><br />
<b>4 </b><a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Lightning%20Bolt?printing=4906" target="_blank">Lightning Bolt</a><br />
<b>1 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Shatter?fromqs=true&printing=14689" target="_blank">Shatter</a><br />
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<b>4 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Chain%20Lightning?fromqs=true&printing=4367" target="_blank">Chain Lightning</a><br />
<b>1 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Detonate?fromqs=true&printing=12465" target="_blank">Detonate</a><b> </b><br />
<b>1 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Fireball?fromqs=true&printing=6582" target="_blank">Fireball</a><br />
<i>Artifacts (1)</i><br />
<b>1 </b><a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Chaos%20Orb?printing=13486" target="_blank">Chaos Orb</a><br />
<i>Creatures (24)</i><br />
<b>1 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Ball%20Lightning?fromqs=true&printing=4753" target="_blank">Ball Lightning</a><br />
<b>4 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Brass%20Man?fromqs=true&printing=7809" target="_blank">Brass Man</a><br />
<b>1 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Brothers%20of%20Fire?fromqs=true&printing=4757" target="_blank">Brothers of Fire</a><br />
<b>2 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Dragon%20Whelp?fromqs=true&printing=5727" target="_blank">Dragon Whelp</a><br />
<b>2 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Dwarven%20Lieutenant?fromqs=true&printing=6993" target="_blank">Dwarven Lieutenant</a><br />
<b>4 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Dwarven%20Soldier?fromqs=true&printing=4777" target="_blank">Dwarven Soldiers</a><br />
<b>4 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Ironclaw%20Orcs?fromqs=true&printing=6368" target="_blank">Ironclaw Orcs</a><br />
<b>2 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Mons%27s%20Goblin%20Raiders?fromqs=true&printing=8956" target="_blank">Mons's Goblin Raiders</a><br />
<b>2 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Orcish%20Artillery?fromqs=true&printing=2136" target="_blank">Orcish Artillery</a><br />
<b>2 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Orcish%20Spy?fromqs=true&printing=12045" target="_blank">Orcish Spy</a><br />
<i>Enchantments (1)</i><br />
<b>1 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Immolation?fromqs=true&printing=8356" target="_blank">Immolation</a></div>
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<b>Mana Sources (25)</b><br />
<i>Artifacts (2)</i><br />
<b>1 </b><a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Black%20Lotus?printing=13483" target="_blank">Black Lotus</a><br />
<b>1 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Mox%20Ruby?fromqs=true&printing=13596" target="_blank">Mox Ruby</a><br />
<i>Lands (23)</i><br />
<b>1 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Hammerheim?fromqs=true&printing=5299" target="_blank">Hammerheim</a><br />
<b>4 </b><a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mishra%27s%20Factory?printing=4723" target="_blank">Mishra's Factory</a><br />
<b>14 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Mountain?fromqs=true&printing=6811" target="_blank">Mountain</a><br />
<b>4 </b><a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Strip%20Mine?printing=8733" target="_blank">Strip Mine</a><br />
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<i>Instants (2)</i><br />
<b>1 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Fork?fromqs=true&printing=1673" target="_blank">Fork</a><br />
<b>1 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Shatter?fromqs=true&printing=14689" target="_blank">Shatter</a><br />
<i>Sorceries (3)</i><br />
<b>1 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Disintegrate?fromqs=true&printing=229" target="_blank">Disintegrate</a><br />
<b>1 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Flashfires?fromqs=true&printing=14505" target="_blank">Flashfires</a><br />
<b>1 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Shatterstorm?fromqs=true&printing=2584" target="_blank">Shatterstorm</a><br />
<i>Artifacts (4)</i><br />
<b>4 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Meekstone?fromqs=true&printing=1029" target="_blank">Meekstone</a><br />
<i>Enchantments (6)</i><br />
<b>1 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Earthbind?fromqs=true&printing=1660" target="_blank">Earthbind</a><br />
<b>1 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Immolation?fromqs=true&printing=8356" target="_blank">Immolation</a><br />
<b>3 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Manabarbs?fromqs=true&printing=2571" target="_blank">Manabarbs</a><br />
<b>1 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Raging%20River?fromqs=true&printing=14322" target="_blank">Raging River</a></div>
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<b>The Deck</b></div>
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by <a href="https://www.instagram.com/nonbasicland/" target="_blank">Bob Agra</a></div>
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<b>Business (32)</b><br />
<i>Instants (16)</i><br />
<b>1 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Ancestral%20Recall?fromqs=true&printing=13676" target="_blank">Ancestral Recall</a><br />
<b>4 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Counterspell?fromqs=true&printing=6454" target="_blank">Counterspell</a><br />
<b>4 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Disenchant?fromqs=true&printing=6205" target="_blank">Disenchant</a><br />
<b>3 </b><a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Lightning%20Bolt?printing=4906" target="_blank">Lightning Bolt</a><br />
<b>1 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Mana%20Drain?fromqs=true&printing=3837" target="_blank">Mana Drain</a><br />
<b>3 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Swords%20to%20Plowshares?fromqs=true&printing=6171" target="_blank">Swords to Plowshares</a><br />
<i>Sorceries (8)</i><br />
<b>1 </b><a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Balance?printing=8640" target="_blank">Balance</a><br />
<b>1 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Braingeyser?fromqs=true&printing=1213" target="_blank">Braingeyser</a><br />
<b>1 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Demonic%20Tutor?fromqs=true&printing=6971" target="_blank">Demonic Tutor</a><br />
<b>1 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Fireball?fromqs=true&printing=6582" target="_blank">Fireball</a><br />
<b>1 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Mind%20Twist?fromqs=true&printing=8015" target="_blank">Mind Twist</a><br />
<b>1 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Recall?fromqs=true&printing=1061" target="_blank">Recall</a><br />
<b>1 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Regrowth?printing=1619" target="_blank">Regrowth</a><br />
<b>1 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Time%20Walk?fromqs=true&printing=13687" target="_blank">Time Walk</a><br />
<i>Artifacts (5)</i><br />
<b>1 </b><a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Chaos%20Orb?printing=13486" target="_blank">Chaos Orb</a><br />
<b>1 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Disrupting%20Scepter?fromqs=true&printing=14476" target="_blank">Disrupting Scepter</a><br />
<b>3 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Jayemdae%20Tome?fromqs=true&printing=180" target="_blank">Jayemdae Tome</a><br />
<i>Creatures (1)</i><br />
<b>1 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Shivan%20Dragon?fromqs=true&printing=5746" target="_blank">Shivan Dragon</a><br />
<i>Enchantments (2)</i><br />
<b>1 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Copy%20Artifact?fromqs=true&printing=1217" target="_blank">Copy Artifact</a><br />
<b>1 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Sylvan%20Library?fromqs=true&printing=4998" target="_blank">Sylvan Library</a></div>
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<b>Mana Sources (28)</b><br />
<i>Artifacts (9)</i><br />
<b>1 </b><a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Black%20Lotus?printing=13483" target="_blank">Black Lotus</a><br />
<b>3 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Fellwar%20Stone?fromqs=true&printing=14935" target="_blank">Fellwar Stone</a><br />
<b>1 </b><a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mox%20Emerald?printing=13587" target="_blank">Mox Emerald</a><br />
<b>1 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Mox%20Jet?fromqs=true&printing=13590" target="_blank">Mox Jet</a><br />
<b>1 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Mox%20Pearl?fromqs=true&printing=13593" target="_blank">Mox Pearl</a><br />
<b>1 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Mox%20Ruby?fromqs=true&printing=13596" target="_blank">Mox Ruby</a><br />
<b>1 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Mox%20Sapphire?fromqs=true&printing=13599" target="_blank">Mox Sapphire</a><br />
<i>Lands (19)</i><br />
<b>4 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/City%20of%20Brass?fromqs=true&printing=12299" target="_blank">City of Brass</a><br />
<b>1 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Island?fromqs=true&printing=6685" target="_blank">Island</a><br />
<b>1 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Library%20of%20Alexandria?fromqs=true&printing=15810" target="_blank">Library of Alexandria</a><br />
<b>3 </b><a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mishra%27s%20Factory?printing=4723" target="_blank">Mishra's Factory</a><br />
<b>1 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Plains?fromqs=true&printing=7349" target="_blank">Plains</a><br />
<b>1 </b><a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Strip%20Mine?printing=8733" target="_blank">Strip Mine</a><br />
<b>3 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Tundra?fromqs=true&printing=6353" target="_blank">Tundra</a><br />
<b>3 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Underground%20Sea?fromqs=true&printing=6357" target="_blank">Underground Sea</a><br />
<b>2 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Volcanic%20Island?fromqs=true&printing=3306" target="_blank">Volcanic Island</a><br />
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<i>Instants (7)</i><br />
<b>1 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Alabaster%20Potion?fromqs=true&printing=11373" target="_blank">Alabaster Potion</a><br />
<b>2 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Blue%20Elemental%20Blast?fromqs=true&printing=8231" target="_blank">Blue Elemental Blast</a><br />
<b>4 </b><a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Red%20Elemental%20Blast?printing=8452" target="_blank">Red Elemental Blast</a><br />
<b>1 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Swords%20to%20Plowshares?fromqs=true&printing=6171" target="_blank">Swords to Plowshares</a><br />
<i>Sorceries (3)</i><br />
<b>1 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Wrath%20of%20God?fromqs=true&printing=2449" target="_blank">Wrath of God</a><br />
<i>Creatures (1)</i><br />
<b>1 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Serra%20Angel?fromqs=true&printing=7171" target="_blank">Serra Angel</a><br />
<i>Enchantments (5)</i><br />
<b>4 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Circle%20of%20Protection%3A%20Red?fromqs=true&printing=14439" target="_blank">Circle of Protection: Red</a><br />
<b>1 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Moat?fromqs=true&printing=4985" target="_blank">Moat</a></div>
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<u>22nd place</u></div>
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<b>Last Case Scenario Pink</b></div>
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by Nick Rohr</div>
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<b>Business (31)</b><br />
<i>Instants (4)</i><br />
<b>4 </b><a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Lightning%20Bolt?printing=4906" target="_blank">Lightning Bolt</a><br />
<i>Sorceries (9)</i><br />
<b>1 </b><a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Balance?printing=8640" target="_blank">Balance</a><br />
<b>4 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Chain%20Lightning?fromqs=true&printing=4367" target="_blank">Chain Lightning</a><br />
<b>2 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Earthquake?fromqs=true&printing=897" target="_blank">Earthquake</a><br />
<b>1 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Fireball?fromqs=true&printing=6582" target="_blank">Fireball</a><br />
<b>1 </b><a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Wheel%20of%20Fortune?printing=2915" target="_blank">Wheel of Fortune</a><br />
<i>Artifacts (5)</i><br />
<b>1 </b><a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Chaos%20Orb?printing=13486" target="_blank">Chaos Orb</a><br />
<b>4 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Nevinyrral%27s%20Disk?fromqs=true&printing=4924" target="_blank">Nevinyrral's Disk</a><br />
<i>Creatures (13)</i><br />
<b>4 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Ball%20Lightning?fromqs=true&printing=4753" target="_blank">Ball Lightning</a><br />
<b>3 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Rukh%20Egg?fromqs=true&printing=14669" target="_blank">Rukh Egg</a><br />
<b>2 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Triskelion?fromqs=true&printing=12592" target="_blank">Triskelion</a><br />
<b>4 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Ydwen%20Efreet?fromqs=true&printing=5186" target="_blank">Ydwen Efreet</a></div>
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<b>Mana Sources (29)</b><br />
<i>Artifacts (6)</i><br />
<b>1 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Mox%20Ruby?fromqs=true&printing=13596" target="_blank">Mox Ruby</a><br />
<b>4 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Mana%20Vault?fromqs=true&printing=10852" target="_blank">Mana Vault</a><br />
<b>1 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Sol%20Ring?fromqs=true&printing=958" target="_blank">Sol Ring</a><br />
<i>Lands (23)</i><br />
<b>4 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/City%20of%20Brass?fromqs=true&printing=12299" target="_blank">City of Brass</a><br />
<b>2 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Dwarven%20Ruins?fromqs=true&printing=5971" target="_blank">Dwarven Ruins</a><br />
<b>4 </b><a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mishra%27s%20Factory?printing=4723" target="_blank">Mishra's Factory</a><br />
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<b>5 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Mountain?fromqs=true&printing=6811" target="_blank">Mountain</a></div>
<b>4 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Plateau?fromqs=true&printing=3281" target="_blank">Plateau</a><br />
<b>4 </b><a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Strip%20Mine?printing=8733" target="_blank">Strip Mine</a><br />
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<b>Sideboard (15)</b><br />
<i>Instants (7)</i><br />
<b>3 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Disenchant?fromqs=true&printing=6205" target="_blank">Disenchant</a><br />
<b>4 </b><a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Red%20Elemental%20Blast?printing=8452" target="_blank">Red Elemental Blast</a><br />
<i>Lands (1)</i><br />
<b>1 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Maze%20of%20Ith?fromqs=true&printing=5929" target="_blank">Maze of Ith</a><br />
<i>Enchantments (7)</i><br />
<b>3 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Blood%20Moon?fromqs=true&printing=14407" target="_blank">Blood Moon</a><br />
<b>1 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Greater%20Realm%20of%20Preservation?fromqs=true&printing=5157" target="_blank">Greater Realm of Preservation</a><br />
<b>3 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Spirit%20Link?fromqs=true&printing=2357" target="_blank">Spirit Link</a></div>
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After our tournament which took place at the University of Wisconsin Union, we headed over to <a href="http://essen-haus.com/" target="_blank">Essen Haus</a> for a '95 tournament and German beer (the boots required a deposit).<br />
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By the end of the event, <a href="https://twitter.com/J_Beatz0606" target="_blank">John Beste</a> came out an undefeated 5-0 with Reanimator.</div>
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<u>12th place</u></div>
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<b>UW Mill Control</b></div>
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<b>Prison Ramp</b></div>
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<u>14th place</u></div>
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<b>The Deck</b></div>
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<u>15th place</u></div>
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<b>Weirding Control</b></div>
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<u>16th place</u></div>
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<b>Global Force</b></div>
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<b>Dom Doesn't Even Know</b></div>
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<b>Bolt Forkery</b></div>
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<i>Extra thanks to <a href="https://www.instagram.com/grandpashane/" target="_blank">Shane Semmens</a> for technical help with this blog post—it would have been posted even later if he had not put his time into getting this done.</i></div>
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Danny Friedmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07920894153864886390noreply@blogger.com0University of Wisconsin-Madison, 800 Langdon St, Madison, WI 53706, USA43.076249 -89.39975249999997742.8906995 -89.722475999999972 43.2617985 -89.077028999999982tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6078918398773906990.post-68484410308144018942016-12-18T13:02:00.002-06:002016-12-18T13:03:56.024-06:00Eternal Weekend 2016 RestrospectiveWell, I always say that I am going to start posting more often, and shorter posts, but I just can't seem to get the hang of it. Since my last post in October:<br />
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<li>I got 17th out of 86 at <a href="http://www.eternalcentral.com/oldschoolew2016/" target="_blank">EC's Old School MTG event at Eternal Weekend</a></li>
<li>I bombed out of Vintage at Eternal Weekend after a few rounds</li>
<li>I played in two more 93/94 mini-tournaments at EW</li>
<li>The <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lordsofthepit/" target="_blank">Lords of the Pit</a> held a 22-person Old School tournament in Chicago, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1585356175106837/" target="_blank">Party of the Pit Lords</a></li>
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This post will focus on my experiences at Eternal Weekend 2016.</div>
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The following post will be a complete metagame posting, and guest tournament report from the Party of the Pit Lords winner, Brian Fisher. If you ever played Vintage in the Midwest US in the early-mid 2000s, you probably lost to Fisher on either Control Slaver or 7/10 Split. I know I did—over and over again.</div>
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<b>Eternal Weekend</b><br />
As far as 93/94 goes, this is a lot of State-side action for just a couple months. I'm not going to dive into everything, but I do want to highlight my experiences at Eternal Weekend playing Old School. For any of you interested in my Vintage performance—I was extremely hung over, tired, played a sub-optimal deck, and played poorly. That's an accurate high-level summary of my Vintage exploits. Done.<br />
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The Old School was unreal, as could be expected. <u>Some highlights from EC's 93/94 event</u>:<br />
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I was matched up round one against fellow Chicago Lord, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mtg_beers_punts/" target="_blank">Matt Slack</a> who wrecked me in two quick games and went on to get fourth place in the event. I can't beat Matt in any format, so this is to be expected.<br />
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I played against Evan Nyquist, of Atlanta and the Team Tusk crew, in an earlier round of the event. I got pretty lucky, but he still held on for a long time. He was super fun to play against, and was a beast in <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Chaos%20Orb?printing=13486" target="_blank">Chaos Orb</a>-flipping.<br />
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We chatted Old School and had a great time. He mentions our match and the Lords of the Pit superior attire (over the current Team Tusk garb, not including Evan's track suit) during <a href="http://mtgcast.com/mtgcast-podcast-shows/active-podcast-shows/tusktalk/tusk-talk-episode-13-eternal-weekend-part-deux" target="_blank">Tusk Talk: Episode 13</a> around the 3:00 mark.<br />
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I played against Mark Jenkins, who was a super nice guy who live-streamed our match on FB (and I have now uploaded it here). He happened to be playing a copy of the "The Milling Factory" list that I also happened to be on.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My Milling Factory list from EC's Eternal Weekend 2016 93/94</td></tr>
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Nothing like a control mirror match when both your mental and motor skills are degraded from a full day of beers and Jaëger bombs (in true Jaco fashion).<br />
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The second of the three rounds that I lost was to the eventual winner, Daniel Humphreys (described to be my <a href="https://twitter.com/teamtuskmtg" target="_blank">Sean O'Brien</a> as "a pirate" while trying to locate him before our match), of another Atlanta-based crew, the Tax Men, on White Weenie. He was so drunk that he had a hard time coming in to play our match (by the time he won, he had no idea that he had actually won, was nowhere to be found, and when finally found, thought that he had to play another match). Despite his state of mind, he absolutely wrecked my in two games, top-decking an <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Armageddon?printing=4864" target="_blank">Armageddon</a> for the win the turn before I could play my <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Wrath%20of%20God?printing=2449" target="_blank">Wrath of God</a>.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Drunk-ness portrayed accurately (photo courtesy of EC)</td></tr>
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My final loss was to John Grudzina on a pretty stock build of the deck (with <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mishra%27s%20Factory?printing=4723" target="_blank">Factories</a> and <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/The%20Hive?fromqs=true&printing=3082" target="_blank">The Hive</a>). It was standard bad beats—his draws were better than mine, and in a control matchup, that will do it.<br />
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In the end my losses were to the first, fourth, and tenth-place finishers for a lackluster seventeenth place finish. I had an awesome time and can't wait for next year. Hopefully I'll have a spicy brew prepared. I may need to pick up some <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Nether%20Void?fromqs=true&printing=3623" target="_blank">Nether Voids</a>.<br />
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In addition to EC's main event. We ran two smaller spur-of-the-moment tournaments. One in our hotel, and one at a local bar, <a href="https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwiOkae3mf7QAhWI4IMKHXy7DQwQFggbMAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbarleysbrewing.com%2F&usg=AFQjCNHr5lagab6aJrnSCghGX_3u8QIt1g&sig2=okeZ8-EgMPgtyA769BaD3w&bvm=bv.142059868,d.amc" target="_blank">Barley's</a>. Each had eight players and the prizes were whatever junk cards the players could spare.<br />
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<u>Hotel Mini-Tournament (I didn't take enough pictures):</u><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Not a bad showing for almost no notice!</td></tr>
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Here is <a href="https://www.instagram.com/prof_doom/" target="_blank">Dominic Dotterrer</a> versus Brian Fisher settling a draw with <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Chaos%20Orb?printing=13486" target="_blank">Chaos Orb</a> flips in our hotel tournament. 360º is serious shit.<br />
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Dominic is clearly a seasoned <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Chaos%20Orb?printing=13486" target="_blank">Chaos Orb</a> veteran.<br />
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<u>"Barley's Open"</u><br />
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Here's Blaine Christensen wrecking Shane Semmens's <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Library%20of%20Alexandria?printing=15810" target="_blank">Library</a> with <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Chaos%20Orb?printing=13486" target="_blank">Chaos Orb</a>.<br />
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West. Coast. Style.<br />
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I'd like to thank everyone that made Eternal Weekend amazing for me this year. I started typing out a list of people, and when it hit 20 I just figured a short statement would be more palatable. I met some amazing people for the first time, reconnected with old friends from all over the country (and the world), and of course got to hang out with people I see all the time. Community is what keeps Magic exceptional, and it's why I'm still playing. This format seems to bring out the best people and it's been a true joy to be a part of it.<br />
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Now, onto some <a href="http://www.understandingancestral.com/2016/12/party-of-pit-lords-full-metagame-report.html">Chicago style</a>...Danny Friedmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07920894153864886390noreply@blogger.com0Columbus, OH, USA39.9611755 -82.9987942000000239.571838500000005 -83.644241200000025 40.3505125 -82.353347200000016tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6078918398773906990.post-89129118559185062332016-12-18T13:02:00.001-06:002016-12-21T00:04:19.725-06:00Party of the Pit Lords: Full Metagame Breakdown & Winner's Report<i>Updated 12.19.2016 – Added two videos: part and part two of the game four of the finals between Brian and Jaco. Enjoy!</i><br />
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<b>Party of the Pit Lords</b><br />
Chicago Old School heavyweight <a href="https://www.instagram.com/darth_grantly/" target="_blank">Grant Casleton</a> recently completed his set of <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Savannah?printing=6345" target="_blank">Savannah</a>s, and decided there would be no better way to celebrate than hold an Old School tournament and run Erhnamgeddon. In the spirit of the holidays, Grant connected with Chicago's <a href="http://www.ccolife.org/" target="_blank">Cornerstone Community Outreach</a>, and made the tournament entry one new-in-the-packaging toy to be donated to Chicago's less-fortunate families.<br />
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I'm not quite sure what was in the air, but somehow 22 duelists showed up to battle for glory at <a href="http://www.hopewellbrewing.com/" target="_blank">Hopewell Brewing Company</a>'s tap room in Chicago's Logan Square neighborhood for the illustrious <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1585356175106837/" target="_blank">Party of the Pit Lords</a>. If you are not aware of Chicago's <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lordsofthepit/" target="_blank">Lords of the Pit</a>, we're a formidable convocation of dark wizards.<br />
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Like most Chicago Old School events, a bunch of us got together for breakfast the morning of the tournament. We went to <a href="http://www.handlebarchicago.com/" target="_blank">Handlebar</a> (like we have before) and dined on incredible vegetarian cuisine while being serenaded by various punk and metal bands in the background.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 12.8px;">Breakfast panorama from left to right:<br />
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<b>Metagame Breakdown</b><br />
The day brought a diverse showing of decks, and much to my surprise, only one copy of <a href="http://www.classicdojo.org/history/thedeck1.html" target="_blank">The Deck</a>, with Tempo and Midrange being the most popular archetype choices in the room. Here is a snapshot of the day, including deck/player along with their final record and the basic archetype breakdown of all decks that were played.<br />
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<b><br /></b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Kird%20Ape?fromqs=true&printing=14862" target="_blank">Kird Ape</a>, <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Argothian%20Pixies?fromqs=true&printing=9623" target="_blank">Argothian Pixies</a>, <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mishra%27s%20Factory?printing=4723" target="_blank">Mishra's Factory</a>, and <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Lightning%20Bolt?printing=4906" target="_blank">Lightning Bolt</a> ruled the day, followed closely by <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Erhnam%20Djinn?printing=10642" target="_blank">Erhnam Djinn</a> and <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Serendib%20Efreet?printing=4750" target="_blank">Serendib Efreet</a>. It was also impressive to see six <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Shivan%20Dragon?fromqs=true&printing=5746" target="_blank">Shivan Dragon</a>s in the room, the hallmark of ancient MTG fauna.<br />
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I was also very surprised by the amount of <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Tranquility?fromqs=true&printing=1106" target="_blank">Tranquility</a> in the room, although I did post a picture of sets of <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Mana%20Vortex?fromqs=true&printing=5657" target="_blank">Mana Vortex</a> and <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Land%20Equilibrium?fromqs=true&printing=3836" target="_blank">Land Equilibrium</a> the night before 😉<br />
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The Chicago 93/94 metagame has often consisted largely of creature-less decks, dominated by prison and control. It was refreshing to see only twelve <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Counterspell?printing=6454" target="_blank">Counterspell</a>s in the room, although <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Disenchant?printing=6205" target="_blank">Disenchant</a> was rampant per usual.<br />
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<b><br /></b><b>Decks Lists</b><br />
I have all of the deck list pictures (with linked text lists) here in no particular order. Aside from the top four duelists, I do not have access to the actual complete standings, as Grant's computer decided to shut down immediately after the Swiss finished up.<br />
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At a work party recently, I was chatting with a co-worker who is also a MTG player about building something better than <a href="http://wpn.wizards.com/en/wer" target="_blank">WER</a> for running non-sanctioned tournaments. I was initially just thinking about a command-line only utility, but since he's an actual developer, he thought a GUI-based application wouldn't be too difficult. Hopefully there will be more on this to come later.<br />
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Anyways, here they all are. Three players either did not take pictures of their sideboards, or did not have them built.<br />
<b><br /></b><b>5C Dreams Combo</b><br />
By <a href="https://twitter.com/danny_friedman_" target="_blank">Danny Friedman</a><br />
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<tr valign="TOP"><td style="text-align: left;" width="230"><b>Business (31)</b><br />
<i>Instants (8)</i><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Ancestral%20Recall?printing=13676" target="_blank">Ancestral Recall</a><br />
<b>3 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Flash%20Counter?fromqs=true&printing=11942" target="_blank">Flash Counter</a><br />
<b>4 </b><a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Lightning%20Bolt?printing=4906" target="_blank">Lightning Bolt</a><br />
<i>Sorceries (12)</i><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Balance?printing=8640" target="_blank">Balance</a><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Braingeyser?printing=1213" target="_blank">Braingeyser</a><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Demonic%20Tutor?printing=6971" target="_blank">Demonic Tutor</a><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Recall?printing=1061" target="_blank">Recall</a><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Regrowth?printing=1619" target="_blank">Regrowth</a><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Timetwister?printing=13693" target="_blank">Timetwister</a><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Time%20Walk?printing=13687" target="_blank">Time Walk</a><br />
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<b>1</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Wheel%20of%20Fortune?printing=2915" target="_blank">Wheel of Fortune</a></div>
<b>4 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Winds%20of%20Change?fromqs=true&printing=5002" target="_blank">Winds of Change</a><br />
<i>Artifacts (6)</i><br />
<b>1 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Black%20Vise?fromqs=true&printing=7792" target="_blank">Black Vise</a><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Chaos%20Orb?printing=13486" target="_blank">Chaos Orb</a><br />
<i>Enchantments (9)</i><br />
<b>4</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Howling%20Mine?printing=1986" target="_blank">Howling Mine</a><br />
<b>1 </b><a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Sylvan%20Library?printing=4998" target="_blank">Sylvan Library</a><br />
<b>4 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Underworld%20Dreams?fromqs=true&printing=2417" target="_blank">Underworld Dreams</a><br />
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<i>Artifacts (7)</i><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Black%20Lotus?printing=13483" target="_blank">Black Lotus</a><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mox%20Emerald?printing=13587" target="_blank">Mox Emerald</a><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mox%20Jet?printing=13590" target="_blank">Mox Jet</a><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mox%20Pearl?printing=13593" target="_blank">Mox Pearl</a><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mox%20Ruby?printing=13596" target="_blank">Mox Ruby</a><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mox%20Sapphire?printing=13599" target="_blank">Mox Sapphire</a><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Sol%20Ring?printing=958" target="_blank">Sol Ring</a><br />
<i>Instants (4)</i><br />
<b>4 </b><a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Dark%20Ritual?printing=7271" target="_blank">Dark Ritual</a><br />
<i>Lands (18)</i><br />
<b>4</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Badlands?fromqs=true&printing=6341" target="_blank">Badlands</a><br />
<b>4</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/City%20of%20Brass?printing=12299" target="_blank">City of Brass</a><br />
<b>1 </b><a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Island?printing=6684" target="_blank">Island</a><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Library%20of%20Alexandria?printing=15810" target="_blank">Library of Alexandria</a><br />
<b>2 </b><a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Swamp?printing=7478" target="_blank">Swamp</a><br />
<b>4 </b><a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Underground%20Sea?printing=6357" target="_blank">Underground Sea</a><br />
<b>2</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Volcanic%20Island?printing=3306" target="_blank">Volcanic Island</a><br />
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<b>Sideboard (15)</b><br />
<i>Instants (5)</i><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Blue%20Elemental%20Blast?printing=8231" target="_blank">Blue Elemental Blast</a><br />
<b>2 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Boomerang?fromqs=true&printing=1736" target="_blank">Boomerang</a><br />
<b>2</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Red%20Elemental%20Blast?printing=8452" target="_blank">Red Elemental Blast</a><br />
<i>Artifacts (5)</i><br />
<b>2 </b><a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/City%20in%20a%20Bottle?printing=15504" target="_blank">City in a Bottle</a><br />
<b>3 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Ivory%20Tower?fromqs=true&printing=4718" target="_blank">Ivory Tower</a><br />
<i>Enchantments (5)</i><br />
<b>2</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/The%20Abyss?printing=3684" target="_blank">The Abyss</a><br />
<b>3 </b><a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Gloom?printing=10900" target="_blank">Gloom</a></td></tr>
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<b><br class="Apple-interchange-newline" />4C Tron</b><br />
By <a href="https://www.instagram.com/grandpashane/" target="_blank">Shane Semmens</a><br />
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<i>Instants (6)</i><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Ancestral%20Recall?printing=13676" target="_blank">Ancestral Recall</a><br />
<b>4 </b><a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Avoid%20Fate?printing=616" target="_blank">Avoid Fate</a><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Crumble?fromqs=true&printing=11144" target="_blank">Crumble</a><br />
<i>Sorceries (6)</i><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Demonic%20Tutor?printing=6971" target="_blank">Demonic Tutor</a><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Braingeyser?printing=1213" target="_blank">Braingeyser</a><br />
<b>1 </b><a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Fireball?printing=6582" target="_blank">Fireball</a><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Regrowth?printing=1619" target="_blank">Regrowth</a><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Time%20Walk?printing=13687" target="_blank">Time Walk</a><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Wheel%20of%20Fortune?printing=2915" target="_blank">Wheel of Fortune</a><br />
<i>Artifacts (2)</i><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Chaos%20Orb?printing=13486" target="_blank">Chaos Orb</a><br />
<b>1 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Ring%20of%20Ma'r%C3%BBf?fromqs=true&printing=4748" target="_blank">Ring of Ma'rûf</a><br />
<i>Creatures (14)</i><br />
<b>4 </b><a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Juggernaut?printing=3054" target="_blank">Juggernaut</a><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Serendib%20Djinn?printing=15512" target="_blank">Serendib Djinn</a><br />
<b>4</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Serendib%20Efreet?printing=4750" target="_blank">Serendib Efreet</a><br />
<b>1 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Tetravus?fromqs=true&printing=7892" target="_blank">Tetravus</a><br />
<b>4 </b><a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Triskelion?printing=12592" target="_blank">Triskelion</a><br />
<i>Enchantments (3)</i><br />
<b>2 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Fastbond?fromqs=true&printing=1489" target="_blank">Fastbond</a><br />
<b>1 </b><a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Sylvan%20Library?printing=4998" target="_blank">Sylvan Library</a></td><td style="text-align: left;" width="232"><b>Mana Sources (32)</b><br />
<i>Artifacts (9)</i><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Black%20Lotus?printing=13483" target="_blank">Black Lotus</a><br />
<b>2</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Fellwar%20Stone?printing=14935" target="_blank">Fellwar Stone</a><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mox%20Emerald?printing=13587" target="_blank">Mox Emerald</a><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mox%20Jet?printing=13590" target="_blank">Mox Jet</a><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mox%20Pearl?printing=13593" target="_blank">Mox Pearl</a><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mox%20Ruby?printing=13596" target="_blank">Mox Ruby</a><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mox%20Sapphire?printing=13599" target="_blank">Mox Sapphire</a><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Sol%20Ring?printing=958" target="_blank">Sol Ring</a><br />
<i>Lands (23)</i><br />
<b>4</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/City%20of%20Brass?printing=12299" target="_blank">City of Brass</a><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Strip%20Mine?printing=8733" target="_blank">Strip Mine</a><br />
<b>4</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Tropical%20Island?printing=3299" target="_blank">Tropical Island</a><br />
<b>4</b> <a _blank="" href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Urza%27s%20Mine?fromqs=true&printing=14784%20target=">Urza's Mine</a><br />
<b>4</b> <a _blank="" href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Urza%27s%20Power%20Plant?fromqs=true&printing=14796%20target=">Urza's Power Plant</a><br />
<b>4</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Urza%27s%20Tower?fromqs=true&printing=14805" target="_blank">Urza's Tower</a><br />
<b>2</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Volcanic%20Island?printing=3306" target="_blank">Volcanic Island</a><br />
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<b>Sideboard (15)</b><br />
<i>Instants (6)</i><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Berserk?fromqs=true&printing=4880" target="_blank">Berserk</a><br />
<b>2</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Blue%20Elemental%20Blast?printing=8231" target="_blank">Blue Elemental Blast</a><br />
<b>1 </b><a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Lightning%20Bolt?printing=4906" target="_blank">Lightning Bolt</a><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Red%20Elemental%20Blast?printing=8452" target="_blank">Red Elemental Blast</a><br />
<b>1 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Shatter?fromqs=true&printing=14689" target="_blank">Shatter</a><br />
<i>Sorceries (6)</i><br />
<b>1 </b><a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Fireball?printing=6582" target="_blank">Fireball</a><br />
<b>1 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Flashfires?fromqs=true&printing=14505" target="_blank">Flashfires</a><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mind%20Twist?printing=8015" target="_blank">Mind Twist</a><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Recall?printing=1061" target="_blank">Recall</a><br />
<b>2 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Tranquility?fromqs=true&printing=1106" target="_blank">Tranquility</a><br />
<i>Enchantments (2)</i><br />
<b>2 </b><a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Control%20Magic?printing=8020" target="_blank">Control Magic</a><br />
<i>Lands (1)</i><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Strip%20Mine?printing=8733" target="_blank">Strip Mine</a></td></tr>
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<b>WRG Bazaar Zoo</b><br />
By <a href="https://twitter.com/jmjaco" target="_blank">Jason Jaco</a><br />
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<i>Instants (13)</i><br />
<b>2 </b><a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Avoid%20Fate?printing=616" target="_blank">Avoid Fate</a><br />
<b>3</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Disenchant?printing=6205" target="_blank">Disenchant</a><br />
<b>4 </b><a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Lightning%20Bolt?printing=4906" target="_blank">Lightning Bolt</a><br />
<b>4 </b><a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Swords%20to%20Plowshares?printing=6171" target="_blank">Swords to Plowshares</a><br />
<i>Sorceries (5)</i><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Balance?printing=8640" target="_blank">Balance</a><br />
<b>2 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Chain%20Lightning?fromqs=true&printing=4367" target="_blank">Chain Lightning</a><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Regrowth?printing=1619" target="_blank">Regrowth</a><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Wheel%20of%20Fortune?printing=2915" target="_blank">Wheel of Fortune</a><br />
<i>Artifacts (1)</i><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Chaos%20Orb?printing=13486" target="_blank">Chaos Orb</a><br />
<i>Creatures (15)</i><br />
<b>4 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Argothian%20Pixies?fromqs=true&printing=9623" target="_blank">Argothian Pixies</a><br />
<b>4</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Kird%20Ape?fromqs=true&printing=14862" target="_blank">Kird Ape</a><br />
<b>3 </b><a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Preacher?printing=4767" target="_blank">Preacher</a><br />
<b>4</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Savannah%20Lions?printing=14682" target="_blank">Savannah Lions</a><br />
<i>Enchantments (3)</i><br />
<b>3 </b><a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Sylvan%20Library?printing=4998" target="_blank">Sylvan Library</a><br />
<i>Lands (2)</i><br />
<b>2 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Bazaar%20of%20Baghdad?fromqs=true&printing=15797" target="_blank">Bazaar of Baghdad</a></td><td style="text-align: left;" width="232"><b>Mana Sources (21)</b><br />
<i>Artifacts (4)</i><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Black%20Lotus?printing=13483" target="_blank">Black Lotus</a><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mox%20Emerald?printing=13587" target="_blank">Mox Emerald</a><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mox%20Pearl?printing=13593" target="_blank">Mox Pearl</a><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mox%20Ruby?printing=13596" target="_blank">Mox Rub</a><br />
<i>Lands (17)</i><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Forest?printing=5398" target="_blank">Forest</a><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mishra%27s%20Factory?printing=4723" target="_blank">Mishra's Factory</a><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Plains?printing=7348" target="_blank">Plains</a><br />
<b>4 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Plateau?fromqs=true&printing=3281" target="_blank">Plateau</a><br />
<b>3</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Savannah?printing=6345" target="_blank">Savannah</a><br />
<b>4</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Strip%20Mine?printing=8733" target="_blank">Strip Mine</a><br />
<b>3 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Taiga?fromqs=true&printing=6349" target="_blank">Taiga</a><br />
<b><br class="Apple-interchange-newline" />Sideboard (15)</b><br />
<i>Instants (5)</i><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Disenchant?printing=6205" target="_blank">Disenchant</a><br />
<b>4</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Red%20Elemental%20Blast?printing=8452" target="_blank">Red Elemental Blast</a><br />
<i>Sorceries (3)</i><br />
<b>2 </b><a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Dust%20to%20Dust?printing=4761" target="_blank">Dust to Dust</a><br />
<b>1 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Tranquility?fromqs=true&printing=1106" target="_blank">Tranquility</a><br />
<i>Creatures (4)</i><br />
<b>2 </b><a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/King%20Suleiman?printing=15744" target="_blank">King Suleiman</a><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Spinal%20Villain?fromqs=true&printing=4993" target="_blank">Spinal Villain</a><br />
<b>1 </b><a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Whirling%20Dervish?printing=719" target="_blank">Whirling Dervish</a><br />
<i>Enchantments (3)</i><br />
<b>1 </b><a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Circle%20of%20Protection%3A%20Red?printing=14439" target="_blank">Circle of Protection: Red</a><br />
<b>1 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Greater%20Realm%20of%20Preservation?fromqs=true&printing=5157" target="_blank">Greater Realm of Preservation</a><br />
<b>1 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Karma?fromqs=true&printing=12910" target="_blank">Karma</a></td></tr>
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<b>RUG Zoo</b><br />
By Brian Fisher<br />
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<tr valign="TOP"><td style="text-align: left;" width="230"><b>Business (34)</b><br />
<i>Instants (8)</i><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Ancestral%20Recall?printing=13676" target="_blank">Ancestral Recall</a><br />
<b>4 </b><a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Lightning%20Bolt?printing=4906" target="_blank">Lightning Bolt</a><br />
<b>3</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Psionic%20Blast?printing=529" target="_blank">Psionic Blast</a><br />
<i>Sorceries (8)</i><br />
<b>4 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Chain%20Lightning?fromqs=true&printing=4367" target="_blank">Chain Lightning</a><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Regrowth?printing=1619" target="_blank">Regrowth</a><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Timetwister?printing=13693" target="_blank">Timetwister</a><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Time%20Walk?printing=13687" target="_blank">Time Walk</a><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Wheel%20of%20Fortune?printing=2915" target="_blank">Wheel of Fortune</a><br />
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<b>1</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Chaos%20Orb?printing=13486" target="_blank">Chaos Orb</a><br />
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<b>4 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Argothian%20Pixies?fromqs=true&printing=9623" target="_blank">Argothian Pixies</a><br />
<b>4</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Erhnam%20Djinn?printing=10642" target="_blank">Erhnam Djinn</a><br />
<b>4</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Kird%20Ape?fromqs=true&printing=14862" target="_blank">Kird Ape</a><br />
<b>4</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Serendib%20Efreet?printing=4750" target="_blank">Serendib Efreet</a><br />
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<b>1 </b><a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Sylvan%20Library?printing=4998" target="_blank">Sylvan Library</a></td><td style="text-align: left;" width="232"><b>Mana Sources (26)</b><br />
<i>Artifacts (5)</i><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Black%20Lotus?printing=13483" target="_blank">Black Lotus</a><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mox%20Emerald?printing=13587" target="_blank">Mox Emerald</a><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mox%20Ruby?printing=13596" target="_blank">Mox Ruby</a><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mox%20Sapphire?printing=13599" target="_blank">Mox Sapphire</a><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Sol%20Ring?printing=958" target="_blank">Sol Ring</a><br />
<i>Lands (21)</i><br />
<b>3</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/City%20of%20Brass?printing=12299" target="_blank">City of Brass</a><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Library%20of%20Alexandria?printing=15810" target="_blank">Library of Alexandria</a><br />
<b>4</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mishra%27s%20Factory?printing=4723" target="_blank">Mishra's Factory</a><br />
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<b>4 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Taiga?fromqs=true&printing=6349" target="_blank">Taiga</a><br />
<b>4</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Tropical%20Island?printing=3299" target="_blank">Tropical Island</a><br />
<b>4</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Volcanic%20Island?printing=3306" target="_blank">Volcanic Island</a><br />
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<b>3</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Blue%20Elemental%20Blast?printing=8231" target="_blank">Blue Elemental Blast</a><br />
<b>3</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Red%20Elemental%20Blast?printing=8452" target="_blank">Red Elemental Blast</a><br />
<b>3 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Shatter?fromqs=true&printing=14689" target="_blank">Shatter</a><br />
<i>Sorceries (4)</i><br />
<b>2 </b><a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Earthquake?printing=897" target="_blank">Earthquake</a><br />
<b>2 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Tranquility?fromqs=true&printing=1106" target="_blank">Tranquility</a><br />
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<b>2 </b><a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Control%20Magic?printing=8020" target="_blank">Control Magic</a></td></tr>
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<b><br class="Apple-interchange-newline" />Big Red Green Smash Idiots</b><br />
By <a href="https://www.instagram.com/joseph_alane/" target="_blank">Joe Alane</a><br />
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<b>4 </b><a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Lightning%20Bolt?printing=4906" target="_blank">Lightning Bolt</a><br />
<b>4 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Shatter?fromqs=true&printing=14689" target="_blank">Shatter</a><br />
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<b>1 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Channel?fromqs=true&printing=8289" target="_blank">Channel</a><br />
<b>4 </b><a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Fireball?printing=6582" target="_blank">Fireball</a><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Regrowth?printing=1619" target="_blank">Regrowth</a><br />
<b>4 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Stone%20Rain?fromqs=true&printing=14718" target="_blank">Stone Rain</a><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Wheel%20of%20Fortune?printing=2915" target="_blank">Wheel of Fortune</a><br />
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<b>1</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Chaos%20Orb?printing=13486" target="_blank">Chaos Orb</a><br />
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<b>4</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Erhnam%20Djinn?printing=10642" target="_blank">Erhnam Djinn</a><br />
<b>4</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Kird%20Ape?fromqs=true&printing=14862" target="_blank">Kird Ape</a><br />
<b>3 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Shivan%20Dragon?fromqs=true&printing=5746" target="_blank">Shivan Dragon</a><br />
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<b>4 </b><a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Sylvan%20Library?printing=4998" target="_blank">Sylvan Library</a></td><td style="text-align: left;" width="232"><b>Mana Sources (25)</b><br />
<i>Artifacts (7)</i><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Black%20Lotus?printing=13483" target="_blank">Black Lotus</a><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mox%20Emerald?printing=13587" target="_blank">Mox Emerald</a><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mox%20Jet?printing=13590" target="_blank">Mox Jet</a><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mox%20Pearl?printing=13593" target="_blank">Mox Pearl</a><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mox%20Ruby?printing=13596" target="_blank">Mox Ruby</a><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mox%20Sapphire?printing=13599" target="_blank">Mox Sapphire</a><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Sol%20Ring?printing=958" target="_blank">Sol Ring</a><br />
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<b>1 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Hammerheim?fromqs=true&printing=5299" target="_blank">Hammerheim</a><br />
<b>5 </b><a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Forest?printing=5398" target="_blank">Forest</a><br />
<b>4 </b><a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mountain?printing=6812" target="_blank">Mountain</a><br />
<b>4</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Strip%20Mine?printing=8733" target="_blank">Strip Mine</a><br />
<b>4 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Taiga?fromqs=true&printing=6349" target="_blank">Taiga</a><br />
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<b>2</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Fork?printing=1673" target="_blank">Fork</a><br />
<b>3</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Red%20Elemental%20Blast?printing=8452" target="_blank">Red Elemental Blast</a><br />
<i>Sorceries (8)</i><br />
<b>2 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Chain%20Lightning?fromqs=true&printing=4367" target="_blank">Chain Lightning</a><br />
<b>2 </b><a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Earthquake?printing=897" target="_blank">Earthquake</a><br />
<b>2 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Hurricane?fromqs=true&printing=2479" target="_blank">Hurricane</a><br />
<b>2 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Tranquility?fromqs=true&printing=1106" target="_blank">Tranquility</a><br />
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<b>1 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Lifeforce?fromqs=true&printing=11242" target="_blank">Lifeforce</a><br />
<i>Lands (1)</i><br />
<b>1 </b><a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Maze%20of%20Ith?printing=5929" target="_blank">Maze of Ith</a></td></tr>
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<b><br /></b><b>BGW Midrange</b><br />
By <a href="https://www.instagram.com/urbanchillage/" target="_blank">Brandon Sanders</a><br />
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<i>Instants (8)</i><br />
<b>4</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Disenchant?printing=6205" target="_blank">Disenchant</a><br />
<b>4 </b><a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Swords%20to%20Plowshares?printing=6171" target="_blank">Swords to Plowshares</a><br />
<i>Sorceries (7)</i><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Demonic%20Tutor?printing=6971" target="_blank">Demonic Tutor</a><br />
<b>4</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Hymn%20to%20Tourach?printing=4788" target="_blank">Hymn to Tourach</a><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mind%20Twist?printing=8015" target="_blank">Mind Twist</a><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Regrowth?printing=1619" target="_blank">Regrowth</a><br />
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<b>1</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Chaos%20Orb?printing=13486" target="_blank">Chaos Orb</a><br />
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<b>4</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Erhnam%20Djinn?printing=10642" target="_blank">Erhnam Djinn</a><br />
<b>4</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Hypnotic%20Specter?printing=2001" target="_blank">Hypnotic Specter</a><br />
<b>4</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Juz%C3%A1m%20Djinn?printing=4745" target="_blank">Juzam Djinn</a><br />
<b>1 </b><a _blank="" href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Sengir%20Vampire?fromqs=true&printing=2298%20target=">Sengir Vampire</a><br />
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<b>2 </b><a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Sylvan%20Library?printing=4998" target="_blank">Sylvan Library</a></td><td style="text-align: left;" width="232"><b>Mana Sources (29)</b><br />
<i>Artifacts (1)</i><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Sol%20Ring?printing=958" target="_blank">Sol Ring</a><br />
<i>Instants (2)</i><br />
<b>2</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Dark%20Ritual?printing=7271" target="_blank">Dark Ritual</a><br />
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<b>4</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Birds%20of%20Paradise?printing=2501" target="_blank">Birds of Paradise</a><br />
<i>Lands (22)</i><br />
<b>4</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/City%20of%20Brass?printing=12299" target="_blank">City of Brass</a><br />
<b>2 </b><a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Forest?printing=5398" target="_blank">Forest</a><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Savannah?printing=6345" target="_blank">Savannah</a><br />
<b>4</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Scrubland?printing=3291" target="_blank">Scrubland</a><br />
<b>2</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Strip%20Mine?printing=8733" target="_blank">Strip Mine</a><br />
<b>8</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Swamp?printing=7478" target="_blank">Swamp</a><br />
<b>1 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Urborg?fromqs=true&printing=5305" target="_blank">Urborg</a><br />
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<b>Sideboard (15)</b><br />
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<b>3 </b><a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Avoid%20Fate?printing=616" target="_blank">Avoid Fate</a><br />
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<b>2 </b><a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Whirling%20Dervish?printing=719" target="_blank">Whirling Dervish</a></div>
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<b>2 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Golgothian%20Sylex?fromqs=true&printing=1" target="_blank">Golgothian Sylex</a><br />
<i>Enchantments (8)</i><br />
<b>4</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Gloom?printing=10900" target="_blank">Gloom</a><br />
<b>4 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Underworld%20Dreams?fromqs=true&printing=2417" target="_blank">Underworld Dreams</a></td></tr>
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<b><br class="Apple-interchange-newline" />White Weenie</b><br />
By <a href="https://twitter.com/TendrilsOfAgony" target="_blank">Nathan Mullen</a><br />
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<tr valign="TOP"><td style="text-align: left;" width="230"><b>Business (37)</b><br />
<i>Instants (8)</i><br />
<b>4</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Disenchant?printing=6205" target="_blank">Disenchant</a><br />
<b>4</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Swords%20to%20Plowshares?printing=6171" target="_blank">Swords to Plowshares</a><br />
<i>Creatures (25)</i><br />
<b>4</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Icatian%20Javelineers?printing=6245" target="_blank">Icatian Javelineers</a><br />
<b>4</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Order%20of%20Leitbur?printing=4789" target="_blank">Order of Leitbur</a><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Preacher?printing=4767" target="_blank">Preacher</a><br />
<b>4</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Savannah%20Lions?printing=14682" target="_blank">Savannah Lions</a><br />
<b>4</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Thunder%20Spirit?printing=4999" target="_blank">Thunder Spirit</a><br />
<b>4</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Tundra%20Wolves?printing=2019" target="_blank">Tundra Wolves</a><br />
<b>4</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/White%20Knight?printing=11685" target="_blank">White Knight</a><br />
<i>Enchantments (4)</i><br />
<b>4</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Crusade?printing=5131" target="_blank">Crusade</a></td><td style="text-align: left;" width="232"><b>Mana Sources (23)</b><br />
<i>Lands (23)</i><br />
<b>4</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mishra%27s%20Factory?printing=4723" target="_blank">Mishra's Factory</a><br />
<b>15</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Plains?printing=7348" target="_blank">Plains</a><br />
<b>4</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Strip%20Mine?printing=8733" target="_blank">Strip Mine</a><br />
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<i>Instants (2)</i><br />
<b>2</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Divine%20Offering?printing=11421" target="_blank">Divine Offering</a><br />
<i>Sorceries (4)</i><br />
<b>2</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Armageddon?printing=4864" target="_blank">Armageddon</a><br />
<b>2</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Dust%20to%20Dust?printing=4761" target="_blank">Dust to Dust</a><br />
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<b>1</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/King%20Suleiman?printing=15744" target="_blank">King Suleiman</a><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Preacher?printing=4767" target="_blank">Preacher</a><br />
<i>Artifacts (3)</i><br />
<b>3</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/City%20in%20a%20Bottle?printing=15504" target="_blank">City in a Bottle</a><br />
<i>Enchantments (4)</i><br />
<b>2</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Circle%20of%20Protection%3A%20Black?printing=14427" target="_blank">Circle of Protection: Black</a><br />
<b>2</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Circle%20of%20Protection%3A%20Red?printing=14439" target="_blank">Circle of Protection: Red</a></td></tr>
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<b>Mono Red Burn</b><br />
By Tyler Etters (deck provided and built by Brandon Sanders)<br />
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<i>Instants (16)</i><br />
<b>4</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Fork?printing=1673" target="_blank">Fork</a><br />
<b>4 </b><a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Lightning%20Bolt?printing=4906" target="_blank">Lightning Bolt</a><br />
<b>4 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Shatter?fromqs=true&printing=14689" target="_blank">Shatter</a><br />
<b>4 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Chain%20Lightning?fromqs=true&printing=4367" target="_blank">Chain Lightning</a><br />
<i>Sorceries (8)</i><br />
<b>4 </b><a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Fireball?printing=6582" target="_blank">Fireball</a><br />
<b>2 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Pyrotechnics?fromqs=true&printing=12092" target="_blank">Pyrotechnics</a><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Shatterstorm?fromqs=true&printing=2584" target="_blank">Shatterstorm</a><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Wheel%20of%20Fortune?printing=2915" target="_blank">Wheel of Fortune</a><br />
<i>Artifacts (3)</i><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Chaos%20Orb?printing=13486" target="_blank">Chaos Orb</a><br />
<b>2</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Nevinyrral%27s%20Disk?printing=4924" target="_blank">Nevinyrral's Disk</a><br />
<i>Creatures (9)</i><br />
<b>4 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Ball%20Lightning?fromqs=true&printing=4753" target="_blank">Ball Lightning</a><br />
<b>4 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Rukh%20Egg?fromqs=true&printing=14668" target="_blank">Rukh Egg</a><br />
<b>1 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Shivan%20Dragon?fromqs=true&printing=5746" target="_blank">Shivan Dragon</a><br />
<i>Enchantments (1)</i><br />
<b>1 </b><a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Blood%20Moon?printing=14407" target="_blank">Blood Moon</a></td><td style="text-align: left;" width="232"><b>Mana Sources (23)</b><br />
<i>Artifacts (3)</i><br />
<b>1 </b><a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mana%20Vault?printing=10852" target="_blank">Mana Vault</a><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mox%20Ruby?printing=13596" target="_blank">Mox Ruby</a><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Sol%20Ring?printing=958" target="_blank">Sol Ring</a><br />
<i>Lands (20)</i><br />
<b>1 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Hammerheim?fromqs=true&printing=5299" target="_blank">Hammerheim</a><br />
<b>1 </b><a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Maze%20of%20Ith?printing=5929" target="_blank">Maze of Ith</a><br />
<b>17 </b><a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mountain?printing=6812" target="_blank">Mountain</a><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Strip%20Mine?printing=8733" target="_blank">Strip Mine</a><br />
<b><br /></b><b>Sideboard (15)</b><br />
<i>Instants (6)</i><br />
<b>1 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Dwarven%20Catapult?fromqs=true&printing=5059" target="_blank">Dwarven Catapult</a><br />
<b>1 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Inferno?fromqs=true&printing=12108" target="_blank">Inferno</a><br />
<b>4</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Red%20Elemental%20Blast?printing=8452" target="_blank">Red Elemental Blast</a><br />
<i>Sorceries (4)</i><br />
<b>2 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Pyrotechnics?fromqs=true&printing=12092" target="_blank">Pyrotechnics</a><br />
<b>2</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Shatterstorm?fromqs=true&printing=2584" target="_blank">Shatterstorm</a><br />
<i>Creatures (1)</i><br />
<b>1 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Orgg?fromqs=true&printing=259" target="_blank">Orgg</a><br />
<i>Lands (4)</i><br />
<b>4 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Desert?fromqs=true&printing=751" target="_blank">Desert</a></td></tr>
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<b><br /></b><b>Nick Rohr - Trolls Are Garbage™</b><br />
By Nick Rohr<br />
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<i>Instants (8)</i><br />
<b>4 </b><a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Disenchant?printing=6205" target="_blank">Disenchant</a><br />
<b>4 </b><a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Lightning%20Bolt?printing=4906" target="_blank">Lightning Bolt</a><br />
<i>Sorceries (11)</i><br />
<b>1 </b><a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Balance?printing=8640" target="_blank">Balance</a><br />
<b>4 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Chain%20Lightning?fromqs=true&printing=4367" target="_blank">Chain Lightning</a><br />
<b>3 </b><a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Earthquake?printing=897" target="_blank">Earthquake</a><br />
<b>2 </b><a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Fireball?printing=6582" target="_blank">Fireball</a><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Wheel%20of%20Fortune?printing=2915" target="_blank">Wheel of Fortune</a><br />
<i>Artifacts (4)</i><br />
<b>4</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Nevinyrral%27s%20Disk?printing=4924" target="_blank">Nevinyrral's Disk</a><br />
<i>Creatures (6)</i><br />
<b>4 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Rukh%20Egg?fromqs=true&printing=14668" target="_blank">Rukh Egg</a><br />
<b>2 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Uthden%20Troll?fromqs=true&printing=517" target="_blank">Uthden Troll</a><br />
<i>Lands (1)</i><br />
<b>1 </b><a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Maze%20of%20Ith?printing=5929" target="_blank">Maze of Ith</a></td><td style="text-align: left;" width="232"><b>Mana Sources (30)</b><br />
<i>Artifacts (5)</i><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Sol%20Ring?printing=958" target="_blank">Sol Ring</a><br />
<b>4</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mana%20Vault?printing=10852" target="_blank">Mana Vault</a><br />
<i>Lands (25)</i><br />
<b>4</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/City%20of%20Brass?printing=12299" target="_blank">City of Brass</a><br />
<b>4</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mishra%27s%20Factory?printing=4723" target="_blank">Mishra's Factory</a><br />
<b>9</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mountain?printing=6812" target="_blank">Mountain</a><br />
<b>4 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Plateau?fromqs=true&printing=3281" target="_blank">Plateau</a><br />
<b>4</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Strip%20Mine?printing=8733" target="_blank">Strip Mine</a><br />
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<b>Sideboard (15)</b><br />
<i>Instants (8)</i><br />
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<b>4</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Fork?printing=1673" target="_blank">Fork</a><br />
<b>4</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Red%20Elemental%20Blast?printing=8452" target="_blank">Red Elemental Blast</a><br />
<i>Sorceries (1)</i><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Shatterstorm?fromqs=true&printing=2584" target="_blank">Shatterstorm</a><br />
<i>Enchantments (6)</i><br />
<b>2</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Blood%20Moon?printing=14407" target="_blank">Blood Moon</a><br />
<b>4 </b><a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Spirit%20Link?printing=2357" target="_blank">Spirit Link</a></div>
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<b>Power Monolith Control</b><br />
By <a href="https://twitter.com/bobagra" target="_blank">Bob Agra</a><br />
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<tr valign="TOP"><td style="text-align: left;" width="230"><b>Business (31)</b><br />
<i>Instants (9)</i><br />
<b>1 </b><a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Ancestral%20Recall?printing=13676" target="_blank">Ancestral Recall</a><br />
<b>4</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Counterspell?printing=6454" target="_blank">Counterspell</a><br />
<b>2 </b><a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Disenchant?printing=6205" target="_blank">Disenchant</a><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mana%20Drain?printing=3837" target="_blank">Mana Drain</a><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Swords%20to%20Plowshares?printing=6171" target="_blank">Swords to Plowshares</a><br />
<i>Sorceries (13)</i><br />
<b>1 </b><a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Balance?printing=8640" target="_blank">Balance</a><br />
<b>1 </b><a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Braingeyser?printing=1213" target="_blank">Braingeyser</a><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Demonic%20Tutor?printing=6971" target="_blank">Demonic Tutor</a><br />
<b>2 </b><a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Fireball?printing=6582" target="_blank">Fireball</a><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mind%20Twist?printing=8015" target="_blank">Mind Twist</a><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Recall?printing=1061" target="_blank">Recall</a><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Regrowth?printing=1619" target="_blank">Regrowth</a><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Timetwister?printing=13693" target="_blank">Timetwister</a><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Time%20Walk?printing=13687" target="_blank">Time Walk</a><br />
<b>2 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Transmute%20Artifact?fromqs=true&printing=23" target="_blank">Transmute Artifact</a><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Wheel%20of%20Fortune?printing=2915" target="_blank">Wheel of Fortune</a><br />
<i>Artifacts (4)</i><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Chaos%20Orb?printing=13486" target="_blank">Chaos Orb</a><br />
<b>1</b><i> </i><a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Jayemdae%20Tome?printing=180" target="_blank">Jayemdae Tome</a><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mirror%20Universe?printing=4984" target="_blank">Mirror Universe</a><br />
<b>1 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Rocket%20Launcher?fromqs=true&printing=956" target="_blank">Rocket Launcher</a><br />
Creatures (1)<br />
<b>1<i> </i></b><a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Triskelion?printing=12592" target="_blank">Triskelion</a><br />
Enchantments (4)<br />
<b>1</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/The%20Abyss?printing=3684" target="_blank">The Abyss</a><br />
<b>3 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Power%20Artifact?fromqs=true&printing=19" target="_blank">Power Artifact</a></td><td style="text-align: left;" width="232"><b>Mana Sources (29)</b><br />
<i>Artifacts (12)</i><br />
<b>3 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Basalt%20Monolith?fromqs=true&printing=700" target="_blank">Basalt Monolith</a><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Black%20Lotus?printing=13483" target="_blank">Black Lotus</a><br />
<b>2</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Fellwar%20Stone?printing=14935" target="_blank">Fellwar Stone</a><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mox%20Emerald?printing=13587" target="_blank">Mox Emerald</a><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mox%20Jet?printing=13590" target="_blank">Mox Jet</a><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mox%20Pearl?printing=13593" target="_blank">Mox Pearl</a><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mox%20Ruby?printing=13596" target="_blank">Mox Ruby</a><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mox%20Sapphire?printing=13599" target="_blank">Mox Sapphire</a><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Sol%20Ring?printing=958" target="_blank">Sol Ring</a><br />
Lands (17)<br />
<b>4</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/City%20of%20Brass?printing=12299" target="_blank">City of Brass</a><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Library%20of%20Alexandria?printing=15810" target="_blank">Library of Alexandria</a><br />
<b>2 </b><a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mishra's%20Workshop?printing=426" target="_blank">Mishra's Workshop</a><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Strip%20Mine?printing=8733" target="_blank">Strip Mine</a><br />
<b>4 </b><a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Tundra?printing=6353" target="_blank">Tundra</a><br />
<b>3 </b><a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Volcanic%20Island?printing=3306" target="_blank">Volcanic Island</a><br />
<b>2 </b><a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Underground%20Sea?printing=6357" target="_blank">Underground Sea</a><br />
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<i>Instants (11)</i><br />
<b>2 </b><a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Disenchant?printing=6205" target="_blank">Disenchant</a><br />
<b>3</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Power%20Sink?printing=9382" target="_blank">Power Sink</a><br />
<b>3</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Red%20Elemental%20Blast?printing=8452" target="_blank">Red Elemental Blast</a><br />
<b>3</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Swords%20to%20Plowshares?printing=6171" target="_blank">Swords to Plowshares</a><br />
<i>Sorceries (1)</i><br />
<b>1 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Tranquility?fromqs=true&printing=1106" target="_blank">Tranquility</a><br />
<i>Artifacts (1)</i><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/City%20in%20a%20Bottle?printing=15504" target="_blank">City in a Bottle</a><br />
Enchantments (1)<br />
<b>1</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/The%20Abyss?printing=3684" target="_blank">The Abyss</a><br />
Lands (1)<br />
<b>1 </b><a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Maze%20of%20Ith?printing=5929" target="_blank">Maze of Ith</a></td></tr>
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<b>Mono Red Rukh Burn</b><br />
By James Tork<br />
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<i>Instants (11)</i><br />
<b>3 </b><a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Disenchant?printing=6205" target="_blank">Disenchant</a><br />
<b>4 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Disharmony?fromqs=true&printing=4370" target="_blank">Disharmony</a><br />
<b>4 </b><a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Lightning%20Bolt?printing=4906" target="_blank">Lightning Bolt</a><br />
<i>Sorceries (9)</i><br />
<b>4 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Chain%20Lightning?fromqs=true&printing=4367" target="_blank">Chain Lightning</a><br />
<b>1 </b><a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Earthquake?printing=897" target="_blank">Earthquake</a><br />
<b>3 </b><a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Fireball?printing=6582" target="_blank">Fireball</a><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Wheel%20of%20Fortune?printing=2915" target="_blank">Wheel of Fortune</a><br />
<i>Artifacts (3)</i><br />
<b>3 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Copper%20Tablet?fromqs=true&printing=4890" target="_blank">Copper Tablet</a><br />
Creatures (13)<br />
<b>4 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Ball%20Lightning?fromqs=true&printing=4753" target="_blank">Ball Lightning</a><br />
<b>4 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Granite%20Gargoyle?fromqs=true&printing=4893" target="_blank">Granite Gargoyle</a><br />
<b>4 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Rukh%20Egg?fromqs=true&printing=14668" target="_blank">Rukh Egg</a><br />
<b>1 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Shivan%20Dragon?fromqs=true&printing=5746" target="_blank">Shivan Dragon</a><br />
<i>Lands (4)</i><br />
<b>4 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Diamond%20Valley?fromqs=true&printing=4732" target="_blank">Diamond Valley</a></td><td style="text-align: left;" width="232"><b>Mana Sources (20)</b><br />
<i>Artifacts (4)</i><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Black%20Lotus?printing=13483" target="_blank">Black Lotus</a><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mox%20Pearl?printing=13593" target="_blank">Mox Pearl</a><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mox%20Ruby?printing=13596" target="_blank">Mox Ruby</a><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Sol%20Ring?printing=958" target="_blank">Sol Ring</a><br />
<i>Lands (16)</i><br />
<b>4</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/City%20of%20Brass?printing=12299" target="_blank">City of Brass</a><br />
<b>9</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mountain?printing=6812" target="_blank">Mountain</a><br />
<b>4 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Plateau?fromqs=true&printing=3281" target="_blank">Plateau</a><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Strip%20Mine?printing=8733" target="_blank">Strip Mine</a><br />
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<b>Firestorm Troll</b><br />
By Dan Rech<br />
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<i>Instants (1)</i><br />
<b>1 </b><a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Ancestral%20Recall?printing=13676" target="_blank">Ancestral Recall</a><br />
<i>Sorceries (12)</i><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Demonic%20Tutor?printing=6971" target="_blank">Demonic Tutor</a><br />
<b>1 </b><a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Fireball?printing=6582" target="_blank">Fireball</a><br />
<b>3 </b><a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Hymn%20to%20Tourach?printing=4788" target="_blank">Hymn to Tourach</a><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mind%20Twist?printing=8015" target="_blank">Mind Twist</a><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Recall?printing=1061" target="_blank">Recall</a><br />
<b>3 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Stone%20Rain?fromqs=true&printing=14718" target="_blank">Stone Rain</a><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Time%20Walk?printing=13687" target="_blank">Time Walk</a><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Wheel%20of%20Fortune?printing=2915" target="_blank">Wheel of Fortune</a><br />
<i>Artifacts (5)</i><br />
<b>1 </b><a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Chaos%20Orb?printing=13486" target="_blank">Chaos Orb</a><br />
<b>4</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Nevinyrral%27s%20Disk?printing=4924" target="_blank">Nevinyrral's Disk</a><br />
<i>Creatures (10)</i><br />
<b>1 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Firestorm%20Phoenix?fromqs=true&printing=4387" target="_blank">Firestorm Phoenix</a><br />
<b>1 </b><a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Guardian%20Beast?printing=15507" target="_blank">Guardian Beast</a><br />
<b>4 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Sedge%20Troll?fromqs=true&printing=2810" target="_blank">Sedge Troll</a><br />
<b>1 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Sol%27kanar%20the%20Swamp%20King?fromqs=true&printing=762" target="_blank">Sol'kanar the Swamp King</a><br />
<b>3 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Uthden%20Troll?fromqs=true&printing=517" target="_blank">Uthden Troll</a><br />
<i>Enchantments (2)</i><br />
<b>2 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Paralyze?fromqs=true&printing=4930" target="_blank">Paralyze</a><br />
<br /></td><td style="text-align: left;" width="232"><b>Mana Sources (31)</b><br />
<i>Artifacts (5)</i><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Black%20Lotus?printing=13483" target="_blank">Black Lotus</a><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mox%20Jet?printing=13590" target="_blank">Mox Jet</a><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mox%20Ruby?printing=13596" target="_blank">Mox Ruby</a><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mox%20Sapphire?printing=13599" target="_blank">Mox Sapphire</a><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Sol%20Ring?printing=958" target="_blank">Sol Ring</a><br />
<i>Lands (26)</i><br />
<b>4</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Badlands?fromqs=true&printing=6341" target="_blank">Badlands</a><br />
<b>3</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/City%20of%20Brass?printing=12299" target="_blank">City of Brass</a><br />
<b>1 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Hammerheim?fromqs=true&printing=5299" target="_blank">Hammerheim</a><br />
<b>5 </b><a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mountain?printing=6812" target="_blank">Mountain</a><br />
<b>4</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Strip%20Mine?printing=8733" target="_blank">Strip Mine</a><br />
<b>4 </b><a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Swamp?printing=7478" target="_blank">Swamp</a><br />
<b>4 </b><a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Underground%20Sea?printing=6357" target="_blank">Underground Sea</a><br />
<b>1 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Urborg?fromqs=true&printing=5305" target="_blank">Urborg</a><br />
<b>Sideboard (15)</b><br />
<i>Instants (5)</i><br />
<b>4 </b><a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Lightning%20Bolt?printing=4906" target="_blank">Lightning Bolt</a><br />
<b>1 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Inferno?fromqs=true&printing=12108" target="_blank">Inferno</a><br />
<i>Sorceries (5)</i><br />
<b>1 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Stone%20Rain?fromqs=true&printing=14718" target="_blank">Stone Rain</a><br />
<b>2 </b><a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Detonate?printing=12465" target="_blank">Detonate</a><br />
<b>1 </b><a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Fireball?printing=6582" target="_blank">Fireball</a><br />
<b>1 </b><a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Hymn%20to%20Tourach?printing=4788" target="_blank">Hymn to Tourach</a><br />
<i>Creatures (1)</i><br />
<b>1 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Will-o%27-the-Wisp?fromqs=true&printing=14886" target="_blank">Will-o'-the-Wisp</a><br />
<i>Enchantments (3)</i><br />
<b>2 </b><a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Gloom?printing=10900" target="_blank">Gloom</a><br />
<b>1 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Paralyze?fromqs=true&printing=4930" target="_blank">Paralyze</a><br />
<i>Lands (1)</i><br />
<b>1 </b><a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Maze%20of%20Ith?printing=5929" target="_blank">Maze of Ith</a></td></tr>
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<b><br /></b><b>Erhnamgeddon</b><br />
By <a href="https://www.instagram.com/darth_grantly/" target="_blank">Grant Casleton</a><br />
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<i>Instants (8)</i><br />
<b>4</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Disenchant?printing=6205" target="_blank">Disenchant</a><br />
<b>4</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Swords%20to%20Plowshares?printing=6171" target="_blank">Swords to Plowshares</a><br />
<i>Sorceries (7)</i><br />
<b>3 </b><a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Armageddon?printing=4864" target="_blank">Armageddon</a><br />
<b>1 </b><a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Balance?printing=8640" target="_blank">Balance</a><br />
<b>1 </b><a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Demonic%20Tutor?printing=6971" target="_blank">Demonic Tutor</a><br />
<b>1 </b><a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mind%20Twist?printing=8015" target="_blank">Mind Twist</a><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Regrowth?printing=1619" target="_blank">Regrowth</a><br />
<i>Artifacts (2)</i><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Chaos%20Orb?printing=13486" target="_blank">Chaos Orb</a><br />
<b>1 </b><a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Jayemdae%20Tome?printing=180" target="_blank">Jayemdae Tome</a><br />
Creatures (8)<br />
<b>4</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Erhnam%20Djinn?printing=10642" target="_blank">Erhnam Djinn</a><br />
<b>4</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Serra%20Angel?printing=7171" target="_blank">Serra Angel</a><br />
Enchantments (2)<br />
<b>2</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Sylvan%20Library?printing=4998" target="_blank">Sylvan Library</a></td><td style="text-align: left;" width="232"><b>Mana Sources (33)</b><br />
<i>Artifacts (6)</i><br />
<b>1 </b><a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Fellwar%20Stone?printing=14935" target="_blank">Fellwar Stone</a><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mox%20Emerald?printing=13587" target="_blank">Mox Emerald</a><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mox%20Jet?printing=13590" target="_blank">Mox Jet</a><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mox%20Pearl?printing=13593" target="_blank">Mox Pearl</a><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mox%20Sapphire?printing=13599" target="_blank">Mox Sapphire</a><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Sol%20Ring?printing=958" target="_blank">Sol Ring</a><br />
Creatures (8)<br />
<b>4</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Birds%20of%20Paradise?printing=2501" target="_blank">Birds of Paradise</a><br />
<b>4</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Llanowar%20Elves?printing=4518" target="_blank">Llanowar Elves</a><br />
Lands (19)<br />
<b>1 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Bayou?fromqs=true&printing=3277" target="_blank">Bayou</a><br />
<b>3</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/City%20of%20Brass?printing=12299" target="_blank">City of Brass</a><br />
<b>2</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Forest?printing=5398" target="_blank">Forest</a><br />
<b>2</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Plains?printing=7348" target="_blank">Plains</a><br />
<b>4 </b><a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mishra%27s%20Factory?printing=4723" target="_blank">Mishra's Factory</a><br />
<b>3</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Savannah?printing=6345" target="_blank">Savannah</a><br />
<b>4 </b><a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Strip%20Mine?printing=8733" target="_blank">Strip Mine</a><br />
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<b>Sideboard (15)</b><br />
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<i>Instants (3)</i><br />
<b>3 </b><a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Avoid%20Fate?printing=616" target="_blank">Avoid Fate</a><br />
<i>Sorceries (6)</i><br />
<b>1 </b><a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Armageddon?printing=4864" target="_blank">Armageddon</a><br />
<b>2 </b><a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Dust%20to%20Dust?printing=4761" target="_blank">Dust to Dust</a><br />
<b>2 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Tranquility?fromqs=true&printing=1106" target="_blank">Tranquility</a><br />
<b>1 </b><a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Wrath%20of%20God?printing=2449" target="_blank">Wrath of God</a><br />
Creatures (1)<br />
<b>1 </b><a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/King%20Suleiman?printing=15744" target="_blank">King Suleiman</a><br />
Enchantments (4)<br />
<b>2 </b><a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Circle%20of%20Protection%3A%20Red?printing=14439" target="_blank">Circle of Protection: Red</a><br />
<b>2 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Karma?fromqs=true&printing=12910" target="_blank">Karma</a><br />
Lands (1)<br />
<b>1 </b><a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Maze%20of%20Ith?printing=5929" target="_blank">Maze of Ith</a></div>
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<b>Mono White Prison</b><br />
By Carter Petray<br />
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<i>Instants (8)</i><br />
<b>4</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Disenchant?printing=6205" target="_blank">Disenchant</a><br />
<b>4</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Swords%20to%20Plowshares?printing=6171" target="_blank">Swords to Plowshares</a><br />
<i>Sorceries (6)</i><br />
<b>3 </b><a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Armageddon?printing=4864" target="_blank">Armageddon</a><br />
<b>1 </b><a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Balance?printing=8640" target="_blank">Balance</a><br />
<b>2 </b><a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Wrath%20of%20God?printing=2449" target="_blank">Wrath of God</a><br />
<i>Artifacts (13)</i><br />
<b>1 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Ankh%20of%20Mishra?fromqs=true&printing=4857" target="_blank">Ankh of Mishra</a><br />
<b>3 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Black%20Vise?fromqs=true&printing=7792" target="_blank">Black Vise</a><br />
<b>4</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Howling%20Mine?printing=1986" target="_blank">Howling Mine</a><br />
<b>2 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Icy%20Manipulator?fromqs=true&printing=2008" target="_blank">Icy Manipulator</a><br />
<b>1 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Relic%20Barrier?fromqs=true&printing=11628" target="_blank">Relic Barrier</a><br />
<b>2 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Winter%20Orb?fromqs=true&printing=4969" target="_blank">Winter Orb</a><br />
<i>Creatures (2)</i><br />
<b>2 </b><a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Serra%20Angel?printing=7171" target="_blank">Serra Angel</a><br />
<i>Enchantments (2)</i><br />
<b>2 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Kismet?fromqs=true&printing=3617" target="_blank">Kismet</a><br />
<i>Lands (1)</i><br />
<b>1 </b><a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Maze%20of%20Ith?printing=5929" target="_blank">Maze of Ith</a></td><td style="text-align: left;" width="232"><b>Mana Sources (28)</b><br />
<i>Artifacts (9)</i><br />
<b>4 </b><a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Fellwar%20Stone?printing=14935" target="_blank">Fellwar Stone</a><br />
<b>4</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mana%20Vault?printing=10852" target="_blank">Mana Vault</a><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Sol%20Ring?printing=958" target="_blank">Sol Ring</a><br />
<i>Lands (19)</i><br />
<b>4 </b><a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mishra%27s%20Factory?printing=4723" target="_blank">Mishra's Factory</a><br />
<b>11 </b><a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Plains?printing=7348" target="_blank">Plains</a><br />
<b>4 </b><a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Strip%20Mine?printing=8733" target="_blank">Strip Mine</a><br />
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<b>Mono White Serra Control</b><br />
By <a href="https://www.instagram.com/piquardo/" target="_blank">Dan Piquard</a><br />
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<i>Instants (12)</i><br />
<b>4</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Disenchant?printing=6205" target="_blank">Disenchant</a><br />
<b>2 </b><a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Divine%20Offering?printing=11421" target="_blank">Divine Offering</a><br />
<b>2 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Eye%20for%20an%20Eye?fromqs=true&printing=11427" target="_blank">Eye for an Eye</a><br />
<b>4</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Swords%20to%20Plowshares?printing=6171" target="_blank">Swords to Plowshares</a><br />
<i>Sorceries (4)</i><br />
<b>2 </b><a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Armageddon?printing=4864" target="_blank">Armageddon</a><br />
<b>1 </b><a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Balance?printing=8640" target="_blank">Balance</a><br />
<b>1 </b><a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Dust%20to%20Dust?printing=4761" target="_blank">Dust to Dust</a><br />
<i>Artifacts (9)</i><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Chaos%20Orb?printing=13486" target="_blank">Chaos Orb</a><br />
<b>2 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Icy%20Manipulator?fromqs=true&printing=2008" target="_blank">Icy Manipulator</a><br />
<b>4 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Relic%20Barrier?fromqs=true&printing=11628" target="_blank">Relic Barrier</a><br />
<b>2 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Winter%20Orb?fromqs=true&printing=4969" target="_blank">Winter Orb</a><br />
<i>Creatures (10)</i><br />
<b>2 </b><a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Preacher?printing=4767" target="_blank">Preacher</a><br />
<b>4 </b><a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Serra%20Angel?printing=7171" target="_blank">Serra Angel</a><br />
<b>4</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/White%20Knight?printing=11685" target="_blank">White Knight</a></td><td style="text-align: left;" width="232"><b>Mana Sources (25)</b><br />
<i>Artifacts (5)</i><br />
<b>4 </b><a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Fellwar%20Stone?printing=14935" target="_blank">Fellwar Stone</a><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Sol%20Ring?printing=958" target="_blank">Sol Ring</a><br />
Lands (20)<br />
<b>4 </b><a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mishra%27s%20Factory?printing=4723" target="_blank">Mishra's Factory</a><br />
<b>12 </b><a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Plains?printing=7348" target="_blank">Plains</a><br />
<b>4 </b><a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Strip%20Mine?printing=8733" target="_blank">Strip Mine</a><br />
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<b>Sideboard (15)</b><br />
<i>Sorceries (2)</i><br />
<b>1 </b><a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Dust%20to%20Dust?printing=4761" target="_blank">Dust to Dust</a><br />
<b>1 </b><a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Wrath%20of%20God?printing=2449" target="_blank">Wrath of God</a><br />
<i>Artifacts (4)</i><br />
<b>4 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Ivory%20Tower?fromqs=true&printing=4718" target="_blank">Ivory Tower</a><br />
<i>Enchantments (9)</i><br />
<b>2</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Circle%20of%20Protection%3A%20Black?printing=14427" target="_blank">Circle of Protection: Black</a><br />
<b>2 </b><a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Circle%20of%20Protection%3A%20Red?printing=14439" target="_blank">Circle of Protection: Red</a><br />
<b>2 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Karma?fromqs=true&printing=12910" target="_blank">Karma</a><br />
<b>3 </b><a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Spirit%20Link?printing=2357" target="_blank">Spirit Link</a></td></tr>
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<b><br class="Apple-interchange-newline" />Mono Black Aggro</b><br />
By <a href="https://www.instagram.com/korbendallastexas/">Erik Schardin</a><br />
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<i>Instants (5)</i><br />
<b>2 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Terror?fromqs=true&printing=2988" target="_blank">Terror</a><br />
<b>3 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Unholy%20Strength?fromqs=true&printing=7186" target="_blank">Unholy Strength</a><br />
<i>Sorceries (7)</i><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Demonic%20Tutor?printing=6971" target="_blank">Demonic Tutor</a><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Drain%20Life?printing=9332" target="_blank">Drain Life</a><br />
<b>4 </b><a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Hymn%20to%20Tourach?printing=4788" target="_blank">Hymn to Tourach</a><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mind%20Twist?printing=8015" target="_blank">Mind Twist</a><br />
<i>Artifacts (2)</i><br />
<b>2 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/The%20Rack?fromqs=true&printing=769" target="_blank">The Rack</a><br />
<i>Creatures (10)</i><br />
<b>4 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Black%20Knight?fromqs=true&printing=5125" target="_blank">Black Knight</a><br />
<b>4</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Hypnotic%20Specter?printing=2001" target="_blank">Hypnotic Specter</a><br />
<b>2 </b><a _blank="" href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Sengir%20Vampire?fromqs=true&printing=2298%20target=">Sengir Vampire</a><br />
<i>Enchantments (6)</i><br />
<b>3 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Evil%20Presence?fromqs=true&printing=10888" target="_blank">Evil Presence</a><br />
<b>2 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Pestilence?fromqs=true&printing=8035" target="_blank">Pestilence</a><br />
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<i>Instants (4)</i><br />
<b>4</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Dark%20Ritual?printing=7271" target="_blank">Dark Ritual</a><br />
Lands (27)<b><br class="Apple-interchange-newline" /></b><br />
<b>4 </b><a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mishra%27s%20Factory?printing=4723" target="_blank">Mishra's Factory</a><br />
<b>4 </b><a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Strip%20Mine?printing=8733" target="_blank">Strip Mine</a><br />
<b>19</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Swamp?printing=7478" target="_blank">Swamp</a><br />
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<b>Sideboard (14)</b><br />
<i>Instants (3)</i><br />
<b>2 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Terror?fromqs=true&printing=2988" target="_blank">Terror</a><br />
<b>1 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Unholy%20Strength?fromqs=true&printing=7186" target="_blank">Unholy Strength</a><br />
<i>Creatures (7)</i><br />
<b>3 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Royal%20Assassin?fromqs=true&printing=2252" target="_blank">Royal Assassin</a><br />
<b>1 </b><a _blank="" href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Sengir%20Vampire?fromqs=true&printing=2298%20target=">Sengir Vampire</a><br />
<b>3 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Xenic%20Poltergeist?fromqs=true&printing=10944" target="_blank">Xenic Poltergeist</a><br />
<i>Enchantments (4)</i><br />
<b>3 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Paralyze?fromqs=true&printing=4930" target="_blank">Paralyze</a><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Gloom?printing=10900" target="_blank">Gloom</a></td></tr>
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<b><br class="Apple-interchange-newline" />BW I Dream of Ankhs and Orbs</b><br />
By Ray Mattson<br />
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<i>Instants (4)</i><br />
<b>4</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Disenchant?printing=6205" target="_blank">Disenchant</a><br />
<i>Sorceries (6)</i><br />
<b>1 </b><a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Balance?printing=8640" target="_blank">Balance</a><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Demonic%20Tutor?printing=6971" target="_blank">Demonic Tutor</a><br />
<b>4 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Sinkhole?fromqs=true&printing=13670" target="_blank">Sinkhole</a><br />
<i>Artifacts (18)</i><br />
<b>3 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Ankh%20of%20Mishra?fromqs=true&printing=4857" target="_blank">Ankh of Mishra</a><br />
<b>4 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Black%20Vise?fromqs=true&printing=7792" target="_blank">Black Vise</a><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Chaos%20Orb?printing=13486" target="_blank">Chaos Orb</a><br />
<b>4</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Howling%20Mine?printing=1986" target="_blank">Howling Mine</a><br />
<b>1 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Icy%20Manipulator?fromqs=true&printing=2008" target="_blank">Icy Manipulator</a><br />
<b>3 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Relic%20Barrier?fromqs=true&printing=11628" target="_blank">Relic Barrier</a><br />
<b>2 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Winter%20Orb?fromqs=true&printing=4969" target="_blank">Winter Orb</a><br />
<i>Enchantments (8)</i><br />
<b>4 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Underworld%20Dreams?fromqs=true&printing=2417" target="_blank">Underworld Dreams</a><br />
<b>4</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Warp%20Artifact?fromqs=true&printing=10937" target="_blank">Warp Artifact</a><br />
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<br /></td><td style="text-align: left;" width="232"><b>Mana Sources (24)</b><br />
<i>Artifacts (2)</i><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mana%20Vault?printing=10852" target="_blank">Mana Vault</a><br />
<b>1 </b><a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Sol%20Ring?printing=958" target="_blank">Sol Ring</a><br />
<i>Instants (4)</i><br />
<b>4</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Dark%20Ritual?printing=7271" target="_blank">Dark Ritual</a><br />
Lands (18)<br />
<b>2</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/City%20of%20Brass?printing=12299" target="_blank">City of Brass</a><br />
<b>4</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Scrubland?printing=3291" target="_blank">Scrubland</a><br />
<b>4 </b><a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Strip%20Mine?printing=8733" target="_blank">Strip Mine</a><br />
<b>8</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Swamp?printing=7478" target="_blank">Swamp</a><br />
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<b>Sideboard (15)</b><br />
<i>Instants (4)</i><br />
<b>2 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Terror?fromqs=true&printing=2988" target="_blank">Terror</a><br />
<b>2</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Swords%20to%20Plowshares?printing=6171" target="_blank">Swords to Plowshares</a><br />
<i>Sorceries (4)</i><br />
<b>2</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Drain%20Life?printing=9332" target="_blank">Drain Life</a><br />
<b>2 </b><a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Dust%20to%20Dust?printing=4761" target="_blank">Dust to Dust</a><br />
<i>Creatures (1)</i><br />
<b>1 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Royal%20Assassin?fromqs=true&printing=2252" target="_blank">Royal Assassin</a><br />
<i>Enchantments (6)</i><br />
<b>3</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Circle%20of%20Protection%3A%20Red?printing=14439" target="_blank">Circle of Protection: Red</a><br />
<b>1 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Island%20Sanctuary?fromqs=true&printing=11436" target="_blank">Island Sanctuary</a><br />
<b>2 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Paralyze?fromqs=true&printing=4930" target="_blank">Paralyze</a></td></tr>
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<b><br /></b><b>Harambe & Friends</b><br />
By <a href="https://www.instagram.com/pelham_bleu/" target="_blank">Matt Moss</a><br />
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<i>Instants (12)</i><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Ancestral%20Recall?printing=13676" target="_blank">Ancestral Recall</a><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Fork?printing=1673" target="_blank">Fork</a><br />
<b>4</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Lightning%20Bolt?printing=4906" target="_blank">Lightning Bolt</a><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mana%20Drain?printing=3837" target="_blank">Mana Drain</a><br />
<b>3 </b><a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Psionic%20Blast?printing=529" target="_blank">Psionic Blast</a><br />
<b>2 </b><a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Shatter?printing=14689" target="_blank">Shatter</a><br />
<i>Sorceries (7)</i><br />
<b>3</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Fireball?printing=6582" target="_blank">Fireball</a><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Regrowth?printing=1619" target="_blank">Regrowth</a><br />
<b>1 </b><a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Timetwister?printing=13693" target="_blank">Timetwister</a><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Time%20Walk?printing=13687" target="_blank">Time Walk</a><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Wheel%20of%20Fortune?printing=2915" target="_blank">Wheel of Fortune</a><br />
<i>Artifacts (1)</i><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Chaos%20Orb?printing=13486" target="_blank">Chaos Orb</a><br />
<i>Creatures (12)</i><br />
<b>2 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Argothian%20Pixies?fromqs=true&printing=9623" target="_blank">Argothian Pixies</a><br />
<b>2</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Erhnam%20Djinn?printing=10642" target="_blank">Erhnam Djinn</a><br />
<b>4</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Kird%20Ape?fromqs=true&printing=14862" target="_blank">Kird Ape</a><br />
<b>4</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Serendib%20Efreet?printing=4750" target="_blank">Serendib Efreet</a><br />
<i>Enchantments (1)</i><br />
<b>1 </b><a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Sylvan%20Library?printing=4998" target="_blank">Sylvan Library</a><br />
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<i>Artifacts (5)</i><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Black%20Lotus?printing=13483" target="_blank">Black Lotus</a><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mox%20Emerald?printing=13587" target="_blank">Mox Emerald</a><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mox%20Ruby?printing=13596" target="_blank">Mox Ruby</a><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mox%20Sapphire?printing=13599" target="_blank">Mox Sapphire</a><br />
<b>1 </b><a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Sol%20Ring?printing=958" target="_blank">Sol Ring</a><br />
<i>Creatures (2)</i><br />
<b>2</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Birds%20of%20Paradise?printing=2501" target="_blank">Birds of Paradise</a><br />
Lands (20)<br />
<b>1</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Forest?printing=5398" target="_blank">Forest</a><br />
<b>1 </b><a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Island?printing=6684" target="_blank">Island</a><br />
<b>3 </b><a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mishra%27s%20Factory?printing=4723" target="_blank">Mishra's Factory</a><br />
<b>3 </b><a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Strip%20Mine?printing=8733" target="_blank">Strip Mine</a><br />
<b>4 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Taiga?fromqs=true&printing=6349" target="_blank">Taiga</a><br />
<b>4</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Tropical%20Island?printing=3299" target="_blank">Tropical Island</a><br />
<b>4</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Volcanic%20Island?printing=3306" target="_blank">Volcanic Island</a><br />
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<b>Sideboard (15)</b><br />
<i>Instants (4)</i><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Fork?printing=1673" target="_blank">Fork</a><br />
<b>3</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Red%20Elemental%20Blast?printing=8452" target="_blank">Red Elemental Blast</a><br />
<i>Sorceries (5)</i><br />
<b>2 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Chain%20Lightning?fromqs=true&printing=4367" target="_blank">Chain Lightning</a><br />
<b>1 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Channel?fromqs=true&printing=8289" target="_blank">Channel</a><br />
<b>2 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Tranquility?fromqs=true&printing=1106" target="_blank">Tranquility</a><br />
<i>Creatures (2)</i><br />
<b>2 </b><a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Whirling%20Dervish?printing=719" target="_blank">Whirling Dervish</a><br />
<i>Enchantments (4)</i><br />
<b>4</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Energy%20Flux?printing=7664" target="_blank">Energy Flux</a></td></tr>
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<b><br /></b><b>UWG Turbo Dom</b><br />
By Anthony Zinni (deck provided by Shane Semmens, photo missing two <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Savannah?printing=6345" target="_blank">Savannah</a>)<br />
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<tr valign="TOP"><td style="text-align: left;" width="230"><b>Business (32)</b><br />
<i>Instants (13)</i><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Ancestral%20Recall?printing=13676" target="_blank">Ancestral Recall</a><br />
<b>3</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Counterspell?printing=6454" target="_blank">Counterspell</a><br />
<b>4</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Disenchant?printing=6205" target="_blank">Disenchant</a><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mana%20Drain?printing=3837" target="_blank">Mana Drain</a><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Power%20Sink?printing=9382" target="_blank">Power Sink</a><br />
<b>3</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Swords%20to%20Plowshares?printing=6171" target="_blank">Swords to Plowshares</a><br />
<i>Sorceries (6)</i><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Balance?printing=8640" target="_blank">Balance</a><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Braingeyser?printing=1213" target="_blank">Braingeyser</a><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Recall?printing=1061" target="_blank">Recall</a><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Regrowth?printing=1619" target="_blank">Regrowth</a><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Timetwister?printing=13693" target="_blank">Timetwister</a><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Time%20Walk?printing=13687" target="_blank">Time Walk</a><br />
<i>Artifacts (1)</i><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Chaos%20Orb?printing=13486" target="_blank">Chaos Orb</a><br />
<i>Creatures (10)</i><br />
<b>4</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Erhnam%20Djinn?printing=10642" target="_blank">Erhnam Djinn</a><br />
<b>2 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Mahamoti%20Djinn?fromqs=true&printing=2066" target="_blank">Mahamoti Djinn</a><br />
<b>4 </b><a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Serra%20Angel?printing=7171" target="_blank">Serra Angel</a><br />
<i>Enchantments (1)</i><br />
<b>1 </b><a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Sylvan%20Library?printing=4998" target="_blank">Sylvan Library</a><br />
<i>Lands (1)</i><br />
<b>1 </b><a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Maze%20of%20Ith?printing=5929" target="_blank">Maze of Ith</a><br />
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<br /></td><td style="text-align: left;" width="232"><b>Mana Sources (28)</b><br />
<i>Artifacts (5)</i><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Black%20Lotus?printing=13483" target="_blank">Black Lotus</a><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mox%20Emerald?printing=13587" target="_blank">Mox Emerald</a><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mox%20Pearl?printing=13593" target="_blank">Mox Pearl</a><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mox%20Sapphire?printing=13599" target="_blank">Mox Sapphire</a><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Sol%20Ring?printing=958" target="_blank">Sol Ring</a><br />
<i>Creatures (4)</i><br />
<b>4 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Birds%20of%20Paradise?printing=2501" target="_blank">Birds of Paradise</a><br />
Lands (19)<br />
<b>4</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/City%20of%20Brass?printing=12299" target="_blank">City of Brass</a><br />
<b>1 </b><a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Island?printing=6684" target="_blank">Island</a><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Library%20of%20Alexandria?printing=15810" target="_blank">Library of Alexandria</a><br />
<b>1 </b><a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Plains?printing=7348" target="_blank">Plains</a><br />
<b>3</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Savannah?printing=6345" target="_blank">Savannah</a><br />
<b>1 </b><a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Strip%20Mine?printing=8733" target="_blank">Strip Mine</a><br />
<b>4 </b><a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Tropical%20Island?printing=3299" target="_blank">Tropical Island</a><br />
<b>4</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Tundra?printing=6353" target="_blank">Tundra</a><br />
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<b>Sideboard (15)</b><br />
<i>Instants (4)</i><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Counterspell?printing=6454" target="_blank">Counterspell</a><br />
<b>2</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Blue%20Elemental%20Blast?printing=8231" target="_blank">Blue Elemental Blast</a><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Swords%20to%20Plowshares?printing=6171" target="_blank">Swords to Plowshares</a><br />
<i>Sorceries (2)</i><br />
<b>1 </b><a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Dust%20to%20Dust?printing=4761" target="_blank">Dust to Dust</a><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Wrath%20of%20God?printing=2449" target="_blank">Wrath of God</a><br />
<i>Artifacts (1)</i><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Jayemdae%20Tome?printing=180" target="_blank">Jayemdae Tome</a><br />
<i>Enchantments (6)</i><br />
<b>1 </b><a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Circle%20of%20Protection%3A%20Red?printing=14439" target="_blank">Circle of Protection: Red</a><br />
<b>3</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Energy%20Flux?printing=7664" target="_blank">Energy Flux</a><br />
<b>1 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Greater%20Realm%20of%20Preservation?fromqs=true&printing=5157" target="_blank">Greater Realm of Preservation</a><br />
<b>1 </b><a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Sylvan%20Library?printing=4998" target="_blank">Sylvan Library</a><br />
Lands (2)<br />
<b>2 </b><a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Strip%20Mine?printing=8733" target="_blank">Strip Mine</a></td></tr>
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<b><br class="Apple-interchange-newline" />White Weenie</b><br />
By <a href="https://www.instagram.com/snoozlemoo/" target="_blank">Michael Walker</a><br />
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<i>Instants (9)</i><br />
<b>1 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Army%20of%20Allah?fromqs=true" target="_blank">Army of Allah</a><br />
<b>4</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Swords%20to%20Plowshares?printing=6171" target="_blank">Swords to Plowshares</a><br />
<b>4</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Disenchant?printing=6205" target="_blank">Disenchant</a><br />
<i>Creatures (19)</i><br />
<b>3</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Icatian%20Javelineers?printing=6245" target="_blank">Icatian Javelineers</a><br />
<b>4</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Order%20of%20Leitbur?printing=4789" target="_blank">Order of Leitbur</a><br />
<b>4</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Savannah%20Lions?printing=14682" target="_blank">Savannah Lions</a><br />
<b>4</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Thunder%20Spirit?printing=4999" target="_blank">Thunder Spirit</a><br />
<b>4</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/White%20Knight?printing=11685" target="_blank">White Knight</a><br />
<i>Enchantments (5)</i><br />
<b>4</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Crusade?printing=5131" target="_blank">Crusade</a><br />
<b>1 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Divine%20Transformation?fromqs=true&printing=4981" target="_blank">Divine Transformation</a></td><td style="text-align: left;" width="232"><b>Mana Sources (27)</b><br />
Lands (27)<br />
<b>4 </b><a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mishra%27s%20Factory?printing=4723" target="_blank">Mishra's Factory</a><br />
<b>19 </b><a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Plains?printing=7348" target="_blank">Plains</a><br />
<b>4 </b><a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Strip%20Mine?printing=8733" target="_blank">Strip Mine</a><br />
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<b><br class="Apple-interchange-newline" />Red and Black</b><br />
By Jim Bailey<br />
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<i>Instants (5)</i><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Ancestral%20Recall?printing=13676" target="_blank">Ancestral Recall</a><br />
<b>4</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Lightning%20Bolt?printing=4906" target="_blank">Lightning Bolt</a><br />
<i>Sorceries (13)</i><br />
<b>2 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Chain%20Lightning?fromqs=true&printing=4367" target="_blank">Chain Lightning</a><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Demonic%20Tutor?printing=6971" target="_blank">Demonic Tutor</a><br />
<b>2 </b><a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Disintegrate?printing=229" target="_blank">Disintegrate</a><br />
<b>2 </b><a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Fireball?printing=6582" target="_blank">Fireball</a><br />
<b>4</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Hymn%20to%20Tourach?printing=4788" target="_blank">Hymn to Tourach</a><br />
<b>1 </b><a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mind%20Twist?printing=8015" target="_blank">Mind Twist</a><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Time%20Walk?printing=13687" target="_blank">Time Walk</a><br />
<i>Artifacts (1)</i><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Chaos%20Orb?printing=13486" target="_blank">Chaos Orb</a><br />
<i>Creatures (12)</i><br />
<b>4</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Hypnotic%20Specter?printing=2001" target="_blank">Hypnotic Specter</a><br />
<b>2</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Juz%C3%A1m%20Djinn?printing=4745" target="_blank">Juzam Djinn</a><br />
<b>4 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Sedge%20Troll?fromqs=true&printing=2810" target="_blank">Sedge Troll</a><br />
<b>2 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Sol%27kanar%20the%20Swamp%20King?fromqs=true&printing=762" target="_blank">Sol'kanar the Swamp King</a><br />
<i>Lands (1)</i><br />
<b>1 </b><a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Maze%20of%20Ith?printing=5929" target="_blank">Maze of Ith</a><br />
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<br /></td><td style="text-align: left;" width="232"><b>Mana Sources (28)</b><br />
<i>Artifacts (5)</i><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Black%20Lotus?printing=13483" target="_blank">Black Lotus</a><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mox%20Jet?printing=13590" target="_blank">Mox Jet</a><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mox%20Ruby?printing=13596" target="_blank">Mox Ruby</a><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mox%20Sapphire?printing=13599" target="_blank">Mox Sapphire</a><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Sol%20Ring?printing=958" target="_blank">Sol Ring</a><br />
<i>Instants (4)</i><br />
<b>4 </b><a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Dark%20Ritual?printing=7271" target="_blank">Dark Ritual</a><br />
Lands (19)<br />
<b>4</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Badlands?fromqs=true&printing=6341" target="_blank">Badlands</a><br />
<b>4 </b><a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Strip%20Mine?printing=8733" target="_blank">Strip Mine</a><br />
<b>5</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Swamp?printing=7478" target="_blank">Swamp</a><br />
<b>2 </b><a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Underground%20Sea?printing=6357" target="_blank">Underground Sea</a><br />
<b>4</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Volcanic%20Island?printing=3306" target="_blank">Volcanic Island</a><br />
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<i>Instants (4)</i><br />
<b>3</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Red%20Elemental%20Blast?printing=8452" target="_blank">Red Elemental Blast</a><br />
<b>1 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Shatter?fromqs=true&printing=14689" target="_blank">Shatter</a><br />
<i>Sorceries (2)</i><br />
<b>2 </b><a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Earthquake?printing=897" target="_blank">Earthquake</a><br />
<i>Artifacts (3)</i><br />
<b>3 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Golgothian%20Sylex?fromqs=true&printing=1" target="_blank">Golgothian Sylex</a><br />
Creatures (3)<br />
<b>3 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Black%20Knight?fromqs=true&printing=5125" target="_blank">Black Knight</a><br />
Enchantments (3)<br />
<b>3 </b><a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Blood%20Moon?printing=14407" target="_blank">Blood Moon</a></td></tr>
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<b><br /></b><b>The Deck with Shivan Dragon</b></div>
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By <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mtg_beers_punts/" target="_blank">Matt Slack</a><br />
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<tr valign="TOP"><td style="text-align: left;" width="230"><b>Business (32)</b><br />
<i>Instants (16)</i><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Ancestral%20Recall?printing=13676" target="_blank">Ancestral Recall</a><br />
<b>4</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Counterspell?printing=6454" target="_blank">Counterspell</a><br />
<b>4</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Disenchant?printing=6205" target="_blank">Disenchant</a><br />
<b>3</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Lightning%20Bolt?printing=4906" target="_blank">Lightning Bolt</a><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mana%20Drain?printing=3837" target="_blank">Mana Drain</a><br />
<b>3</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Swords%20to%20Plowshares?printing=6171" target="_blank">Swords to Plowshares</a><br />
<i>Sorceries (8)</i><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Balance?printing=8640" target="_blank">Balance</a><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Braingeyser?printing=1213" target="_blank">Braingeyser</a><br />
<b>1 </b><a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Demonic%20Tutor?printing=6971" target="_blank">Demonic Tutor</a><br />
<b>1 </b><a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Fireball?printing=6582" target="_blank">Fireball</a><br />
<b>1 </b><a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mind%20Twist?printing=8015" target="_blank">Mind Twist</a><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Recall?printing=1061" target="_blank">Recall</a><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Regrowth?printing=1619" target="_blank">Regrowth</a><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Time%20Walk?printing=13687" target="_blank">Time Walk</a><br />
<i>Artifacts (5)</i><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Chaos%20Orb?printing=13486" target="_blank">Chaos Orb</a><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Disrupting%20Scepter?printing=14476" target="_blank">Disrupting Scepter</a><br />
<b>3</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Jayemdae%20Tome?printing=180" target="_blank">Jayemdae Tome</a><br />
Creatures (1)<br />
<b>1 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Shivan%20Dragon?fromqs=true&printing=5746" target="_blank">Shivan Dragon</a><br />
Enchantments (2)<br />
<b>1 </b><a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Copy%20Artifact?printing=1217" target="_blank">Copy Artifact</a><br />
<b>1 </b><a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Sylvan%20Library?printing=4998" target="_blank">Sylvan Library</a><br />
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<i>Artifacts (10)</i><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Black%20Lotus?printing=13483" target="_blank">Black Lotus</a><br />
<b>3</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Fellwar%20Stone?printing=14935" target="_blank">Fellwar Stone</a><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mox%20Emerald?printing=13587" target="_blank">Mox Emerald</a><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mox%20Jet?printing=13590" target="_blank">Mox Jet</a><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mox%20Pearl?printing=13593" target="_blank">Mox Pearl</a><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mox%20Ruby?printing=13596" target="_blank">Mox Ruby</a><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mox%20Sapphire?printing=13599" target="_blank">Mox Sapphire</a><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Sol%20Ring?printing=958" target="_blank">Sol Ring</a><br />
Lands (18)<br />
<b>4</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/City%20of%20Brass?printing=12299" target="_blank">City of Brass</a><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Library%20of%20Alexandria?printing=15810" target="_blank">Library of Alexandria</a><br />
<b>3</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mishra%27s%20Factory?printing=4723" target="_blank">Mishra's Factory</a><br />
<b>1 </b><a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Plains?printing=7348" target="_blank">Plains</a><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Strip%20Mine?printing=8733" target="_blank">Strip Mine</a><br />
<b>3</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Tundra?printing=6353" target="_blank">Tundra</a><br />
<b>2 </b><a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Underground%20Sea?printing=6357" target="_blank">Underground Sea</a><br />
<b>3</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Volcanic%20Island?printing=3306" target="_blank">Volcanic Island</a><br />
<b><br /></b><b>Sideboard (15)</b><br />
<i>Instants (7)</i><br />
<b>2</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Blue%20Elemental%20Blast?printing=8231" target="_blank">Blue Elemental Blast</a><br />
<b>1 </b><a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Divine%20Offering?printing=11421" target="_blank">Divine Offering</a><br />
<b>1 </b><a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Swords%20to%20Plowshares?printing=6171" target="_blank">Swords to Plowshares</a><br />
<b>3</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Red%20Elemental%20Blast?printing=8452" target="_blank">Red Elemental Blast</a><br />
<i>Sorceries (3)</i><br />
<b>2</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Dust%20to%20Dust?printing=4761" target="_blank">Dust to Dust</a><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Wrath%20of%20God?printing=2449" target="_blank">Wrath of God</a><br />
Creatures (2)<br />
<b>1 </b><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Aladdin?fromqs=true&printing=9641" target="_blank">Aladdin</a><br />
<b>1 </b><a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Serra%20Angel?printing=7171" target="_blank">Serra Angel</a><br />
Enchantments (3)<br />
<b>2 </b><a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Circle%20of%20Protection%3A%20Red?printing=14439" target="_blank">Circle of Protection: Red</a><br />
<b>1</b> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Moat?printing=4985" target="_blank">Moat</a></td></tr>
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This should paint a pretty comprehensive picture of exactly what the field looked like and how the decks and players performed.<br />
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Next we have Brian Fisher's guest tournament report followed by pictures from the event. Enjoy!<br />
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//Danny<br />
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<b>Winner's Tournament Report</b><br />
I meet up with <a href="https://twitter.com/JMJACO" target="_blank">Jaco</a> Friday night and we head down to Chinatown for a seafood extravaganza. I have my first encounter with a lobster and I consume the brain. I begin to feel like pinching things… more on this later.<br />
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For breakfast we meet up at a place called <a href="http://handlebarchicago.com/HB/" target="_blank">Handlebar</a>. Shane lets me try his chimichanga and I’m hooked. I can’t believe I haven’t had one of these before. I watch Jaco playing U/W <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Monastery%20Mentor?fromqs=true&printing=27113" target="_blank">Mentor</a> and Matt playing <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Doomsday?fromqs=true&printing=4278" target="_blank">Doomsday</a> battle some Vintage. Jaco gets balled in three games.<br />
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Two years in a row I played U/W/R at <a href="http://www.eternalcentral.com/eternalweekend2016oldschool/" target="_blank">Eternal Weekend (Old School)</a>—pretty much <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhloNl5u2kK9vv1ETmOwkn-VKQdGHY_h_INjloL1k7vhDe1ExJKQX_lsAhGUiqCiCYsUFYNeukPGVifWqGtHxzzXhmB4xafjQUr7LJnpfoyvbOLdvjnsIbMARxBY5I9q8RIYdtfeHlF1fg/s1600/Nathan-WW.jpeg" target="_blank">White Weenie</a>, <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Serendib%20Efreet?fromqs=true&printing=4750" target="_blank">Serendibs</a>, and a pile of burn. Playing a three color mana base with the <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/White%20Knight?fromqs=true&printing=11685" target="_blank">Knights</a> costing double white really gave me some trouble. I went 4-2 the first year and 3-3 the second. Both times I found myself wondering why I had settled for the same deck. I think I was really over-valuing <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Disenchant?printing=6205" target="_blank">Disenchant</a>. Sure it’s a strong card, but it’s not killing your opponent in the fastest way possible.<br />
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This is when R/U/G comes in. All the creatures only take a single color to cast. Burn is never dead and it’s always fun to say TO THE FACE when you <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Lightning%20Bolt?printing=4906" target="_blank">Bolt</a>, <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Lightning%20Bolt?printing=4906" target="_blank">Bolt</a>, <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Psionic%20Blast?printing=529" target="_blank">Psi Blast</a> for the win. Just kidding, remember to keep it classy when you play.<br />
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<b><br /></b><b>Round 1 vs Carter with Mono White</b><br />
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The knowledge of the crab empowers me.<br />
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<u>Game 1</u>: Carter is on the play and opens with <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Black%20Vise?fromqs=true&printing=7792" target="_blank">Black Vise</a> followed by <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Howling%20Mine?fromqs=true&printing=1986" target="_blank">Howling Mine</a>. I don’t have any acceleration, but start with a <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Kird%20Ape?fromqs=true&printing=14862" target="_blank">Kird Ape</a> and <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Argothian%20Pixies?fromqs=true&printing=9623" target="_blank">Pixies</a>. I throw burn at his face fueled by the <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Howling%20Mine?fromqs=true&printing=1986" target="_blank">Howling Mine</a>. The <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Black%20Vise?fromqs=true&printing=7792" target="_blank">Black Vise</a> deals eleven damage to me, but luckily there was no pressure to follow it up.<br />
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<u>Game 2</u>: I lead with <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Kird%20Ape?fromqs=true&printing=14862" target="_blank">Kird Ape</a> without a Forest and a <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Serendib%20Efreet?fromqs=true&printing=4750" target="_blank">Serendib</a>. Burn quickly finishes things off.<br />
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<u>Win: 2-0</u><br />
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<b>Round 2 vs <a href="https://www.instagram.com/piquardo/" target="_blank">Daniel</a> with Mono White</b><br />
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<u>Game 1</u>: My <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Kird%20Ape?fromqs=true&printing=14862" target="_blank">Kird Ape</a> and <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Serendib%20Efreet?fromqs=true&printing=4750" target="_blank">Serendib</a> go <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Swords%20to%20Plowshares?printing=6171" target="_blank">farming</a> while double <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Relic%20Barrier?printing=11628" target="_blank">Relic Barrier</a> keeps my <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Sol%20Ring?printing=958" target="_blank">Sol Ring</a> and <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mox%20Ruby?printing=13596" target="_blank">Ruby</a> at bay. Daniel drops <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Serra%20Angel?printing=7171" target="_blank">Serra</a> and then <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Armageddon?printing=4864" target="_blank">Armageddon’s</a>. I’m at 21 with Daniel at five life, and his <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Serra%20Angel?printing=7171" target="_blank">Serra Angel</a> racing his mana burning. (Daniel’s mana sources were <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Sol%20Ring?printing=958" target="_blank">Sol Ring</a> and <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Fellwar%20Stone?printing=14935" target="_blank">Fellwar Stone</a>, with me having no lands). He draws the land to stop burning at two. I draw another <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Lightning%20Bolt?printing=4906" target="_blank">Bolt</a> but my only red source is the <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mox%20Ruby?printing=13596" target="_blank">Ruby</a>. I float mana on the following upkeep and another <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Lightning%20Bolt?printing=4906" target="_blank">Bolt</a> to the face seals it.<br />
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<u>Game 2</u>: He only draws a <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Strip%20Mine?printing=8733" target="_blank">Strip Mine</a> and <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mishra%27s%20Factory?printing=4723" target="_blank">Factories</a>. With no access to white mana my army of small dudes pummel poor Daniel’s <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Plains?printing=7348" target="_blank">Plains</a>-less corpse.<br />
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<u>Win: 2-0</u><br />
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<b><br /></b><b>Round 3 vs Jaco with Naya</b><br />
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<u>Game 1</u>: I wish I remembered more from this game, but it was close and Jaco barely gets there.<br />
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<u>Game 2</u>: I elect to be on the draw and slowly out value Jaco (more on this later).<br />
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<u>Game 3</u>: Jaco elects to be on the draw. I keep a bonkers hand of <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Time%20Walk?printing=13687" target="_blank">Time Walk</a>, <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Erhnam%20Djinn?printing=10642" target="_blank">Erhnam</a>, <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Serendib%20Efreet?fromqs=true&printing=4750" target="_blank">Serendib</a>, <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Tropical%20Island?printing=3299" target="_blank">Tropical Island</a>, <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Sol%20Ring?printing=958" target="_blank">Sol Ring</a>, and two other non-mana source juicy cards. I get <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Strip%20Mine?printing=8733" target="_blank">Stripped</a> and don’t draw any other lands until it’s too late.<br />
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<u>Lose: 1-2</u><br />
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<b>Round 4: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mtg_beers_punts/" target="_blank">Matt</a> with The Deck</b><br />
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<u>Game 1</u>: I open with <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Library%20of%20Alexandria?printing=15810" target="_blank">Library</a> and Matt plays <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Disrupting%20Scepter?printing=14476" target="_blank">Disrupting Scepter</a>. I keep using <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Library%20of%20Alexandria?printing=15810" target="_blank">Library</a> while slowly pressuring with one creature a turn. I win a drawn out game. If you can make The Deck's <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mishra%27s%20Factory?printing=4723" target="_blank">Factories</a> irrelevant, it makes the match so much easier. <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Argothian%20Pixies?fromqs=true&printing=9623" target="_blank">Argothian Pixies</a> really shine here.<br />
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<u>Game 2</u>: Matt only draws one colored source so my minions pummel his color-lacking corpse. I felt so bad that I offered him another game so it would feel like he actually played magic.<br />
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<u>Win: 2-0</u><br />
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<b>Round 5 vs <a href="https://www.instagram.com/pelham_bleu/" target="_blank">Matt</a> with R/U/G</b><br />
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Matt is from Cedar Rapids Iowa, and won the award for furthest traveled for the event! Matt is rocking a build similar to mine with <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Birds%20of%20Paradise?printing=2501" target="_blank">Birds of Paradise</a> and fewer <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Erhnam%20Djinn?printing=10642" target="_blank">Erhnams</a>.<br />
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<u>Game 1</u>: I curve out perfectly with <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Kird%20Ape?fromqs=true&printing=14862" target="_blank">Kird Ape</a>, <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Argothian%20Pixies?fromqs=true&printing=9623" target="_blank">Pixies</a>, and <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Serendib%20Efreet?fromqs=true&printing=4750" target="_blank">Serendib</a>. The only damage I take is from my <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Serendib%20Efreet?fromqs=true&printing=4750" target="_blank">Serendib</a> and <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Psionic%20Blast?printing=529" target="_blank">Psionic Blasts</a>.<br />
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<u>Game 2</u>: I have <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Library%20of%20Alexandria?printing=15810" target="_blank">Library</a> and its Matt’s turn to be aggressive. I <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Chaos%20Orb?printing=13486" target="_blank">Chaos Orb</a> his <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Serendib%20Efreet?fromqs=true&printing=4750" target="_blank">Serendib</a> and activate my <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mishra%27s%20Factory?printing=4723" target="_blank">Factory</a> to block his <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Kird%20Ape?fromqs=true&printing=14862" target="_blank">Kird Ape</a>. He does not have the <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Lightning%20Bolt?printing=4906" target="_blank">Lightning Bolt</a> and my <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mishra%27s%20Factory?printing=4723" target="_blank">Factory</a> surprisingly lives. He then drops a Erhnam which I thank him kindly for and Control Magic it. I then play my own <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Erhnam%20Djinn?printing=10642" target="_blank">Erhnam</a> and its off to the races!<br />
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<u>Win: 2-0</u><br />
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<b>Top 4 vs Joe with R/G</b><br />
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Before we play Joe says the one matchup he wants to avoid is R/U/G decks.<br />
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<u>Game 1</u>: The only resistance Joe can muster is a <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Lightning%20Bolt?printing=4906" target="_blank">Lightning Bolt</a> on a <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Kird%20Ape?fromqs=true&printing=14862" target="_blank">Kird Ape</a> and a <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Fireball?printing=6582" target="_blank">Fireball</a> on my <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Serendib%20Efreet?fromqs=true&printing=4750" target="_blank">Serendib</a>. My <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Erhnam%20Djinn?printing=10642" target="_blank">Erhnam</a> nam takes care of the rest.<br />
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<u>Game 2</u>: Joe drops an <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Erhnam%20Djinn?printing=10642" target="_blank">Erhnam</a> which I thank him kindly for and Control Magic it.<br />
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<u>Win: 2-0</u><br />
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Finals vs. Jaco with Naya 2-1-1<br />
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I love a good rematch and it couldn’t be against a better person. Jaco was my only loss in the swiss and I look forward to a tight match. Each game the active player elected to be on the draw. Gear up for a grindy match!<br />
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<u>Game 1</u>: My <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Kird%20Ape?fromqs=true&printing=14862" target="_blank">Kird Ape</a> gets <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Lightning%20Bolt?printing=4906" target="_blank">Bolted</a> and Jaco drops <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Black%20Lotus?printing=13483" target="_blank">Lotus</a>, <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Strip%20Mine?printing=8733" target="_blank">Strip Mine</a>, <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Savannah%20Lions?printing=14682" target="_blank">Savannah Lions</a>, and <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Disenchant?printing=6205" target="_blank">Disenchant</a> on my Mox. He beats me down to ten life with <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Savannah%20Lions?printing=14682" target="_blank">Savannah Lions</a> before I draw out of the mana shortage first. Jaco is not quite so lucky.<br />
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<u>Game 2</u>: I <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Chaos%20Orb?printing=13486" target="_blank">Chaos Orb</a> Jaco’s land and he stalls out. Meanwhile I have a <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Serendib%20Efreet?fromqs=true&printing=4750" target="_blank">Serendib</a> that goes <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Swords%20to%20Plowshares?printing=6171" target="_blank">farming</a>. I draw blanks for a while. Jaco draws into mana sources gets piles up a <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Kird%20Ape?fromqs=true&printing=14862" target="_blank">Kird Ape</a> and another <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Savannah%20Lions?printing=14682" target="_blank">Lion</a>. I draw a <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Serendib%20Efreet?fromqs=true&printing=4750" target="_blank">Serendib</a> but it has to sit back on blocking duty. My life slowly drops and it’s on to game 3!<br />
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<u>Game 3</u>: I take the draw and open with <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Sol%20Ring?printing=958" target="_blank">Sol Ring</a> into <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Erhnam%20Djinn?printing=10642" target="_blank">Erhnam</a> on turn two. He goes <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Swords%20to%20Plowshares?printing=6171" target="_blank">farming</a>. That’s okay—I have a <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Serendib%20Efreet?fromqs=true&printing=4750" target="_blank">Serendib</a> the next turn. He also goes <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Swords%20to%20Plowshares?printing=6171" target="_blank">farming</a>. We start trading burn for creatures and nobody can keep anything on the table. Jaco gets <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Sylvan%20Library?printing=4998" target="_blank">Sylvan Library</a> which combos nicely with his <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Bazaar%20of%20Baghdad?fromqs=true&printing=15797" target="_blank">Bazaar</a>. Great so he is seeing live cards while I’m going off the top.<br />
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I play another <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Serendib%20Efreet?fromqs=true&printing=4750" target="_blank">Serendib</a>, which is <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Red%20Elemental%20Blast?printing=8452" target="_blank">Red Blasted</a>. I <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Blue%20Elemental%20Blast?printing=8231" target="_blank">Blue Blast</a> back, and Jaco has another <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Red%20Elemental%20Blast?printing=8452" target="_blank">Red Blast</a>! I’ve been sitting on <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Time%20Walk?printing=13687" target="_blank">Time Walk</a> all game and finally draw <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Timetwister?printing=13693" target="_blank">Timetwister</a> to set it up. Hopefully Jaco doesn’t have another <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Red%20Elemental%20Blast?printing=8452" target="_blank">Red Blast</a> in hand. <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Timetwister?printing=13693" target="_blank">Timetwister</a> resolves! I play an <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Erhnam%20Djinn?printing=10642" target="_blank">Erhnam</a> and <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Kird%20Ape?fromqs=true&printing=14862" target="_blank">Kird Ape</a>, followed by <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Wheel%20of%20Fortune?printing=2915" target="_blank">Wheel of Fortune</a>. My <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Erhnam%20Djinn?printing=10642" target="_blank">Erhnam</a> goes <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Swords%20to%20Plowshares?printing=6171" target="_blank">farming</a> and we both draw new hands. My new hand is light on action. Jaco starts to pull ahead again but is only putting one creature on the table at a time, fearing my <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Earthquake?printing=897" target="_blank">Earthquake</a>.<br />
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At this point both our decks are starting to look thin. I draw another <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Erhnam%20Djinn?printing=10642" target="_blank">Erhnam</a> to buy me some time. He also goes farming which puts me up to six. Jaco drops a <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Preacher?printing=4767" target="_blank">Preacher</a>, which then steals my <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Kird%20Ape?fromqs=true&printing=14862" target="_blank">Kird Ape</a> attacks with a <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Argothian%20Pixies?fromqs=true&printing=9623" target="_blank">Pixie</a> and sends me to four. I draw a blank. Jaco browses with <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Sylvan%20Library?printing=4998" target="_blank">Sylvan</a>, I wait for him to reveal a <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Lightning%20Bolt?printing=4906" target="_blank">Bolt</a> and take the title. He attacks with my <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Kird%20Ape?fromqs=true&printing=14862" target="_blank">Kird Ape</a>, his own <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Kird%20Ape?fromqs=true&printing=14862" target="_blank">Ape</a>, and a <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mishra%27s%20Factory?printing=4723" target="_blank">Factory</a>. I <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Lightning%20Bolt?printing=4906" target="_blank">Bolt</a> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Preacher?printing=4767" target="_blank">Preacher</a> to get control of my <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Kird%20Ape?fromqs=true&printing=14862" target="_blank">Ape</a>, block his <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mishra%27s%20Factory?printing=4723" target="_blank">Factory</a> and <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Blue%20Elemental%20Blast?printing=8231" target="_blank">Blue Blast</a> the other <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Kird%20Ape?fromqs=true&printing=14862" target="_blank">Ape</a>. Jaco draws a <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Chain%20Lightning?fromqs=true&printing=4367" target="_blank">Chain Lightning</a> (I can’t afford to send it back sadly), and kills my <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Kird%20Ape?fromqs=true&printing=14862" target="_blank">Ape</a>, attacking me down to two. I draw my last card and it’s <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Earthquake?printing=897" target="_blank">Earthquake</a>! I check life totals, I’m at two Jaco is at ten. The game has gone on so long that I have more than enough mana to <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Earthquake?printing=897" target="_blank">Earthquake</a> for the draw!<br />
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On to game 4!!<br />
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<u>Game 4</u>: At this point we have to change tables because we had the area reserved until 6pm so we move to a smaller table. I get off to fast start of <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Kird%20Ape?fromqs=true&printing=14862" target="_blank">Kird Ape</a> and <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Serendib%20Efreet?fromqs=true&printing=4750" target="_blank">Serendib</a>, they beat him down to seven life. I draw <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Earthquake?printing=897" target="_blank">Earthquake</a> and have just enough mana to play it to take the decisive game four!<br />
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<u>Win: 2-1-1</u><br />
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The tournament was a blast, and the Chicago Old School scene is really something to be proud of. Of course I have to mention the power of the crab because without that knowledge where would I be?<br />
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<u>Video from Game Three (of Four) of the Finals</u><br />
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<u>Final Standings</u><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 12.8px;">Top placers clockwise from left to right:<br />
1st - Fisher, 2nd - Jaco, 3rd - Sanders, 4th - Alane</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 12.8px;">The 3-2 bracket clockwise from left to right:<br />
Walker, Moss, Bailey, Rech, Agra, Mullen, Friedman (in center)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 12.8px;">The 2-3 bracket clockwise from left to right:<br />
Casleton, Mattson, Zinni, Semmens, Piquard, Schardin</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 12.8px;">Finals - Fisher with the <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Earthquake?fromqs=true&printing=897" target="_blank">Earthquake</a> FTW against Jaco</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 12.8px;">Finals - Fisher vs Jaco</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 12.8px;">Friedman vs Tork, beer on that mat</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 12.8px;">Friedman vs Tork</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 12.8px;">Friedman vs Etters</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 12.8px;">Finals - Fisher vs Jaco</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 12.8px;">Finals - Fisher vs Jaco</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 12.8px;">Finals - Fisher vs Jaco</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 12.8px;">Finals - Fisher vs Jaco</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 12.8px;">Casleton vs Mattson</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 12.8px;">Casleton vs Mattson</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 12.8px;">Casleton vs Rech</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 12.8px;">Casleton vs Mattson</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 12.8px;">Jaco vs Mullen</td></tr>
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<tr><td><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjE-F1MmG6ay9GVBkNSIltbiWvgdca2kezJpnpzGHrgGo58S43Gn4-z0I019QubMYVkAR-iYFdOjezmIZTwAGMJPuLVdxx5jbM32FK3VfO-HzV9SYuEDA41I5lsRk7p4t936onluO7Goc/s1600/Matt+Copy+Chaos+Orb.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjE-F1MmG6ay9GVBkNSIltbiWvgdca2kezJpnpzGHrgGo58S43Gn4-z0I019QubMYVkAR-iYFdOjezmIZTwAGMJPuLVdxx5jbM32FK3VfO-HzV9SYuEDA41I5lsRk7p4t936onluO7Goc/s320/Matt+Copy+Chaos+Orb.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 12.8px;">The most appropriate <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Copy%20Artifact?fromqs=true&printing=1217" target="_blank">Copy Artifact</a> alter ever</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 12.8px;">Slack vs Bailey</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 12.8px;">Piquard vs Slack</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 12.8px;">Mullen vs Moss</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 12.8px;">Semmens vs Petray</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 12.8px;">Semmens vs Petray</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 12.8px;">Semmens vs Moss</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 12.8px;">Mattson vs Semmens</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 12.8px;">Semmens vs Mattson</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 12.8px;">Zinni vs Semmens</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 12.8px;">Piquard vs Etters</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 12.8px;">Friedman vs Etters</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 12.8px;">Friedman vs Etters</td></tr>
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<u>Post Tournament Pizza at Dante's</u><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 12.8px;">Etters, Jaco, Mullen</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 12.8px;">Semmens and Etters</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 12.8px;">Shane doing the Lestrée pose</td></tr>
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Danny Friedmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07920894153864886390noreply@blogger.com2Logan Square, Chicago, IL, USA41.9230598 -87.70929079999996241.8994308 -87.749631299999962 41.9466888 -87.668950299999963tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6078918398773906990.post-35368999285878175042016-10-23T22:08:00.000-05:002016-10-24T09:31:20.078-05:00Guest Tournament Report: "Pink Disco Inferno"I am pleased to host another guest tournament report from a voice new to my blog, Old School Magic burn extraordinaire, Nick Rohr.<br />
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Before I hand this post off to Nick, I wanted to announce that the Chicago Old School MTG crew now goes by "<a href="https://www.instagram.com/lordsofthepit/" target="_blank">Lords of the Pit</a>." If you happen to make it to <a href="http://www.eternalcentral.com/eternalweekend2016oldschool/" target="_blank">Eternal Weekend 2016 Old School</a>, you may just see us brutally representing:<br />
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So, watch out. Now, on to the report.<br />
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<b>Pink Disko Inferno</b><br />
<i>Festival of the Pit 2016 Tournament Report</i><br />
By Nick Rohr<br />
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At first glance, one could reasonably ascertain that Old School is a format strictly for the super rich and/or those effectively grandfathered in by owning cards before financing perverted the value of <a href="http://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/official-reprint-policy-2010-03-10" target="_blank">Reserve List</a> cards. That it would be somewhat doomed to collapse in upon itself with such obnoxious deck building restrictions like only being allowed cards printed in the first two years of the game. While this encourages a certain aesthetic nostalgia, it also seals the vault door in behind itself and really stymies an expanding player base. Not to mention, it's very stale in terms of deck building because you are locked into a permanent standard with two very distinct levels of power: unplayable style cards and hilariously broken cards designed in a time before the game was established.<br />
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It may be disheartening to new players who can't afford to play, not just if they're short running <a href="http://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/power-nine-2003-10-15" target="_blank">Power Nine</a> on a "just because" basis, but that the rules vary depending on region. Some allow <a href="https://magic.wizards.com/en/game-info/products/card-set-archive/revised-edition" target="_blank">Revised</a>, some allow <a href="http://magic.wizards.com/en/game-info/products/card-set-archive/alpha-beta-and-unlimited" target="_blank">Unlimited</a> and some are cruel enough to only allow black border (or so I hear). The <a href="http://oldschool-mtg.blogspot.com/p/banrestriction.html" target="_blank">banned</a> list seems pretty concrete, but varying upon region is the restricted list (<a href="http://oldschool-mtg.blogspot.com/p/banrestriction.html" target="_blank">Swedish</a>, <a href="http://www.understandingancestral.com/p/rule-of-law.html" target="_blank">Chicago</a>, <a href="http://www.eudogames.com/magic/norcal-old-school-magic" target="_blank">NorCal</a>).<br />
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Lucky me, I play in Chicago where the following are accepted:<br />
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<li><a href="https://magic.wizards.com/en/game-info/products/card-set-archive/fallen-empires" target="_blank">Fallen Empires</a> is legal*</li>
<li><a href="http://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/arcana/collectors-edition-2003-06-20" target="_blank">CE/IE</a>, <a href="http://www.wizards.com/magic/expert/chronicles/chronicles.asp" target="_blank">Chronicles</a>, <a href="https://magic.wizards.com/en/game-info/products/card-set-archive/fourth-edition" target="_blank">Fourth Edition</a>, FBB are legal</li>
<li><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Fork?fromqs=true&printing=1673" target="_blank">Fork</a> is unrestricted</li>
<li><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Black%20Vise?fromqs=true&printing=7792" target="_blank">Black Vise</a> is unrestricted</li>
<li><a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Strip%20Mine?fromqs=true&printing=8735" target="_blank">Strip Mine</a> is unrestricted**</li>
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So bearing that in mind, the design of the deck I insist on playing is fairly straightforward: Play <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Fork?fromqs=true&printing=1673" target="_blank">Fork</a>.<br />
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<a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Fork?fromqs=true&printing=1673" target="_blank">Fork</a> is a phenomenal card to the poor man. Can't afford an <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Ancestral%20Recall?fromqs=true&printing=13676" target="_blank">Ancestral Recall</a>? Can't afford a <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Mana%20Drain?fromqs=true&printing=3837" target="_blank">Mana Drain</a>? Can't afford a <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Time%20Walk?fromqs=true&printing=13687" target="_blank">Time Walk</a>? The list goes on, but what <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Fork?fromqs=true&printing=1673" target="_blank">Fork</a> does is open up a door to participating in the dizzying meta and even allows you to double relevant cards when you need it to. <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Fork?fromqs=true&printing=1673" target="_blank">Fork</a> allows one to hold up a mirror to a format with insane spells getting flung around.<br />
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<a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Fork?fromqs=true&printing=1673" target="_blank">Fork</a> has usually hovered around the maindeck or sideboard among variations of whatever version of a Red deck I'll be playing in an Old School tournament. Someone wants to <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Demonic%20Tutor?fromqs=true&printing=6971" target="_blank">Demonic Tutor</a>? So should you. Someone wants to <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Amnesia?fromqs=true&printing=5164" target="_blank">Amnesia</a> or <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Mind%20Twist?fromqs=true&printing=8015" target="_blank">Mind Twist</a> you? They should also see how it feels.<br />
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Red has a distinct advantage in Old School because <a href="http://mtgsalvation.gamepedia.com/Shroud" target="_blank">shroud</a> almost entirely doesn't exist. Nothing with protection from Red is playable, so any problem creatures can be <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Lightning%20Bolt?fromqs=true&printing=4906" target="_blank">Bolted</a> or <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Fireball?fromqs=true&printing=6582" target="_blank">Fireballed</a> with ease, and these burn spells can easily be aimed at the opponent's face, if they're light on creatures or you're advancing the damage plan to victory. With all these damage spells, <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Fork?fromqs=true&printing=1673" target="_blank">Fork</a> is reinforced as your best friend.<br />
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The lifespan of creatures in Old School is very short and they are hard to depend on. With cards like <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Moat?fromqs=true&printing=4985" target="_blank">Moat</a> and <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/The%20Abyss?fromqs=true&printing=3684" target="_blank">The Abyss</a> floating around, not to mention <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Swords%20to%20Plowshares?fromqs=true&printing=6171" target="_blank">Swords to Plowshares</a>*** just getting tossed about like candy, even mighty beasts aren't meant long for this world.<br />
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So that's what brings me to my current list. It's heavy on burn spells and in the event of creatures, the deck packs <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Triskelion?fromqs=true&printing=12592" target="_blank">Triskelion</a> and <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Ball%20Lightning?fromqs=true&printing=4753" target="_blank">Ball Lightning</a>, two monsters who mean immediate business and <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Rukh%20Egg?fromqs=true&printing=14668" target="_blank">Rukh Egg</a>, a wall who only elevates your position post board wipe.<br />
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And in terms of board wipes, this deck is in no short supply. Four maindeck <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Nevinyrral%27s%20Disk?fromqs=true&printing=4924" target="_blank">Disks</a> and three <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Earthquake?fromqs=true&printing=897" target="_blank">Earthquakes</a>, make sure that your <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Rukh%20Egg?fromqs=true&printing=14668" target="_blank">Eggs</a> die and your <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Rukh%20Egg?fromqs=true&printing=14668" target="_blank">Rukhs</a> don't, all the while lowering life totals and swatting away problems that cling to the ground.<br />
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Previous iterations of the deck ran <a href="http://swords%20to%20plowshares/" target="_blank">Swords to Plowshares</a> and that really undid my burn progress and although being the premiere removal and in my colors, a blowout <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Nevinyrral%27s%20Disk?fromqs=true&printing=4924" target="_blank">Disk</a> just does the job when we have no real permanents that have to live in order for us to achieve victory.<br />
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White was still kept, however, for <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Balance?fromqs=true&printing=8640" target="_blank">Balance</a>, four <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Disenchant?fromqs=true&printing=6205" target="_blank">Disenchants</a> and a sideboard <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Armageddon?fromqs=true&printing=4864" target="_blank">Armageddon</a> because <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Disenchant?fromqs=true&printing=6205" target="_blank">Disenchant</a> is one of the absolute best cards in the format, even with four maindeck answers to all artifacts and enchantments and <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Armageddon?fromqs=true&printing=4864" target="_blank">Geddon</a> is a really solid slap in the face to control.<br />
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I do feel there is a reasonable budget list in my 75, if you wanted to eschew the <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Plateau?fromqs=true&printing=3281" target="_blank">Plateaus</a>, <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/City%20of%20Brass?fromqs=true&printing=12299" target="_blank">City of Brasses</a>, and maybe run some <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Shatter?fromqs=true&printing=14689" target="_blank">Shatters</a> or <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Detonate?fromqs=true&printing=12465" target="_blank">Detonates</a> or even some more burn like <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Pyrotechnics?fromqs=true&printing=12092" target="_blank">Pyrotechnics</a>.<br />
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The matches I had that day went as follows:<br />
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<b>Round 1</b><br />
2-0<br />
Eric - Monoblack Rack<br />
This was a great start to the day, it was Eric's first game in an old school tourney and he was a lot of fun to play with. The downside was that being his first tournament, I feel like he wasn't yet aware of the meta. Nevertheless, he was dropping dudes consistently and even played one of my favorite black denial cards: <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Evil%20Presence?fromqs=true&printing=10888" target="_blank">Evil Presence</a>. I look forward to seeing that card get dropped more because eliminating a <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Library%20of%20Alexandria?fromqs=true&printing=15810" target="_blank">Library of Alexandria</a> or <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Mishra%27s%20Factory?fromqs=true&printing=4723" target="_blank">Mishra's Factory</a>.<br />
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Throughout both games, he saw repeated <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Chain%20Lightning?fromqs=true&printing=4367" target="_blank">Chain Lightning</a> and <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Lightning%20Bolt?fromqs=true&printing=4906" target="_blank">Lightning Bolts</a> to the face because I'd hold back on a heavily disruptive <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Earthquake?fromqs=true&printing=897" target="_blank">Earthquake</a>, wiping out his <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Black%20Knight?fromqs=true&printing=5125" target="_blank">Black Knights</a> and <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Mindstab%20Thrull?fromqs=true&printing=5151" target="_blank">Mindstab Thrulls</a>. He had some <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/The%20Rack?fromqs=true&printing=769" target="_blank">Racks</a> out but they never got to do too much damage, if any at all.<br />
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<b>Round 2</b><br />
2-0<br />
Danny - Armageddon<br />
Let the record show that I genuinely enjoy playing against Danny, but the decks he concocts can really grind you into a realm of, at the very least, unsportsmanlike murder fantasies. <br />
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He's an incredibly tight player who has nothing but enthusiasm for playing correctly and can acknowledge his own mistakes and offer to you what he'd consider better plays you could've made in future matches. Frustrating as his prison style decks may be to play against, you will always learn the weakness of your decks and playing style going up against him and I've never had a game that wasn't better for my deck overall.<br />
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That being said, Danny is almost entirely responsible for every single <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Nevinyrral%27s%20Disk?fromqs=true&printing=4924" target="_blank">Nevinyrral's Disk</a> in my deck. I would be damned if I had to stare down a museum of <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Relic%20Barrier?fromqs=true&printing=11628" target="_blank">Relic Barriers</a>, <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Howling%20Mine?fromqs=true&printing=1986" target="_blank">Howling Mines</a>, <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Icy%20Manipulator?fromqs=true&printing=2008" target="_blank">Icy Manipulators</a> and <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Millstone?fromqs=true&printing=2095" target="_blank">Millstones</a> with a solitary <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Disenchant?fromqs=true&printing=6205" target="_blank">Disenchant</a> in hand.<br />
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Each match was a close one, but knowing that <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Armageddon?fromqs=true&printing=4864" target="_blank">Armageddon</a> was right around the corner and that's what he was ramping up into, I had to make sure that the stars didn't line up for him to survive it with artifact mana and options, I had to constantly obliterate everything that stuck to the table. <br />
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<b>Round 3</b><br />
2-0<br />
Brandon - B/w<br />
Brandon is always really fun to play against because style is important to him, but not at the expense of delivering firm beatings. I genuinely fear when his decks would lift off the ground because they never hold back punches.<br />
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In this round against a black heavy deck, the race felt much more neck and neck. I luck sacked into <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Chain%20Lightning?fromqs=true&printing=4367" target="_blank">Chain Lightnings</a> and <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Lightning%20Bolt?fromqs=true&printing=4906" target="_blank">Lightning Bolts</a> whenever he'd stick a <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Hypnotic%20Specter?fromqs=true&printing=2001" target="_blank">Hypnotic Specter</a>, which really could've swung the game back in his favor.<br />
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Surprise <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Ball%20Lightning?fromqs=true&printing=4753" target="_blank">Ball Lightnings</a> made appearances here and they caught him off guard for some sucker punches. Keeping the board clean of <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Stone-Throwing%20Devils?fromqs=true&printing=15508" target="_blank">Stone-Throwing Devils</a> and <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Black%20Knight?fromqs=true&printing=5125" target="_blank">Black Knights</a> with <a href="http://earthquakes/" target="_blank">Earthquake</a>, my <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Mishra%27s%20Factory?fromqs=true&printing=4723" target="_blank">Factory</a> beats kept a steady clock on him in both games.<br />
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Luck was on my side that I never had to stare down the gruesome <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Lord%20of%20the%20Pit?fromqs=true&printing=6976" target="_blank">Lord of the Pit</a> he had packed away in there.<br />
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<b>Round 4</b><br />
2-1<br />
Shane - Rasputin Control<br />
Luckily, Shane and I both seemed fairly tipsy in this one because these just did not feel like games of Magic. It's always great to see him, so we got some laughs in, but game one saw him stuck on one or two lands and my deck running like clockwork. Game two, I flood out on lands and he brings out <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Rasputin%20Dreamweaver?fromqs=true&printing=5286" target="_blank">Rasputin</a> and <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Triskelion?fromqs=true&printing=12592" target="_blank">Triskelions</a> before I can get a word in edgewise.<br />
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Game three was probably our first game, but I get ahead even slightly and an early <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Nevinyrral%27s%20Disk?fromqs=true&printing=4924" target="_blank">Disk</a> keeps him off playing into it, the board is held down and when my <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Triskelion?fromqs=true&printing=12592" target="_blank">Triskelion</a> can resolve, enough punches get in before I have him in burn range.<br />
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Anecdotally, we have our inevitable discussion on unrestricted <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Strip%20Mine?fromqs=true&printing=8733" target="_blank">Strip Mine</a> during game 1. He is on the play and drops a Library of Alexandria. I follow with a <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Strip%20Mine?fromqs=true&printing=8733" target="_blank">Strip Mine</a>. He suggests how right he is that unrestricted <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Strip%20Mine?fromqs=true&printing=8733" target="_blank">Strip Mines</a> keep stuff like that in check, which I can't really argue with. However, I did have another <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Strip%20Mine?fromqs=true&printing=8733" target="_blank">Strip Mine</a> in hand and remove his next turn <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Tundra?fromqs=true&printing=6353" target="_blank">Tundra</a> and I proceed to top deck a third <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Strip%20Mine?fromqs=true&printing=8733" target="_blank">Strip Mine</a> and he had been seriously stifled by that series of <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Strip%20Mine?fromqs=true&printing=8733" target="_blank">Mines</a>.<br />
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While three sequential <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Strip%20Mine?fromqs=true&printing=8733" target="_blank">Strip Mines</a> doesn't prove that they tilt games, it was certainly a massive strike to his resources and wasn't exactly a tactical move on my part, just a way to disrupt his advance in board position.<br />
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<b>Round 5</b><br />
0-2<br />
Matt - 5c w/ Shivan Dragon<br />
Overall, mana was not my friend in these matches and Matt played incredibly tight so there was no way to catch up to him. He had counters for every threat I could muster and <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Disenchant?fromqs=true&printing=6205" target="_blank">Disenchants</a> for every <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Mana%20Vault?fromqs=true&printing=10852" target="_blank">Mana Vault</a> that could help me ramp out of my situation. If you've ever seen <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0068473/" target="_blank">Deliverance</a>, it was like that except I had a lot of fun. Matt made a brutal spanking somehow quite enjoyable.<br />
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It was close in the end, but I came out in first overall. I don't own any <a href="http://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/power-nine-2003-10-15" target="_blank">Power</a>, I just built the best deck I could along cards I had, assessing what I could of the meta. I hope there are people who will attempt the same out there, who can exploit the weaknesses of decks relying on proven strategies and lead to a larger, more diverse format.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Custom Chicago skyline Festival of the Pit COB by Matt's wife!</td></tr>
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If you are on the fence about participating in what appears to be a wretched, unforgiving format that demands you spend thousands of dollars to participate in, just remember that there are cost effective ways to way thwart tier 1 strategies and if you're worried about the ever inflating prices of <a href="http://mtgsalvation.gamepedia.com/Dual_lands" target="_blank">dual lands</a>, there are plenty of viable mono colored decks that are therefore even more resilient to <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Strip%20Mine?fromqs=true&printing=8733" target="_blank">Strip Mines</a>.<br />
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This is my plea to fellow broke Magic players: help me ruin this format and introduce more Fallen Empires, more white border cards and far less Blue (unless we're talking <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Energy%20Flux?fromqs=true&printing=7664" target="_blank">Energy Flux</a>. From <a href="https://magic.wizards.com/en/game-info/products/card-set-archive/revised-edition" target="_blank">Revised</a>.)<br />
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* - It doesn't offer much beyond <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Hymn%20to%20Tourach?fromqs=true&printing=4786" target="_blank">Hymn</a> which some places even restrict in the event they allow <a href="https://magic.wizards.com/en/game-info/products/card-set-archive/fallen-empires" target="_blank">Fallen Empires</a> at all.<br />
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** - My heated opinions on this could be another article entirely.<br />
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*** - Or that sweet Chicago tech <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Spirit%20Link?fromqs=true&printing=2357" target="_blank">Spirit Link</a>.<br />
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<b>Final Standings</b><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Nick Rohr's <i>Pink Disco </i>(unpowered) – 1st Place – 4-1</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/grandpashane/" target="_blank">Shane Semmen's</a> <i>Dreamweaver Control – </i>2nd place<i> – </i>4-1</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/mtg_beers_punts/" target="_blank">Matt Slack's</a> <i>5C + Shivan Dragon </i>– 3rd place – 4-1</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/nonbasicland/" target="_blank">Bob Agra's</a> <i>Power Monolith </i>– 4th place – 3-2</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/danny_friedman_/" target="_blank">Danny Friedman's</a> <i>Mono White Prison </i>– 5th place – 3-2</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ben Wagnon's <i>ErhnamGeddon</i> – 6th place – (unknown stats)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/urbanchillage/" target="_blank">Brandon Sander's</a> <i>Mono Black Minions </i>– 7th place – 2-3</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/piquardo/" target="_blank">Dan Piquard's</a> <i>Mono Black </i>– 8th place – (unknown stats)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/darth_grantly/" target="_blank">Grant Casleton's</a> <i>4C Beats </i>– 9th palace – 1-4</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Erik's <i>Mono Black </i>– 10th place – (unknown stats)</td></tr>
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<b>Prize Pictures</b></div>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhid0jUiyzqhkHJ79onTzzGfhJ1M62qNWAX8hnFU8zHEhyphenhyphenZqsq9CDuRTdxxJKShkAk-gK5Nd9Rye8HN3jslWLh9vMMHbbh-2xhQDEfsQ_6tDz-eIN1aGsIc4S4ReDgfDWg9Pn2j208flFA/s1600/Prize+Pic+-+01+Nick.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhid0jUiyzqhkHJ79onTzzGfhJ1M62qNWAX8hnFU8zHEhyphenhyphenZqsq9CDuRTdxxJKShkAk-gK5Nd9Rye8HN3jslWLh9vMMHbbh-2xhQDEfsQ_6tDz-eIN1aGsIc4S4ReDgfDWg9Pn2j208flFA/s320/Prize+Pic+-+01+Nick.JPG" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Nick</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyLo6cOiOig4TcmXlKxYUFhugzq9ZwLos5IMaIo1EhjcA2NWiNeCsYMj2SJOFALVakjcnsbu3FUmzz0ybYhQRS4jHpR_vdipP0sFHOLnwWd5XYpd0dUj48t9VhiHOqNL7vzRSLJeBEFQs/s1600/Prize+Pic+-+05+Danny.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyLo6cOiOig4TcmXlKxYUFhugzq9ZwLos5IMaIo1EhjcA2NWiNeCsYMj2SJOFALVakjcnsbu3FUmzz0ybYhQRS4jHpR_vdipP0sFHOLnwWd5XYpd0dUj48t9VhiHOqNL7vzRSLJeBEFQs/s320/Prize+Pic+-+05+Danny.JPG" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Danny</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ben</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Brandon</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Grant</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Erik and Dan (left to right)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Danny vs. Ben</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Danny vs. Ben</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Danny vs. Ben</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Danny vs. Brandon</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Danny vs. Brandon</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Danny vs. Brandon</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Danny vs. Grant</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Grant vs. Dan</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Grant vs. Dan</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Matt vs. Dan</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Matt vs. Dan</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Shane and Matt vs. pizza</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Shane vs. Nick</td></tr>
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Danny Friedmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07920894153864886390noreply@blogger.com4Logan Square, Chicago, IL, USA41.9230598 -87.70929079999996241.8994308 -87.749631299999962 41.9466888 -87.668950299999963tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6078918398773906990.post-50121835200478692802016-09-04T17:00:00.000-05:002016-09-10T12:05:44.221-05:00Archetype Primer: Prep for Eternal Weekend 2016<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<i>Updated 09.10.2016 - Added two additional decks (AtogSmash, AtogFlare) with additional explanation.</i></div>
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<i>Updated 09.05.2016 - Added three additional decks that were previously unrepresented (Fork Combo/Burn, U/W Distress, MUD) and to flesh out underdeveloped archetypes.</i></div>
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With <a href="http://www.cardtitan.com/eternal_weekend" target="_blank">Eternal Weekend 2016</a> around the corner, I thought it might be useful to help with deck preparation for what is looking to be the largest 93/94 Old School event in ever held the United States. We had <a href="http://www.eternalcentral.com/eternal-central-old-school-93-94-tournament-results-from-eternal-weekend-2014/" target="_blank">12 people in 2014</a>, <a href="http://www.eternalcentral.com/oldschoolew2015/" target="_blank">54 in 2015</a>, and <a href="http://www.eternalcentral.com/eternalweekend2016oldschool/" target="_blank">75 are already registered for this year's event</a>. No doubt the competition will be fierce, and the <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Chaos%20Orb?printing=13486" target="_blank">Chaos Orb</a> flips will be practiced.</div>
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Before I jump into a deep dive about prominent archetypes, decks, and cards, I think it would be prudent to step back and understand what this event, and this format, are all about. Old School is not like Standard, Modern, Legacy, or even (sanctioned) Vintage – players enjoy this format for the laid-back atmosphere, oddball interactions, nostalgia, and the community. I understand that most MTG players enjoy winning, but playing in this tournament expressly to win would be overlooking much of what draws people to this format, and would likely negate the most enjoyable parts of playing in an Old School event (speaking for myself and most of the people that I have ever played the format with).<br />
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I love discussing strategies and optimizing decks for Old School MTG, but I wouldn't want to point readers in a direction that overlooks the key attributes that make this format special. If you attend the Eternal Central 2016 Old School event at Eternal Weekend, I'd recommend going foremost to have fun, make new friends, and experience the true joy of such a large event celebrating this casual home-grown format. If you happen to do well, that is just the icing on the cake, but please see the forest for the trees.<br />
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<b>Eternal Weekend 2016: What to Expect</b><br />
With such a limited card pool, 93/94 possesses defined and well-tuned decks that fall into a handful of archetypes. These archetypes still dominate Magic formats today, but obviously pull from completely different card pools. I've assembled a list of archetypes, and popular/successful decks that fall into each. I've intentionally included decks that have had top tournament finishes, and associated the specific information with the deck pictures. Finding exact dates has been a nightmare, but I think most of these are right, but please message me with any corrections if you see an error.<br />
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There may be a page like this out there somewhere, but I wasn't able to find one. More specifically, I have not been able to find anything like this that specifically relates to 93/94 Old School MTG. This guide will not only be helpful for deciding on a deck for the EC Eternal Weekend tournament, but should also provide a good survey of the format and help newcomers understand the established competitive decks that define the format.<br />
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<b>Control</b><br />
In 93/94 (and I keep using that term in this post instead of "Old School" to avoid confusion with additional variants of throwback MTG that may include newer cards, such as '95 that would include Ice Age), the mainstay "control" deck is <a href="http://www.classicdojo.org/history/thedeck1.html" target="_blank"><i>The Deck</i></a>, which I have discussed in <a href="http://www.understandingancestral.com/2016/05/updates-thoughts-clash-of-carousers.html" target="_blank">previous posts</a>. In a nutshell, it utilizes control elements (a.k.a. "answers") to handle threats and slowly wins the game with one of few main-deck win conditions.<br />
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Classically, <a href="http://mtgsalvation.gamepedia.com/Brian_Weissman" target="_blank">Brian Weissman's</a> <i>The Deck</i> won with <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Serra%20Angel?printing=7171" target="_blank">Serra Angels</a>. With modern combat rules and 20+ years more MTG theory development (although Wessman actually had most of the big ideas figured out), <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mishra%27s%20Factory?printing=4723" target="_blank">Mishra's Factory</a> has become the unanimous preferential way to close the game out. <i>The Deck </i>is one of the benchmarks in Old School decks, and is a strong contender for best deck, although it does have its weaknesses – largely discard, mana denial, and quick aggro starts.<br />
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<i>The Deck</i> is a combination of four main card types: permission, draw, mana, and removal. Outside of these basic types, everything else is in extremely short supply – most notably, creature-based win conditions.<br />
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<i>The Deck</i> (creature-less, heavy <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Jayemdae%20Tome?printing=180" target="_blank">Tome</a>)<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/mtg_gbg/" target="_blank">Kalle Nord's</a> <i>The Deck</i> – 1st place<br />
n00bcon 7 – 04.04.2015 – Gothenburg, SE</td></tr>
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<i>The Deck</i> (creature-less, heavy <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/The%20Abyss?printing=3684" target="_blank">Abyss</a>)<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://twitter.com/rbuehler" target="_blank">Randy Buehler's</a> <i>The Deck</i> – 1st place<br />
EC Eternal Weekend 2015 – 08.20.2015 – Philadelphia, PA, USA</td></tr>
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<i>The Deck</i> (with <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Serra%20Angel?printing=7171" target="_blank">Serra Angels</a>)<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Martin Berlin's <i>The Deck – </i>1st place<br />
n00bcon 8 – 03.26.2016 – Gothenburg, SE</td></tr>
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<i>5-Color Hive Control</i> (variant of <i>The Deck</i>)<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://twitter.com/MTGArt" target="_blank">Jeff Anand's</a> The <i>Hive 5C Control </i>– 2nd place<br />
EC Eternal Weekend 2015 – 08.20.2015 – Philadelphia, PA, USA</td></tr>
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<i>U/W Control </i>(variant of <i>The Deck</i>)<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Alastair Kennedy's <i>U/W Control </i>– 3-4th place<br />
UK Old School Championship – 03.17.16 Blackpool, England, UK</td></tr>
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<b>Combo</b><br />
Unlike <a href="http://legitmtg.com/competitive/the-vintage-advantage-combo-no-5/" target="_blank">Vintage</a>, <a href="http://magic.wizards.com/en/events/coverage/gplil15/legacy-uninitiated-part-2-combo-decks-2015-07-04" target="_blank">Legacy</a>, and <a href="http://www.channelfireball.com/home/in-development-every-combo-in-modern/" target="_blank">Modern</a>, there are very few true "combo" decks in 93/94. This is largely due to lack of "combo enablers" in tandem with viable "combos" in the format. Combo enablers are generally card draw (see blog name), "tutors" (referencing the original <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Demonic%20Tutor?printing=6971" target="_blank">Demonic Tutor</a>, tutors are cards that search through your deck), and mana acceleration. "The combo," is the combination of cards (optimally two) that win the game immediately when played together.<br />
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Old School has minimal (but some) efficient card draw in the form of <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Ancestral%20Recall?printing=13676" target="_blank">Ancestral Recall</a>, <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Braingeyser?printing=1213" target="_blank">Braingeyser</a>, <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Timetwister?printing=13693" target="_blank">Timetwister</a>, <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Wheel%20of%20Fortune?printing=2915" target="_blank">Wheel of Fortune</a>, and <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Winds%20of%20Change?printing=5002" target="_blank">Winds of Change</a> (technically this is not draw, but it does recycle cards). Tutors show up in even shorter supply – <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Demonic%20Tutor?printing=6971" target="_blank">Demonic Tutor</a>, <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Transmute%20Artifact?printing=23" target="_blank">Transmute Artifact</a>, <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Regrowth?printing=1619" target="_blank">Regrowth</a>, and <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Recall?printing=1061" target="_blank">Recall</a>. I consider <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Regrowth?printing=1619" target="_blank">Regrowth</a> and <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Recall?printing=1061" target="_blank">Recall</a> tutors, as they recur specific cards from the graveyard, similarly to what <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Demonic%20Tutor?printing=6971" target="_blank">Demonic Tutor</a> does from the deck . Old School does have significant mana acceleration in the form of <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Black%20Lotus?printing=13483" target="_blank">Black Lotus</a>, Moxen, <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Sol%20Ring?printing=958" target="_blank">Sol Ring</a>, <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mana%20Vault?printing=10852" target="_blank">Mana Vault</a>, <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Fellwar%20Stone?printing=14935" target="_blank">Fellwar Stone</a>, <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Dark%20Ritual?printing=7271" target="_blank">Dark Ritual</a>, and various other cards that show up less than the ones mentioned.<br />
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While this list sounds like it might be viable (hey, I just listed most of the best draw, tutoring, and mana acceleration ever printed), the larger issue at hand is a lack of great combo finishers. The best ones in the format are <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Underworld%20Dreams?printing=2417" target="_blank">Underworld Dreams</a> plus any strong draw spell, and the combination of <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Power%20Artifact?printing=19" target="_blank">Power Artifact</a> and <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Basalt%20Monolith?printing=700">Basalt Monolith</a> to generate infinite mana, allowing a win using any X burn or draw spell (<a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Fireball?printing=6582" target="_blank">Fireball</a>, <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Disintegrate?printing=229" target="_blank">Disintegrate</a>, or <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Braingeyser?printing=1213" target="_blank">Braingeyser</a>).<br />
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A close third would be a <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mirror%20Universe?printing=4984" target="_blank">Mirror Universe</a>-based combo. This is basically anything that can deplete your life total, while allowing you to cast <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mirror%20Universe?printing=4984" target="_blank">Mirror Universe</a>, (optionally) protect it, and cycle through your deck in the process. <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Sylvan%20Library?printing=4998" target="_blank">Sylvan Library</a> and <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Channel?printing=8289" target="_blank">Channel</a> are pretty excellent cards for these purposes.<br />
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Aside from the cards above there are very few viable combos. I wouldn't call <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Time%20Vault?printing=13602" target="_blank">Time Vault</a>, <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Animate%20Artifact?printing=8224" target="_blank">Animate Artifact</a>, and <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Instill%20Energy?printing=11207" target="_blank">Instill Energy</a> a viable combo – it is a three-card combo in which one of the cards is restricted as well as the easiest card type to disrupt using the Old School toolbox, an artifact. The most classic two-card combo is <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Channel?printing=8289" target="_blank">Channel</a> + <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Fireball?printing=6582" target="_blank">Fireball</a>, brought into early limelight by <a href="http://mtgsalvation.gamepedia.com/Bertrand_Lestr%C3%A9e" target="_blank">Bertrand Lestrée</a> in his game-changing <a href="http://www.vintagemagic.com/blog/old-school-magic-chapter-3-a-visit-to-the-zoo/" target="_blank"><i>Zoo</i> <i>deck</i></a> (a dedicated tempo deck that will be highlighted later in this post).<br />
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Like the infinite turns <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Time%20Vault?printing=13602" target="_blank">Time Vault</a> combo, <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Channel?printing=8289" target="_blank">Channel</a> + <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Fireball?printing=6582" target="_blank">Fireball</a> is a sub-optimal combo strategy to base a deck around since <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Channel?printing=8289" target="_blank">Channel</a> is restricted, and has been since 1994. It has the additional downside of opening its caster up to be killed by a well-timed <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Lightning%20Bolt?printing=4906" target="_blank">Lightning Bolt</a>. Another unfortunate situation – assuming an opponent has a counter of some type, the opponent allows <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Channel?printing=8289" target="_blank">Channel</a> to resolve, but counters the <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Fireball?printing=6582" target="_blank">Fireball</a>, leaving the caster of the combo at a dangerously low life total.<br />
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Because of this, I would only consider the following combo decks to be contenders in the format. They are both powerful, consistent, and dangerously quick.<br />
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<i>Underworld Dreams Combo</i><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Justin Beckert's <i>Dreams Combo</i> – 5th place<br />
EC Eternal Weekend 2015 – 08.20.2015 – Philadelphia, PA, USA</td></tr>
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<i>Power Monolith</i><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Thomas Nilsen's <i>Power Monolith </i>– 2nd Place<br />
Arvika Festival – 02.??.2016 – Arvika, SE</td></tr>
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<i>MirrorBall</i><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Martin Jordö's <i>MirrorBall</i> – 4th place<br />
BSK 2015 – 10.31.2015 – Borås, SE</td></tr>
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<i>Twiddle Vault </i>(<a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mirror%20Universe?printing=4984" target="_blank">Mirror Universe</a>-based combo with <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Twiddle?printing=11931">Twiddle</a>+<a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Time%20Vault?printing=13602" target="_blank">Time Vault</a> for advantage)<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Felipe Garcia's <i>Time Vault Combo </i>– 10th place<br />
BSK 2015 – 10.31.2015 – Borås, SE</td></tr>
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<b>Combo-Control</b><br />
Combo-control is just a hybrid of of the two archetypes. That said, <i>Tax-Edge </i>could be considered a straight combo deck, but the inclusion of cards like <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Swords%20to%20Plowshares?printing=6171" target="_blank">Swords to Plowshares</a>, <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Disenchant?printing=6205" target="_blank">Disenchant</a>, <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Lightning%20Bolt?printing=4906" target="_blank">Lightning Bolt,</a> and <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Winter%20Orb?printing=4969" target="_blank">Winter Orb</a> make this deck much more controlling than a straight combo deck.<br />
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<i>Tax-Edge</i> below wins with the two card combination of <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Land%20Tax?printing=8101" target="_blank">Land Tax</a> and <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Land%27s%20Edge?printing=9649" target="_blank">Land's Edge</a> to create a situation in which it can win by discarding many excess basic lands drawn off of <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Land%20Tax?printing=8101" target="_blank">Land Tax</a>. This is a brutal combo that is only stopped by <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Disenchant?printing=6205" target="_blank">Disenchant</a>, <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Chaos%20Orb?printing=13486" target="_blank">Chaos Orb</a>, <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Nevinyrral%27s%20Disk?printing=4924" target="_blank">Nevinyrral's Disk</a>, and <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Tranquility?printing=1106" target="_blank">Tranquility</a>.<br />
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Felipe Garcia, lover of all decks containing multiple <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Transmute%20Artifact?fromqs=true&printing=23" target="_blank">Transmute Artifacts</a> and play sets of <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mana%20Vault?fromqs=true&printing=10852" target="_blank">Mana Vault</a>, demonstrates that control doesn't always imply the inclusion of <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Counterspell?fromqs=true&printing=6454" target="_blank">Counterspell</a>, but can be achieved through control of the board via cards like <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Lightning%20Bolt?fromqs=true&printing=4906" target="_blank">Lightning Bolt</a> and <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Earthquake?fromqs=true&printing=897" target="_blank">Earthquake</a>. This deck can win in a variety of different ways – from a aggro perspective with <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Triskelion?fromqs=true&printing=12592" target="_blank">Triskelion</a>, <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Su-Chi?fromqs=true&printing=4728" target="_blank">Su-Chi</a>, <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mishra%27s%20Factory?fromqs=true&printing=4723" target="_blank">Mishra's Factory</a>, or <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Atog?fromqs=true&printing=12458" target="_blank">Atog</a>, or with a massive <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Fireball?fromqs=true&printing=6582" target="_blank">Fireball</a>/<a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Earthquake?fromqs=true&printing=897" target="_blank">Earthquake</a>. The burn spell can be powered by <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mana%20Flare?fromqs=true&printing=4912" target="_blank">Mana Flare</a> and/or <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Candelabra%20of%20Tawnos?fromqs=true&printing=15811" target="_blank">Candelabra of Tawnos</a>, using <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Su-Chi?fromqs=true&printing=4728" target="_blank">Su-Chi</a> and <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mana%20Vault?fromqs=true&printing=10852" target="_blank">Mana Vault</a>, to generate mana when sacrificing them to <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Transmute%20Artifact?fromqs=true&printing=23" target="_blank">Transmute Artifact</a>, ultimately providing ways to generate excessive amounts of mana.<br />
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<i>Tax-Edge</i><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/prof_doom/" target="_blank">Dominic Dotterrer's</a> <i>Tax-Edge </i>– 3rd place<br />
Card & Board Old School – 05.17.15 – Archbold, OH, USA</td></tr>
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<i>AtogFlare</i><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Felipe Garcia's <i>AtogFlare</i> – 1st place<br />
Playoteket 93/94 – 11.23.2014 – Malmö, SE</td></tr>
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<b>Aggro</b><br />
The name derived from a shortening of the word "aggressive," "aggro" is a foundational archetype centered around the idea of wining the game as quickly as possible. This is generally accomplished using efficiently-costed creatures to close out games, ideally casting at least one threat each turn. Aggro decks are often single-colored, which can come out of <a href="http://mtgsalvation.gamepedia.com/Dual_lands" target="_blank">budgetary concerns</a>, but function best, a.k.a. quickest, when they don't run into color issues when casting threats.<br />
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Aggro decks primarily focus on devoting most resources to pushing damage though, but can include a small selection of cards dedicated to disruption, permission, or removal. Decks that devote a significant portion of slots to non-aggro cards fall into the "tempo" archetype.<br />
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</i> One important thing to keep in mind is that with varied B&R inclusions/exclusions around the world (<a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Strip%20Mine?printing=8733" target="_blank">Strip Mine</a> being the most contentious and pivotal), and legality of different sets that allow larger card pools (referring to <a href="http://oldschool-mtg.blogspot.com/2013/12/the-arguments-on-fallen-empires.html" target="_blank">Fallen Empires</a>), certain archetypes or decks may be more powerful in different locales. Specifically, cards like <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Strip%20Mine?printing=8733" target="_blank">Strip Mine</a>, <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Hymn%20to%20Tourach?printing=4788" target="_blank">Hymn to Tourach</a>, <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Order%20of%20Leitbur?printing=4790" target="_blank">Order of Leitbur</a>, <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Icatian%20Javelineers?printing=6245" target="_blank">Icatian Javelineers</a>, and <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Order%20of%20the%20Ebon%20Hand?printing=4794" target="_blank">Order of the Ebon Hand</a> bolster both aggro and tempo strategies.<br />
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Because Eternal Weekend's Old School tournament is being hosted by <a href="https://www.eternalcentral.com/" target="_blank">Eternal Central</a>, and thus using the <a href="http://www.understandingancestral.com/p/rule-of-law.html" target="_blank">Chicago/EC B&R/rules/set legalities</a>, aggro will be a strong choice for those limited by budget. I picked up a Revised (the bulk of the deck), 4th Edition (<a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mishra%27s%20Factory?printing=4723" target="_blank">Mishra's Factories</a> & <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Strip%20Mine?printing=8733" target="_blank">Strip Mines</a>)/Fallen Empires (<a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Order%20of%20Leitbur?printing=4790" target="_blank">Order of Leitbur</a> & <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Icatian%20Javelineers?printing=6245" target="_blank">Icatian Javelineers</a>) <i>White Weenie</i> deck for much less than $100. Keep in mind, <i>White Weenie</i> wrecks fully-powered decks all day long, just ask <a href="https://twitter.com/TendrilsOfAgony">Nathan Mullen</a>.<br />
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</i> <i>White Weenie</i><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://twitter.com/TendrilsOfAgony" target="_blank">Nathan Mullen's</a> <i>White Weenie</i> – 4th place<br />
The Relic War – 07.30.2016 – Chicago, IL, USA</td></tr>
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<i>Mono Black</i><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption">Erland's <i>Mono Black</i> – 1st place<br />
Arcon – 06.24-27.2016 – Oslo, NO</td></tr>
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<i>Suicide Black & Blue</i> (variant of <i>Mono Black</i>)<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption"><a href="https://twitter.com/RolandMTG" target="_blank">Roland Chang's</a> <i>Suicide Black & Blue </i>– ??? place<br />
EC Eternal Weekend 2015 – 08.20.2015 – Philadelphia, PA, USA</td></tr>
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<i>Mono Blue</i><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Brandon Sanders's <i>Mono Blue Mutation </i>– 4th place<br />
Clash of Carousers – 05.14.2016 – Chicago, IL, USA</td></tr>
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<b>Tempo</b><br />
"Tempo" is another name for the aggro-control hybrid. It aims to cast quick threats with the intent to overwhelm before the opponent can develop an advantageous board state. The control elements are often found in the form of burn (direct damage) spells, as they not only wipe the board of opposing blockers, but can be dually used to close out the game.<br />
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As mentioned before, the defining deck for this archetype is <i>Lestrée Zoo</i>, and has existed nearly as long as the game itself. Much like aggro strategies, locales that allow the inclusion of un-restricted <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Strip%20Mine?printing=8733" target="_blank">Strip Mines</a> and use of Fallen Empires cards should help the tempo game win percentage over control and combo.<br />
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</i> <i>Lestrée Zoo</i><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mikael Mällroth's <i>Lestrée Zoo</i> – 1st place<br />
Arvika Festival – 02.??.2016 – Arvika, SE</td></tr>
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<i>Dead Guy Ale</i><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Hashti's <i>Dead Guy Ale</i> – 4th place<br />
Arvika Festival – 02.??.2016 – Arvika, SE</td></tr>
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<i>Electric Eel (variant of to U/R Tempo)</i><br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjobm16zPy1h4dUZxFGXcwGls1S06aVTehCGVRROey4mxtcCk5NsetcrYzLhWpwlTRNav9iviw529PeUtVGSkhcxy-AHDaKLtQwUQm8eR3Tu6Jvx73UKFdrzk-DbyWW5PafI4A_VYdqft8/s1600/litz-electric-eel.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="173" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjobm16zPy1h4dUZxFGXcwGls1S06aVTehCGVRROey4mxtcCk5NsetcrYzLhWpwlTRNav9iviw529PeUtVGSkhcxy-AHDaKLtQwUQm8eR3Tu6Jvx73UKFdrzk-DbyWW5PafI4A_VYdqft8/s320/litz-electric-eel.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Heiner Litz's <i>U/R Electric Eel </i>– 1st place<br />
EC Eternal Weekend 2014 – 10.24.2014 – Philadelphia, PA, USA</td></tr>
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<i>Troll Disco</i><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Max Weltz's <i>Troll Disco – </i>1st place<br />
Ivory Cup – 06.25.2016 – Stockholm, SE</td></tr>
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<i>Arabian Aggro</i><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption">Martin Berlin's <i>Arabian Aggro </i>– top 8 (first seed in swiss)<br />
From Russia with Love – 08.20.2016 – Stockholm, SE</td></tr>
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<i>B/W Flyers & Distress</i><br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCv69Ie8-s-HVrRAmlJhPcGhFtuhlAGzmuGFXMexpfgNhrRu_sSN7TlCn3icXorTgd4gAkyEgU1YVAodOQUMhv-FCiaEmcKc8kIJoNAz6J1kqziu02GDE70aKrxtFjiSL8EU5WTo05tiI/s1600/delaval-undead-party-crashers.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCv69Ie8-s-HVrRAmlJhPcGhFtuhlAGzmuGFXMexpfgNhrRu_sSN7TlCn3icXorTgd4gAkyEgU1YVAodOQUMhv-FCiaEmcKc8kIJoNAz6J1kqziu02GDE70aKrxtFjiSL8EU5WTo05tiI/s320/delaval-undead-party-crashers.JPG" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Magnus De Laval's <i>Undead Party Crasher – </i>1st place<br />
From Russia with Love – 08.20.2016 – Stockholm, SE</td></tr>
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<b>Midrange</b><br />
"Midrange" decks employ a strategy of early-game mana ramping, often using acceleration like <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Llanowar%20Elves?printing=4518" target="_blank">Llanowar Elves</a> and <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Birds%20of%20Paradise?printing=2501" target="_blank">Birds of Paradise</a> to generate early mana in order to cast quick large threats as soon as possible. Like aggro, midrange decks attempt to win largely though repeated use of the attack step. But unlike aggro, midrange decks put on little early pressure with permanent-based threats.<br />
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The hallmark of a midrange deck, at least for Old School, are creatures that have converted mana costs of four or higher. In modern formats, midrange is often defined by threats with converted casting cost of six or higher. Midrange can have the advantage over traditional aggro strategies because all of the creatures are simply larger than those in the aggro deck. Popular midrange creatures in 93/94 show up in the form of efficient spells like <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Erhnam%20Djinn?printing=10642" target="_blank">Erhnam Djinn</a>, <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Juz%C3%A1m%20Djinn?printing=4745" target="_blank">Juzám Djinn</a>, and <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Serra%20Angel?printing=7171" target="_blank">Serra Angel</a>, but include the ranks of <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mahamoti%20Djinn?printing=2066" target="_blank">Mahamoti Djinn</a>, <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Force%20of%20Nature?printing=15029">Force of Nature</a>, or even larger summons.<br />
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</i> <i>Big Creatures </i>(I'd love to know if there is an official name for a deck like this)<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Dominic Dotterrer's <i>Fatties</i> – 4th place<br />
The Relic War – 07.30.2016 – Chicago, IL, USA</td></tr>
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<i>ErhnamGeddon</i><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Jason Jaco's <i>BantamGeddon </i>– 2nd place<br />
EC Eternal Weekend 2014 – 10.24.2014 – Philadelphia, PA, USA</td></tr>
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<i>MUD</i><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Greg Kraigher's <i>Mud Tron</i> – 1st place<br />
Chicago Old School – 11.21.2015 – Chicago, IL, USA</td></tr>
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<i>AtogSmash</i><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Johan "Freespace" Andersson's <i>Atog Smash</i> – 2nd place<br />
Playoteket 93/94 – 11.23.2014 – Malmö, SE</td></tr>
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<b>Burn</b><br />
The "burn" archetype is extremely similar to aggro, but rather than dropping creature and permanent-based threats, burn attempts to close out the game as quickly as possible through instants and sorceries that deal direct damage to the opponent. A benefit to this is that these burn spells can be used to eliminate opposing creatures when needed.<br />
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The downside, which is quite the downside, is that each burn spell is a one-time source of damage; unlike a creature that can continue attacking every turn that it is able to do so, once you play a burn spell, let say <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Fireball?printing=6582" target="_blank">Fireball</a>, it will not be able to deal damage again without some additional effect, such as <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Regrowth?printing=1619" target="_blank">Regrowth</a>ing it out of the graveyard for a second use. Because of this, burn can have a difficult time providing a continuous source of threats, which is why red-based burn in 93/94 is often paired with blue for draw. It also helps that the only blue burn spell ever printed, <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Psionic%20Blast?printing=529" target="_blank">Psionic Blast</a>, was printed Alpha through Unlimited.<br />
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Burn in 93/94 Old School MTG contains a core group of cards that will show up in all burn variants due to their efficiency and versatility: <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Lightning%20Bolt?printing=4906" target="_blank">Lightning Bolt</a>, <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Chain%20Lightning?printing=4367" target="_blank">Chain Lightning</a>, and <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Fireball?printing=6582" target="_blank">Fireball</a>. The U/R Burn deck, often containing <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Serendib%20Efreet?printing=4750" target="_blank">Serendib Efreet</a>, could also be considered a tempo deck, as you will notice is closely resembles the U/R <i>Electric Eel</i> deck. There are only so many playable cards in the first two years of the game...<br />
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<i>R/W Burn</i><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Nick Rohr's <i>Big Pink</i> – 5th place<br />
The Relic War – 07.30.2016 – Chicago, IL, USA</td><td class="tr-caption"><br /></td></tr>
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<i>U/R Burn</i><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption"><a href="https://twitter.com/DSuperstition" target="_blank">Ben Perry's</a> <i>U/R</i> – 2nd place<br />
Card & Board Old School – 05.17.15 – Archbold, OH, USA</td></tr>
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<i>Fork Burn </i>(could also be considered combo)<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Marc Lanigra's <i>What the Fork</i> – 1st place<br />
MKM Old School – 05.15.16 – Frankfurt, GE</td></tr>
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<b>Prison</b><br />
The final archetype I will touch on is "prison." This archetype originates from Type 1 legend <a href="https://twitter.com/TeamTuskMTG" target="_blank">Sean O'Brien</a> who still actively plays Old School and Vintage. If you've ever read any of <a href="mailto:hahn@bway.net" target="_blank">Robert Hahn's</a> <a href="http://classicdojo.org/school/schooldex.html" target="_blank">Schools of Magic</a> at the <a href="http://classicdojo.org/" target="_blank">Classic Dojo</a>, you should recognize the <a href="http://classicdojo.org/school/SoM54.html" target="_blank">O'Brien School of Magic</a>. The concept is simple – if you don't have mana, you can't play spells, and that's exactly how a prison deck intends to shape the game.<br />
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This archetype is defined by oppressive cards that slow the game down and deny players of resources, or prevent a player from advancing the game state: <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Nether%20Void?printing=3623" target="_blank">Nether Void</a>, <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Gloom?printing=10900" target="_blank">Gloom</a>, <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/In%20the%20Eye%20of%20Chaos?printing=3834" target="_blank">In the Eye of Chaos</a>, <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/The%20Tabernacle%20at%20Pendrell%20Vale?printing=5293" target="_blank">The Tabernacle at Pendrell Vale</a>, <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Land%20Equilibrium?printing=3836" target="_blank">Land Equilibrium</a>, <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mana%20Vortex?printing=5657" target="_blank">Mana Vortex</a>, <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Meekstone?printing=1029" target="_blank">Meekstone</a>, <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Ankh%20of%20Mishra?printing=4857">Ankh of Mishra</a>, <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Balance?printing=8640" target="_blank">Balance</a>, <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Winter%20Orb?printing=4969" target="_blank">Winter Orb</a>, <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Icy%20Manipulator?printing=2008" target="_blank">Icy Manipulator</a>, <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Relic%20Barrier?printing=11628" target="_blank">Relic Barrier</a>, <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Kismet?printing=3617" target="_blank">Kismet</a>, <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Stasis?printing=11046" target="_blank">Stasis</a>, <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Strip%20Mine?printing=8733" target="_blank">Strip Mine</a>, <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Sinkhole?printing=13670" target="_blank">Sinkhole</a>, <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Armageddon?printing=4864" target="_blank">Armageddon</a>, and many others. For an archetype that WotC has vocalized intending not to bolster (they favor creature combat), it is incredible just how many cards the early sets provided to make this archetype viable. Notably, Legends contains a significant amount of non-creature prison cards for a single non-core set.<br />
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<a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Black%20Vise?printing=7792" target="_blank">Black Vise</a> has been the hallmark of prison finishers since is specifically capitalizes on a player that cannot cast spells in his or her hand. While this card has experienced restriction in Europe, it has been un-restricted in most North American play groups, and has seemingly not been oppressive. It really only wins a game when a lock has occurred.<br />
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Modern Vintage <a href="http://mishra%27s%20workshop/" target="_blank">Mishra's Workshop</a>-based strategies rely on the same concepts that O'Brien defined in 1994, and can be seen at the top tables of contemporary tournaments.<br />
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<i>Nether Void</i><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://twitter.com/TeamTuskMTG" target="_blank">Sean O'Brien's</a> <i>Nether Void</i> – 3rd place<br />
EC Eternal Weekend 2014 – 10.24.2014 – Philadelphia, PA, USA</td></tr>
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<i>Stasis</i><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Arkanon's <i>Stasis </i>– 2nd place<br />
WSK - 07.05.2014 – Växjö, SE</td></tr>
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<i>Vortex-Equilibrium</i><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://twitter.com/hlitz" target="_blank">Heiner Litz's</a> <i>Mana Vortex </i>– top-4 split<br />
Eudemonia Old School – 01.11.2015 – Berkeley, CA, USA</td></tr>
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<i>Mono White Prison</i><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://argivian.wordpress.com/about/" target="_blank">Guillaume Soucy's</a> <i>White Prison </i>– 2nd place<br />
GP Montreal Old School – 07.31.2016 – Montreal, QC, Canada</td></tr>
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</i> <b>Matchups and Afterthoughts</b><br />
I have not personally played/played against all decks in this list, but I have played/played against most of them. I have also read quite a few tournament reports at this point, so I feel that I provide a sound perspective on what deck is likely to win in a particular matchup. Obviously, anything can happen in a given match, but there are likelihoods.<br />
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The matrix below contains likely winners in matchups, with specific decks representing archetypes:<br />
<span style="color: blue;">Control: <i>The Deck</i></span><br />
Combo: <i>Dreams Combo</i><br />
<span style="color: #ea9999;">Control-Combo: <i>Tax-Edge</i></span><br />
<span style="color: #666666;">Aggro: <i>White Weenie</i></span><br />
<span style="color: #6aa84f;">Tempo: <i>Lestree Zoo</i></span><br />
<span style="color: #38761d;">Midrange: <i>Big Creatures</i></span><br />
<span style="color: red;">Burn: <i>U/R Burn</i></span><br />
<span style="color: #b45f06;">Prison: <i>Mana Vortex</i></span><br />
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I can't guarantee these will be exact match outcomes, and additionally not all decks of an archetype are equal. For example, using aggro decks: <i>White Weenie</i> has access to <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Disenchant?printing=6205" target="_blank">Disenchant</a>, while <i>Mono Black</i> does not, which when matched against <i>Tax-Edge </i>is the one of the only relevant cards in the deck. In this case, while both <i>White Weenie</i> and <i>Mono Black</i> are aggro decks, <i>Mono Black </i>is at a greater disadvantage against <i>Tax-Edge</i>.<br />
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</i> Anyways, I'd suggest trying out a few decks before settling on a single one. It's important to find a deck that fits your play style, and one that agrees with your general sensibilities. Last Eternal Weekend saw a <a href="http://www.eternalcentral.com/oldschoolew2015/" target="_blank">relatively diverse top eight</a>, with control, aggro, burn, tempo, and combo represented. There are clearly many viable decks out there, and the format seems healthy with the current Chicago/EC B&R + set legalities.<br />
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Also, keep in mind that this is just a guide through established archetypes and top-finishing decks. There's no harm in concocting your own spicy brew and bringing it to battle. Who knows, you may exploit a weakness in the meta that no one's realized. There's also something to be said for just having fun and making your own deck, regardless of how well it finishes. This is a game after all.<br />
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</i> On another note, check out <a href="https://argivian.wordpress.com/" target="_blank">Argivian Restoration</a>, a newer 93/94 blog by Guillaume Soucy out of Quebec (his deck from his most recent post referenced above). It is definitely an enjoyable read, and I also liked seeing someone else try out a <a href="http://www.understandingancestral.com/2016/01/new-year-new-decks-new-battles.html" target="_blank">Mono White Prison</a> deck. I'm happy to see people out there who are equally excited about the format.<br />
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//Danny</div>
Danny Friedmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07920894153864886390noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6078918398773906990.post-78809188917559714902016-08-07T17:34:00.005-05:002016-08-12T17:19:39.522-05:00The Relic WarI've been trying to keep my blog posts at about one per month – unfortunately, this one's about half a month late, but I didn't want to post anything unless I had something worthwhile. I'm glad to report that I won The Relic War, Chicago's recent Old School tournament on Saturday, July 30th. That makes two consecutive wins, and the first person in our group to have pulled that off (although I imagine that my luck probably won't last through the next event – here's hoping that it will).<br />
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Before I jump into the full-on tournament report of the Relic War, I want to paint a complete picture of the crazy weekend that ensued which is perfectly representative of what I love about the Chicago Old School community, and Old School communities in general. When MTG is more about having a good time than winning games, it leads to some very enjoyable assemblages of people. I've experienced this in <a href="http://www.eudogames.com/magic/norcal-old-school-magic" target="_blank">Northern California</a>, <a href="http://newyorkoldschoolmtg.com/" target="_blank">New York</a>, <a href="http://oldschool-mtg.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Gothenburg</a>, and Chicago – in a not-so-minor way, this is largely what this blog is all about.<br />
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<b>The Calm(ish) Before the Storm</b><br />
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/prof_doom/" target="_blank">Dominic Dotterrer</a> is an awesome all-around dude and a true degenerate (more on this coming up). While he no longer resides in Chicago, he decided to spend his birthday weekend with us in the Windy City throwing down Old School and drinking way too much. I was bestowed with the honor of providing lodging and affectionate pets, and needless to say, I was excited to see a good friend.<br />
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He flew into Chicago on Thursday night and met up with everyone for weekly Old School and Vintage at <a href="http://www.mtgcardmarket.com/about" target="_blank">MTG Card Market</a>. I was there already getting my weekly Chicago Vintage league matches in, and had a new <a href="http://oldschool-mtg.blogspot.com/2015/10/power-monloith-tech-and-mtgforlife-day-4.html" target="_blank">Power Monolith</a> list sleeved up. After my league games were complete, we grabbed some pizza then ended up at a nearby bar along with our friend Nick Rohr to have some beers and jam Old School. In the time in which I finished a single beer, my companions partook in multiple beers and shots, which was a harbinger of the upcoming weekend.<br />
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I took the day off of work on Friday, and our buddy and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/shane1110/" target="_blank">Shane Semmens</a> met up with us at my place, and we all headed to <a href="http://handlebarchicago.com/HB/" target="_blank">Handlebar</a> for some amazing vegetarian breakfast and beer to start Dominic's birthday. I have to imagine this must be the lowest key birthday that he has ever had – likely the only one spent with a bunch of nerds who play antiquated MTG.<br />
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The food Dom and I had ended up ordering at Handlebar was good, but Shane ordered this incredible breakfast chimichanga that made us jealous.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Chimichanga is no joke</td></tr>
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After we ate and rectified a situation with a lost cell phone, we walked over to <a href="http://www.maproom.com/" target="_blank">Map Room</a> on Shane's suggestion. I'd never been there before, but I will say it has my second-favorite beer list of any bar in Chicago (only beaten out by <a href="http://www.hopleafbar.com/" target="_blank">Hopleaf</a>, but it's possible that Map Room could be be better – too close to call). They had both Petrus Aged Pale and Tripel Karmeliet on tap, which was incredible.<br />
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<a href="https://twitter.com/TendrilsOfAgony" target="_blank">Nathan "I only ever play White Weenie" Mullen</a> met up with us and we all played Old School and drank awesome beer. The more I played my Power Monolith deck, the more I liked it. The deck can just win out of nowhere, and almost any late-game (which for this deck is post turn four) resolved draw-seven, <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Braingeyser?printing=1213" target="_blank">Braingeyser</a>, <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Ancestral%20Recall?printing=13676" target="_blank">Ancestral Recall</a>, <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Recall?printing=1061" target="_blank">Recall</a>, or <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Regrowth?printing=1619" target="_blank">Regrowth</a> generally wins the game that turn.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A weird, but definitely broken, hand against Shane</td></tr>
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The bulk of my losses with the deck came from multiple consecutive mana source top-decks. After my matches at Map Room, I was convinced that I was going to run this Power Monolith in Saturday's tournament.<br />
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After hours at Map Room, we ended up at <a href="http://www.parsonschickenandfish.com/" target="_blank">Parson's Chicken and Fish</a> for incredibly unhealthy and delicious fried meal. I've heard so much about Parsons with many solid recommendations, but I have always avoided it because everyone who goes warns me about the horrendous waiting times there. Miraculously, we had no wait, and Nathan was able to put two and two together, and determined that <a href="http://www.lollapalooza.com/" target="_blank">Lollapalooza</a> had syphoned away the hipsters that normally make Parson's an impossible place to get a table at.<br />
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More alcohol was had, and delicious food was consumed. And despite it being his birthday, Dominic refused to let us buy for him, and paid the entire bill himself. We jumped on the train and headed back to my place, where more beer was consumed in my backyard, and where we were met by Nick Rohr: Old School burn specialist, Vintage Dragon novice.<br />
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Our night then took a turn for the drunker when we decided to hit up my neighborhood bar and favorite (probably only) 5AM, six-day-a-week karaoke joint, <a href="http://www.chicagoreader.com/chicago/alices-lounge/Location?oid=4121646" target="_blank">Alice's Lounge</a>. I've had many crazy nights there where my fiancée Elise has belted out <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fm_-sW4Vktw" target="_blank">Boston</a>, and most recently, with Elise, Dom, and <a href="https://twitter.com/JMJACO" target="_blank">Jaco</a> where Dom sang and incredible rendition of <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=izGwDsrQ1eQ" target="_blank">Careless Whisper</a>.<br />
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I probably can't attest to how well Dom pulled it off, since that was the drunkest I have been in recent memory, and had the hangover to prove it. But anyways, we ended up at Alice's and the night somehow got even better.<br />
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A few more friends/significant others showed up, but the highlight was Nick Rohr singing <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rvdYly4A5W0" target="_blank">Fuck Her Gently</a> and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gASM80WaBZM" target="_blank">He's Going the Distance</a>. His performances were epic, and I can't wait to go back to Alice's with him again. Sadly, I wasn't able to convince Nathan to sing <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EN3XxYRptqw" target="_blank">Homiez by ICP</a>, but I suppose you can't have everything.<br />
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Dominic and I left relatively early, 1:30AM me thinks, so we would actually have some sleep before the tournament the next day.<br />
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<b>The Relic War</b><br />
Dominic and I met up with Shane the next morning for some coffee and to figure out how to use Wizards Event Reporter (WER) before the tournament. After an ice coffee and some barely edible "burritos" (from the McDonald's across the street from the tournament site), I was ready to smash face.<br />
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This event was entirely organized by Shane, who has become a staple of the Chicago Old School community and is one of the most likable people I know. Shane is also absolutely savage and went from a small but respectable Legacy/Commander collection with no Power, to being fully Powered with a sizable collection of Unlimited dual lands in the last year and a half. Go big or go home!</div>
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Initially, this tournament was scheduled to be run at the <a href="http://www.chicagolandgames.com/" target="_blank">Dice Dojo</a>, a small game shop in Chicago's Edgewater neighborhood. Our previous two events were hosted by <a href="https://twitter.com/JMJACO" target="_blank">Jaco</a> at his commercial printing space, but Jaco has since moved to LA and was not able to host this time. The prior Sunday before the tournament, Shane and I met up and played some Old School at <a href="http://www.hopewellbrewing.com/" target="_blank">Hopewell Brewing</a>'s tap room, where we met up with newcomer <a href="https://www.instagram.com/piquardo/" target="_blank">Dan Piquard</a> and Old School innovator, Brandon Sanders for some games.</div>
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Hopewell is only about a 15-minute walk from my house, and I have been there many times before, but never to play MTG. It turns out that the space was completely amazing for gaming. There is a cart of board games right in the bar, and there are generally many games being played at any given time. They had six different beers on tap, and all that I tried were delicious (especially the saison and the sour). After many beers, friendly interested spectators, and <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Chaos%20Orb?printing=13486" target="_blank">Chaos Orb</a> flips I was convinced that Hopewell would be the ideal location for our tournament and exclaimed this to Shane.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Picture of the taproom from <a href="http://www.hopewellbrewing.com/" target="_blank">Hopewell's website</a></td></tr>
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I realized that the center table (foreground of the picture above) would be large enough to seat the entire tournament. This would be important in making an effort not to take up too much space. The space is also extremely well-lit and air conditioned. It's been extremely humid and in the mid and high 80s [ºF] for the last few weeks, so A/C is a huge plus.</div>
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Shane threw up a poll on the Relic War's Facebook page and almost all participants voted in favor of moving the event to Hopewell. He even emailed the owners to make sure that this would be ok, and they were in fact excited to host the event.<br />
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Since then, I have spoken with one of Hopewell's founders, Jonathan, and he played MTG back in the day. So, we're going to get a deck together for him and hopefully get him in on our next tournament.<br />
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<b>Tournament Report</b><br />
The Relic War had 16 participants playing six round of swiss with no top cut and <a href="http://www.understandingancestral.com/p/rule-of-law.html" target="_blank">no draws</a>. This tournament structure has worked well for us in the past, and encourages fun cutthroat Magic. 16 players is the largest amount of players we have ever had at a Chicago Old School event, and the field felt drastically different from <a href="http://www.understandingancestral.com/2016/05/updates-thoughts-clash-of-carousers.html" target="_blank">The Clash of Carousers</a>, which contained many of the same players.<br />
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The Clash of carousers was dominated by <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/The%20Abyss?printing=3684" target="_blank">Abyss</a>-based control decks of "<a href="http://www.classicdojo.org/history/thedeck1.html" target="_blank">The Deck</a>" archetype; the Relic war was quite different:<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">"5-Color Good Stuff" by Anthony Collora</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">"White Weenie" by Michael Walker</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">"White Weenie" by <a href="https://twitter.com/tendrilsofagony" target="_blank">Nathan Mullen</a></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">"Big Pink" by Nick Rohr</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">"Lil Dom" by <a href="https://www.instagram.com/shane1110/" target="_blank">Shane Semmens</a></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">"<span style="font-size: 12.8px;">U/R Counter Burn" by </span><span style="font-size: 12.8px;">Stephen Maldonado</span></td></tr>
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All prizes were donated by the participants, and I must say, they were awesome.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">And no, the packs are just wrappers</td></tr>
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Additionally, Hopewell donated a Growler of beer to the winner with the option of any one of the six available beers on tap.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Growler signed by the tournament participants</td></tr>
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So before I jump into my games, let's take a closer look at my deck just to understand any specifics that may make this deck different from other Power Monolith builds.<br />
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<b>Power Monolith</b> by Danny Friedman</div>
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<tr valign="TOP"><td style="text-align: left;" width="230"><b>Business (31)</b><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Chaos%20Orb?printing=13486" target="_blank">Chaos Orb</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mirror%20Universe?printing=4984" target="_blank">Mirror Universe</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Jayemdae%20Tome?printing=180" target="_blank">Jayemdae Tome</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Rocket%20Launcher?printing=956" target="_blank">Rocket Launcher</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Triskelion?printing=12592" target="_blank">Triskelion</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/The%20Abyss?printing=3684" target="_blank">The Abyss</a><br />
3 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Power%20Artifact?printing=19" target="_blank">Power Artifact</a><br />
2 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Transmute%20Artifact?printing=23" target="_blank">Transmute Artifact</a><br />
2 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Fireball?printing=6582" target="_blank">Fireball</a><br />
2 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Disenchant?printing=6205" target="_blank">Disenchant</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Swords%20to%20Plowshares?printing=6171" target="_blank">Swords to Plowshares</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mana%20Drain?printing=3837" target="_blank">Mana Drain</a><br />
4 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Power%20Sink?printing=9382" target="_blank">Power Sink</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Demonic%20Tutor?printing=6971" target="_blank">Demonic Tutor</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mind%20Twist?printing=8015" target="_blank">Mind Twist</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Balance?printing=8640" target="_blank">Balance</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Wheel%20of%20Fortune?printing=2915" target="_blank">Wheel of Fortune</a><br />
1 <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Regrowth?printing=1619" target="_blank">Regrowth</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Timetwister?printing=13693" target="_blank">Timetwister</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Ancestral%20Recall?printing=13676" target="_blank">Ancestral Recall</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Time%20Walk?printing=13687" target="_blank">Time Walk</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Braingeyser?printing=1213" target="_blank">Braingeyser</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Recall?printing=1061" target="_blank">Recall</a><br />
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1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Black%20Lotus?printing=13483" target="_blank">Black Lotus</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mox%20Emerald?printing=13587" target="_blank">Mox Emerald</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mox%20Jet?printing=13590" target="_blank">Mox Jet</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mox%20Pearl?printing=13593" target="_blank">Mox Pearl</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mox%20Ruby?printing=13596" target="_blank">Mox Ruby</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mox%20Sapphire?printing=13599" target="_blank">Mox Sapphire</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Sol%20Ring?printing=958" target="_blank">Sol Ring</a><br />
3 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Basalt%20Monolith?printing=700">Basalt Monolith</a><br />
2 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Fellwar%20Stone?printing=14935" target="_blank">Fellwar Stone</a><br />
4 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Tundra?printing=6353" target="_blank">Tundra</a><br />
2 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Underground%20Sea?printing=6357" target="_blank">Underground Sea</a><br />
3 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Volcanic%20Island?printing=3306" target="_blank">Volcanic Island</a><br />
4 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/City%20of%20Brass?printing=12299" target="_blank">City of Brass</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Library%20of%20Alexandria?printing=15810" target="_blank">Library of Alexandria</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Strip%20Mine?printing=8733" target="_blank">Strip Mine</a><br />
2 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mishra's%20Workshop?printing=426" target="_blank">Mishra's Workshop</a><br />
<b><br /></b><b>Sideboard (15)</b><br />
3 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Red%20Elemental%20Blast?printing=8452" target="_blank">Red Elemental Blast</a><br />
3 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Blue%20Elemental%20Blast?printing=8231" target="_blank">Blue Elemental Blast</a><br />
3 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Swords%20to%20Plowshares?printing=6171" target="_blank">Swords to Plowshares</a><br />
2 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Earthquake?printing=897" target="_blank">Earthquake</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Dust%20to%20Dust?printing=4761" target="_blank">Dust to Dust</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Disenchant?printing=6205" target="_blank">Disenchant</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/The%20Abyss?printing=3684" target="_blank">The Abyss</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/City%20in%20a%20Bottle?printing=15504" target="_blank">City in a Bottle</a></td></tr>
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This deck is grotesquely broken. Like I was saying earlier, the only games it generally loses are games where you are flooded with mana draws. You may be wondering why I am not running four <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Basalt%20Monolith?printing=700">Basalt Monolith</a>s and four <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Power%20Artifact?printing=19" target="_blank">Power Artifact</a>s like many of you have seen in <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNdnQeL1nQhjIn8fIXqwbG_mW3n7P84FeDEYI88VkQAh9p3pPtfA-Ih1833EdnQSoHoYZCFYhLE8eot8XuXlCzh_kz3_21aaoONHXeJFPZnyYd1YMQc4Jmorbzvcgy3DkYBhssK20_ppk/s1600/DSC_0207.JPG" target="_blank">Thomas Nilsen's lists</a> (great guy by the way!) – having multiples of these cards is not good, unless your opponents keep destroying them. Dead draws lose games with this deck more easily than other decks I have played.<br />
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Incorporating cards like <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Regrowth?printing=1619" target="_blank">Regrowth</a> for redundancy, and some ways to deal with opposing permanents in <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/The%20Abyss?printing=3684" target="_blank">The Abyss</a>/<a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Swords%20to%20Plowshares?printing=6171" target="_blank">Swords to Plowshares</a>/<a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Disenchant?printing=6205" target="_blank">Disenchant</a> to allow you more turns to draw more cards make this list a little different. Being able to <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Disenchant?printing=6205" target="_blank">Disenchant</a> a well-timed <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Chaos%20Orb?printing=13486" target="_blank">Chaos Orb</a> is often the difference between a win and a loss. Aside from <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Balance?printing=8640" target="_blank">Balance</a>, which is generally a multi-purpose blowout, devoting two slots solely to creature removal was pivotal in my testing.<br />
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On a side note, I am working on a new version of this that gets me through my deck more reliably, and I feel that this is the correct path for Power Monolith.<br />
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After playing this list, I can't imagine playing it without <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Regrowth?printing=1619" target="_blank">Regrowth</a>. That card blatantly won me multiple games. Before playing this deck in a tournament, I felt that unrestricting <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Recall?printing=1061" target="_blank">Recall</a> may be <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pun">in the cards</a>. This deck is one reason why that would be a horrible idea. This deck is just far too broken to have five graveyard tutors.<br />
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So anyways, on to my matches.<br />
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<u>Round 1: Dan Rech</u><br />
Dan was playing a variant of "The Deck" that took a very Old School approach. He was running no copies of <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mishra%27s%20Factory?printing=4723" target="_blank">Mishra's Factory</a>, while running two <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Serra%20Angel?printing=7171" target="_blank">Serra Angels</a>, which is reminiscent of a <a href="http://www.vintagemagic.com/blog/old-school-magic-chapter-2-the-history-of-the-deck/" target="_blank">Weissman list</a>. Unfortunately, I feel that creatures are just outclassed for the most part in 93/94 because of the efficiency and quality of the answers. <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mishra%27s%20Factory?printing=4723" target="_blank">Factory</a> is just too good to pass up, and often puts players without them at a massive disadvantage.<br />
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The <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Disenchant?printing=6205" target="_blank">Disenchant</a>s and <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Counterspell?printing=6454" target="_blank">Counterspell</a>s initially really scared me, but Power Monolith just runs too many cards that your opponent must counter. I quickly won game one and we went to our sideboard games.<br />
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Game two took a very long time, and we nearly went to time. One issue that ended up likely losing Dan the game was the inclusion of cards that just didn't do enough against me. <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Cyclopean%20Tomb?printing=13519" target="_blank">Cyclopean Tomb</a> came down and turned every land I had into a <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Swamp?printing=7477" target="_blank">Swamp</a>. This did nothing against me in our game, as I had multiple Moxen and <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Fellwar%20Stone?printing=14935" target="_blank">Fellwar Stone</a>s, which is why this card is so suboptimal (not quite the case if <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Karma?printing=12910" target="_blank">Karma</a> is in play though 😉). In the end, I combo'ed him out and went on to my next match.<br />
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Record: 1-0, 2-0 in games<br />
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<u>Round 2: Dominic Dotterrer</u><br />
I don't remember my games against Dom super well, other than my hands were incredibly lucky and our match finished quickly enough for me to go up to the bar any buy another beer.<br />
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I had a very hazy memory of my win against Dom game two, only that he had resolved a <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Force%20of%20Nature?printing=15029">Force of Nature</a> on his turn before I went infinite. Fortunately, he replied (after posting this) with the specifics – Dom <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mind%20Twist?printing=8015" target="_blank">Mind Twist</a>ed me for my hand (at X=4), I draw <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Timetwister?printing=13693" target="_blank">Timetwister</a> two turns later, which finds me my own <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mind%20Twist?printing=8015" target="_blank">Mind Twist</a>, allowing me to then twist for his whole hand away, Dom then top decks <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Wheel%20of%20Fortune?printing=2915" target="_blank">Wheel of Fortune</a>, casts a lethal <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Force%20of%20Nature?printing=15029">Force of Nature</a>, passing to what would be my final turn, but I am able to assemble <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Power%20Artifact?printing=19" target="_blank">Power Artifact</a> on <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Basalt%20Monolith?printing=700">Basalt Monolith</a> and end the game with a <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Fireball?printing=6582" target="_blank">Fireball</a>.<br />
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Record: 2-0, 4-0 in games<br />
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<u>Round 3: Shane Semmens</u><br />
My match with Shane was the quickest of the day, and I felt pretty dirty taking the win. Shane and I had a reasonable game one (I won though a resolved <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Energy%20Flux?printing=7664" target="_blank">Energy Flux</a>), but our game two ended abruptly in concession.<br />
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Shane kept the hand you see below on the play.<br />
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<u><br /></u>We can all agree, this is an incredibly good hand. I don't remember the precise order of events, but he played <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Ancestral%20Recall?printing=13676" target="_blank">Ancestral Recall</a> in my upkeep and I played a large <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Power%20Sink?printing=9382" target="_blank">Power Sink</a> on it. Shane was under the impression that he could play instants during my untap step, before I untapped my permanents. When I explained that he couldn't do this, he was dismayed and scooped the game.<br />
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In all likelihood, even without resolving his <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Ancestral%20Recall?printing=13676" target="_blank">Recall</a>, his hand was poised to do well against me with <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mana%20Drain?printing=3837" target="_blank">Mana Drain</a>, <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Disenchant?printing=6205" target="_blank">Disenchant</a>, and <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Serendib%20Efreet?printing=4750" target="_blank">Serendib</a>. I'm not a fan of free wins, but I'll take them.<br />
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Record: 3-0, 6-0 in games<br />
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<u>Round 4: Nathan Mullen</u><br />
This was easily my most frustrating match of the day, and the strongest showing from any opponent. Game one, we both kept strong hands and went back and forth with <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Strip%20Mine?printing=8733" target="_blank">Strip Mine</a>s and <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Disenchant?printing=6205" target="_blank">Disenchant</a>s attacking my board, while I killed off creatures here and there. I resolved <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Power%20Artifact?printing=19" target="_blank">Power Artifact</a> on a <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Basalt%20Monolith?printing=700">Basalt Monolith</a> with no cards in hand, then miraculously top-decked <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Braingeyser?printing=1213" target="_blank">Braingeyser</a> in the following turns and won. Better lucky than good!<br />
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Games two and three were an entirely different story. Game two contained a lot of back-and-forth action in the early game. Eventually he drew his single <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Circle%20of%20Protection%3A%20Red?printing=14439" target="_blank">Circle of Protection: Red</a> that he boarded in, and cast it with no other non-land permanents. and I then proceeded to draw nine blanks in a row consisting of an <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Earthquake?printing=897" target="_blank">Earthquake</a>, two <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Fireball?printing=6582" target="_blank">Fireball</a>s and six mana sources (the only red card left in the deck was one more <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Earthquake?printing=897" target="_blank">Earthquake</a>. During this time, he drew a couple creatures and dealt me my first loss of the day.<br />
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Game three ended similarly. After seeing the effectiveness of <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Circle%20of%20Protection%3A%20Red?printing=14439" target="_blank">Circle of Protection: Red</a>, Nathan boarded a second one in. Our game was very similar to the previous one. Once again, <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Circle%20of%20Protection%3A%20Red?printing=14439" target="_blank">Circle of Protection: Red</a> was effective in holding me off, and I was forced to use <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Triskelion?printing=12592" target="_blank">Triskelion</a>, <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Rocket%20Launcher?printing=956" target="_blank">Rocket Launcher</a>, and a single <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Swords%20to%20Plowshares?printing=6171" target="_blank">Swords to Plowshares</a> to hold off his creatures since <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Earthquake?printing=897" target="_blank">Earthquake</a> could not be played. I then drew a pile of mana sources and succumbed to the weenies.<br />
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If I remember correctly, he eventually killed my after drawing two <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Crusade?printing=5131">Crusade</a>s in a row and beating me down.<br />
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Nathan played really tightly and makes White Weenie a deck worth fearing. I expected to go 2-1 against him, losing the first game and winning the final two. The reality of the situation was quite surprising!<br />
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Record: 3-1, 7-2 in games<br />
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<u>Round 5: Anthony Collora</u><br />
By this point, I was feeling the effects of all of the beer and my recollection of this match is foggy at best. I may have played Anthony in round four, and Nathan in round five, but I honestly can't remember. As a result, I can't say much about this match.<br />
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Anthony was playing a strong deck with the best cards from every color. Four <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Disenchant?printing=6205" target="_blank">Disenchant</a>s were hard to play through, but his only counterspell prior to sideboard games was a lone <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mana%20Drain?printing=3837" target="_blank">Mana Drain</a>. This allowed me to power my combo through and win the game quickly.<br />
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Game two was significantly more difficult and I distinctly remember Anthony's <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Red%20Elemental%20Blast?printing=8452" target="_blank">Red Elemental Blast</a>s countering multiple bombs. In the end, I squeaked out the win which I faintly remember coming after a good draw off of one of my draw-sevens.<br />
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Record: 4-1, 9-2 in games<br />
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<u>Round 6: James Tork</u><br />
I clearly don't remember this match well at all; at the time we were playing it, I won game one, and James won game two. After game two, if you had asked me "How much time do you think is left on the clock?" I would have responded with a number higher than twenty minutes. Well, apparently time was called while we were shuffling up. And yes, and you can deduce, one of us won game one (me), and the other won game two (him).<br />
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In my past experience, I have never been allowed to start a new game and receive a combined total of five turns between players, but that is exactly what we were given. This is very good for me, since my deck can win as early as the first turn. We played out a game, and as expected, neither of us won in our allocated five turns, although I would have loved to combo out in those turns.<br />
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This meant that our match, the match that would decide the winner of the tournament, would be concluded with sudden death <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Chaos%20Orb?printing=13486" target="_blank">Chaos Orb</a>-flipping to decide the winner (see <a href="http://www.understandingancestral.com/p/rule-of-law.html" target="_blank">Rule of Law</a>):<br />
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As you can see, we each made our first flips, but I made my second, while James missed his. This concluded the tournament and marked me as the champion.<br />
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<u>Final Record: 5-1, 11-3 in games</u><br />
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It felt pretty good to see my 78.57% game win percentage in such a competitive field. While it was fortunate that very few <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Counterspell?printing=6454" target="_blank">Counterspell</a>s were running around, I faced four <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Disenchant?printing=6205" target="_blank">Disenchant</a>s in every round (edit: Shane only had three, but had a main deck <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Dust%20to%20Dust?printing=4761" target="_blank">Dust to Dust</a> two <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Energy%20Flux?printing=7664" target="_blank">Energy Flux</a>, YUCK). Artifact removal is Power Monolith's biggest nightmare, and it was rampant at the Relic War. I had a very lucky day.</div>
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I won the Hopewell growler and had it filled with the All Hope Kettle Sour (awesome beer, in my opinion). I was allowed to pick one old Duelist issue and one card from the pool. I went with Duelist issue three from fall 1994, featuring Drew Tucker, one of my favorite MTG artists of all time. For my card, I chose the very mis-cut Unlimited Plains. I couldn't have been happier with my winnings.</div>
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<b>Prizes</b><br />
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Shane tried to get prize shots of most people, unfortunately, he wasn't able to get everyone before they left, but here is what we have:</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">1st place - <a href="https://twitter.com/danny_friedman_" target="_blank">Danny "Dandân" Friedman</a></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">2nd place - Anthony Collora</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://twitter.com/TendrilsOfAgony" target="_blank">3rd place - Nathan Mullen</a></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">4th place - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/prof_doom/" target="_blank">Dominic Dotterrer</a></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">5th place - Nick Rohr</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6tBnPfwXU7v7qMMlufcOifw3uU9b9V_7w6XIGHs7xvVLu4mgAmlyN3yGX4c9ZudvaVsFRr0M9HRYJDJu7gglyQ-X_WPYBwgFMyNwnG2KWXYzJwTNVKTjluWYn8crwALAaQrRkuIh5Ufk/s1600/Prize+shot+-+Mike.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="239" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6tBnPfwXU7v7qMMlufcOifw3uU9b9V_7w6XIGHs7xvVLu4mgAmlyN3yGX4c9ZudvaVsFRr0M9HRYJDJu7gglyQ-X_WPYBwgFMyNwnG2KWXYzJwTNVKTjluWYn8crwALAaQrRkuIh5Ufk/s320/Prize+shot+-+Mike.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">6th place - Michael Walker</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">7th place - James Tork</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">8th place - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/shane1110/" target="_blank">Shane Semmens</a></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">9th place - Stephen Maldonado</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">10th place - <a href="https://twitter.com/bobagra" target="_blank">Bob Agra</a></td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBgWQyxcoL65r9_n0LR-DPlaR-oWkf6C-ssKHxww0yWzs7XMc6vsQgE6K4G2BkNtQHENtXkUnl3lypY5nQ_kxTVWQp3yBQZ-MMb83et4uZ12XW05kFMR7-Culbhbw-hXs8XT6jBqacjzA/s1600/Prize+shot+-+Jim.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="239" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBgWQyxcoL65r9_n0LR-DPlaR-oWkf6C-ssKHxww0yWzs7XMc6vsQgE6K4G2BkNtQHENtXkUnl3lypY5nQ_kxTVWQp3yBQZ-MMb83et4uZ12XW05kFMR7-Culbhbw-hXs8XT6jBqacjzA/s320/Prize+shot+-+Jim.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">11th place - Jim Bailey </td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAuyryc8wYcEVHfigB8NZxcBZ1KsXnWn04eSbkDCIKNKbMVN_7-OXHOjmg8fuzhYzEciDHmLXYGtF_0Yxr55IeIpZ8rKm6boCfixPYafbT08rJeRnKnVKS0wE596TACCoeTdCxOqVixrM/s1600/Prize+shot-+Brandon.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="239" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAuyryc8wYcEVHfigB8NZxcBZ1KsXnWn04eSbkDCIKNKbMVN_7-OXHOjmg8fuzhYzEciDHmLXYGtF_0Yxr55IeIpZ8rKm6boCfixPYafbT08rJeRnKnVKS0wE596TACCoeTdCxOqVixrM/s320/Prize+shot-+Brandon.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">12th place - Brandon Sanders</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">13th place - Dan Rech</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">14th place - Grant Casleton</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">15th place - <a href="https://twitter.com/J_Beatz0606/" target="_blank">John Beste</a></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">16th place - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/piquardo/" target="_blank">Dan Piquard</a></td></tr>
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<b>Props and Slops</b><br />
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<b>Props</b><br />
Shane – for setting up and running this event. It's a ton of work to coordinate these tournaments with attendees from multiple states, having to find a venue to run the event in (for free at that), and all of the other small details. After losing both Dominic and Jaco to California, Shane has really stepped up to the plate. He also organized a Chicago Vintage League that is now in its final week prior to playoffs and has been a blast to play in. He's a boss.<br />
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Dom – for being the most functional drunk I have ever met, only possibly rivaled by <a href="https://twitter.com/sillysam71" target="_blank">Sam Krohlow</a>, and flying out to Chicago over his birthday weekend to sling cardboard with us. This tournament, and weekend in general, wouldn't have been anywhere near as great without him.<br />
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Dan Piquard – for diving head-first into Old School and coming to this event. In all fairness, he may have finished at a much higher placing if he had stayed past the first couple rounds (he had a scheduling conflict).<br />
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Bob – for jumping on the tournament last-minute and filling the place of another who couldn't make it at the last minute.<br />
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Nathan – for figuring out, along with Dom, how to run WER and get our event paired properly. The tournament went off right on time, and we have the combined efforts of Nathan, Shane, and Dom to thank for that.<br />
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Anthony – for handling the food ordering and getting some delicious <a href="http://www.danteschicago.com/" target="_blank">Dante's Pizza</a> to the tournament goers. We hadn't seen him playing MTG in a while and it was great to have him at the tournament. On a side note, I think the Relic War marks my first Old School tournament win against him, EVER.<br />
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<b>Slops</b><br />
Our two favorite attendees from central Wisconsin, James Tork and Dan Rech – who both lost matches to missed <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Chaos%20Orb?printing=13486" target="_blank">Chaos Orb</a> flips. If James had won the flip against me, it would have knocked me from first into the sixth place slot and would have been absolutely savage.<br />
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John – on being the only attendee to fail to get me a picture deck list, although he did text it (see his list earlier in the post).<br />
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Nathan – for not singing <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EN3XxYRptqw" target="_blank">Homiez</a> at Alice's – I don't care if you don't know the words.<br />
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Shane – for nearly losing his phone on Friday in our Uber and not knowing any of his passwords so he could log into Uber on my phone and contact the driver.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Brandon (Deadguy Ale) vs Shae ('Lil Dom)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Dom (Fatties) vs Shane ('Lil Dom)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Dan P (U/W Skies) vs John ('94 Tron)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Nathan (White Weenie) vs Dom (Fatties)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 12.8px;">Nathan (White Weenie) vs Dom (Fatties)</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 12.8px;">Dom (Fatties) vs Shane ('Lil Dom)</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 12.8px;">Dom (Fatties) vs Shane ('Lil Dom)</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 12.8px;">Dom (Fatties) vs Shane ('Lil Dom)</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Tournament seating</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Tournament seating</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Dan R (The Deck) vs Grant (R/G/B Tempo)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 12.8px;">Dan R (The Deck) vs Grant (R/G/B Tempo)</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">James (Deadguy + Blue) vs Bob (Tax-Edge)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">James (Deadguy + Blue) vs Dan P (U/W Skies)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">James (Deadguy + Blue) vs Shane ('Lil Dom)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Anthony (5C Good Stuff) vs Jim (R/B Tempo)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mike (White Weenie) vs Anthony (5C Good Stuff)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 12.8px;">Mike (White Weenie) vs Anthony (5C Good Stuff)</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 12.8px;">Mike (White Weenie) vs Nick (Big Pink)</span></td></tr>
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<b>Tournament Aftermath</b><br />
After the tournament ended, may of us hung around at Hopewell drinking beers, taking care of unfinished Vintage league matches, playing Nathan's Type 4 stack, and of course, more Old School. Everyone I spoke with had an awesome time, despite numerous "bad beats" stories (but that is standard after any MTG event).<br />
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After we'd all drank all the we could drink and OD'd on Magic, we disbanded and headed our separate ways. Dom had been a more serious drinker than I had been all day, and seemed to be feeling the effects. Aside from a dull headache, I was doing pretty well. We walked back to my house to drop our cards off (and my new Growler of Hopewell All Hope Kettle Sour) and start thinking about dinner.<br />
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Dom and I ended up going out for Thai/Japanese at a local place that has been real good every time I've been there, <a href="http://www.trikechicago.com/" target="_blank">Trike Noodle</a>. Fortunately, Trike is BYOB (for those of you not from Chicago, this is a common thing here for businesses that cannot acquire or afford liquor licenses), and we didn't know to bring any beer or hard alcohol with us. I don't think I could have handled any more alcohol.<br />
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After dinner, we stopped back at my place, and Elise was there and convinced Dom to go out again to Alice's. I tagged along but didn't drink anything. Instead, I watched Elise and Dom pound down mixed drinks with shots of tequila in between. By 1:30AM, they were fading fast and their karaoke songs had yet to be called, so I walked while they stumbled home.<br />
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The next day (Sunday) is a blur to me at this point, but I recall that Shane met up with Dom and I, and we repeated our Friday; we went to Handlebar again, and this time I ordered the chimichanga. We went to Map Room again meeting up with Grant, Grant's fiancée, Katy, and Mike and played more Old School. We disbanded pretty early since I had to work the next morning, and Dom had to wake up at 3AM to catch the train to O'Hare for his flight.<br />
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The three-day weekend was one of the best in recent memory. I was super bummed out to have missed the recent <a href="http://www.eternalcentral.com/serious-vintage-episode-29-dr-superstition-and-the-mtgunderground/" target="_blank">Team Serious Invitational</a> (congrats to <a href="https://twitter.com/DSuperstition" target="_blank">Ben</a> on merc'ing the shit out of the field with Two-Card Monte) and Gen Con, but this weekend with the Chicago Old School crew more than made up for it.<br />
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Shane and I have been brainstorming some fun ideas in preparation for <a href="http://www.cardtitan.com/eternal_weekend" target="_blank">Eternal Weekend</a>, and I couldn't be more excited – this will make it to the blog soon enough! When I last spoke with Jaco, he already had over 50 people pre-registered for the <a href="http://www.eternalcentral.com/eternalweekend2016oldschool/" target="_blank">EC Eternal Weekend Old School event</a>, and the list keeps on growing. If you plan on playing Old School at EW, <a href="mailto:jaco@eternalcentral.com" target="_blank">email Jaco</a> and get on the list.<br />
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I'm going to try and post a bit more regularly, so that not all posts are this long, but I make no guarantees!<br />
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Keep making those <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Chaos%20Orb?printing=13486" target="_blank">Chaos Orb</a> flips – you never know when it will win you a growler of beer.<br />
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Until next time...<br />
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Danny Friedmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07920894153864886390noreply@blogger.com4Logan Square, Chicago, IL, USA41.9230598 -87.70929079999996241.8994308 -87.749631299999962 41.9466888 -87.668950299999963tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6078918398773906990.post-65615919963520100802016-06-12T22:24:00.000-05:002016-06-13T06:49:36.811-05:00NYSE IV and NYC Old School<b>A Year on "teh Interwebs"</b><br>
Understanding Ancestral Recall is officially a year old! The <a href="http://www.understandingancestral.com/2015/05/hello-all-this-is-my-first-post-for.html">first post</a> was on May 31, 2015, and since then, quite a bit has changed (mostly in a positive direction). I got a real domain name at some point, (but still have yet to master search engine optimization), I've hosted a <a href="http://www.understandingancestral.com/2016/02/tournament-report-chicago-old-school.html">guest tournament report</a>, I can can finally build multiple Old School decks, the global community has dramatically grown, and the list goes on. The one major negative that continues to proliferate at an alarming rate is the increasing cost of Old School MTG staples. Take a good look at the cost of Unlimited <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Fork?printing=1675" target="_blank">Fork</a> (using "staple" loosely here), <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Jayemdae%20Tome?printing=182" target="_blank">Jayemdae Tome</a>, and <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Winter%20Orb?printing=4971" target="_blank">Winter Orb</a>.<br>
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It's crazy to see just how much the <a href="http://oldschool-mtg.blogspot.com/p/banrestriction.html" target="_blank">Swedish B&R</a> seems to affect these prices, but with the amount of <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/oldschoolmtg/" target="_blank">format interest</a>, <a href="http://www.quietspeculation.com/2015/10/old-school-magic-how-much-demand-is-there/" target="_blank">speculation</a>, and <a href="http://blog.mtgprice.com/tag/old-school-mtg/" target="_blank">increased attention from the #mtgfinance community</a>, I shouldn't be so surprised. I am happy that more people are discovering 93/94, I just wish it were a bit more affordable for the newcomers. This is one reason I love the inclusion of Revised, Chronicles, Fourth Edition, and CE/ICE (although I can't believe the prices of these either). Inclusion of these sets all depend on your local play groups' approach, but it definitely helps to grow your community. Also, now that WOTC doesn't print white-bordered cards, there is something definitively "Old School" about them.<br>
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Anyhow, It's been an eventful year, and I appreciate all of the interest in this blog and format growth!<br>
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<b>NYSE IV</b><br>
I recently travelled to New York City to battle in the fourth "New York Stax Exchange" Open Vintage tournament. Unsurprisingly, I didn't test much and, rather than coming up with a new and interesting deck for the event, I just ran my Grixis Thieves list with a few minor updates (sorry, I had to cut the <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Impulse?printing=9330" target="_blank">Impulse</a> to make a 60-card deck 😔). <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Gush?printing=6647" target="_blank">Gush</a> is clearly the most broken draw engine in Vintage, and I like playing an underdog. I also associate <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Thirst%20for%20Knowledge?printing=12367" target="_blank">Thirst for Knowledge</a> with my favorite time period in Vintage (who remembers the unchallenged dominance of <a href="http://www.starcitygames.com/magic/vintage/10479_How_to_Play_Control_Slaver_Now.html" target="_blank">Control Slaver</a>???), so I feel at-home playing it. I suppose I'd prefer a four-<a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Gifts%20Ungiven?printing=14208" target="_blank">Gifts</a> kind of deck, but that seems even less competitive.<br>
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4 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Force%20of%20Will?printing=4702" target="_blank">Force of Will</a><br>
2 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mana%20Drain?printing=3837" target="_blank">Mana Drain</a><br>
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Flusterstorm?printing=18490" target="_blank">Flusterstorm</a><br>
3 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mental%20Misstep?printing=18187" target="_blank">Mental Misstep</a><br>
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Pyroblast?printing=4836" target="_blank">Pyroblast</a><br>
3 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Thoughtseize?printing=3660" target="_blank">Thoughtseize</a><br>
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mind%20Twist?printing=8015" target="_blank">Mind Twist</a><br>
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Treasure%20Cruise?printing=26316" target="_blank">Treasure Cruise</a><br>
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Dig%20Through%20Time?printing=26186" target="_blank">Dig Through Time</a><br>
3 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Thirst%20for%20Knowledge?printing=12367" target="_blank">Thirst for Knowledge</a><br>
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Ponder?printing=3371" target="_blank">Ponder</a><br>
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Brainstorm?printing=6070" target="_blank">Brainstorm</a><br>
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Time%20Walk?printing=13687" target="_blank">Time Walk</a><br>
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Ancestral%20Recall?printing=13676" target="_blank">Ancestral Recall</a><br>
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Demonic%20Tutor?printing=6971" target="_blank">Demonic Tutor</a><br>
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Yawgmoth%27s%20Will?printing=13349" target="_blank">Yawgmoth's Will</a><br>
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Tinker?printing=1442" target="_blank">Tinker</a><br>
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Jace%2C%20the%20Mind%20Sculptor?printing=16600" target="_blank">Jace, the Mind Sculptor</a><br>
2 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Dack%20Fayden?printing=24780" target="_blank">Dack Fayden</a><br>
2 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Notion%20Thief?printing=21101" target="_blank">Notion Thief</a><br>
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Snapcaster%20Mage?printing=19177" target="_blank">Snapcaster Mage</a><br>
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Blightsteel%20Colossus?printing=18077" target="_blank">Blightsteel Colossus</a><br>
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Voltaic%20Key?printing=13315" target="_blank">Voltaic Key</a><br>
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Time%20Vault?printing=13602" target="_blank">Time Vault</a><br>
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Sensei's%20Divining%20Top?printing=13076" target="_blank">Sensei’s Divining Top</a></td><td style="text-align: left;" width="232"><b>Mana Sources (23)</b><br>
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Black%20Lotus?printing=13483" target="_blank">Black Lotus</a><br>
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mox%20Emerald?printing=13587" target="_blank">Mox Emerald</a><br>
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mox%20Jet?printing=13590" target="_blank">Mox Jet</a><br>
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mox%20Pearl?printing=13593" target="_blank">Mox Pearl</a><br>
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mox%20Ruby?printing=13596" target="_blank">Mox Ruby</a><br>
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mox%20Sapphire?printing=13599" target="_blank">Mox Sapphire</a><br>
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mana%20Crypt?printing=23401" target="_blank">Mana Crypt</a><br>
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Sol%20Ring?printing=958" target="_blank">Sol Ring</a><br>
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Tolarian%20Academy?printing=15368" target="_blank">Tolarian Academy</a><br>
4 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Polluted%20Delta?printing=11060" target="_blank">Polluted Delta</a><br>
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Flooded%20Strand?printing=11059" target="_blank">Flooded Strand</a><br>
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Misty%20Rainforest?printing=16268" target="_blank">Misty Rainforest</a><br>
3 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Volcanic%20Island?printing=3306" target="_blank">Volcanic Island</a><br>
3 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Underground%20Sea?printing=6357" target="_blank">Underground Sea</a><br>
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Island?printing=23380" target="_blank">Island</a><br>
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Snow-Covered%20Swamp?printing=6404" target="_blank">Snow-Covered Swamp</a><br>
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2 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Toxic%20Deluge?printing=22052" target="_blank">Toxic Deluge</a><br>
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Ravenous%20Trap?printing=16533" target="_blank">Ravenous Trap</a><br>
3 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Steel%20Sabotage?printing=18011" target="_blank">Steel Sabotage</a><br>
2 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Ingot%20Chewer?printing=6528" target="_blank">Ingot Chewer</a><br>
3 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Virulent%20Plague?printing=27843" target="_blank">Virulent Plague</a><br>
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Pithing%20Needle?printing=1791" target="_blank">Pithing Needle</a><br>
2 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Grafdigger's%20Cage?printing=19464" target="_blank">Grafdigger’s Cage</a><br>
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Pyroblast?printing=4836" target="_blank">Pyroblast</a></td></tr>
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If you've been <a href="http://www.understandingancestral.com/2016/04/n00bcon8-pilgrimage.html">reading this blog</a> at all up until now, you probably know how much I love playing this deck. I've also done relatively well with it, so it seemed like a good choice for a large event. I felt that playing a deck that I was more comfortable with was more important than playing "the best deck" (something with <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Monastery%20Mentor?printing=27113" target="_blank">Mentor</a> and <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Gush?printing=6647" target="_blank">Gush</a>). These days, there aren't many, if any, local Vintage tournaments, so I felt familiarity would be key to my success with this deck, as I have so little practice playing current tournament Vintage.<br>
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I had been testing regularly with <a href="https://twitter.com/JMJACO" target="_blank">Jaco</a>, prior to him moving to LA. Before the recent breakthrough of <a href="http://www.mtggoldfish.com/articles/vintage-101-the-eldrazi-invade-vintage" target="_blank">Eldrazi in Vintage</a> (which unfortunately happened the week prior to NYSE), Jaco had been playing an un-powered Eldrazi list. He had been playing this for months since experiencing Eldrazi in Modern.<br>
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I honestly feel that this was the most un-beatable deck I have played against in a long time. Unless I played a turn one <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Tinker?printing=1442" target="_blank">Tinker</a> for <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Blightsteel%20Colossus?printing=18077" target="_blank">Blightsteel</a>, or somehow <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Voltaic%20Key?printing=13315" target="_blank">Key</a>-<a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Time%20Vault?printing=13602" target="_blank">Vault</a>ed Jaco before dying, this deck would just run me over. My counterspells were generally useless by turn three (often sooner, thanks to opening hands with <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Cavern%20of%20Souls?printing=19634" target="_blank">Cavern of Souls</a>), and if my hand, miraculously, was not destroyed by a <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Thought-Knot%20Seer?printing=30597" target="_blank">Thought-Knot Seer</a>, one of the eight <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Wasteland?printing=12977" target="_blank">Wasteland</a> effects in tandem with <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Null%20Rod?printing=11738" target="_blank">Null Rod</a> would surely stop any action on my part and lead to a quick Eldrazi-laden demise. I would not be surprised if I won one in thirty games against this deck, pre or post-board.<br>
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The craziest thing about this deck is that boarding in any of the usual anti-<a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mishra's%20Workshop?printing=426" target="_blank">Workshop</a> hate has almost no effect on this deck. It only deals with single <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Chalice%20of%20the%20Void?printing=12812" target="_blank">Chalice of the Void</a>/<a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Crucible%20of%20Worlds?printing=1706" target="_blank">Crucible of Worlds</a>, or the four <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Null%20Rod?printing=11738" target="_blank">Null Rod</a>s. Those aren't even the cards that win the game, they just slow it down! Most of the time, <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Toxic%20Deluge?printing=22052" target="_blank">Toxic Deluge</a> was not good enough because I couldn't afford to pay the life to use it. Really, only cards like <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Ensnaring%20Bridge?printing=12258" target="_blank">Ensnaring Bridge</a> or effects like <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Terror?printing=2988" target="_blank">Terror</a> would have been good. I really should have added these to my board (and yes, I understand that <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Snuff%20Out?printing=7047" target="_blank">Snuff Out</a> exists, I don't think paying the life would have been possible most of the time when needed, <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Go%20for%20the%20Throat?printing=18063" target="_blank">Go for the Throat</a> would have been the likely choice).<br>
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After both <a href="http://www.mtggoldfish.com/deck/423633#online" target="_blank">Workshop Eldrazi</a> and <a href="http://www.mtggoldfish.com/deck/423632#online" target="_blank">Mono White Eldrazi</a> had been unveiled in the MTGO <a href="http://www.themanadrain.com/topic/329/mtgo-may-2016-power-9-challenge" target="_blank">Power Nine Challenge</a>, Jaco tested the White Eldrazi list against me. That list put so much less pressure on than his un-powered list, that I was winning many more games. I think one of the major differences is that there are so many more spells that I could interact with compared to the un-powered version. For this reason, I feel that Jaco's un-powered Eldrazi is the superior Eldrazi-based aggro deck compared to the Shops variant (with only <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Thought-Knot%20Seer?printing=30597" target="_blank">Thought-Knot Seer</a>) and the white variant.<br>
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I mistakenly assumed that Eldrazi would only make up a minor part of the field at NYSE, and rather than pack my sideboard with hate, added an additional <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Toxic%20Deluge?printing=22052" target="_blank">Toxic Deluge</a>, and called it a day. This was a huge miss on my part.<br>
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I flew out for NYSE Friday, June third after work and met Jaco at <a href="https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=4&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwjI2fju7qPNAhWp6YMKHXxMBGEQFgg9MAM&url=http%3A%2F%2Flaguardiaairport.com%2F&usg=AFQjCNEX2_zYTVrJzd4rzqzZyU_Ugtv7HQ&sig2=7zIOiggBO4g50fxLvJ93nA&bvm=bv.124272578,d.aXo" target="_blank">LGA</a> around 11:30PM. We were supposed to meet up with <a href="https://twitter.com/Twaun007" target="_blank">Twaun P. Pwnertown</a>, but Twaun completely blew it, and mistakenly missed his 6:30AM flight out of Cleveland, thinking it left at 6:30PM (hats off to all you Europeans one-upping us with the 24-hour clock). This was the biggest slop of the trip, and Twaun was sorely missed. Jaco and I took a $108 Uber out to Long Island to meet <a href="https://twitter.com/smenendian" target="_blank">Steve Menendian</a> at our hotel. After many hours of back-and-forth conversation about old TV mystery series (I cannot believe how many esoteric mystery shows that both Steve and Jaco knew about), I finally fell asleep.<br>
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The next morning, all three of us were super tired, but ready to play. We took an overpriced taxi to the tournament site, which was a an intensely hot and humid (SWEATY) game store, to battle it out against 157 competitors for a <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Black%20Lotus?printing=13483" target="_blank">Black Lotus</a> and the best trophy in Vintage.<br>
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In honor of Twaun, Steve, Jaco, and I entered the team challenge as team "Straigh Merc'n Catz", which was the name of Twaun, Jaco, and my team the year we all drove to Waterbury on a whim (I think 2010 or 2011), where rather than us performing the merc'ing, were merc'd and drove the 19 hours home with minimal glory. I think Jaco won the second day with Two-Card Monty, so all may not have been lost.<br>
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Anyways, to make a long story short, my day started out, amazingly, with a 4-0 record. I cast <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mind%20Twist?printing=8015" target="_blank">Mind Twist</a> three times, for 4, 1, and 4, and each time it single-handedly won me the game.<br>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Fatal <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mind%20Twist?printing=8015" target="_blank">Mind Twist</a> against the awesome <a href="https://twitter.com/MasterNunez" target="_blank">David Nunez</a></td></tr>
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I played against DPS, 2x blue-based control decks, and Jeskai Delver. All of the matches were close, and the games were great, although I suppose most winners would say something similar. My opponents were super awesome to play against, and top-notch players/individuals in general.<br>
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Then, I faced <a href="https://twitter.com/tmdbrassman" target="_blank">Andy "Brassman" Probasco</a> on White Eldrazi. I lost in two quick games, and Andy kindly pointed out a huge error I made game one after the match:<br>
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I kept a great hand with <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mox%20Jet?printing=13590" target="_blank">Mox Jet</a>, 2 lands, <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Force%20of%20Will?printing=4702" target="_blank">Force</a>, <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mental%20Misstep?printing=18187" target="_blank">Misstep</a>, and <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Ancestral%20Recall?printing=13676" target="_blank">Ancestral</a> (and some other card I don't remember) on the draw. I knew Andy was on Eldrazi, and was extremely worried about an uncounterable turn one <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Thought-Knot%20Seer?printing=30597" target="_blank">TKS</a>. Andy lead <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mox%20Jet?printing=13590" target="_blank">Jet</a>, <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Black%20Lotus?printing=13483" target="_blank">Lotus</a>, into <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Chalice%20of%20the%20Void?printing=12812" target="_blank">COTV</a> at zero. I though about forcing it, thinking that he was likely to drop a <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Cavern%20of%20Souls?printing=19634" target="_blank">Cavern of Souls</a> afterward, invalidating my <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Force%20of%20Will?printing=4702" target="_blank">Force</a>, but I let it through. Then, he played <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Cavern%20of%20Souls?printing=19634" target="_blank">Cavern</a> naming "Eldrazi", and broke <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Black%20Lotus?printing=13483" target="_blank">Lotus</a> for a <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Thought-Knot%20Seer?printing=30597" target="_blank">TKS</a>. My first thought was "Now that is the luckiest hand!", then revealed my hand for Andy to take the <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Ancestral%20Recall?printing=13676" target="_blank">Recall</a>. He took the <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Ancestral%20Recall?printing=13676" target="_blank">Recall</a>, and ended up killing me with just the <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Thought-Knot%20Seer?printing=30597" target="_blank">TKS</a>, never playing another valid threat.<br>
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What Andy pointed out was that since <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Black%20Lotus?printing=13483" target="_blank">Lotus</a> has to break for colored mana, and <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mox%20Jet?printing=13590" target="_blank">Jet</a> also makes colored mana, the <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Thought-Knot%20Seer?printing=30597" target="_blank">TKS</a> must be cast off the <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Cavern%20of%20Souls?printing=19634" target="_blank">Cavern</a>, producing colorless mana. This means that I could have countered the <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Thought-Knot%20Seer?printing=30597" target="_blank">TKS</a> with <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Force%20of%20Will?printing=4702" target="_blank">Force</a>, pitching <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mental%20Misstep?printing=18187" target="_blank">Misstep</a>, then gone for a turn one <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Ancestral%20Recall?printing=13676" target="_blank">Ancestral</a> to reload my hand on my turn. Since Andy never played another threat in our game, I likely would have won this game, if I had made the correct play. Who knows if I would have won the match, but this put me on serious tilt. This situation had never come up in testing against Jaco, as the bulk of our matches were with un-powered Eldrazi, which only contains colorless-producing lands. Live and learn.<br>
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I then faced two consecutive rounds of Eldrazi Shops and Mono White Eldrazi respectively, losing each match in two games. I made another massive play error in game two of my match with Mono White Eldrazi that definitely lost me the game (I forgot that <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Batterskull?printing=18130" target="_blank">Batterskull</a> gives vigilance, and if I had blocked it with my <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Blightsteel%20Colossus?printing=18077" target="_blank">BSC</a>, rather than a larger creature, could have swung in for the win with it the following turn. The Eldrazi tilt was real.<br>
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I won my final round against Mentor for a lackluster 5-3 record, putting me at 29th place out of 157.<br>
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Every match I lost I can attribute to a combination of play error (the ones above, but hey, I suppose there could have been more 😉) and the raw power of <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Thought-Knot%20Seer?printing=30597" target="_blank">Thought-Knot Seer</a>. I spoke with many people after the tournament, and aside from matches in the top eight, I didn't talk to anyone who played against Eldrazi more than once in the swiss. Bad beats! That said, given my misplays, a 5-3 record is about what I deserve.<br>
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The top eight was stacked, and if you take a good look at the top 16, <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Thought-Knot%20Seer?printing=30597" target="_blank">Thought-Knot Seer</a> is clearly here to stay. Andy Markiton took down the tournament with TKS Shops, which is awesome, considering the only piece of Power he was missing was <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Black%20Lotus?printing=13483" target="_blank">Lotus</a>. It's also important to note that he consistently does well on MTGO (he won the recent <a href="http://www.themanadrain.com/topic/329/mtgo-may-2016-power-9-challenge" target="_blank">Power Nine Challenge</a>), and it's great to see that skill translate into paper MTG.<br>
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I think the major bummer about NYSE was that Jaco missed top eight on breakers. He drew with Brian Schlossberg in round eight, and due to some unlikely wins, was bumped to tenth place, good enough for a <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mishra's%20Workshop?printing=426" target="_blank">Workshop</a>, but not a chance at the trophy. Given the decks that made top eight, I think Jaco's un-powered Eldrazi would have been a nightmare for his opponents. It would have been great to see an un-powered deck take down a 157-man tournament of the best Vintage players in the world.<br>
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Fortunately for me, Jaco did not need another <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mishra's%20Workshop?printing=426" target="_blank">Workshop</a>, and agreed to sell me the one he won. This now makes the fourth <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mishra's%20Workshop?printing=426" target="_blank">Mishra's Workshop</a> that Jaco has sold me, so now I can go and terrorize some blue decks!<br>
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And in celebration of my fourth <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mishra's%20Workshop?printing=426" target="_blank">Mishra's Workshop</a>, here's a mono red artifact aggro/<a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Atog?printing=12458" target="_blank">Atog</a> deck that I have been playing with. I'll discuss more in a future post.<br>
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After the event, a bunch of us ended up going to out to a diner to celebrate another successful NYSE including <a href="https://twitter.com/nickdetwiler" target="_blank">Nick Detwiler</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/atoglord" target="_blank">Rich Shay</a>, Jaco, Tom Metelsky, Andy Markiton, <a href="https://twitter.com/rolandmtg?lang=en" target="_blank">Roland Chang</a>, Brian Schlossberg, and many others. Despite my bad beats, it's the community that keeps me coming back. This community is made up of a great bunch of people, and I feel lucky to be a part of such an awesome group. I look forward to next year, and hopefully not slopping it up so much.<br>
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I wanted to give a special shoutout to Nick Detwiler for the important role he plays in this community and his dedication. Without him, this event would not be possible. He's a real mensch.<br>
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<b>NYC Old School</b><br>
The next morning, on a tiny amount of sleep, Jaco and I hitched a ride to The Comic Book Depot to battle some Old School (or if you're talking with Rich Shay, "Retro", never Old School). Steve could have played, but did not account for this and didn't have a deck. Our hotel room really brought the slops.<br>
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In my standard uncreative fashion, I didn't have time to come up with an interesting deck, so I brought my <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Millstone?printing=2095" target="_blank">Millstone</a> Deck variant "<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigkI5bkD6GWPagUBsnx98Y3KWM6HRZQTuCIZEVrkpw9PX3pI3H_qcBvnGwjosCehgeLcePtFFH71oymUYGSjabtjSsUDh7W0N4XomZ8VhZrVCISGLaBaP_ifa2X-YWRjdc-w-x1hFAUkc/s1600/dannydeck.jpg" target="_blank">The Milling Factory</a>". Here is a short synopsis of the tournament.<br>
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I win round one and round two of the strength of good top decks (sorry <a href="https://twitter.com/evanhusney" target="_blank">Evan</a>). I ended up getting paired against Vinnie Forino's old friend, Brian Dougherty in round three, and he beat me in three games. This was Brain's old deck from back in the 90s, so it was awesome to get crushed by it.<br>
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I was then paired with <a href="https://twitter.com/MasterNunez" target="_blank">David Nunez</a>, who was currently 1-2. David is an extremely nice dude, and a very tight player. He offered to scoop to me before we started, since I was in prize contention. He's a total gentleman, and I took him up on his offer. We played our games and he demolished me in two games. We had a blast chatting, and I look forward to playing against him again and returning the favor if I can.<br>
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I ended up winning the final round again B/R burn/land destruction. This match was very difficult and <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Copper%20Tablet?printing=4890" target="_blank">Copper Tablet</a>, <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Warp%20Artifact?printing=10937" target="_blank">Warp Artifact</a>, and <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Underworld%20Dreams?printing=2417" target="_blank">Underworld Dreams</a> almost finished me. My opponent's <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Copper%20Tablet?printing=4890" target="_blank">Copper Tablet</a> sealed his fate game three, and would have killed me, had we made it to my next upkeep.<br>
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I ended up getting third place, which was good for $50 in store credit. I picked up six <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Thing%20in%20the%20Ice?printing=30947" target="_blank">Thing in the Ice</a>, giving two to Jaco.<br>
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The event was fun, and it's always great to see the East Coast guys. Jaco and I loaned Nick Detwiler a deck and he was able to place the first couple of rounds. Being the infinitely generous person that he is, Nick bought Jaco and I some cannolis that made the day much more bearable on my minimal amount of sleep.<br>
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After the event, Jaco and I hitched a ride with John Grudzina, Maura, and <a href="https://twitter.com/evanhusney" target="_blank">Evan</a> to Brooklyn to hang out before our 6AM flights the next morning (mainly avoiding another $100+ Uber). We went our for Thai food, then picked up some beers, and hung with Evan at his place. We left around midnight, slept (somewhat) in the airport, and both caught our flights that morning. I got off the plane, took the train, and went straight to work. What a crazy ass weekend.Danny Friedmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07920894153864886390noreply@blogger.com2New York, NY, USA40.7127837 -74.00594130000001840.3275957 -74.651388300000022 41.0979717 -73.360494300000013tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6078918398773906990.post-50415500915955463842016-05-18T21:27:00.000-05:002016-08-14T09:28:57.641-05:00Updates, Thoughts, & Clash of Carousers Tournament Report<h3>
<span id="goog_2020892861"></span><span id="goog_2020892862"></span><a href="https://www.blogger.com/"></a>Catching Up</h3>
Salutations, wizards of yore. Since coming back from n00bcon, there have been quite a few happenings that have impacted or pertain to Old School MTG (in no specific order):<br />
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<li><a href="http://oldschool-mtg.blogspot.com/2016/05/skype-magic-or-playing-magic-with.html" target="_blank">Skype Old School</a> became a thing people actually do</li>
<li>Old School MTG being a recognized format at <a href="http://www.channelfireball.com/articles/new-format-old-school/" target="_blank">Channel Fireball</a></li>
<li><a href="https://twitter.com/mgdelaval" target="_blank">Magnus</a> updated the <a href="http://oldschool-mtg.blogspot.com/2016/05/banned-restricted-update-2015.html" target="_blank">Swedish B&R</a></li>
<li><a href="https://twitter.com/smenendian" target="_blank">Steve Menendian</a> wrote an incredible article on <a href="http://www.vintagemagic.com/blog/old-school-magic-chapter-2-the-history-of-the-deck/" target="_blank">"The Deck"</a></li>
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I also won the recent "Clash of Carousers" Chicago Old School tournament, and wrote a brief tournament report/synopsis at the end of this post.<br />
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<b>Skype Old School</b></div>
<a href="http://oldschool-mtg.blogspot.com/2016/05/skype-magic-or-playing-magic-with.html" style="font-weight: normal;" target="_blank">Skype Old School</a> <span style="font-weight: normal;">is a great option for players lacking a local Old School community, or just players looking to jam some games from the comfort of their computer screens. I'm currently part of the league and have had some fun games. The time zone differences have posed some annoying hurdles and there seem to be no end to technical (likely bandwidth</span><span style="font-weight: normal;">-related</span><span style="font-weight: normal;">) issues, but I have been having a real fun time!</span><br />
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<b>Old School MTG at <a href="http://www.channelfireball.com/articles/new-format-old-school/" target="_blank">Channel Fireball</a></b><br />
It's a nice thought that some players will be able to play some 93/94 at GPs run by <a href="http://store.channelfireball.com/landing" target="_blank">Channel Fireball</a>. That said, official judging, lack of adult refreshments, and yet another nail in the coffin to drive up card prices does not seem ideal to me. I also don't think just taking our <a href="http://www.understandingancestral.com/p/rule-of-law.html" target="_blank">B&R</a> and removing <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Strip%20Mine?printing=8733" target="_blank">Strip Mine</a> was very well thought out, given that <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mishra's%20Workshop?printing=426" target="_blank">Mishra's Workshop</a> is largely unchecked. That said, I do love seeing more support for the format and more opportunities for mages to battle with <i>real</i> spells.<br />
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<b>Steve's "The Deck" Article</b><br />
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There isn't much I need to say about this other than you should <a href="http://www.vintagemagic.com/blog/old-school-magic-chapter-2-the-history-of-the-deck/" target="_blank">read it</a>. Steve wrote a very detailed history on "<a href="http://www.classicdojo.org/history/thedeck1.html" target="_blank">The Deck</a>" and even spoke with the master himself, Brian Weissman. Aside from a couple of typos I saw the day it was posted (they are probably fixed now), I can't say anything negative about this artice. It's written extremely well, it is thououghly researched, and it can give any MTG player with no background or context about "The Deck"or the concept of card advantage a complete picture. Again, <a href="http://www.vintagemagic.com/blog/old-school-magic-chapter-2-the-history-of-the-deck/" target="_blank">READ IT</a>.<br />
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Also, since starting this post, he has published another excellent Old School MTG article on the <a href="http://www.vintagemagic.com/blog/old-school-magic-chapter-3-a-visit-to-the-zoo/">history of the Zoo archetype</a>, along with his current take on the deck.<br />
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Before I go into any critique of or thoughts about the <a href="http://oldschool-mtg.blogspot.no/p/banrestriction.html" target="_blank">Swedish Banned & Restricted list</a>—I think very few people understand how obnoxious it could be to have created a "casual format" to facilitate a way to play your favorite Magic cards of all time with your close friends, just to see its unexpected popularity not only impact the economics of the limited card pool, but also open up all of your choices and direction to an immense peanut gallery – MTG players on the word wide web. </div>
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I'm sure Mg receives loads of messages about topics ranging from outrage over not allowing <a href="http://deckbox.org/editions/21-revised-edition" target="_blank">Revised</a> or <a href="http://deckbox.org/editions/24-fallen-empires" target="_blank">Fallen Empires</a> expansions, to random players on the internet telling him what to add or remove from <u>his</u> B&R list. Healthy discussion is great, and allows us to debate and (hopefully) understand why we all feel the way we feel about this, that, and the other. That being said, it's important to be respectful and solicit our opinions in a reasonable way. I know everyone is passionate about this game, and particularly this format, but please recognize that you can play this format with the rules, B&R, and legal sets of your choosing; that is one great attribute of a format that isn't controlled by <a href="http://magic.wizards.com/en/magic-gathering" target="_blank">Big Brother</a>. So show some consideration and manners for your Old School brethren. I'll do my best as well.</div>
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While I knew that Mg's <a href="http://oldschool-mtg.blogspot.no/2016/04/banned-and-restricted-update-14-2016.html" target="_blank">initial update</a> was an April fools joke, I feel that this may have spiced up the Swedish format better than his <a href="http://oldschool-mtg.blogspot.com/2016/05/banned-restricted-update-2015.html" target="_blank">actual announcement</a> 😉. Here are some very brief thoughts on the choices. It's important to note, that one must consider priorities of the community versus logical B&R adjustment justification based on power level/metagame impact.</div>
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<b><a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Fork?printing=1673" target="_blank">Fork</a></b>: Unrestricted by the Swedes! Since I never played using the Swedish B&R until my recent trip to n00bcon, I have always played in a four <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Fork?printing=1673" target="_blank">Fork</a> meta. I think this card is completely fair (I could not say the same if <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Twincast?printing=2492" target="_blank">Twincast</a> were an Old School-legal card), and like many cards on the Swedish B&R, feel this should have been removed ages ago. Because <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Fork?printing=1673" target="_blank">Fork</a> requires double red mana, four copies can only fit into a dedicated red deck. I am not saying that it fits in mono-red only, but the deck must be able not only to make RR for <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Fork?printing=1673" target="_blank">Fork</a>, but also be able to make the necessary mana to cast the other spells cast concurrently that the caster is hoping to target. Of course <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Fork?printing=1673" target="_blank">Fork</a> can be used to copy opposing spells, but that would not likely the the primary purpose in most decks slinging four copies.</div>
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This is also an opportune moment to bring up another reason why this card has been so fair in the Chicago meta. With multiple copies of <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Strip%20Mine?printing=8733" target="_blank">Strip Mine</a> and <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mishra%27s%20Factory?printing=4723" target="_blank">Mishra's Factory</a>, a deck that wants to support four copies of a double-colored-mana spell has to make some important choices about card inclusion and mana base. Supporting a card like <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Fork?printing=1673" target="_blank">Fork</a> requires a deck to either run less than nine colorless lands (add <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Library%20of%20Alexandria?printing=15810" target="_blank">Library of Alexandria</a> to the <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Strip%20Mine?printing=8733" target="_blank">Strip</a>/<a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mishra%27s%20Factory?printing=4723" target="_blank">Factory</a> count), or be forced into a mono-red strategy. On top of that, with many decks running multiple copies of <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Strip%20Mine?printing=8733" target="_blank">Strip Mine</a>, know that lands will be destroyed, and you will need a large, robust mana base.</div>
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<b><a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Black%20Vise?printing=7792" target="_blank">Black Vise</a>: </b>While the Swedes decided to keep this card on the the B&R, I can tell you that this card rarely makes it into most lists, despite its unrestriction in our meta. <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Black%20Vise?printing=7792" target="_blank">Black Vise</a> just hasn't put up good results in quite a bit of testing. It has made certain prison strategies much closer to viable (mono blue <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Stasis?printing=11046" target="_blank">Stasis</a> and <a href="http://www.understandingancestral.com/2016/01/new-year-new-decks-new-battles.html" target="_blank">Mono White</a>), but is has made neither of these decks tier one.</div>
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I feel that Mg brings up many valid points on this card in his analysis, but I feel that unrestricting this and playing with it as such would truly show how overtly conservative keeping this card as a one-of actually is. </div>
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<a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Recall?printing=1061" target="_blank"><b>Recall</b></a>: I agree with most of Mg's reasoning on <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Recall?printing=1061" target="_blank">Recall</a>. That being said, we have talked about unresticting it, and just haven't put the time into thorough testing. Many games are won and lost due to a late-game resolved <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Recall?printing=1061" target="_blank">Recall</a>, but often, this card is extremely lackluster early game. Aside from replaying <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Ancestral%20Recall?printing=13676" target="_blank">Ancestral Recall</a> in an early turn (which really is just +1 card advantage), the card is often dead in an opening hand.</div>
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<a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Jayemdae%20Tome?printing=180" target="_blank"><b>Jayemdae Tome</b></a>: It is a smart call keeping this card unrestricted. 93/94 is rampant with <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Disenchant?printing=6205" target="_blank">Disenchant</a>s, and many sideboards pack <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Dust%20to%20Dust?printing=4761" target="_blank">Dust to Dust</a>, <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Shatter?printing=14689" target="_blank">Shatter</a>, <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Shatterstorm?printing=2584" target="_blank">Shatterstorm</a>, <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Artifact%20Blast?printing=5075" target="_blank">Artifact Blast</a>, <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Energy%20Flux?printing=7664" target="_blank">Energy Flux</a>, and <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Detonate?printing=12465" target="_blank">Detonate</a>. Don't get me wrong, <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Jayemdae%20Tome?printing=180" target="_blank">Tome</a> is good, but there are so many inexpensive (mana-wise) ways to destroy it, not to mention, its controller must pay eight mana to draw their first card. </div>
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<a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mishra%27s%20Factory?printing=4723" target="_blank"><b>Mishra's Factory</b></a>: I strongly disagree with the Swedes' choice to keep this as a four-of. Yes, people do love playing it, and it shows up in an extremely large percentage of decks... BUT, this win condition is simply too good, especially with <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Strip%20Mine?printing=8733" target="_blank">Strip Mine</a> staying restricted. Mg recognized and stated similar reasoning to a degree, but decided to keep it due to its popularity and players' love of playing the card. This outlines a major difference between the Swedish mentality and ours here in Chicago.</div>
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There are many differences between the Swedish Old School community and my local Chicago one, and this isn't just about the B&R lists. There are different community values and objectives—for example, "pimpness" and collecting/incremental deck-building are not paramount to us, thus we allow <a href="http://www.eternalcentral.com/9394rules/" target="_blank">a wider range of sets and have a specific stance on reprints</a>. </div>
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We also prefer the smallest restricted list possible. Since <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Library%20of%20Alexandria?printing=15810" target="_blank">Library of Alexandria</a> is indisputably the most broken card in 93/94, with <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mishra%27s%20Factory?printing=4723" target="_blank">Mishra's Factory</a> not far behind, unrestricted <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Strip%20Mine?printing=8733" target="_blank">Strip Mine</a> allows us a smaller B&R (it additionally allows us to unrestrict <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mishra's%20Workshop?printing=426" target="_blank">Mishra's Workshop</a>), a larger number of viable archetypes, and less games lost to an opening seven containing <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Library%20of%20Alexandria?printing=15810" target="_blank">LOA</a>. I mention this as a person who despises playing against a four-<a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Strip%20Mine?printing=8733" target="_blank">Strip Mine</a> deck. There are few things that bother me more than losing my first two or three land drops to consecutive <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Strip%20Mine?printing=8733" target="_blank">Strip Mine</a>s. Regardless, I feel that the games lost to consecutive early <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Strip%20Mine?printing=8733" target="_blank">Strip Mine</a>s are outnumbered by the games lost to turn one <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Library%20of%20Alexandria?printing=15810" target="_blank">LOA</a> and/or unchecked <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mishra%27s%20Factory?printing=4723" target="_blank">Mishra's Factories</a>. It's also important to realize that a deck running four <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Strip%20Mine?printing=8733" target="_blank">Strip Mine</a>s, four <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mishra%27s%20Factory?printing=4723" target="_blank">Mishra's Factories</a>, four <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mishra's%20Workshop?printing=426" target="_blank">Mishra's Workshop</a>s, and an <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Library%20of%20Alexandria?printing=15810" target="_blank">LOA</a> is running 13 colorless lands! There is very little room in a deck like this for colored spells because you will not reliably be able to cast them. The same is true for decks that run nine colorless lands (no <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mishra's%20Workshop?printing=426" target="_blank">Workshop</a>s)—that is a lot of colorless lands, and it is very difficult to support more than two colors. I have often found that even dual-colored decks have a difficult time producing the correct mana when needed when playing so many colorless lands.</div>
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In my opinion, four <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Strip%20Mine?printing=8733" target="_blank">Strip Mine</a>s provide a necessary balance that leads to more fair gameplay and increased deck diversity. I have not always felt this way, but continuing to play in an unrestricted <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Strip%20Mine?printing=8733" target="_blank">Strip Mine</a>-meta has convinced me of this.</div>
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Clash of Carousers</h3>
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On Saturday, May 14, 2016, we had 15 players (representing, Illinois, Wisconsin, and Texas!) embark in six rounds of swiss in a battle to the death for only the glory of Magical yesteryear. Entry was paid in the form of beer, and prizes were donated by the entrants. The event sadly marks the final Old School event being hosted by <a href="https://twitter.com/JMJACO" target="_blank">Jaco</a> at his space before he leaves Chicago for Los Angeles. Jaco has been a pillar of our community and he will be extremely missed. We will all have some very large shoes to fill.</div>
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After six lucky rounds, I went undefeated, 6-0, and only dropped three games all day. I ran a list that was neither expressly creative, nor unexpected. I played a variant of The Deck incorporating a play set of <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Copy%20Artifact?printing=1217" target="_blank">Copy Artifact</a>, and harnessing the power of <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Millstone?printing=2095" target="_blank">Millstone</a> in tandem with <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mishra%27s%20Factory?printing=4723" target="_blank">Mishra's Factories</a> to close out games. </div>
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1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mana%20Drain?printing=3837" target="_blank">Mana Drain</a><br />
4 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Counterspell?printing=6454" target="_blank">Counterspell</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Power%20Sink?printing=9382" target="_blank">Power Sink</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Red%20Elemental%20Blast?printing=8452" target="_blank">Red Elemental Blast</a><br />
3 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Swords%20to%20Plowshares?printing=6171" target="_blank">Swords to Plowshares</a><br />
4 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Disenchant?printing=6205" target="_blank">Disenchant</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Fireball?printing=6582" target="_blank">Fireball</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Demonic%20Tutor?printing=6971" target="_blank">Demonic Tutor</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mind%20Twist?printing=8015" target="_blank">Mind Twist</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Recall?printing=1061" target="_blank">Recall</a><br />
1 <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Regrowth?printing=1619" target="_blank">Regrowth</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Braingeyser?printing=1213" target="_blank">Braingeyser</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Ancestral%20Recall?printing=13676" target="_blank">Ancestral Recall</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Time%20Walk?printing=13687" target="_blank">Time Walk</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Balance?printing=8640" target="_blank">Balance</a><br />
4 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Copy%20Artifact?printing=1217" target="_blank">Copy Artifact</a><br />
2 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Jayemdae%20Tome?printing=180" target="_blank">Jayemdae Tome</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Chaos%20Orb?printing=13486" target="_blank">Chaos Orb</a><br />
2 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/The%20Abyss?printing=3684" target="_blank">The Abyss</a><br />
2 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Millstone?printing=2095" target="_blank">Millstone</a><br />
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1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Black%20Lotus?printing=13483" target="_blank">Black Lotus</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mox%20Emerald?printing=13587" target="_blank">Mox Emerald</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mox%20Jet?printing=13590" target="_blank">Mox Jet</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mox%20Pearl?printing=13593" target="_blank">Mox Pearl</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mox%20Ruby?printing=13596" target="_blank">Mox Ruby</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mox%20Sapphire?printing=13599" target="_blank">Mox Sapphire</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Sol%20Ring?printing=958" target="_blank">Sol Ring</a><br />
2 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Fellwar%20Stone?printing=14935" target="_blank">Fellwar Stone</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Library%20of%20Alexandria?printing=15810" target="_blank">Library of Alexandria</a><br />
3 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mishra%27s%20Factory?printing=4723" target="_blank">Mishra's Factory</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Strip%20Mine?printing=8733" target="_blank">Strip Mine</a><br />
4 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Tundra?printing=6353" target="_blank">Tundra</a><br />
3 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Underground%20Sea?printing=6357" target="_blank">Underground Sea</a><br />
2 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Volcanic%20Island?printing=3306" target="_blank">Volcanic Island</a><br />
3 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/City%20of%20Brass?printing=12299" target="_blank">City of Brass</a><br />
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2 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Red%20Elemental%20Blast?printing=8452" target="_blank">Red Elemental Blast</a><br />
3 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Blue%20Elemental%20Blast?printing=8231" target="_blank">Blue Elemental Blast</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Swords%20to%20Plowshares?printing=6171" target="_blank">Swords to Plowshares</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Earthquake?printing=897" target="_blank">Earthquake</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Wrath%20of%20God?printing=2449" target="_blank">Wrath of God</a><br />
2 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Dust%20to%20Dust?printing=4761" target="_blank">Dust to Dust</a><br />
2 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Circle%20of%20Protection%3A%20Red?printing=14439" target="_blank">Circle of Protection: Red</a><br />
2 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Circle%20of%20Protection%3A%20Black?printing=14427" target="_blank">Circle of Protection: Black</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Millstone?printing=2095" target="_blank">Millstone</a></td></tr>
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I would like to say that I really loved the deck, but in reality, this build just felt like a series of cheap wins against an unprepared field. The interaction of <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Copy%20Artifact?printing=1217" target="_blank">Copy Artifact</a> and <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mishra%27s%20Factory?printing=4723" target="_blank">Mishra's Factory</a> is just too good, and allowed me to run only three <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mishra%27s%20Factory?printing=4723" target="_blank">Factories</a> to bulk up on colored mana-producing lands. I was also able to get by with running only two <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Millstone?printing=2095" target="_blank">Millstone</a>s, and an equal amount of <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Fellwar%20Stone?printing=14935" target="_blank">Fellwar Stone</a>s with the set of <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Copy%20Artifact?printing=1217" target="_blank">Copy Artifact</a>s. And of course, the way these win conditions pair with <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/The%20Abyss?printing=3684" target="_blank">The Abyss</a> is remarkable. I truly feel, that regardless of B&R or base set legality, this variant of The Deck could easily be the most broken and consistent one I've experienced.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">"Action shot" of Andrew and <a href="https://twitter.com/j_beatz0606">John</a> going to time</td></tr>
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Here is my recollection from the tournament. My memory is a bit foggy from that day after all of the beer and whiskey, but I think this is pretty much spot on.</div>
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<b>Round One</b></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">"White Weenie" by Nathan Mullen</td></tr>
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Round one I faced <a href="https://twitter.com/TendrilsOfAgony" target="_blank">Nathan</a> on his usual White Weenie deck. Nathan got into Old School prior to living in Chicago, and long before prices got to the ridiculous points they're at now. So, he built his all-Beta White Weenie deck for a couple hundred bucks and eventually ended up playing it in Chicago. Nathan is generally a combo playing for Vintage and Legacy, so White Weenie seems like an odd choice for him. Nonetheless, the deck is fierce and Nathan plays it tightly. This is never an easy matchup.</div>
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Game one against Nathan, I just remember ending up with a permanent-heavy board state and going very broken. I think the game ended in concession. Game two, Nathan was able to quickly bring the beats and defeat me. Game three was won with three <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Millstone?printing=2095" target="_blank">Millstone</a>s and <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/The%20Abyss?printing=3684" target="_blank">The Abyss</a>.</div>
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<u>1-0</u><br />
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<b>Round 2</b></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">"Big Pink" by Nick Rohr</td></tr>
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Round two I was matched up against Nick Rohr. Nick generally plays a big red deck. Today, he was playing "Big Pink", signifying the inclusion of white for <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Disenchant?printing=6205" target="_blank">Disenchant</a>, and <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Balance?printing=8640" target="_blank">Balance</a>, <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Swords%20to%20Plowshares?printing=6171" target="_blank">Swords to Plowshares</a>, and <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Divine%20Offering?printing=11421" target="_blank">Divine Offering</a> out of the board. This is another matchup that is deceptively difficult. With My opponent packing a full set of <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Fork?printing=1673" target="_blank">Fork</a>s in the main, and a set of <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Red%20Elemental%20Blast?printing=8452" target="_blank">Red Elemental Blast</a>s in the board, crazy effects can show up out of nowhere and win the game.</div>
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I won game one with massive card advantage and <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mishra%27s%20Factory?printing=4723" target="_blank">Mishra's Factories</a>. He conceded to a <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Demonic%20Tutor?printing=6971" target="_blank">Demonic Tutor</a> where I was looking for <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Fireball?printing=6582" target="_blank">Fireball</a>, but realized I had pitched it to <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Recall?printing=1061" target="_blank">Recall</a>. Fortunately, given the amount of damage needed, <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Time%20Walk?printing=13687" target="_blank">Time Walk</a> provided similar utility. I lost game two to a series of land top decks while at one life. Nick's deck performed as it was supposed to, and he burned me out with a <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Lightning%20Bolt?printing=4906" target="_blank">Lightning Bolt</a>. Game three was won with hard control and multiple <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Millstone?printing=2095" target="_blank">Millstone</a>s.</div>
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<u>2-0</u><br />
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<b>Round 3</b></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">"Esper Workshop Aggro" by Jason Jaco</td></tr>
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Round three I was paired up against Jaco. To be honest, I was not sure what he was playing, but I did know it ran multiple <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mishra's%20Workshop?printing=426" target="_blank">Mishra's Workshop</a>s and large artifacts like <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Juggernaut?printing=3054" target="_blank">Juggernaut</a>, <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Jade%20Statue?printing=14865" target="_blank">Jade Statue</a>, and <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Icy%20Manipulator?printing=2008" target="_blank">Icy Manipulator</a>.</div>
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Game one I kept an opening hand with <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Library%20of%20Alexandria?printing=15810" target="_blank">Library of Alexandria</a> and a <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/City%20of%20Brass?printing=12299" target="_blank">City of Brass</a> on the play. I played <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Library%20of%20Alexandria?printing=15810" target="_blank">Library</a> and Jaco <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Strip%20Mine?printing=8733" target="_blank">Stripped</a> it. The then played my <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/City%20of%20Brass?printing=12299" target="_blank">City</a> which he also stripped. I then drew and discarded for multiple turns while Jaco played an <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Icy%20Manipulator?printing=2008" target="_blank">Icy Manipulator</a>, <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Jade%20Statue?printing=14865" target="_blank">Jade Statue</a>, and <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Library%20of%20Alexandria?printing=15810" target="_blank">Library of Alexandria</a>. When I finally drew a land, Jaco tapped it during my upkeep, preventing me from playing the <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Fellwar%20Stone?printing=14935" target="_blank">Fellwar Stone</a> I had, assuming I drew a land. I eventually ended up with two lands in play and <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Disenchant?printing=6205" target="_blank">Disenchant</a>ed the <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Icy%20Manipulator?printing=2008" target="_blank">Icy</a> at my upkeep in response to him tapping my land. He followed this play with a <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Tetravus?printing=7892">Tetravus</a> which I had to <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Swords%20to%20Plowshares?printing=6171" target="_blank">Swords</a> during my turn. By this point I was so far behind that I scooped when he played his next creature.</div>
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The next game I kept a hand on the play with a dual land, a Mox, and a <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Power%20Sink?printing=9382" target="_blank">Power Sink</a> on the play. Jaco went land into <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Sol%20Ring?printing=958" target="_blank">Sol Ring</a>, which I countered. I vaguely remember <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Strip%20Mine?printing=8733" target="_blank">Stripping</a> and <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Chaos%20Orb?printing=13486" target="_blank">Chaos Orb</a>ing his mana sources and eventually leading to a concession. Game three, I mulled to six, and Jaco played a land and targeted himself with <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Ancestral%20Recall?printing=13676" target="_blank">Ancestral Recall</a> during my upkeep. This turned out to be exactly what I wanted, because I kept an opening hand with the intention of a turn one <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Balance?printing=8640" target="_blank">Balance</a>. I played <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mox%20Pearl?printing=13593" target="_blank">Mox Pearl</a>, then <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mox%20Sapphire?printing=13599" target="_blank">Mox Sapphire</a>, then a land, then tapped land and <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mox%20Sapphire?printing=13599" target="_blank">Sapphire</a> to play <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Copy%20Artifact?printing=1217" target="_blank">Copy Artifact</a> copying <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mox%20Sapphire?printing=13599" target="_blank">Sapphire</a> into a <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Balance?printing=8640" target="_blank">Balance</a> where I had only three cards in hand. I remember going back and forth after this, with Jaco scooping to a <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mind%20Twist?printing=8015" target="_blank">Mind Twist</a> for the contents of his hand.</div>
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These were all really broken games, none of which felt fair at all.</div>
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<u>3-0</u></div>
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Round 4</b><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">"Mono Blue Mutation" by Brandon Sanders</td></tr>
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Round four I was paired up with Brandon Sanders on Mono Blue aggro. Our games were pretty ridiculous. Game one started with me attacking his mana base. On turn two, I cast a <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Chaos%20Orb?printing=13486" target="_blank">Chaos Orb</a> and played a <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Copy%20Artifact?printing=1217" target="_blank">Copy Artifact</a> on it. Next turn, Brandon had two <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Island?printing=6684" target="_blank">Island</a>s in play and I destoyed both with the two <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Chaos%20Orb?printing=13486" target="_blank">Orb</a>s. I then played <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Regrowth?printing=1619" target="_blank">Regrowth</a> targeting <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Chaos%20Orb?printing=13486" target="_blank">Chaos Orb</a> and passed. The next turn, I played the <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Chaos%20Orb?printing=13486" target="_blank">Orb</a> again along with another <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Copy%20Artifact?printing=1217" target="_blank">Copy Artifact</a>. I activated targeting his single <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Island?printing=6684" target="_blank">Island</a>, missed, then activated the <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Copy%20Artifact?printing=1217" target="_blank">Copy</a> and made the flip. I don't remember how the game ended, but it ended in my favor with Brandon having a very modest mana base.<br />
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The next game went a bit differently. Brandon resolved and early-game <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Energy%20Flux?printing=7664" target="_blank">Energy Flux</a>, which is obviously very powerful against my deck. I then resolved <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/The%20Abyss?printing=3684" target="_blank">The Abyss</a>, which was extremely lucky, because Brandon played a <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Timetwister?printing=13693" target="_blank">Timetwister</a> the following turn, allowing him to land two more unanswered <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Energy%20Flux?printing=7664" target="_blank">Energy Flux</a>es in the following turns. Fortunately for me, I drew into multiple <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Copy%20Artifact?printing=1217" target="_blank">Copy Artifact</a>s, and in combination with the <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mishra%27s%20Factory?printing=4723" target="_blank">Mishra's Factory</a> I already had in play, gave me multiple win conditions unaffected by <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Energy%20Flux?printing=7664" target="_blank">Energy Flux</a>. This gave me the eventual win, which felt extremely lucky.<br />
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BETTER LUCKY THAN GOOD.</div>
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<u>4-0</u><br />
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<b>Round 5</b></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">"Abyss Control" by John Beste</td></tr>
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I knew <a href="https://twitter.com/j_beatz0606" target="_blank">John Beste</a> was on a very similar deck (a variation of what he played in the <a href="http://www.understandingancestral.com/2016/02/tournament-report-chicago-old-school.html" target="_blank">last tournament</a>), which was not good for me. It means that my <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/The%20Abyss?printing=3684" target="_blank">Abyss</a>es are dead, and that the game will likely come down to <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mishra%27s%20Factory?printing=4723" target="_blank">Factory</a> superiority or an early resolved <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Millstone?printing=2095" target="_blank">Millstone</a>. A major advantage that I had was more <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Copy%20Artifact?printing=1217" target="_blank">Copy Artifact</a>s, as well as a <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Red%20Elemental%20Blast?printing=8452" target="_blank">Red Elemental Blast</a> in the main, with more in board.<br />
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Game one I kept a very dicey hand on the play containing: <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Black%20Lotus?printing=13483" target="_blank">Black Lotus</a>, <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Strip%20Mine?printing=8733" target="_blank">Strip Mine</a>, <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Copy%20Artifact?printing=1217" target="_blank">Copy Artifact</a>, <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Copy%20Artifact?printing=1217" target="_blank">Copy Artifact</a>, <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Counterspell?printing=6454" target="_blank">Counterspell</a>, <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Disenchant?printing=6205" target="_blank">Disenchant</a>. My thought was that I could play the <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Black%20Lotus?printing=13483" target="_blank">Lotus</a> and have access to turn one <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Counterspell?printing=6454" target="_blank">Counterspell</a>, if needed. I could hold back <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Strip%20Mine?printing=8733" target="_blank">Strip</a>, and take his land on my second turn. There would be a high likelihood that John would have played a <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Fellwar%20Stone?printing=14935" target="_blank">Fellwar Stone</a> or Mox by this time as well, so I could likely use <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Black%20Lotus?printing=13483" target="_blank">Lotus</a> and the two <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Copy%20Artifact?printing=1217" target="_blank">Copy Artifact</a>s to double copy and get some mana on the table. This wasn't quite what happened...<br />
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I went <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Black%20Lotus?printing=13483" target="_blank">Lotus</a>, go. John went land, <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Black%20Lotus?printing=13483" target="_blank">Lotus</a>, go. I drew (no land, or Mox/<a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Fellwar%20Stone?printing=14935" target="_blank">Fellwar</a>), <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Strip%20Mine?printing=8733" target="_blank">Strip</a>ped his land and passed. Over the next four or so turns, John laid a land each turn, never playing an artifact. Eventually, I drew into <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Balance?printing=8640" target="_blank">Balance</a>, and saw the play. I could break <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Black%20Lotus?printing=13483" target="_blank">Lotus</a> for blue to play <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Copy%20Artifact?printing=1217" target="_blank">Copy Artifact</a>. He'd have the option to counter or break his own <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Black%20Lotus?printing=13483" target="_blank">Lotus</a> in response to remove the only valid target to copy. He didn't, likely assuming that he could just counter whatever I cast. With one blue floating, I broke my <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Black%20Lotus?printing=13483" target="_blank">Lotus</a> copy for blue, and cast my second <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Copy%20Artifact?printing=1217" target="_blank">Copy</a>. John let this resolve as well. Now I had two blue floating, five cards in hand (<a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Counterspell?printing=6454" target="_blank">Counterspell</a>, <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Counterspell?printing=6454" target="_blank">Counterspell</a>, <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Balance?printing=8640" target="_blank">Balance</a>, and some other card I can't remember), zero lands, while John had many lands and a full (or nearly full) grip. I broke the <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Black%20Lotus?printing=13483" target="_blank">Lotus</a> copy for white and cast <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Balance?printing=8640" target="_blank">Balance</a>. John countered with <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Counterspell?printing=6454" target="_blank">Counterspell</a>, and I countered back with my own, using the two floating blue mana. Fortunately he didn't have another, so he discarded down to three cards and sacrificed all of his lands. I ended up winning this game.<br />
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Next game, John boarded out his <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/The%20Abyss?printing=3684" target="_blank">Abysses</a> and boarded in <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Serendib%20Efreet?printing=4750" target="_blank">Serendib Efreet</a>s. He chose to be on the play and resolved a turn one <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Disrupting%20Scepter?printing=14476" target="_blank">Disrupting Scepter</a>. I didn't have a <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Disenchant?printing=6205" target="_blank">Disenchant</a>, and John was able to force me to discard three times with it before I was able to <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Disenchant?printing=6205" target="_blank">Disenchant</a> it. Soon after, John resolved a <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Serendib%20Efreet?printing=4750" target="_blank">Serendib</a>. I had a <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mishra%27s%20Factory?printing=4723" target="_blank">Factory</a>, and was able to <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Copy%20Artifact?printing=1217" target="_blank">Copy</a> it a a couple turns later. I ended up winning the damage race by exactly one turn. <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Copy%20Artifact?printing=1217" target="_blank">Copy Artifact</a> was been amazing all day.</div>
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For my final round, I was paired down to Andrew Bowman at 3-2. Andrew seemed to by playing a multicolor deck that relied on artifacts to accomplish a prison strategy (<b>EDIT</b>: 5.19.2016 07:20 - Shane Semmens just sent me Andrew's deck photo [see above], so I now know what he was playing, thanks Shane!). Game one, Andrew won the die roll, and chose to go first. Luckily, he cut my deck to a turn one <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Library%20of%20Alexandria?printing=15810" target="_blank">Library of Alexandria</a>. This game wasn't even close. <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Library%20of%20Alexandria?printing=15810" target="_blank">Library</a> is completely unfair and un-fun, and is definitely the most broken card in Old School. Even with four main deck <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Strip%20Mine?printing=8733" target="_blank">Strip Mine</a>s, Andrew never found one. I nearly decked myself while digging for a <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Millstone?printing=2095" target="_blank">Millstone</a>, and ended up with a single <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mishra%27s%20Factory?printing=4723" target="_blank">Factory</a>. Andrew had a <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Maze%20of%20Ith?printing=5929" target="_blank">Maze of Ith</a>, but the two <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Copy%20Artifact?printing=1217" target="_blank">Copy Artifact</a>s that I had been holding while waiting for a <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Millstone?printing=2095" target="_blank">Millstone</a> seemed to be the right solution, so I copied the <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mishra%27s%20Factory?printing=4723" target="_blank">Factory</a> twice and ended up winning with them (at least with multiple <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mishra%27s%20Factory?printing=4723">Factories</a>, <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Maze%20of%20Ith?printing=5929">Maze</a> does not prevent the <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Maze%20of%20Ith?printing=5929">Mazed</a> <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mishra%27s%20Factory?printing=4723">Factory</a> from pumping in an extra point of damage).</div>
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The next game, Andrew miraculously cut me to another turn one <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Library%20of%20Alexandria?printing=15810" target="_blank">Library</a>, but he fortunately had the <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Strip%20Mine?printing=8733" target="_blank">Strip Mine</a> for it. I remember this game being pretty grindy, and ending with a <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Millstone?printing=2095" target="_blank">Millstone</a> victory (I was moderately intoxicated at this point, so my memory is a bit foggy).</div>
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After being the only 6-0 finisher, I got first pick from our pile of donate prizes and chose the <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mishra%27s%20Factory?printing=4723" target="_blank">Mishra's Factory</a> (and was given an artist proof <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Millstone?printing=2095" target="_blank">Millstone</a>) over some significantly more expensive cards. </div>
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I had a great time at the tournament and experienced some truly broken MTG. One thing I do want to say about this deck is that I feel like <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mishra%27s%20Factory?printing=4723" target="_blank">Mishra's Factory</a> may be too good for the format. Even in a local metagame with multiple decks playing four <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Strip%20Mine?printing=8733" target="_blank">Strip Mine</a>s, it wasn't enough. <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Copy%20Artifact?printing=1217" target="_blank">Copy Artifact</a> clearly amplified this issue, but I do not think that it was simply <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Copy%20Artifact?printing=1217" target="_blank">Copy Artifact</a> that made <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mishra%27s%20Factory?printing=4723" target="_blank">Factory</a> so good. I do think that it's quite possible that <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Copy%20Artifact?printing=1217" target="_blank">Copy Artifact</a> is too good as a four-of in this format (Nick Rausch has expressed similar concerns), but this would require significant testing. This tournament was packed with <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/The%20Abyss?printing=3684" target="_blank">Abyss</a>es, <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mishra%27s%20Factory?printing=4723" target="_blank">Factories</a>, and <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Copy%20Artifact?printing=1217" target="_blank">Copy Artifact</a>s, and I am not that surprised that the deck running the most <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Copy%20Artifact?printing=1217" target="_blank">Copy Artifact</a>s won.<br />
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I also feel that I had a significant advantage not running a single creature, and keeping a relatively low mana curve, only playing two <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Jayemdae%20Tome?printing=180" target="_blank">Jayemdae Tome</a> and two <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/The%20Abyss?printing=3684" target="_blank">The Abyss</a> at the four mana slot. A major benefit to running four <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Copy%20Artifact?printing=1217" target="_blank">Copy Artifact</a>s is that you can just wait for your opponent to cast their own <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Jayemdae%20Tome?printing=180" target="_blank">Tome</a>, <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Copy%20Artifact?printing=1217" target="_blank">Copy</a> it for only two mana, and likely have mana left over for <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Counterspell?printing=6454" target="_blank">Counterspell</a>, <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Disenchant?printing=6205" target="_blank">Disenchant</a>, or both. This deck just felt too good, and if my local meta was always like the one at this tournament (largely <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/The%20Abyss?printing=3684" target="_blank">Abyss</a>es, <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mishra%27s%20Factory?printing=4723" target="_blank">Factories</a>, and <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Copy%20Artifact?printing=1217" target="_blank">Copy Artifact</a>s), I think many decks would be pushed out of the local format, and I don't know that there are many viable strategies to combat such a deck efficiently. Of course <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Energy%20Flux?printing=7664" target="_blank">Energy Flux</a>, <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Red%20Elemental%20Blast?printing=8452" target="_blank">Red Elemental Blast</a>, and cards like <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Dust%20to%20Dust?printing=4761" target="_blank">Dust to Dust</a> beat this deck down, but these cards were played against me all day, and I was still able to sneak out 6-0. Clearly luck had a lot to do with it, but this fails convince me that this deck, and decks like it, aren't too good for the format.<br />
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Afterwards a group of us went to <a href="http://www.boilerroomlogansquare.com/" target="_blank">Boiler Room</a> for some PB&Js ($8.50 for a slice of pizza, a shot of Jameson, and a PBR tallboy). Dominic was relatively unruly, but charmed us all (and our attractive waitress) with his glorious mustache.</div>
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Since rounds cannot end in a draw, I was able to experience the first occurrence (I believe) of sudden-death <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Chaos%20Orb?printing=13486" target="_blank">Chaos Orb</a> flipping. Brandon was victorious. Enjoy, keep drawing those turn one <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Library%20of%20Alexandria?printing=15810" target="_blank">Libraries</a>, and until next time...</div>
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Danny Friedmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07920894153864886390noreply@blogger.com4Chicago, IL, USA41.8781136 -87.62979819999998241.4995241 -88.275245199999986 42.256703099999996 -86.984351199999978tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6078918398773906990.post-35815005871623471862016-04-11T13:36:00.001-05:002016-06-14T12:08:03.772-05:00n00bcon 8: Pilgrimage to the Cold North<b> The Path to Juzám</b><br />
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I first saw <a href="http://oldschool-mtg.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Magnus's blog</a> back in 2012, and (in severe retrospect) I can now say that my initial reaction was pretty far off the mark. I don't remember exactly how I found my way to the Old School MTG blog, but after paging through the existing content, my only thought was about my first favorite creature in Magic. Rather than taking a more active interest in 93/94, I dismissed the format/blog and returned to complaining about the printing of <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Blightsteel%20Colossus?printing=18077" target="_blank">Blightsteel Colossus</a>.<br />
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The next time Old School MTG came within my purview was when I was living in Oakland, California sometime during late 2013 or early-mid 2014. <a href="https://twitter.com/smenendian" target="_blank">Steve Menendian</a> had recently become interested, and was looking to drum up interest for a Bay Area contingency. At the time we were testing Vintage regularly at his apartment, and I clearly remember him uttering something to the tune of "<a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Jayemdae%20Tome?printing=180" target="_blank">Jayemdae Tome</a> is the <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Jace%2C%20the%20Mind%20Sculptor?printing=16600" target="_blank">Jace</a> of 93/94" (note that there was no Vintage-relevant Jace aside from <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Jace%2C%20the%20Mind%20Sculptor?printing=16600" target="_blank">JTMS</a> at the time).</div>
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I ended up buying a handful of random Alpha and Arabian Nights playables over the next few months and thinking about decks. Steve set up the first <a href="http://oldschool-mtg.blogspot.no/p/blog-page_21.html" target="_blank">NorCal Old School MTG tournament</a> at <a href="http://www.eudogames.com/magic/norcal-old-school-magic" target="_blank">Eudemonia</a> in May of 2014. Unfortunately, I was in the process of moving from the Bay Area to Chicago, and couldn't make the tournament (it was the weekend before I made the drive from Oakland to Chicago in my <a href="http://forums.tdiclub.com/showthread.php?p=4017642" target="_blank">self-built car</a> {for the second time}, and was busy getting my life in order prior to the move).</div>
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After moving to Chicago, I immediately started playing Vintage regularly with my good friend <a href="https://twitter.com/JMJACO" target="_blank">Jason Jaco</a> (of <a href="http://www.eternalcentral.com/" target="_blank">Eternal Central</a>). Jaco had already been brainstorming 93/94 decks, and it wasn't long before we were slinging Old School cardboard multiple times a week. Within a few months we had a regular playgroup of degenerate nerds who now refer to themselves primarily as "Old School players" above any other MTG-related affiliations.<br />
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Since the summer of 2014, I had been vigorously playing Old School and buying cards at a financially unsustainable pace. By the winter of 2014, I had a collection that could put together most blue-based decks as well as a decent collection of Unlimited dual lands. Jaco even ran the first <a href="http://www.eternalcentral.com/eternalweekendoldschool2014/" target="_blank">Eternal Central Old School tournament</a> at <a href="http://magic.wizards.com/en/events/coverage/eternalweekend14" target="_blank">Eternal Weekend 2014</a>. </div>
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By early 2015, <a href="https://twitter.com/mgdelaval" target="_blank">Magnus</a> and I had started talking back and forth about the idea of traveling internationally to battle with "$20k decks for a $0.10 card." The seed was planted, but n00bcon 2015 was slightly outside of of the realm of possibility with work and finances.</div>
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Over the remainder of 2015, I continued to play and promote the format, including the creation of this blog. I played in a Old School '95 tournament (the "Conference of Professionals") in NYC with my friends from <a href="http://landlotusjuzam.net/" target="_blank">Land Lotus Juzam</a>. Jaco held the 54-person <a href="http://www.eternalcentral.com/oldschoolew2015/" target="_blank">Eternal Weekend 2015 Old School tournament</a> attracting a diverse group of players from first-timers and likeminded nerds like myself, to <a href="https://twitter.com/rbuehler" target="_blank">Randy Buehler</a> (who eventually went on to win the event).</div>
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My interest and enthusiasm for this format continued to grow with each game I played, and it became all too apparent that I'd be venturing to the Cold North to duel for a <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQPynikZmrjtm_mg4bhhuJCU9UShMyr9s3TGTRN_taFHr0cC_ZTjBqkl_307ofA2psXURcBW4tLNM4bsBnOgQ42O7HRAI1YbUClzPQ4d61JyFDPFQ7rnZrYuWks-oiosmkOFL75H4pCC8/s1600/DSC_1236.JPG" target="_blank">Shark</a>. When cheap plane tickets and an invitation from Magnus surfaced, there was no question.<br />
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<b>Preparations for Civilized Dueling</b></div>
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After purchasing airfare to n00bcon 8, I started brainstorming deck ideas. After throwing around a few ideas and soliciting some input from my local play group, I started testing a UWR control deck harnessing main deck <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Blood%20Moon?printing=14407" target="_blank">Blood Moon</a> as a way to combat five-color mana bases and <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mishra%27s%20Factory?printing=4723" target="_blank">Mishra's Factory</a> (the most common win condition in the restricted-<a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Strip%20Mine?printing=8733" target="_blank">Strip Mine</a>-metagame in Gothenburg).</div>
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I tested builds, each with reasonable success, at both the recent <a href="http://www.understandingancestral.com/2016/02/tournament-report-chicago-old-school.html" target="_blank">Chicago Old School tournament</a> and Card & Board Old School tournament in Archbold, OH. It was no surprise that my biggest losses were to decks that were either largely unaffected by <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Blood%20Moon?printing=14407" target="_blank">Blood Moon</a>, or decks running 3-4 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Disenchant?printing=6205" target="_blank">Disenchant</a>.</div>
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I found myself losing most games that I cast <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Serendib%20Efreet?printing=4750" target="_blank">Serendib Efreet</a> or <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Serendib%20Djinn?printing=15512" target="_blank">Serendib Djinn</a>, so my build at the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/974294609275081/" target="_blank">Card and Board</a> tournament cut the Serendibs for a second copy of <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/The%20Hive?printing=3082" target="_blank">The Hive</a> along with various other cards that should assist with control as well as aggro (such as <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Fireball?printing=6582" target="_blank">Fireball</a>, <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mirror%20Universe?printing=4984" target="_blank">Mirror Universe</a>, and <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Copy%20Artifact?printing=1217" target="_blank">Copy Artifact</a>). This resulted in a deck with very few win conditions, but packed with answers. </div>
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It was my thought that in a metagame that seemed to have so many copies/variants of <a href="http://www.classicdojo.org/history/thedeck1.html" target="_blank">The Deck</a> in the top eight (in my own belief due to the restriction of <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Strip%20Mine?printing=8733" target="_blank">Strip Mine</a> in the <a href="http://oldschool-mtg.blogspot.no/p/banrestriction.html" target="_blank">Swedish meta</a>), that a deck predominantly composed of answers, and in itself had an answer to <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mishra%27s%20Factory?printing=4723" target="_blank">Mishra's Factory</a> as well as the whole The Deck mana base, that this deck would be a strong <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Giant%20Shark?printing=5656" target="_blank">Shark</a> contender.</div>
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<b>U/W/R Blood Moon Control</b><br />
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1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mana%20Drain?printing=3837" target="_blank">Mana Drain</a><br />
4 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Counterspell?printing=6454" target="_blank">Counterspell</a><br />
2 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Power%20Sink?printing=9382" target="_blank">Power Sink</a><br />
3 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Lightning%20Bolt?printing=4906" target="_blank">Lightning Bolt</a><br />
3 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Swords%20to%20Plowshares?printing=6171" target="_blank">Swords to Plowshares</a><br />
4 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Disenchant?printing=6205" target="_blank">Disenchant</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Fireball?printing=6582" target="_blank">Fireball</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Recall?printing=1061" target="_blank">Recall</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Braingeyser?printing=1213" target="_blank">Braingeyser</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Ancestral%20Recall?printing=13676" target="_blank">Ancestral Recall</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Time%20Walk?printing=13687" target="_blank">Time Walk</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Timetwister?printing=13693" target="_blank">Timetwister</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Balance?printing=8640" target="_blank">Balance</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Copy%20Artifact?printing=1217" target="_blank">Copy Artifact</a><br />
2 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Blood%20Moon?printing=14407" target="_blank">Blood Moon</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mirror%20Universe?printing=4984" target="_blank">Mirror Universe</a><br />
2 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/The%20Hive?printing=3082" target="_blank">The Hive</a><br />
2 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Disrupting%20Scepter?printing=14476" target="_blank">Disrupting Scepter</a><br />
2 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Jayemdae%20Tome?printing=180" target="_blank">Jayemdae Tome</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Chaos%20Orb?printing=13486" target="_blank">Chaos Orb</a></td><td style="text-align: left;" width="232"><b>Mana Sources (25)</b><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Black%20Lotus?printing=13483" target="_blank">Black Lotus</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mox%20Emerald?printing=13587" target="_blank">Mox Emerald</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mox%20Jet?printing=13590" target="_blank">Mox Jet</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mox%20Pearl?printing=13593" target="_blank">Mox Pearl</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mox%20Ruby?printing=13596" target="_blank">Mox Ruby</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mox%20Sapphire?printing=13599" target="_blank">Mox Sapphire</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Sol%20Ring?printing=958" target="_blank">Sol Ring</a><br />
3 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Fellwar%20Stone?printing=14935" target="_blank">Fellwar Stone</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Library%20of%20Alexandria?printing=15810" target="_blank">Library of Alexandria</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Strip%20Mine?printing=8733" target="_blank">Strip Mine</a><br />
4 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Volcanic%20Island?printing=3306" target="_blank">Volcanic Island</a><br />
4 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Tundra?printing=6353" target="_blank">Tundra</a><br />
3 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Island?printing=6684" target="_blank">Island</a><br />
2 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Plains?printing=7348" target="_blank">Plains</a><br />
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2 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Red%20Elemental%20Blast?printing=8452" target="_blank">Red Elemental Blast</a><br />
2 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Blue%20Elemental%20Blast?printing=8231" target="_blank">Blue Elemental Blast</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Swords%20to%20Plowshares?printing=6171" target="_blank">Swords to Plowshares</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Amnesia?printing=5164" target="_blank">Amnesia</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Wrath%20of%20God?printing=2449" target="_blank">Wrath of God</a><br />
2 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Dust%20to%20Dust?printing=4761" target="_blank">Dust to Dust</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Blood%20Moon?printing=14407" target="_blank">Blood Moon</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Moat?printing=4985" target="_blank">Moat</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Circle%20of%20Protection%3A%20Red?printing=14439" target="_blank">Circle of Protection: Red</a><br />
2 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/City%20in%20a%20Bottle?printing=15504" target="_blank">City in a Bottle</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Maze%20of%20Ith?printing=5929" target="_blank">Maze of Ith</a><br />
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I felt that this list was about as strong as my deck could be while running main deck <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Blood%20Moon?printing=14407" target="_blank">Blood Moon</a>, which I felt was worth the sacrifice of running a deck with <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mishra%27s%20Factory?printing=4723" target="_blank">Factories</a>, <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/City%20of%20Brass?printing=12299" target="_blank">Cities</a>, <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mind%20Twist?printing=8015" target="_blank">Mind Twist</a>, <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Demonic%20Tutor?printing=6971" target="_blank">Demonic Tutor</a>, etc. </div>
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With a deck list decided on, airfare purchased, and accommodations secured (thank you Kalle!!!!), I was ready to fly 4,100 miles to play Magic to ***AT BEST*** end up with a card that would serve to make my Old School sideboards worse going forward.<br />
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<b>Journey into the Abyss</b></div>
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Initially, my flight to Gothenburg had a layover in Brussels. That being said, two days before my flight out of Chicago was scheduled to leave, the recent <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2016_Brussels_bombings" target="_blank">terrorist attacks at the Brussels Airport and the Maalbeek metro station</a> occurred. Not only was this a window into the depths of horror that humanity is capable of, but it also put a severe dent in my travel plans. Fortunately, after a couple calls to the airline, I was able to re-route my flight through Frankfurt, free of charge, and only arrive two hours later than initially scheduled.</div>
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While I had to scan my passport just to move between the A and Z gates of Terminal 1 in the Frankfurt Airport (not even to exit), Landvetter in Gothenburg didn't even have any security/passport-checking required to exit to the city. No complaints there. <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mtg_gbg/" target="_blank">Kalle 'Egget' Nord</a>, who was gracious enough to allow me, a near-total stranger, to stay with him, met up with me at the airport.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Nothing more quintessentially Swedish than Volvos in the airport</td></tr>
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After finding Kalle, I got myself some Swedish kronor(s?), and we took a bus into the city to meet up with Magnus. Kalle was extremely prepared and brought beer along, which was immediately consumed.</div>
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After meeting up with Magnus, we ventured to one of the few state-owned liquor stores (<a href="https://www.systembolaget.se/English/" target="_blank">Systembolaget</a>). Sweden has a government monopoly on liquor and higher-alcohol-content beer, so it was important for us to purchase our beer for the weekend while the Systembolaget was open, given reduced holiday hours due to Easter. All the beer we purchased was sold as individual bottles/cans, so we ended up leaving with our hands pretty full between beer, luggage, and n00bcon prizes that Magnus had with him.</div>
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We then took another bus to Kalle's apartment to assemble some of the n00bcon supplies, drink, and game a little. We manually cut the n00bcon name stickers, I lost many consecutive games of Vintage to Magnus's "white weenie" deck, and I got a glimpse of Kalle's amazing collection of cardboard.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The pimpest of white borders</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">You may recognize some of Kalle's previous work</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Kalle's accurate Time Bandits map recreation</td></tr>
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We later ended up at Rotary Pub (the site for n00bcon, scheduled the following day). At about 2:30 AM, I realized that all I'd eaten that day had been a half pastrami sandwich on my Lufthansa flight, I'd been awake for 39 hours straight, and I'd spent the last 12 of those hours drinking. I was definitely not in the best shape. Fortunately Martin "Hardy" Hardselius, was nice enough to get me some of the taco night-leftovers at the pub (which I was able to barely ingest given my state). That was enough to hold me over until Kalle and I went back to his place, where I enjoyed probably the soundest night of sleep I have ever experienced.<br />
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We ended up arriving at Rotary Pub a couple of hours ahead to the start of the tournament. Two of the first people I ran into were Constantine Prishvitsin and Nikita Shelest. Prior to coming to Gothenburg, I had been emailing back and forth with Constantine, half of the Russian Old School MTG contignency planning to attend n00bcon, about hanging out as well as delivering a few cards for them. I believe a few of the cards were for his friend Nikita's deck. I find it really amazing to be involved with a global community that somehow, despite the distance and cost, can come together, drink, and sling cardboard – all in the interest of good times and a <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Giant%20Shark?printing=5656" target="_blank">Giant Shark</a>.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Constantine (left) and Nikita (right) and their awesome Time Boak shirts</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">International trading, complete with Russians, Germans, <br />
insane cardboard, and tools for verifying authenticity</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Constantine altered a <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Blue%20Elemental%20Blast?printing=8231" target="_blank">BEB</a>, as well as giving me some of <br />
the awesome Bertrand Lestrée djinn stickers he made</td></tr>
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I ended up meeting so many of the people constantly mentioned on this blog (so many that I can't begin to write about all of them in the interest of some amount of brevity), and I can report that the Swedish Old School Magic community (at least the ones I met) are stand-up, excellent examples of humanity. Everyone was so welcoming and reminded me of what I love so much about this community. It was very fortunate that the Swedish Old Schoolers spoke better English than most Americans (and were equally informed about American politics/current events), which really allowed for some in-depth conversations ranging in topics from MTG to world politics.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A panorama showing many familiar faces</td></tr>
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<b> pwn3d like a n00b(con)</b><br />
Anyways, I am sure you're all wondering how the tournament went for me and my <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Blood%20Moon?printing=14407" target="_blank">Blood Moon</a> control deck. For all of you who have ever run basic <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Plains?printing=7349" target="_blank">Plains</a> along with <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Blood%20Moon?printing=14407" target="_blank">Blood Moon</a> in Old School, you probably have a pretty good idea; things did not go quite as planned.<br />
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Running <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Blood%20Moon?printing=14407" target="_blank">Blood Moon</a> in Old School can be very powerful. It shuts down much of the mana bases in the most powerful deck, as well as turing off, what I would call the most broken card in the format, <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Library%20of%20Alexandria?printing=15810" target="_blank">Library of Alexandria</a>. There are three main ways that decks remove <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Blood%20Moon?printing=14407" target="_blank">Blood Moon</a>: <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Disenchant?printing=6205" target="_blank">Disenchant</a> (requires white mana when non-basics only make red, but one of the most common four-ofs in the format), <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Blue%20Elemental%20Blast?printing=8231" target="_blank">Blue Elemental Blast</a> (requires blue mana when non-basics only make red, generally a sideboard card), and <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Chaos%20Orb?printing=13486" target="_blank">Chaos Orb</a> (the best solution since it requires no colored mana, but hard to draw since it's restricted). The decks hurt most by <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Blood%20Moon?printing=14407" target="_blank">Blood Moon</a>, often have a very difficult time removing it, due to not being able the generate white mana for <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Disenchant?printing=6205" target="_blank">Disenchant</a>.<br />
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This was my key miss with running <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Blood%20Moon?printing=14407" target="_blank">Blood Moon</a>—the decks that are most successful with <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Blood%20Moon?printing=14407" target="_blank">Blood Moon</a> are generally mono red, blue/red, red/green, and red/blue/green (and occasionally other combinations, notably not with white). The key common factor is that none of these decks play basic <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Plains?printing=7349" target="_blank">Plains</a>. This is very important, because multi-color control decks, the decks most harshly crippled by <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Blood%20Moon?printing=14407" target="_blank">Blood Moon</a>, often run up to four copies of <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Fellwar%20Stone?printing=14935" target="_blank">Fellwar Stone</a>. If <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Fellwar%20Stone?printing=14935" target="_blank">Fellwar Stone</a> never taps for white mana, it is very difficult to destroy <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Blood%20Moon?printing=14407" target="_blank">Blood Moon</a>, making it hard to cast much outside of <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Lightning%20Bolt?printing=4906" target="_blank">Lightning Bolt</a> or <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Fireball?printing=6582" target="_blank">Fireball</a>. At that point, the multi-color control pilot often aims to draw <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mox%20Pearl?printing=13593" target="_blank">Mox Pearl</a>/<a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Black%20Lotus?printing=13483" target="_blank">Black Lotus</a> (if we assume they have drawn one of their three to four <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Disenchant?printing=6205" target="_blank">Disenchant</a>s), or <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Chaos%20Orb?printing=13486" target="_blank">Chaos Orb</a> as their main outs.<br />
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As can be seen from the deck list that I ran at n00bcon, my deck contained basic <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Plains?printing=7349" target="_blank">Plains</a>, allowing opposing decks running <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Fellwar%20Stone?printing=14935" target="_blank">Fellwar Stone</a> to generate white mana for <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Disenchant?printing=6205" target="_blank">Disenchant</a>ing my resolved <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Blood%20Moon?printing=14407" target="_blank">Blood Moon</a>s. This proved to be one of the main contributors to my horrendous performance in the tournament. The other large issue with a deck, like the deck above, is that running a deck centered around casting <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Blood%20Moon?printing=14407" target="_blank">Blood Moon</a> is only good when such a deck faces decks affected by <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Blood%20Moon?printing=14407" target="_blank">Blood Moon</a>.<br />
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<b>Here were my matches for the day</b>:<br />
Round 1: Deadguy Ale 1-2 – Loss<br />
Round 2: R/G Berserk Aggro –1-2 Loss<br />
Round 3: The Deck (containing basic Plains :) ) 0-2 – Loss<br />
Round 4: ***BYE***<br />
Round 5: B/G/R Blood Moon Aggro 1-2 – Loss<br />
Round 6: Power Monolith 1-1 – Draw<br />
Round 7: The Deck 2-0 – Win<br />
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My memory from the day is a bit foggy (on account of the drinking and SUCH BAD BEATS), but here are my mental notes from my matches. I don't remember all of the names of my opponents, but each one was super courteous, put up with my inability to speak Swedish, rarely if ever cut my deck, and were graceful winners.<br />
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<b>Round 1</b><br />
Game 1, it looked like Magnus "Eneas" Nilsson's deck was mono black. He played only basic <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Swamp?printing=7478" target="_blank">Swamp</a>s and ran over me with <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Juz%C3%A1m%20Djinn?printing=4745" target="_blank">Juzám</a>s and <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Hypnotic%20Specter?printing=2001" target="_blank">Hypnotic Specter</a>s. Game two, I boarded out my <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Blood%20Moon?printing=14407" target="_blank">Blood Moon</a>s (having not seen any white mana-producing lands or cards), which is a big mistake against Deadguy Ale, given that their white sources are often limited to four <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Scrubland?printing=3291" target="_blank">Scrubland</a>s, <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mox%20Pearl?printing=13593" target="_blank">Mox Pearl</a>, and <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Black%20Lotus?printing=13483" target="_blank">Black Lotus</a>. Despite my error, my opponent got me down to 1 life, and I was able to win with <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mirror%20Universe?printing=4984" target="_blank">Mirror Universe</a> and a <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Lightning%20Bolt?printing=4906" target="_blank">Lightning Bolt</a> (it may have been the <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Fireball?printing=6582" target="_blank">Fireball</a>). I remember game three to be a good grind, with my opponent pulling out a win in the end (or who knows, maybe I got blown out and lost on the fifth turn, Danish beer can do that to you).<br />
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<b>Round 2</b><br />
Game 1 was ended within the first five turns to a <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Giant%20Growth?printing=6225" target="_blank">Giant Growth</a>ed, double-<a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Berserk?printing=4880" target="_blank">Berserk</a>ed <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Elvish%20Archers?printing=9036" target="_blank">Elvish Archers</a>. I didn't see it coming at all. I vaguely remember winning game two, and then losing game 3 similarly to how I lost game one – swiftly and with a ton of damage at once. <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Blood%20Moon?printing=14407" target="_blank">Blood Moon</a>s were drawn, <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Blood%20Moon?printing=14407" target="_blank">Blood Moon</a>s were bad. VERY BAD.<br />
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<b>Round 3</b><br />
I played against Hannes Löfgren running a classic build of The Deck containing both <a href="http://serra%20angel/" target="_blank">Serra Angel</a> and basic <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Plains?printing=7349" target="_blank">Plains</a> (gotta love it). His hands did seem a bit better than mine, but overall, the combination of his <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Fellwar%20Stone?printing=14935" target="_blank">Fellwar Stone</a>s with my <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Plains?printing=7349" target="_blank">Plains</a> (or his own), and his many <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Disenchant?printing=6205" target="_blank">Disenchant</a>s left my "competitive edge" feeling not quite so competitive. He handily dispatched me in two quick games. <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Blood%20Moon?printing=14407" target="_blank">Blood Moon</a>: now bad 2/3 matches.<br />
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<b>Round 4</b><br />
My unstoppable record afforded me a bye, and the opportunity to watch Felipe Garcia, with U/R aggro play against Nikita with his mono green aggro deck at the feature match table. I can't say I was happy about getting the bye, nor happy that it was my first "win" of the day, but I did get to watch an exiting game of Old School.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">All sorts of crazy permanents in this match, <br />
not just the black <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Serendib%20Efreet?printing=4750" target="_blank">Serendib Efreet</a></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">It was nice to step back for a minute (or 50) and marvel at<br />
the sight of such a large group battling Old School</td></tr>
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<b>Round 5</b><br />
I don't remember a ton about these games. My opponent was super fun to talk to, and when he found out that my plan was <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Blood%20Moon?printing=14407" target="_blank">Blood Moon</a> (as was his), we both had a good laugh, as <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Blood%20Moon?printing=14407" target="_blank">Blood Moon</a> hurt me more in these matches than him. I feel like I won a game, but it's also possible that I just lost this match 0-2 as well. <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Blood%20Moon?printing=14407" target="_blank">Blood Moon</a>: bad 3/4 match-ups.<br />
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<b>Round 6</b><br />
I faced Thomas Nielsen with Power Monolith combo. Luckily, <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Blood%20Moon?printing=14407" target="_blank">Blood Moon</a> was good in this match, but due to some hilariously terrible game states, this match ended in a tie. We were seated next to Michael "JhovalKing" Ahlberg, and I couldn't help but notice his Alpha <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Gauntlet%20of%20Might?printing=13550" target="_blank">Gauntlet of Might</a>s, Arabian <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mountain?printing=6849" target="_blank">Mountain</a>s, and his incredible <a href="http://oldschool-mtg.blogspot.com/2014/09/cut-from-different-cloth.html" target="_blank">Canadian Worlds 2001</a> <a href="http://www.kbgames.com/" target="_blank">Khalsa-Brain</a> play mat.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This is the most of any of these that I have ever seen in one game</td></tr>
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<b>Round 7</b><br />
I felt pretty bad for my opponent this round. Clearly, his day was not going too well (he was matched up against my record), and for the first time all day, my deck worked really, really well. I drew great opening hands, the cards that I needed exactly when I need them, while my opponent did not get quite so lucky.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">You can get a pretty good idea of how this game worked out by<br />
both graveyards (mine above the deck) and what is in play</td></tr>
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And holy shit – do you see how <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Blood%20Moon?printing=14407" target="_blank">Blood Moon</a> may be doing something in the picture above?!<br />
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<b>Soapbox Analysis</b><br />
I cannot blame all of my losses on how "rank" <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Blood%20Moon?printing=14407" target="_blank">Blood Moon</a> was in many matches (at least 3/6), but I can say that designing a deck around main deck <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Blood%20Moon?printing=14407" target="_blank">Blood Moon</a> in combination with <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Blood%20Moon?printing=14407" target="_blank">Blood Moon</a> being so mediocre (given not only my match-ups, but also considering my points with <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Blood%20Moon?printing=14407" target="_blank">Blood Moon</a>/<a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Fellwar%20Stone?printing=14935" target="_blank">Fellwar Stone</a>/<a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Plains?printing=7349" target="_blank">Plains</a>) was likely the major culprit in my lackluster Swedish Old School debut.<br />
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The deck only ran two <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Blood%20Moon?printing=14407" target="_blank">Blood Moon</a>s, but was built specifically to harness their disruptive power. This required not running black (no <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mind%20Twist?printing=8015" target="_blank">Mind Twist</a>, <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Demonic%20Tutor?printing=6971" target="_blank">Demonic Tutor</a>, or <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/The%20Abyss?printing=3684" target="_blank">The Abyss</a>), not running green (only gaining <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Regrowth?printing=1619" target="_blank">Regrowth</a> in a shell like this), but most importantly, not being able to run <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mishra%27s%20Factory?printing=4723" target="_blank">Mishra's Factories</a>. <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mishra%27s%20Factory?printing=4723" target="_blank">Mishra's Factory</a> is undoubtedly one of the best unrestricted cards in Old School MTG. It is an un-counterable win condition that does not force it's controller to designate extra deck slots for it; it can count as a standard land-based mana source as well as a win con, allowing the deck to run more answers and other powerful business spells. This is one of the main reasons why The Deck is so powerful and continues to win so many events.<br />
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The negation of the black cards, green card, and most of all, <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mishra%27s%20Factory?printing=4723" target="_blank">Mishra's Factory</a>, produces a control deck that is just simply inferior to The Deck, if <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Blood%20Moon?printing=14407" target="_blank">Blood Moon</a> cannot create enough of a competitive edge to justify running a list like mine at all. Missing the relevance of running my own basic <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Plains?printing=7349" target="_blank">Plains</a>, against a field with decks susceptible to <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Blood%20Moon?printing=14407" target="_blank">Blood Moon</a>, that contained multiple <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Fellwar%20Stone?printing=14935" target="_blank">Fellwar Stone</a>s, proved to a fatal error and one that I believe cost me at least two matches over the course of the day. Also, having been matched up with multiple decks that were unaffected by <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Blood%20Moon?printing=14407" target="_blank">Blood Moon</a>, further showcased my poor analysis of the quality of my build—lesson learned.<br />
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<b>Post-Battle Libations and the (non-existent) Burden of Defeat</b><br />
I drowned my post-n00bcon feelings of defeat in good conversation, Swedish microbrews, and more Old School with Hardy. We jammed my Mono White Prison deck against his Mono Black Dreams Control for a good few hours. Ridiculous game states occurred with misplays "a plenty." I often ran out of physical space for permanents.<br />
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At some hour later than midnight, Kalle and I headed back to his place to get some rest. This time, he seemed about as tired as I had been the night before, so the sleep would do him some good. We were planning on playing in the Swedish Vintage National Tournament, which started at 5PM, technically, that day. After a long day of drunken wizardry, the rest was very much welcomed.<br />
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<b>A Quest to Become the Swedish National Vintage Champion</b></div>
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After sleeping in until past 2PM, Kalle and I started thinking about the Vintage tournament soon approaching. Kalle had a control deck running <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Deathrite%20Shaman?printing=20457" target="_blank">Deathrite Shaman</a> and <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Dack%20Fayden?printing=24780" target="_blank">Dack Fayden</a> at its core that seemed really strong. I had brought a 61-card Grixis Thieves build that I had sitting around at home that I had liked in testing. The inclusion of <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mind%20Twist?printing=8015" target="_blank">Mind Twist</a>, and <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Impulse?printing=9330" target="_blank">Impulse</a> made the deck a bit more interesting than the average build.</div>
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<b>Grixis Thieves by Danny Friedman</b></div>
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4 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Force%20of%20Will?printing=4702" target="_blank">Force of Will</a><br />
2 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mana%20Drain?printing=3837" target="_blank">Mana Drain</a><br />
2 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Flusterstorm?printing=18490" target="_blank">Flusterstorm</a><br />
3 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mental%20Misstep?printing=18187" target="_blank">Mental Misstep</a><br />
3 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Thoughtseize?printing=3660" target="_blank">Thoughtseize</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mind%20Twist?printing=8015" target="_blank">Mind Twist</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Impulse?printing=9330" target="_blank">Impulse</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Treasure%20Cruise?printing=26316" target="_blank">Treasure Cruise</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Dig%20Through%20Time?printing=26186" target="_blank">Dig Through Time</a><br />
3 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Thirst%20for%20Knowledge?printing=12367" target="_blank">Thirst for Knowledge</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Ponder?printing=3371" target="_blank">Ponder</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Brainstorm?printing=6070" target="_blank">Brainstorm</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Time%20Walk?printing=13687" target="_blank">Time Walk</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Ancestral%20Recall?printing=13676" target="_blank">Ancestral Recall</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Demonic%20Tutor?printing=6971" target="_blank">Demonic Tutor</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Yawgmoth%27s%20Will?printing=13349" target="_blank">Yawgmoth's Will</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Tinker?printing=1442" target="_blank">Tinker</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Jace%2C%20the%20Mind%20Sculptor?printing=16600" target="_blank">Jace, the Mind Sculptor</a><br />
2 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Dack%20Fayden?printing=24780" target="_blank">Dack Fayden</a><br />
2 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Notion%20Thief?printing=21101" target="_blank">Notion Thief</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Snapcaster%20Mage?printing=19177" target="_blank">Snapcaster Mage</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Blightsteel%20Colossus?printing=18077" target="_blank">Blightsteel Colossus</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Voltaic%20Key?printing=13315" target="_blank">Voltaic Key</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Time%20Vault?printing=13602" target="_blank">Time Vault</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Sensei's%20Divining%20Top?printing=13076" target="_blank">Sensei’s Divining Top</a></td><td style="text-align: left;" width="232"><b>Mana Sources (23)</b><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Black%20Lotus?printing=13483" target="_blank">Black Lotus</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mox%20Emerald?printing=13587" target="_blank">Mox Emerald</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mox%20Jet?printing=13590" target="_blank">Mox Jet</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mox%20Pearl?printing=13593" target="_blank">Mox Pearl</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mox%20Ruby?printing=13596" target="_blank">Mox Ruby</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mox%20Sapphire?printing=13599" target="_blank">Mox Sapphire</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mana%20Crypt?printing=23401" target="_blank">Mana Crypt</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Sol%20Ring?printing=958" target="_blank">Sol Ring</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Tolarian%20Academy?printing=15368" target="_blank">Tolarian Academy</a><br />
4 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Scalding%20Tarn?printing=16265" target="_blank">Scalding Tarn</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Flooded%20Strand?printing=11059" target="_blank">Flooded Strand</a><br />
3 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Volcanic%20Island?printing=3306" target="_blank">Volcanic Island</a><br />
4 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Underground%20Sea?printing=6357" target="_blank">Underground Sea</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Island?printing=23380" target="_blank">Island</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Snow-Covered%20Island?printing=6398" target="_blank">Snow-Covered Island</a><br />
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1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Toxic%20Deluge?printing=22052" target="_blank">Toxic Deluge</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Ravenous%20Trap?printing=16533" target="_blank">Ravenous Trap</a><br />
4 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Steel%20Sabotage?printing=18011" target="_blank">Steel Sabotage</a><br />
2 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Ingot%20Chewer?printing=6528" target="_blank">Ingot Chewer</a><br />
3 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Virulent%20Plague?printing=27843" target="_blank">Virulent Plague</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Pithing%20Needle?printing=1791" target="_blank">Pithing Needle</a><br />
2 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Tormod%27s%20Crypt?printing=753" target="_blank">Tormod's Crypt</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Grafdigger's%20Cage?printing=19464" target="_blank">Grafdigger’s Cage</a></td></tr>
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The deck is packed with disruption in the form of <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Thoughtseize?printing=3660" target="_blank">Thoughtseize</a>, <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mind%20Twist?printing=8015" target="_blank">Mind Twist</a>, <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mental%20Misstep?printing=18187" target="_blank">Mental Misstep</a>, <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Flusterstorm?printing=18490" target="_blank">Flusterstorm</a>, <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mana%20Drain?printing=3837" target="_blank">Mana Drain</a>, <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Force%20of%20Will?printing=4702" target="_blank">Force of Will</a> as well as both <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Dack%20Fayden?printing=24780" target="_blank">Dack Fayden</a> and <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Notion%20Thief?printing=21101" target="_blank">Notion Thief</a>. It could cheat-out quick wins with <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Tinker?printing=1442" target="_blank">Tinker</a> for <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Blightsteel%20Colossus?printing=18077" target="_blank">Blightsteel Colossus</a> or assembling <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Time%20Vault?printing=13602" target="_blank">Time Vault</a>/<a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Voltaic%20Key?printing=13315" target="_blank">Voltaic Key</a>. Overall, this deck is very powerful and fun to play (assuming you like control).</div>
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Initially, this deck started its life as a blue/black control deck that powered out out massive <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mind%20Twist?printing=8015" target="_blank">Mind Twist</a>s off of four main deck <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mana%20Drain?printing=3837" target="_blank">Mana Drain</a>s, coupled with three <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Snapcaster%20Mage?printing=19177" target="_blank">Snapcaster Mage</a>s and three <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Notion%20Thief?printing=21101" target="_blank">Notion Thieves</a>. Eventually it would drain into, or hard cast a <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Sphinx%20of%20the%20Final%20Word" target="_blank">Sphinx of the Final Word</a> (two were in the deck). I wanted to try something out without a big broken wins, like <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Tinker?printing=1442" target="_blank">Tinker</a>/<a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Blightsteel%20Colossus?printing=18077" target="_blank">Blightsteel Colossus</a> or <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Time%20Vault?printing=13602" target="_blank">Time Vault</a>/<a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Voltaic%20Key?printing=13315" target="_blank">Voltaic Key</a>. It turns out, that while it's a fun idea, the deck just wasn't comptetitive enough against Workshops or Oath. It did pretty well against Pyromancer/Mentor tokens and annihilated DPS Combo. Sadly, the interesting cards came out, and the broken cards/red came in. I will definitely try another <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Sphinx%20of%20the%20Final%20Word" target="_blank">Sphinx of the Final Word</a> deck again in the future, since the card is bonkers.</div>
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Anyways, after Kalle tweaked his deck a bit, we left for the tournament being held at the University of Gothenburg campus. We commuted with a combination of bus rides and walking, and I got to see some of the city on our way. Gothenburg is a truly beautiful city to walk through and I was continuously blown away by the architecture. It feels nothing like anywhere in America due to the age of the city along with the density of green space (at least from what I saw).</div>
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The tournament site itself was also pretty interesting, and looked like no university I have ever been in before from an architectural standpoint.</div>
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I had the judge check my alters and he ok'ed everything except for my two altered <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mana%20Drain?printing=3837" target="_blank">Mana Drain</a>s. Fortunately, we figured this would be the case and Kalle lent me one, and I took an unaltered one from my Old School deck. We then quickly wrote out our deck lists and the tournament began shortly after.</div>
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<b>Brief Tournament Synopsis</b></div>
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The tournament was six rounds with a cut to top eight. I won my first four rounds and had the best record going into round five. I remember playing against Pyromancer, Oath, and DPS Storm. Some hilarious highlights were during my game against Oath, where I stupidly cast <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Snapcaster%20Mage?printing=19177" target="_blank">Snapcaster Mage</a> into my own <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Grafdigger's%20Cage?printing=19464" target="_blank">Grafdigger’s Cage</a> (pointed out by my opponent), just to have my opponent cast <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Yawgmoth%27s%20Will?printing=13349" target="_blank">Yawgmoth's Will</a> into the same <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Grafdigger's%20Cage?printing=19464" target="_blank">Cage</a> a few turns later (which I pointed out when he tried to play a <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Black%20Lotus?printing=13483" target="_blank">Black Lotus</a> out of the graveyard). I maintained a severe advantage all game, yet never drew any hard counters in the late game. My opponent hard-cast a <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Sun%20Titan?printing=17406">Sun Titan</a>, getting around <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Grafdigger's%20Cage?printing=19464" target="_blank">Grafdigger’s Cage</a> to bring back <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Voltaic%20Key?printing=13315" target="_blank">Voltaic Key</a> (<a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Time%20Vault?printing=13602" target="_blank">Vault</a> was already in play, it could have also been the other way around), to win the game. It was pretty amazing.</div>
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I also cast a <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mind%20Twist?printing=8015" target="_blank">Mind Twist</a> for six against DPS (piloted by none other than the great Joakim Almelund) when my opponent had mulliganned. He had his <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Library%20of%20Alexandria?printing=15810" target="_blank">Library of Alexandria</a> in play, just needing one more draw step for activation.</div>
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I was matched up against Hannes Löfgren, my round three opponent from n00bcon, for round six. We had the two highest records in the room and chose to draw. This gave me some time to drink some water and watch Kalle's feature match.<br />
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At the start of the final round of swiss, I still had the highest record in the room and drew with my opponent again. This gave me time to play Old School with Nikita, who was at the Vintage tournament (not playing) with Constantine who was playing in the event. Nikita's mono green aggro deck was good, often winning games by wide margins.</div>
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At the end of the final round, I went into the top eight as the third seed. I was matched up against Joakim with DPS and I was on the play. Seems good!</div>
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Luck was not with me in my games against Joakim, and he beat me in two fast games. Sadly, I cannot report that I became the Swedish National Vintage Champion, just a six place finish. I was awarded an FNM <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Brainstorm?printing=23098">Brainstorm</a>, then Kalle and I left the University, had dinner with Hardy and his brother, Erik, then walked all the way back to his place. Gothenburg was so nice to walk through, and the walk had me in great spirits.</div>
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In the spirit of marathoning MTG, Kalle and I got a couple hours of sleep and ended up back at Gothenburg University to play in the Sunday Vintage side event. I brought the same 76, and Kalle had a new U/R build packing <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Goblin%20Welder?printing=2530">Goblin Welder</a>s and <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Intuition?printing=12631">Intuition</a>s—cooler than <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mind%20Twist?printing=8015" target="_blank">Mind Twist</a>. We caught the bus and walked a bit to get there. Gothenburg continued to be beautiful.</div>
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Kalle and I both did very well overall. The tournament was five rounds of straight swiss. I ended up with one loss to Erik Andersson, a Swedish Vintage player slinging <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Young%20Pyromancer?printing=21574">Pyromancers</a>, and Kalle ended up with two, one being to me). When I sat down I noticed his <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neurosis_(band)">Neurosis</a> hoodie, so we talked about music and discovered we both were fans of <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Slint">Slint</a>. Our games were awesome and broken, with him coming out on top.</div>
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My last match, against Kalle, was very broken and felt very close during the first two games. Game three ended early with the most broken start into a turn one (technically turn two with the <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Time%20Walk?printing=13687" target="_blank">Time Walk</a>) <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mind%20Twist?printing=8015" target="_blank">Mind Twist</a> for seven. I ended up playing <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Jace%2C%20the%20Mind%20Sculptor?printing=16600" target="_blank">Jace</a> into <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Time%20Walk?printing=13687" target="_blank">Time Walk</a> on the first turn, and Jace-storming into the only cards that would have allowed for a seven-card <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mind%20Twist?printing=8015" target="_blank">Mind Twist</a> on Kalle. Got very lucky.</div>
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I ended up getting third place, winning a bit of store credit from Mindstage, and picked up a <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Land%20Tax?printing=8101" target="_blank">Land Tax</a> and an Alpha <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Karma?printing=12910" target="_blank">Karma</a>.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Spoils of the weekend</td></tr>
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After the tournament, Kalle and I met up with David Chambers and his girlfriend, Shakrah for dinner at The Old Beefeater Inn in Gothenburg. Beers were consumed, good conversation was rampant, and the fish and chips were the perfect sustenance. The walk to and from again showed the inherent beauty of the city, and I find myself itching to go back already.</div>
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Somehow, after constant MTG for four days, Kalle and I went back to his place after dinner and jammed more MTG (playing with <a href="http://www.eternalcentral.com/9394rules/" target="_blank">EC B/R</a> and legalities) until 4:15AM, when my cab showed up and took me to the airport, headed back to Chicago by way of Frankfurt.</div>
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The four days I spent in Gothenburg were an absolute whirlwind and I enjoyed every minute of it. I'll definitely be going back next year! I wanted to quickly thank all of the friends that made this possible:</div>
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<li>Kalle Nord for letting me stay with him and making my stay the best it could be</li>
<li>Magnus De Laval for being the steward this format, setting everything up for me, and being a total badass</li>
<li>Marc Lanigra for the most ridiculous story I have ever heard, revolving around mountains of $20 bills and buying $100 steaks</li>
<li>Finally, all of the amazing Swedish and international Old School MTG'ers that I met during this trip—you were all incredibly kind and it was an honor to meet and hang out with all of you</li>
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Until next time,</div>
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//Danny</div>
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Danny Friedmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07920894153864886390noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6078918398773906990.post-47374117626251077032016-02-15T13:39:00.001-06:002016-12-17T18:49:30.756-06:00Tournament Report: Chicago Old School 93/94 2/6/16<i>I recently participated in a 93/94 invitational tournament with the Chicago usuals, as well as three players from Wisconsin who made the trip to the Windy City. For the first time on this blog, I have a guest tournament report written by Chicago Old School MTG extraordinaire, Dominic Dotterrer. </i><br />
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On the 6th of February 2015, an excellent cadre of gentlemen convened on the west side of Chicago to partake in beer drinking, trash talking, and some righteous Old School Magic. This was the second event that our club has hosted. Both times, we've had players demonstrate their mettle by making a significant journey to come sling spells with us. For this event, James and Dan made the long haul from Wisconsin Rapids (A four hour drive), and <a href="https://twitter.com/j_beatz0606" target="_blank">John Beste</a> came down from Milwaukee.<br />
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One of the great things about Old School MTG is that it seems to attract simpatico guys with great senses of humor and a devotion to the game. This coterie is no exception; these fellows are one hundred percent top-drawer mensches. I am always stoked to get the lads together, pile up the small ocean of beer that has been carted in, and get down to some antique magic.<br />
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This time around, our congress was generously hosted by <a href="https://twitter.com/jmjaco" target="_blank">Jaco</a> at his company's industrial space on the westside. <a href="https://twitter.com/jmjaco" target="_blank">Jaco</a> is a character that looms large in the Old School world. He has cultivated and nurtured our niche game, and its attendant culture over the years. We were very grateful for <a href="https://twitter.com/jmjaco" target="_blank">Jaco</a>'s patronage for this event, and <a href="https://twitter.com/jmjaco" target="_blank">Jaco</a> rewarded our gratitude with mandatory <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/J%C3%A4gerbomb" target="_blank">Jägerbombs</a> (I guess he is trying to make it the official drink of Chicago Old School or something).<br />
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I can't emphasize enough how awesome this group of guys is and how much fun we all have grinding the '94. I often hear, over the din of rounds playing out, the boys saying things like, "Now THIS is what a Magic tournament should be!"<br />
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With twelve players, the structure of the tournament was a six-round Swiss with no cut to top eight (intentional drawing is bullshit). The rounds were timed at 50 minutes, with timed out rounds determined by SUDDEN DEATH <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Chaos%20Orb?printing=13486" target="_blank">CHAOS ORB</a> FLIPS. Prizes were determined by whatever people decided to throw in, which included a beat <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mirror%20Universe?printing=4984" target="_blank">Mirror Universe</a> (donated by Shane), and even more beat <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Power%20Artifact?printing=19" target="_blank">Power Artifact</a> (donated by <a href="https://twitter.com/labmaniac" target="_blank">Nathan</a>), an old-school <a href="http://www.kbgames.com/" target="_blank">Spellground</a> (donated by <a href="https://twitter.com/bobagra" target="_blank">Bob</a>), a bunch of sweet playables from <a href="https://twitter.com/jmjaco" target="_blank">Jaco</a>'s collection, and a BGS 8 <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Dand%C3%A2n?printing=225" target="_blank">Dandân</a> that we could smash open. Everybody put their signature on anything that got taken home.<br />
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<b>My Deck</b>:<br />
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2 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Armageddon?printing=4864" target="_blank">Armageddon</a><br />
4 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Disenchant?printing=6205" target="_blank">Disenchant</a><br />
4 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Swords%20to%20Plowshares?printing=6171" target="_blank">Swords to Plowshares</a><br />
4 <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Serendib%20Efreet?printing=4750" target="_blank">Serendib Efreet</a><br />
4 <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Erhnam%20Djinn?printing=10642" target="_blank">Erhnam Djinn</a><br />
4 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Serra%20Angel?printing=7171" target="_blank">Serra Angel</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Sylvan%20Library?printing=4998" target="_blank">Sylvan Library</a><br />
1 <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Regrowth?printing=1619" target="_blank">Regrowth</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Ancestral%20Recall?printing=13676" target="_blank">Ancestral Recall</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Time%20Walk?printing=13687" target="_blank">Time Walk</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Timetwister?printing=13693" target="_blank">Timetwister</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Braingeyser?printing=1213" target="_blank">Braingeyser</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Chaos%20Orb?printing=13486" target="_blank">Chaos Orb</a></td><td style="text-align: left;" width="232"><b>Mana Sources (31)</b><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Sol%20Ring?printing=958" target="_blank">Sol Ring</a><br />
4 <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Birds%20of%20Paradise?printing=2501" target="_blank">Birds of Paradise</a><br />
4 <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Llanowar%20Elves?printing=4518" target="_blank">Llanowar Elves</a><br />
4 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Tropical%20Island?printing=3299" target="_blank">Tropical Island</a><br />
4 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Tundra?printing=6353" target="_blank">Tundra</a><br />
4 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Savannah?printing=6345" target="_blank">Savannah</a><br />
2 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/City%20of%20Brass?printing=12299" target="_blank">City of Brass</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Forest?printing=5398" target="_blank">Forest</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Plains?printing=7348" target="_blank">Plains</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Library%20of%20Alexandria?printing=15810" target="_blank">Library of Alexandria</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mox%20Pearl?printing=13593" target="_blank">Mox Pearl</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mox%20Emerald?printing=13587" target="_blank">Mox Emerald</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mox%20Sapphire?printing=13599" target="_blank">Mox Sapphire</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mox%20Ruby?printing=13596" target="_blank">Mox Ruby</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mox%20Jet?printing=13590" target="_blank">Mox Jet</a><br />
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3 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Energy%20Flux?printing=7664" target="_blank">Energy Flux</a><br />
2 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Blue%20Elemental%20Blast?printing=8231" target="_blank">Blue Elemental Blast</a><br />
2 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Psionic%20Blast?printing=529" target="_blank">Psionic Blast</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Control%20Magic?printing=8020" target="_blank">Control Magic</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Preacher?printing=4767" target="_blank">Preacher</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/King%20Suleiman?printing=15744" target="_blank">King Suleiman</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Whirling%20Dervish?printing=719" target="_blank">Whirling Dervish</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mana%20Drain?printing=3837" target="_blank">Mana Drain</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Flash%20Counter?printing=11942" target="_blank">Flash Counter</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Circle%20of%20Protection%3A%20Red?printing=14439" target="_blank">Circle of Protection: Red</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Spirit%20Link?printing=2357" target="_blank">Spirit Link</a></div>
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I've always loved green. I like mana and muscle, and green has both. Green is demonstrably the most busted color in Commander, and for good reason; green is about going big.<br />
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I am coming up on one year of playing 93/94 seriously, and I have absolutely gone deep on this format, but one of my main disappointments with our little game is that green really sucks. Despite having one of the best unrestricted cards in the format in <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Sylvan%20Library?printing=4998" target="_blank">Sylvan Library</a>, green fundamentally lacks the efficient interaction that other colors enjoy (little gems like <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Avoid%20Fate?printing=616" target="_blank">Avoid Fate</a> and <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Scavenger%20Folk?printing=9028" target="_blank">Scavenger Folk</a> withstanding).<br />
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Anybody who cuts cardboard with me knows I am on a mission to save green. <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Erhnam%20Djinn?printing=10642" target="_blank">Erhnam Djinn</a> is easily my favorite creature in 93/94; <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Erhnam%20Djinn?printing=10642" target="_blank">Ernie</a> shows up early and hits hard. Mana dorks are also a love of mine. In Old School, <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Birds%20of%20Paradise?printing=2501" target="_blank">Birds of Paradise</a> and <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Llanowar%20Elves?printing=4518" target="_blank">Llanowar Elves</a> are cheaper, faster <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Fellwar%20Stone?printing=14935" target="_blank">Fellwar Stone</a>s, which confound combat racing because they leave back chumps while <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Serra%20Angel?printing=7171" target="_blank">Serra Angel</a> beats in.<br />
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To my mind, <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Birds%20of%20Paradise?printing=2501" target="_blank">Birds of Paradise</a> is a better <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Fellwar%20Stone?printing=14935" target="_blank">Fellwar Stone</a> whose only drawback is that you have to play heavy green. But <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Birds%20of%20Paradise?printing=2501" target="_blank">Birds</a> and <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Erhnam%20Djinn?printing=10642" target="_blank">Ernie</a> both pair naturally with <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Armageddon?printing=4864" target="_blank">Armageddon</a>, and there is no cost to adding white, since pretty much every deck has to play that color anyway.<br />
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<a href="http://erhnam%20djinn/" target="_blank">Erhnam Djinn</a> and <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Armageddon?printing=4864" target="_blank">Armageddon</a> have a long history together. Luminary of early magic, <a href="http://mtgsalvation.gamepedia.com/Bertrand_Lestr%C3%A9e" target="_blank">Bertrand Lestrée</a>, made his second appearance in the Pro-Tour finals again in 1996 with an early <a href="http://www.examiner.com/list/magic-the-gathering-deck-spotlight-erhnamgeddon" target="_blank">Erhnamgeddon build</a>, which is widely regarded as the birth of the deck as an archetype.<br />
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It is worth spending a few lines of print to explain some card choices.<br />
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<a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Llanowar%20Elves?printing=4518" target="_blank"><b>Llanowar Elves</b></a>: It is quite possible that I am playing too many dorks. <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Llanowar%20Elves?printing=4518" target="_blank">Elves</a> are probably the easiest to cut, but as you cut them, <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Armageddon?printing=4864" target="_blank">Geddon</a> gets worse and your top end gets farther away. I also love casting massive <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Braingeyser?printing=1213" target="_blank">Braingeyser</a>s, so I've erred on the side of more mana. <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Llanowar%20Elves?printing=4518" target="_blank">Elves</a> can also get damage in, and chump while your fliers do the dirty, so I am happy with them. Nonetheless, if jamming a <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Power%20Sink?printing=9382" target="_blank">Power Sink</a> or maybe little more beef in the form of <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mahamoti%20Djinn?printing=2066" target="_blank">Mahamoti Djinn</a> is your inclination, I'd look to the <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Llanowar%20Elves?printing=4518" target="_blank">Elves</a> as the flex slots.<br />
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<a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Serendib%20Efreet?printing=4750" target="_blank"><b>Serendib Efree</b>t</a>: This guy is obviously the weak link in the beater squad. He isn't all that fat and he really sucks on a clogged board. But when he comes down turn one or turn two, he can put on a little early pressure and soak up a <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Swords%20to%20Plowshares?printing=6171" target="_blank">Swords to Plowshares</a> to clear the way for an <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Serra%20Angel?printing=7171" target="_blank">Angel</a>. I could easily see cutting a couple of these guys for <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mahamoti%20Djinn?printing=2066" target="_blank">Mahamoti </a>or <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Serendib%20Djinn?printing=15512" target="_blank">Serendib Djinn</a> if you're in the mood for really going over the top.<br />
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<b>Extra <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Armageddon?printing=4864" target="_blank">Armageddon</a>s</b>: Three generally proved to be too many, and Geddon is too valuable when it is valuable, so I have settled on two, but that isn't gospel. A maindeck <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Energy%20Flux?printing=7664" target="_blank">Energy Flux</a> could also fit nicely in the place that a third Geddon would otherwise occupy (depending on your meta).<br />
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<b><a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Counterspell?printing=6454" target="_blank">Counterspell</a>s</b>: <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Power%20Sink?printing=9382" target="_blank">Power Sink</a> and <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Counterspell?printing=6454" target="_blank">Counterspell</a> are good cards, but I was looking to be proactive in this tournament. I left a <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mana%20Drain?printing=3837" target="_blank">Mana Drain</a> and a <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Flash%20Counter?printing=11942" target="_blank">Flash Counter</a> in the sideboard to bring in against control. I don't think Erhnamgeddon lends itself well to more than two counterspells anyway, but you boys and girls should feel free to brew.<br />
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<a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Black%20Lotus?printing=13483" target="_blank"><b>Black Lotus</b></a>: You'll notice the conspicuous absence of <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Black%20Lotus?printing=13483" target="_blank">Black Lotus</a><b> </b>in my list. The answer is simply that I don't have one. I'm working on it.<br />
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For more on the theory of Erhnamgeddon, take a look at <a href="http://www.eternalcentral.com/9394bantamgeddon/" target="_blank">Jaco's in-depth article</a>.<br />
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<b>Round 1: Big Red (Nick Rohr)</b><br />
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1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Wheel%20of%20Fortune?printing=2915" target="_blank">Wheel of Fortune</a><br />
2 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Howling%20Mine?printing=1986" target="_blank">Howling Mine</a><br />
4 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Relic%20Barrier?printing=11628" target="_blank">Relic Barrier</a><br />
2 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Icy%20Manipulator?printing=2008" target="_blank">Icy Manipulator</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Tawnos's%20Coffin?printing=4729" target="_blank">Tawnos's Coffin</a><br />
2 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Blood%20Moon?printing=14407" target="_blank">Blood Moon</a><br />
4 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Fireball?printing=6582" target="_blank">Fireball</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Disintegrate?printing=229" target="_blank">Disintegrate</a><br />
2 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Orcish%20Mechanics?printing=4727" target="_blank">Orcish Mechanics</a><br />
4 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Juggernaut?printing=3054" target="_blank">Juggernaut</a><br />
4 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Su-Chi?printing=4728" target="_blank">Su-Chi</a><br />
2 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Tetravus?printing=7892" target="_blank">Tetravus</a></td><td style="text-align: left;" width="232"><b>Mana Sources (31)</b><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Sol%20Ring?printing=958" target="_blank">Sol Ring</a><br />
4 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mana%20Vault?printing=10852" target="_blank">Mana Vault</a><br />
2 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Fellwar%20Stone?printing=14935" target="_blank">Fellwar Stone</a><br />
4 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Basalt%20Monolith?printing=700" target="_blank">Basalt Monolith</a><br />
4 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Strip%20Mine?printing=8733" target="_blank">Strip Mine</a><br />
4 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mishra%27s%20Factory?printing=4723" target="_blank">Mishra's Factory</a><br />
4 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Dwarven%20Ruins?printing=5971" target="_blank">Dwarven Ruins</a><br />
8 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mountain?printing=6812" target="_blank">Mountain</a><br />
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<b>Sideboard (15)</b><br />
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2 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Winter%20Orb?printing=4969" target="_blank">Winter Orb</a><br />
2 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Earthquake?printing=897" target="_blank">Earthquake</a><br />
4 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Red%20Elemental%20Blast?printing=8452" target="_blank">Red Elemental Blast</a><br />
3 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Fork?printing=1673" target="_blank">Fork</a><br />
2 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Detonate?printing=12465" target="_blank">Detonate</a><br />
2 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Nevinyrral%27s%20Disk?printing=4924" target="_blank">Nevinyrral's Disk</a></div>
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I said I like 'Mana and Muscle', and this deck is another manifestation of that philosophy. Big Red has had a number of successes this year, including Simone Esposito's win last October at the <a href="http://www.ovinotournament.com/oldschool-main-event-ovinox/" target="_blank">Ovinotournament</a> in Italy (40 players):<br />
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There are a lot of approaches to this deck, and Nick has opted for the <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Triskelion?printing=12592" target="_blank">Triskelion</a>-<a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Tawnos's%20Coffin?printing=4729" target="_blank">Tawnos's Coffin</a> package and <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mishra%27s%20Factory?printing=4723" target="_blank">Mishra's Factory</a>, which provides a resilient way to apply pressure but slightly weakens his most powerful interactive spell: <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Blood%20Moon?printing=14407" target="_blank">Blood Moon</a>. Some of the other approaches to Big Red involve <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Gauntlet%20of%20Might?printing=13550" target="_blank">Gauntlet of Might</a> or the hellahot trifecta of <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Diamond%20Valley?printing=4732" target="_blank">Diamond Valley</a> + <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Disharmony?printing=4370" target="_blank">Disharmony</a> + <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Rukh%20Egg?printing=14668" target="_blank">Rukh Egg</a>.<br />
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These types of ramp decks, just like Erhnamgeddon, suffer from consistency issues; you have to draw the right mix of ramp and business, whether it is <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mana%20Vault?printing=10852" target="_blank">Mana Vault</a>s and <a href="http://triskelion/" target="_blank">Triskelion</a>s or <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Llanowar%20Elves?printing=4518" target="_blank">Llanowar Elves</a> and <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Erhnam%20Djinn?printing=10642" target="_blank">Erhnam Djinn</a>s. The payoff is real, but on off-days these decks can punish you. I have typically found that ten to twelve pieces of fast mana is really the top end. Five Moxen, Four <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mana%20Vault?printing=10852" target="_blank">Mana Vault</a>s and a <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Sol%20Ring?printing=958" target="_blank">Sol Ring</a> is generally enough, with maybe a couple of <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Fellwar%20Stone?printing=14935" target="_blank">Fellwar Stone</a>s if your deck is geared to the long game. You'll notice that my <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Armageddon?printing=4864" target="_blank">Geddon</a> deck breaks this rule, but <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Llanowar%20Elves?printing=4518" target="_blank">Llanowar Elves</a> is somewhere in between ramp and business, and as I admitted above, I probably didn't need all four anyway.<br />
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In game one, my opening hand was light on business. I had a couple of dorks, a <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Disenchant?printing=6205" target="_blank">Disenchant</a>, and <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Timetwister?printing=13693" target="_blank">Timetwister</a> and some lands. This is the kind of hand I like to keep, because if I ramp into an early <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Timetwister?printing=13693" target="_blank">Twister</a>, I can find business and I have the slight upside of possibly sticking my opponent with an unplayable seven. The 'Twister was, of course, godly, drawing me an active <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Library%20of%20Alexandria?printing=15810" target="_blank">Library of Alexandria</a>, a <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Serra%20Angel?printing=7171" target="_blank">Serra Angel</a> and a <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Serendib%20Efreet?printing=4750" target="_blank">Serendib Efreet</a>. Nick played a <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Juggernaut?printing=3054" target="_blank">Juggernaut</a> and two <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Su-Chi?printing=4728" target="_blank">Su-Chi</a>s to match my board. I got a bit flooded on dorks, eventually having five of the green weenies on board. <br />
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But as I mentioned, the late-game dorks can spoil the combat math by chumping on the ground while my fliers bring death from above. Nick failed to draw an answer to my fliers and they sewed it up.<br />
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Game two was a bit of tragedy for Nick. I came out swinging with a turn two <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Energy%20Flux?printing=7664" target="_blank">Energy Flux</a>. He had a strong response, ramping into a big <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Fireball?printing=6582" target="_blank">Fireball</a> and killing three of my dorks. I <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Swords%20to%20Plowshares?printing=6171" target="_blank">Plowed</a> one of his <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Juggernaut?printing=3054" target="_blank">Juggernaut</a>s and then proceeded to top-deck like a champion, drawing another <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Swords%20to%20Plowshares?printing=6171" target="_blank">Swords to Plowshares</a>, a <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Serra%20Angel?printing=7171" target="_blank">Serra Angel</a>, and then a <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Disenchant?printing=6205" target="_blank">Disenchant</a>, while, at the same time, he drew ALL FOUR <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Basalt%20Monolith?printing=700" target="_blank">Basalt Monolith</a>s consecutively, which were worthless in the face of my <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Energy%20Flux?printing=7664" target="_blank">Energy Flux</a>. Blanking that many draws and having a clock on board eventually overwhelmed him. <br />
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<b>1-0</b><br />
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<b>Round 2: U/W/R Blood Moon Control (Danny Friedman)</b><br />
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<b>U/W/R Blood Moon Control</b><br />
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1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mana%20Drain?printing=3837" target="_blank">Mana Drain</a><br />
4 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Counterspell?printing=6454" target="_blank">Counterspell</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Power%20Sink?printing=9382" target="_blank">Power Sink</a><br />
3 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Lightning%20Bolt?printing=4906" target="_blank">Lightning Bolt</a><br />
4 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Swords%20to%20Plowshares?printing=6171" target="_blank">Swords to Plowshares</a><br />
4 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Disenchant?printing=6205" target="_blank">Disenchant</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Balance?printing=8640" target="_blank">Balance</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Chaos%20Orb?printing=13486" target="_blank">Chaos Orb</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Moat?printing=4985" target="_blank">Moat</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Ancestral%20Recall?printing=13676" target="_blank">Ancestral Recall</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Time%20Walk?printing=13687" target="_blank">Time Walk</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Timetwister?printing=13693" target="_blank">Timetwister</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Braingeyser?printing=1213" target="_blank">Braingeyser</a><br />
2 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Blood%20Moon?printing=14407" target="_blank">Blood Moon</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Maze%20of%20Ith?printing=5929" target="_blank">Maze of Ith</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Recall?printing=1061" target="_blank">Recall</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Disrupting%20Scepter?printing=14476" target="_blank">Disrupting Scepter</a><br />
2 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Jayemdae%20Tome?printing=180" target="_blank">Jayemdae Tome</a><br />
4 <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Serendib%20Efreet?printing=4750" target="_blank">Serendib Efreet</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Serendib%20Djinn?printing=15512" target="_blank">Serendib Djinn</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/The%20Hive?printing=3082" target="_blank">The Hive</a></td><td style="text-align: left;" width="232"><b>Mana Sources (24)</b><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Black%20Lotus?printing=13483" target="_blank">Black Lotus</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mox%20Emerald?printing=13587" target="_blank">Mox Emerald</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mox%20Jet?printing=13590" target="_blank">Mox Jet</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mox%20Pearl?printing=13593" target="_blank">Mox Pearl</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mox%20Ruby?printing=13596" target="_blank">Mox Ruby</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mox%20Sapphire?printing=13599" target="_blank">Mox Sapphire</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Sol%20Ring?printing=958" target="_blank">Sol Ring</a><br />
2 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Fellwar%20Stone?printing=14935" target="_blank">Fellwar Stone</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Library%20of%20Alexandria?printing=15810" target="_blank">Library of Alexandria</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Strip%20Mine?printing=8733" target="_blank">Strip Mine</a><br />
4 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Volcanic%20Island?printing=3306" target="_blank">Volcanic Island</a><br />
3 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Tundra?printing=6353" target="_blank">Tundra</a><br />
4 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Island?printing=6684" target="_blank">Island</a><br />
2 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Plains?printing=7348" target="_blank">Plains</a><br />
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<b>Sideboard (15)</b><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mirror%20Universe?printing=4984" target="_blank">Mirror Universe</a><br />
3 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Energy%20Flux?printing=7664" target="_blank">Energy Flux</a><br />
3 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Red%20Elemental%20Blast?printing=8452" target="_blank">Red Elemental Blast</a><br />
2 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Blue%20Elemental%20Blast?printing=8231" target="_blank">Blue Elemental Blast</a><br />
2 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Dust%20to%20Dust?printing=4761" target="_blank">Dust to Dust</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Blood%20Moon?printing=14407" target="_blank">Blood Moon</a><br />
2 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Control%20Magic?printing=8020" target="_blank">Control Magic</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Wrath%20of%20God?printing=2449" target="_blank">Wrath of God</a><br />
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In game one, <a href="https://twitter.com/danny_friedman_" target="_blank">Danny</a> kept a one-lander because his opening hand would have bukaki'ed all over me if he drew a land. Danny is hopeful fellow--he lives for the upside--so a speculative keep is hard for him to turn down. A speculative keep is generally a bad idea against my deck because it puts on immediate pressure and rarely give you the opportunity to draw out of it. Danny went on two draw three non-lands, and subsequently got run over.<br />
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In game two, Danny found two <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Swords%20to%20Plowshares?printing=6171" target="_blank">Plows</a> for my early threats which carried us well into the middle game. Danny found a <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Blood%20Moon?printing=14407" target="_blank">Blood Moon</a> which shut off seven of my lands (I was playing only two basics in the deck). Normally, the decks I play are very soft to <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Blood%20Moon?printing=14407" target="_blank">Blood Moon</a>, but Erhnamgeddon has the advantage of <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Birds%20of%20Paradise?printing=2501" target="_blank">Birds of Paradise</a>, and in this situation, my lone <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Birds%20of%20Paradise?printing=2501" target="_blank">Bird</a> carried me through the Blood Moon. I found another <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Serra%20Angel?printing=7171" target="_blank">Angel</a> and Danny was left without the third <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Swords%20to%20Plowshares?printing=6171" target="_blank">Plow</a>. He was at 12 life and with his three draw steps couldn't find another one (or <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Balance?printing=8640" target="_blank">Balance</a>/<a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Wrath%20of%20God?printing=2449" target="_blank">Wrath of God</a>).<br />
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Danny and I played another fun one after the match, and I was handily dispatched. I was the only person Danny lost to in this tournament. Things could have easily gone his way and they didn't; I'll take it.<br />
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<b>2-0</b><br />
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<b>Round 3: The Abyss Control (John Beste)</b><br />
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<b>The Abyss Control</b><br />
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1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mana%20Drain?printing=3837" target="_blank">Mana Drain</a><br />
3 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Counterspell?printing=6454" target="_blank">Counterspell</a><br />
2 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Power%20Sink?printing=9382" target="_blank">Power Sink</a><br />
4 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Swords%20to%20Plowshares?printing=6171" target="_blank">Swords to Plowshares</a><br />
4 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Disenchant?printing=6205" target="_blank">Disenchant</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Balance?printing=8640" target="_blank">Balance</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Meekstone?printing=1029" target="_blank">Meekstone</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Chaos%20Orb?printing=13486" target="_blank">Chaos Orb</a><br />
2 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Icy%20Manipulator?printing=2008" target="_blank">Icy Manipulator</a><br />
2 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/The%20Abyss?printing=3684" target="_blank">The Abyss</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mind%20Twist?printing=8015" target="_blank">Mind Twist</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Amnesia?printing=5164" target="_blank">Amnesia</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Demonic%20Tutor?printing=6971" target="_blank">Demonic Tutor</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Ancestral%20Recall?printing=13676" target="_blank">Ancestral Recall</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Time%20Walk?printing=13687" target="_blank">Time Walk</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Timetwister?printing=13693" target="_blank">Timetwister</a><br />
2 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Jayemdae%20Tome?printing=180" target="_blank">Jayemdae Tome</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Braingeyser?printing=1213" target="_blank">Braingeyser</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Triskelion?printing=12592" target="_blank">Triskelion</a><br />
2 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Copy%20Artifact?printing=1217" target="_blank">Copy Artifact</a></td><td style="text-align: left;" width="232"><b>Mana Sources (27)</b><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Black%20Lotus?printing=13483" target="_blank">Black Lotus</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mox%20Emerald?printing=13587" target="_blank">Mox Emerald</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mox%20Jet?printing=13590" target="_blank">Mox Jet</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mox%20Pearl?printing=13593" target="_blank">Mox Pearl</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mox%20Ruby?printing=13596" target="_blank">Mox Ruby</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mox%20Sapphire?printing=13599" target="_blank">Mox Sapphire</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Sol%20Ring?printing=958" target="_blank">Sol Ring</a><br />
2 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Fellwar%20Stone?printing=14935" target="_blank">Fellwar Stone</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Library%20of%20Alexandria?printing=15810" target="_blank">Library of Alexandria</a><br />
2 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Strip%20Mine?printing=8733" target="_blank">Strip Mine</a><br />
4 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mishra%27s%20Factory?printing=4723" target="_blank">Mishra's Factory</a><br />
4 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Tundra?printing=6353" target="_blank">Tundra</a><br />
4 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Underground%20Sea?printing=6357" target="_blank">Underground Sea</a><br />
3 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Island?printing=6684" target="_blank">Island</a><br />
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<b>Sideboard (15)</b><br />
3 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Blue%20Elemental%20Blast?printing=8231" target="_blank">Blue Elemental Blast</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Divine%20Offering?printing=11421" target="_blank">Divine Offering</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/City%20in%20a%20Bottle?printing=15504" target="_blank">City in a Bottle</a><br />
2 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Wrath%20of%20God?printing=2449" target="_blank">Wrath of God</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Moat?printing=4985" target="_blank">Moat</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Disrupting%20Scepter?printing=14476" target="_blank">Disrupting Scepter</a><br />
2 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Control%20Magic?printing=8020" target="_blank">Control Magic</a><br />
3 <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Serendib%20Efreet?printing=4750" target="_blank">Serendib Efreet</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Terror?printing=2988" target="_blank">Terror</a></td></tr>
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When you've sleeved up a quintessential midrange deck, you're hoping to dodge the control decks, especially the ones packing <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/The%20Abyss?printing=3684" target="_blank">The Abyss</a>. Figuring out how to play around counterspells depends on how many you think they're packing. I figured Beste was running about six, so my game plan to try to get him to burn them on <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Serendib%20Efreet?printing=4750" target="_blank">Serendib Efreet</a>. <br />
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Keeping a controlling hand with <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Swords%20to%20Plowshares?printing=6171" target="_blank">Plows</a> and <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Disenchant?printing=6205" target="_blank">Disenchant</a>s is a bad idea; I think our best game plan is overload him with threats (but don't play more than two at a time, or you walk into a possible <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Wrath%20of%20God?printing=2449" target="_blank">Wrath of God</a>).<br />
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<a href="https://twitter.com/j_beatz0606" target="_blank">John</a>'s deck is particularly light on threats, packing only one <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Triskelion?printing=12592" target="_blank">Trike</a>, four <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mishra%27s%20Factory?printing=4723" target="_blank">Factories</a> and two <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Copy%20Artifact?printing=1217" target="_blank">Copy Artifact</a>s, but the <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Triskelion?printing=12592" target="_blank">Trike</a> itself is very good against decks full of dorks, because it doubles as mana denial. This kind of configuration is typical--many iterations of <a href="http://www.classicdojo.org/history/thedeck2.html" target="_blank">The Deck</a> will rely on nothing but four <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mishra%27s%20Factory?printing=4723" target="_blank">Factories</a> and a <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Fireball?printing=6582" target="_blank">Fireball</a> to win the game.<br />
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Our games were fast and intense, and I didn't take many notes, but Beste brought the one-two punch of <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/City%20in%20a%20Bottle?printing=15504" target="_blank">City in a Bottle</a> followed by <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/The%20Abyss?printing=3684" target="_blank">The Abyss</a> in game three, which was too much to overcome. Typically, against a deck full of dorks and <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Disenchant?printing=6205" target="_blank">Disenchant</a>s, <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/The%20Abyss?printing=3684" target="_blank">The Abyss</a> is not a stone-cold clincher, but you have to be ready for it when it comes down, and if you get blindsided by it, it will get value or lock you out long enough to take control. In this case, Beste adeptly waited until I was down to one card in hand, which effectively guarantees that <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/The%20Abyss?printing=3684" target="_blank">The Abyss</a> grinds for a few turns so that I can't race it with my top-decks. Alongside <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/City%20in%20a%20Bottle?printing=15504" target="_blank">Bottle</a>, it is essentially a lock, because it makes it much more difficult to try to wait and overload <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/The%20Abyss?printing=3684" target="_blank">The Abyss</a>.<br />
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<b>2-1</b><br />
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<b>Round 4: B/W Rack (Brandon Sanders)</b><br />
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4 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Disenchant?printing=6205" target="_blank">Disenchant</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Balance?printing=8640" target="_blank">Balance</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Chaos%20Orb?printing=13486" target="_blank">Chaos Orb</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Demonic%20Tutor?printing=6971" target="_blank">Demonic Tutor</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Chains%20of%20Mephistopheles?printing=5153" target="_blank">Chains of Mephistopheles</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mind%20Twist?printing=8015" target="_blank">Mind Twist</a><br />
2 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Disrupting%20Scepter?printing=14476" target="_blank">Disrupting Scepter</a><br />
4 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Hymn%20to%20Tourach?printing=4788" target="_blank">Hymn to Tourach</a><br />
4 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Hypnotic%20Specter?printing=2001" target="_blank">Hypnotic Specter</a><br />
4 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Juz%C3%A1m%20Djinn?printing=4745" target="_blank">Juzam Djinn</a><br />
2 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Guardian%20Beast?printing=15507" target="_blank">Guardian Beast</a><br />
4 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/The%20Rack?printing=769" target="_blank">The Rack</a></td><td style="text-align: left;" width="232"><b>Mana Sources (31)</b><br />
4 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Dark%20Ritual?printing=7271" target="_blank">Dark Ritual</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mox%20Jet?printing=13590" target="_blank">Mox Jet</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mox%20Pearl?printing=13593" target="_blank">Mox Pearl</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Sol%20Ring?printing=958" target="_blank">Sol Ring</a><br />
4 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Strip%20Mine?printing=8733" target="_blank">Strip Mine</a><br />
4 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mishra%27s%20Factory?printing=4723" target="_blank">Mishra's Factory</a><br />
4 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/City%20of%20Brass?printing=12299" target="_blank">City of Brass</a><br />
4 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Scrubland?printing=3291" target="_blank">Scrubland</a><br />
8 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Swamp?printing=7478" target="_blank">Swamp</a><br />
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<b>Sideboard (15)</b><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Nevinyrral%27s%20Disk?printing=4924" target="_blank">Nevinyrral's Disk</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Ashes%20to%20Ashes?printing=10871" target="_blank">Ashes to Ashes</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Maze%20of%20Ith?printing=5929" target="_blank">Maze of Ith</a><br />
2 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Spirit%20Link?printing=2357" target="_blank">Spirit Link</a><br />
2 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Terror?printing=2988" target="_blank">Terror</a><br />
4 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Gloom?printing=10900" target="_blank">Gloom</a><br />
2 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Royal%20Assassin?printing=2252" target="_blank">Royal Assassin</a><br />
2 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Drain%20Life?printing=9332" target="_blank">Drain Life</a><br />
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Brandon has been cooking with <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/The%20Rack?printing=769" target="_blank">The Rack</a> for awhile. He has his own philosophy about Old School Magic, and the preeminence of white due to <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Swords%20to%20Plowshares?printing=6171" target="_blank">Swords to Plowshares</a> and <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Disenchant?printing=6205" target="_blank">Disenchant</a>, has led him to abstain from playing them--the fact that everybody plays them means he would rather not. As a result, Brandon plays some of the more fun (but unfortunately weaker) alternatives such as <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Spirit%20Link?printing=2357" target="_blank">Spirit Link</a>, <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Terror?printing=2988" target="_blank">Terror</a>, and <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Ashes%20to%20Ashes?printing=10871" target="_blank">Ashes to Ashes</a>. It is worth noting the <a href="http://archive.wizards.com/magic/magazine/article.aspx?x=mtg%2Fdaily%2Ffeature%2F25e" target="_blank">Alexander Blumke's 1995 World Championship deck</a> ran only one <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Swords%20to%20Plowshares?printing=6171" target="_blank">Swords to Plowshares</a>.<br />
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This proclivity definitely put Brandon at a disadvantage against me. My guys are huge and I have a running stream of them. Your best bet is to have a critical mass of cheap answers to earn tempo and grind me into a late game, where <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/The%20Rack?printing=769" target="_blank">The Rack</a> and <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Disrupting%20Scepter?printing=14476" target="_blank">Disrupting Scepter</a> reach the apogee of their power.<br />
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<a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/The%20Rack?printing=769" target="_blank">The Rack</a> is no slouch. It can be hard to stem the bleeding once Brandon has the lock in place. Once multiples are in play, it becomes extremely dangerous to play your spells. I played conservatively, keeping three or four cards in hand at all times. This was possible only because Brandon's lack of removal allowed me to play one threat and ride it and not have to commit too much to the board.<br />
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In game two, I brought in a <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Spirit%20Link?printing=2357" target="_blank">Spirit Link</a> to deal with <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Juz%C3%A1m%20Djinn?printing=4745" target="_blank">Juzam Djinn</a>, but by turn four, Brandon hadn't played a creature, so I <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Spirit%20Link?printing=2357" target="_blank">Link</a>ed my <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Serendib%20Efreet?printing=4750" target="_blank">Serendib Efreet</a>, which threatened to put me well out of range of <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/The%20Rack?printing=769" target="_blank">The Rack</a>. Brandon responded with a <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Spirit%20Link?printing=2357" target="_blank">Spirit Link</a> of his own:<br />
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As before, the lack of removal ended up edging Brandon out, since my card quality is so high, but he did manage to get a nice big <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Balance?printing=8640" target="_blank">Balance</a>, which cost me my board and two cards in hand:<br />
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<b>3-1</b><br />
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<b>Round 5: W/U Workshops (Anthony Collora)</b><br />
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[A pic of Anthony's deck is not currently available, nor is his list]<br />
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Anthony is playing one of the scariest decks in the field. The Chicago environment allows unrestricted <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mishra's%20Workshop?printing=426" target="_blank">Mishra's Workshop</a> (which I generally find the most unpalatable aspect of <a href="http://www.understandingancestral.com/p/rule-of-law.html">Chicago's relatively permissive BR list</a>), and <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mishra's%20Workshop?printing=426" target="_blank">Workshop</a> is really powerful. <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Triskelion?printing=12592" target="_blank">Triskelion</a> is one of the best value creatures in the format, and casting the bot on turn one or turn two is more pressure than many decks can handle, especially when it is backed up with four <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Strip%20Mine?printing=8733" target="_blank">Strip Mine</a>s. Add <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Tetravus?printing=7892" target="_blank">Tetravus</a> and <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Tawnos's%20Coffin?printing=4729" target="_blank">Tawnos's Coffin</a> to the mix, along with a white and blue splash for the best colored spells in the format (and <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Copy%20Artifact?printing=1217" target="_blank">Copy Artifact</a>!), and you have yourself a deck with very few weak spots.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">At our previous event, <a href="https://twitter.com/TheGregKraigher" target="_blank">Greg Kraigher</a> ran over everybody with a completely colorless version of Shops</td></tr>
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There are lots of ways to build this deck. Blue offers <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Copy%20Artifact?printing=1217" target="_blank">Copy Artifact</a> and the restricted spells, while black offers <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/The%20Abyss?printing=3684" target="_blank">The Abyss</a> and red offers the explosive <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Atog?printing=12458" target="_blank">Atog</a>. Anthony has kept it simple here with just the highest impact spells he can jam in the deck.<br />
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I was ready for Shops this time, packing three <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Energy%20Flux?printing=7664" target="_blank">Energy Flux</a> in the sideboard (I know Shane even went so far as to surreptitiously slip a <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Golgothian%20Sylex?printing=1" target="_blank">Golgothian Sylex</a> into his board).<br />
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This match is difficult. His ramp is faster and his fatties are just as big. <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Triskelion?printing=12592" target="_blank">Triskelion</a> gets value off my dorks, <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Tawnos's%20Coffin?printing=4729" target="_blank">Coffin</a> pumps his dudes and removes mine, and <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Tetravus?printing=7892" target="_blank">Tetravus</a> muddles the combat math with <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Serra%20Angel?printing=7171" target="_blank">Serra Angel</a>. The kind of hand I am looking for here has a mana dork, an <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Armageddon?printing=4864" target="_blank">Armageddon</a> and a bit of early business. Letting <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mishra's%20Workshop?printing=426" target="_blank">Workshop</a> stick into the middle game is a huge mistake; you need to kill it and you need to kill it immediately.<br />
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In game three, Anthony started the game off with a Mox and a Factory, followed by two more consecutive factories. I had a Mox, a <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Swords%20to%20Plowshares?printing=6171" target="_blank">Plows</a> and a <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Armageddon?printing=4864" target="_blank">Geddon</a> in hand, and once I saw the second Factory, I opted to hold off on <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Swords%20to%20Plowshares?printing=6171" target="_blank">Plowing</a> a factory so I could get all three with the <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Armageddon?printing=4864" target="_blank">Geddon</a> (at the cost of taking seven damage in the interim). Anthony <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Strip%20Mine?printing=8733" target="_blank">Strip Mine</a>d one of my lands, which set back the <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Armageddon?printing=4864" target="_blank">Geddon</a> by a turn and threatened even more damage from the <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mishra%27s%20Factory?printing=4723" target="_blank">Factories</a>. I had no choice but to <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Regrowth?printing=1619" target="_blank">Regrow</a> the land so I could stem the bleeding. It doesn't feel good to <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Regrowth?printing=1619" target="_blank">Regrow</a> a land that you're about to <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Armageddon?printing=4864" target="_blank">Geddon</a> away, but the result was satisfactory anyway:<br />
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In my opinion, unrestricted <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mishra's%20Workshop?printing=426" target="_blank">Mishra's Workshop</a> and unrestricted <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Strip%20Mine?printing=8733" target="_blank">Strip Mine</a> make the Shops deck the strongest deck in the Chicago / <a href="http://www.eternalcentral.com/oldschool/" target="_blank">Eternal Central</a> environment, and if you beat it, it is because you cheated or you got very lucky. In my case, it was because my deck drew early threats that I could deal in with an <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Armageddon?printing=4864" target="_blank">Armageddon</a> or an <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Energy%20Flux?printing=7664" target="_blank">Energy Flux</a>. I wiped the sweat from my brow, finished my beer and moved on to my final round.<br />
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<b>4-1</b><br />
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<b>Round 6: White Weenie (Nathan Mullen)</b><br />
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<b>White Weenie</b><br />
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4 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Swords%20to%20Plowshares?printing=6171" target="_blank">Swords to Plowshares</a><br />
4 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Disenchant?printing=6205" target="_blank">Disenchant</a><br />
4 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Crusade?printing=5131" target="_blank">Crusade</a><br />
4 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Savannah%20Lions?printing=14682" target="_blank">Savannah Lions</a><br />
4 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Tundra%20Wolves?printing=2019" target="_blank">Tundra Wolves</a><br />
4 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Icatian%20Javelineers?printing=6245" target="_blank">Icatian Javelineers</a><br />
4 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Order%20of%20Leitbur?printing=4789" target="_blank">Order of Leitbur</a><br />
4 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/White%20Knight?printing=11685" target="_blank">White Knight</a><br />
4 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Thunder%20Spirit?printing=4999" target="_blank">Thunder Spirit</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Preacher?printing=4767" target="_blank">Preacher</a></td><td style="text-align: left;" width="232"><b>Mana Sources (23)</b><br />
4 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Strip%20Mine?printing=8733" target="_blank">Strip Mine</a><br />
4 M<a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mishra%27s%20Factory?printing=4723" target="_blank">Mishra's Factory</a><br />
15 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Plains?printing=7348" target="_blank">Plains</a><br />
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2 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Armageddon?printing=4864" target="_blank">Armageddon</a><br />
2 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Circle%20of%20Protection%3A%20Red?printing=14439" target="_blank">Circle of Protection: Red</a><br />
2 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Divine%20Offering?printing=11421" target="_blank">Divine Offering</a><br />
2 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Dust%20to%20Dust?printing=4761" target="_blank">Dust to Dust</a><br />
2 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Circle%20of%20Protection%3A%20Black?printing=14427" target="_blank">Circle of Protection: Black</a><br />
3 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/City%20in%20a%20Bottle?printing=15504" target="_blank">City in a Bottle</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Preacher?printing=4767" target="_blank">Preacher</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/King%20Suleiman?printing=15744" target="_blank">King Suleiman</a></td></tr>
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White Weenie is one of the dreaded decks in our environment. It is unforgiving in punishing durdle. It plays a full suite of the best removal spells in 93/94 alongside a hypercritical mass of cheap threats that keep coming. In Chicago in particular, we play with unrestricted <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Strip%20Mine?printing=8733" target="_blank">Strip Mine</a>, which is rather controversial outside of our city. White Weenie improves dramatically with four <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Strip%20Mine?printing=8733" target="_blank">Strip Mine</a>, allowing common plays like T1: <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Plains?printing=7348" target="_blank">Plains</a>, <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Savannah%20Lions?printing=14682" target="_blank">Savannah Lions</a>, T2: <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Strip%20Mine?printing=8733" target="_blank">Strip</a> your land, play another <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Savannah%20Lions?printing=14682" target="_blank">Savannah Lions</a>.<br />
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All day, <a href="https://twitter.com/labmaniac" target="_blank">Nathan</a> had been giving it to the boys hard. His deck is so low to the ground that it can easily shrug off <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/The%20Abyss?printing=3684" target="_blank">The Abyss</a>, and if you are doing anything other than being proactive, you will be punished. WW is a hell of a deck and it needs to be respected. <a href="https://twitter.com/labmaniac" target="_blank">Nathan</a> was the first to finish his match in every round, and when his opponent would stand up from the table to get another beer, I'd ask, "Did you get the WW treatment?"<br />
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Despite the speed of WW, I think Erhnamgeddon is generally favored. My dorks mollify the power of <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Strip%20Mine?printing=8733" target="_blank">Strip Mine</a> and chump to buy time. All of my creatures rapidly stabilize the board, especially <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Serra%20Angel?printing=7171" target="_blank">Serra Angel</a>. Although <a href="https://twitter.com/labmaniac" target="_blank">Nathan</a>'s <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Disenchant?printing=6205" target="_blank">Disenchant</a>s are generally dead against me, my <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Armageddon?printing=4864" target="_blank">Armageddons</a> are pretty worthless. In game two, I swap them out for a pair of <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Psionic%20Blast?printing=529" target="_blank">Psionic Blast</a>.<br />
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These games were very tight. I managed to stabilize at nine life in game one and then turn around and get wrecked in game two without putting up a fight. In game three, we had a lot of back-and-forth as he drew two removal spells for my creatures. I ended up casting FIVE (5!) <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Erhnam%20Djinn?printing=10642" target="_blank">Erhnam Djinn</a> in game three by <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Regrowth?printing=1619" target="_blank">Regrowth</a>ing one that had been triple blocked. It looked pretty dire for <a href="https://twitter.com/labmaniac" target="_blank">Nathan</a> as he was facing down three <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Erhnam%20Djinn?printing=10642" target="_blank">Ernies</a> and essentially no board, when he top-decked a <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/City%20in%20a%20Bottle?printing=15504" target="_blank">City in a Bottle</a> that drew cheers, even from me.<br />
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This put us in top-deck mode for several turns. Normally, I am comfortable top-decking against WW since my draws are generally more powerful, but with a <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/City%20in%20a%20Bottle?printing=15504" target="_blank">Bottle</a> on board, many of my threats were un-castable. In typical luck-sack style, I ripped an <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Serra%20Angel?printing=7171" target="_blank">Angel</a> which <a href="https://twitter.com/labmaniac" target="_blank">Nathan</a> had four turns to answer, and he was unable to find a third <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Swords%20to%20Plowshares?printing=6171" target="_blank">Plow</a>.<br />
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It is worth noting that these games were very close, and if <a href="https://twitter.com/labmaniac" target="_blank">Nathan</a> had won this match, he would have taken first place on breakers.<br />
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<b>Final Standing: 5-1</b><br />
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<b>The Stumble Home</b><br />
It is important to mention that in a six-round swiss with only 12 players, some weird things can happen. Danny, <a href="https://twitter.com/j_beatz0606" target="_blank">John</a> and I were all 5-1. <a href="https://twitter.com/j_beatz0606" target="_blank">John</a> had beaten me, Danny had beaten <a href="https://twitter.com/j_beatz0606" target="_blank">John</a>, and I had beaten Danny. I happened to claim the top slot on breakers (I ran quite a gauntlet that day, playing some of tightest players in the room), but those boys brought their A-game and in my mind, we split the title.<br />
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In my mind, the breakout tech of the tournament was inclusion of <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Rasputin%20Dreamweaver?printing=5286" target="_blank">Rasputin Dreamweaver</a> in Shane's U/W/R Control list.<br />
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I had scoffed at it when he had told me earlier in the week, but <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Rasputin%20Dreamweaver?printing=5286" target="_blank">Rasputin</a> turned out to be quite the mana battery (especially with <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Tawnos's%20Coffin?printing=4729" target="_blank">Tawnos's Coffin</a>). You chain <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Rasputin%20Dreamweaver?printing=5286" target="_blank">Rasputin</a> into <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Triskelion?printing=12592" target="_blank">Trike</a> or <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Tawnos's%20Coffin?printing=4729" target="_blank">Coffin</a> for value and end up with a free 4/1 out of the deal with the possibility for more value. I think this card is actually pretty cool, and certainly earned Shane some style points.<br />
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If you'd like to see a photo report of all the decks played, you can find it at <a href="http://www.eternalcentral.com/chicago-old-school-93-94-february-2016-tournament-decklists-and-photo-report/" target="_blank">Eternal Central</a>.<br />
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We were all in good spirits, even poor Dan in the 0-6 bracket. The great thing about playing this niche game with a bunch of great guys is that even if you are losing, you can just grab yourself another beer. James told me that "the main issue with my deck today was the lack of rum I had to drink." Everybody walked out into the street hungry for the next event, which will be forthcoming. In all, we had a blast, and I am so grateful to have this great community of like-minded players. Until next time, boys!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Single <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Strip%20Mine?printing=8733" target="_blank">Strip</a> and a broken opener got there</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Always good to pack a spare <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Jayemdae%20Tome?printing=180" target="_blank">Tome</a> for the inevitable <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Shatter?printing=14689" target="_blank">Shatter</a></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">And then there are those times where <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Disrupting%20Scepter?printing=14476" target="_blank">Scepter</a> runs away with the game</td></tr>
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<a href="http://oldschool-mtg.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Mg's Old School Magic blog</a> has been consistently updated with posts ranging from <a href="http://oldschool-mtg.blogspot.com/2016/01/fnm-in-karlstad.html" target="_blank">tournament reports</a> to <a href="http://oldschool-mtg.blogspot.com/2016/01/the-distribution-of-binomial.html" target="_blank">complex mathematics</a>. Magnus even used our collective fervor for the format (and consider that 93/94 is a small, enthusiast-based, non-sanctioned format) to fund a successful <a href="https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/mtgforlife#/" target="_blank">Indiegogo campaign</a> to donate over $12,000 to <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6I7SOxqVGL4iOzLk7OTOB1DGQ5FQohluFxmOZFF_l470n84fQmVQnOHENGzXaQwmOna-OOt0W8SYJoVusPyvFgNpuPQlUAD8E24X7dz3NLSI04GPEXJs74_dHX6wKU4sWShVCWZjltxc/s1600/_20151221_222557.JPG" target="_blank">Doctors Without Borders</a>. I'm completely blown away by this outpouring of human decency and generosity from our little community, and I think it says quite a bit about the people who make up this format. Hats off to everyone who was able to make a contribution!</div>
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<a href="https://twitter.com/dsuperstition" target="_blank">Ben</a> continues to update <a href="https://mtgunderground.wordpress.com/" target="_blank">his blog</a> with a heavy emphasis on the importance of 'the narrative' and enjoying MTG that exists independently of WOTC. He's also one of the few people that I've met outside of my small playgroup that shows such passion for Old School, and simply playing MTG in general. He delved into our last interaction in his <a href="https://mtgunderground.wordpress.com/2016/01/23/underground-vintage/#more-782" target="_blank">most recent post</a> (and said some really nice things about me–maybe not deserved, but thanks, and I'll take it!). I love reading his blog, and if you haven't had the pleasure of indulging yet, I'd recommend it (again, there's some serious storytelling here).</div>
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There's a <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/oldschoolmtg/" target="_blank">subreddit</a>, multiple <a href="https://www.instagram.com/oldschoolmtg/" target="_blank">Instagram accounts</a>, an Old School MTG event at <a href="http://imgur.com/a/gV73N" target="_blank">GP Oakland</a> and one planned for <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/oldschoolmtg/comments/40opt9/gp_houston_will_have_an_old_school_and_a_vintage/" target="_blank">GP Houston</a>, and of course the largely unwanted side effect of 93/94 cards skyrocketing in cost. I'd love if these "#MTGfinance bros" attempting buy out cards for formats, that they have no intention of being a constructive part of, would just go away– but since there's money in it, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rSdkoRl0IKQ" target="_blank">the jackals will continue to feed</a> (skip to minute 24 to find out where to get your overpriced <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Su-Chi?printing=4728" target="_blank">Su-Chi</a>s from). It seems that Old School MTG has become a recognized worldwide format, despite cost, "unofficiality", and regional rule/B&R variance, for better and for worse. </div>
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So now that I have finished my few-month retrospective (with a somewhat grim ending) on the format, <b>here's what's been going on with me recently with MTG</b>:</div>
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As mentioned earlier from Ben's blog, I played in the Team Serious Invitational in Toledo, OH at <a href="https://twitter.com/ThallidTosser" target="_blank">President Skroob</a>'s Oasis. In standard tradition (always the bridesmaid, but never the bride) I finished 9th place, missing 8th due to breakers. I played the <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXdNZr-oM-rDYwfUdnzkx3rwXni5rf4OKdMXpAeq0Mj4ffAHtdhafwCNdoUZQcBoHT_mwfTItUMObeK6rokWors7d-C5I5HL3H4Zynnru02elUdb151hXoQFWZ6iiJfhy6Pktr4nsBPXo/s1600/IMG_0156.jpg" target="_blank">Painter list</a> that I had together, and it was awesome, as expected (another Painter deck won the tournament). Such is life. I had a blast playing in the event, drank way too much, and enjoyed the Old School on the side.</div>
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I recently ran a slightly different Painter deck at a local 6-man 'round-robbin'. I finished 4-1, as did the winner. My only loss was to the eventual winner, which made deciding the winner quite simple. The deck isn't so different from my last that it deserves a full writeup, but the one notable difference is the inclusion of black cards. The main reason for running black is for the extreme advantage of being able to directly tutor up the other piece of either <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Painter's%20Servant?printing=3694" target="_blank">Painter's Servant</a>/<a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Grindstone?printing=12450" target="_blank">Grindstone</a>, or <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Voltaic%20Key?printing=13315" target="_blank">Voltaic Key</a>/<a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Time%20Vault?printing=13602" target="_blank">Time Vault</a>. It also can't be denied that resolving <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Yawgmoth%27s%20Will?printing=13349" target="_blank">Yawgmoth's Will</a> anytime in the late game generally guarantees a win.</div>
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4 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Force%20of%20Will?printing=4702" target="_blank">Force of Will</a><br />
2 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mana%20Drain?printing=3837" target="_blank">Mana Drain</a><br />
3 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mental%20Misstep?printing=18187" target="_blank">Mental Misstep</a><br />
2 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Pyroblast?printing=4836" target="_blank">Pyroblast</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Red%20Elemental%20Blast?printing=8452" target="_blank">Red Elemental Blast</a><br />
3 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Thirst%20for%20Knowledge?printing=12367" target="_blank">Thirst for Knowledge</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Treasure%20Cruise?printing=26316" target="_blank">Treasure Cruise</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Dig%20Through%20Time?printing=26186" target="_blank">Dig Through Time</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Vampiric%20Tutor?printing=4269" target="_blank">Vampiric Tutor</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Demonic%20Tutor?printing=6971" target="_blank">Demonic Tutor</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Yawgmoth%27s%20Will?printing=13349" target="_blank">Yawgmoth's Will</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Tinker?printing=1442" target="_blank">Tinker</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Time%20Walk?printing=13687" target="_blank">Time Walk</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Ancestral%20Recall?printing=13676" target="_blank">Ancestral Recall</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Ponder?printing=3371" target="_blank">Ponder</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Brainstorm?printing=6070" target="_blank">Brainstorm</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Blightsteel%20Colossus?printing=18077" target="_blank">Blightsteel Colossus</a><br />
3 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Painter's%20Servant?printing=3694" target="_blank">Painter's Servant</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Snapcaster%20Mage?printing=19177" target="_blank">Snapcaster Mage</a><br />
2 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Dack%20Fayden?printing=24780" target="_blank">Dack Fayden</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Sensei's%20Divining%20Top?printing=13076" target="_blank">Sensei’s Divining Top</a><br />
2 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Grindstone?printing=12450" target="_blank">Grindstone</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Voltaic%20Key?printing=13315" target="_blank">Voltaic Key</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Time%20Vault?printing=13602" target="_blank">Time Vault</a></td><td style="text-align: left;" width="232"><b>Mana Sources (23)</b><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Black%20Lotus?printing=13483" target="_blank">Black Lotus</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mox%20Emerald?printing=13587" target="_blank">Mox Emerald</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mox%20Jet?printing=13590" target="_blank">Mox Jet</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mox%20Pearl?printing=13593" target="_blank">Mox Pearl</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mox%20Ruby?printing=13596" target="_blank">Mox Ruby</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mox%20Sapphire?printing=13599" target="_blank">Mox Sapphire</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mana%20Crypt?printing=23401" target="_blank">Mana Crypt</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Sol%20Ring?printing=958" target="_blank">Sol Ring</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mox%20Opal?printing=17899" target="_blank">Mox Opal</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Tolarian%20Academy?printing=15368" target="_blank">Tolarian Academy</a><br />
4 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Scalding%20Tarn?printing=16265" target="_blank">Scalding Tarn</a><br />
2 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Flooded%20Strand?printing=11059" target="_blank">Flooded Strand</a><br />
3 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Volcanic%20Island?printing=3306" target="_blank">Volcanic Island</a><br />
2 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Underground%20Sea?printing=6357" target="_blank">Underground Sea</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Island?printing=23380" target="_blank">Island</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Snow-Covered%20Island?printing=6398" target="_blank">Snow-Covered Island</a><br />
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3 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Grafdigger's%20Cage?printing=19464" target="_blank">Grafdigger’s Cage</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Red%20Elemental%20Blast?printing=8452" target="_blank">Red Elemental Blast</a><br />
3 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Steel%20Sabotage?printing=18011" target="_blank">Steel Sabotage</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Ravenous%20Trap?printing=16533" target="_blank">Ravenous Trap</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Firespout?printing=4166" target="_blank">Firespout</a><br />
2 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Virulent%20Plague?printing=27843" target="_blank">Virulent Plague</a><br />
3 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Ingot%20Chewer?printing=6528" target="_blank">Ingot Chewer</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Pithing%20Needle?printing=1791" target="_blank">Pithing Needle</a></td></tr>
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The Chicago Old School Contingent continues to meet every Thursday at <a href="http://www.mtgcardmarket.com/" target="_blank">MTG Card Market</a> (although we can no longer drink there due to a policy change, so a new venue would be nice). We continue to use the <a href="http://www.understandingancestral.com/p/rule-of-law.html">EC B/R list</a>, despite my hatred of unrestricted <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Strip%20Mine?printing=8733" target="_blank">Strip Mine</a>; while I hate losing to the card, I am not sure that restricting it makes sense, other than it placates players with a similar mindset to my own. I can see many valid arguments on both sides.<br />
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Recently, playing decks containing blue cards has felt pretty unexciting/unchallenging for me, so I have resorted to trying new strategies. I threw together a true mono-red burn deck, and it has been fun to test. My largest issue with the deck is that it often instantly loses to broken plays. I can be winning, or relatively even with my opponent, and as soon as they draw any card like <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mind%20Twist?printing=8015" target="_blank">Mind Twist</a>, <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Ancestral%20Recall?printing=13676" target="_blank">Ancestral Recall</a>, <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Time%20Walk?printing=13687" target="_blank">Time Walk</a>, <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Recall?printing=1061" target="_blank">Recall</a>, <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Timetwister?printing=13693" target="_blank">Timetwister</a>, <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Demonic%20Tutor?printing=6971" target="_blank">Demonic Tutor</a>, etc, I often just lose. Continually losing to brokenness like this becomes pretty unpalatable after a couple hours, so I have gotten in the habit of packing multiple decks on Thursdays.<br />
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Don't get me wrong, the deck can, and definitely has, won games. Unfortunately, the losses seem to overshadow the wins when the majority of my opponents are playing decks containing simply better cards. Also, normally I don't run multiple <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Strip%20Mine?printing=8733" target="_blank">Strip Mine</a>s, as I detest people playing the card in multiples, but this deck simply needed them to even be close to competitive in our group.<br />
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4 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Ball%20Lightning?printing=4753" target="_blank">Ball Lightning</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Ydwen%20Efreet?printing=5186" target="_blank">Ydwen Efreet</a><br />
4 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Lightning%20Bolt?printing=4906" target="_blank">Lightning Bolt</a><br />
4 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Chain%20Lightning?printing=4367" target="_blank">Chain Lightning</a><br />
4 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mana%20Clash?printing=14586" target="_blank">Mana Clash</a><br />
4 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Fireball?printing=6582" target="_blank">Fireball</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Disintegrate?printing=229" target="_blank">Disintegrate</a><br />
2 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Detonate?printing=12465" target="_blank">Detonate</a><br />
3 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Fork?printing=1673" target="_blank">Fork</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Chaos%20Orb?printing=13486" target="_blank">Chaos Orb</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Gauntlet%20of%20Might?printing=13550" target="_blank">Gauntlet of Might</a><br />
3 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Blood%20Moon?printing=14407" target="_blank">Blood Moon</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Wheel%20of%20Fortune?printing=2915" target="_blank">Wheel of Fortune</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Winds%20of%20Change?printing=5002" target="_blank">Winds of Change</a><br />
2 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Red%20Elemental%20Blast?printing=8452" target="_blank">Red Elemental Blast</a><br />
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1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Black%20Lotus?printing=13483" target="_blank">Black Lotus</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mox%20Ruby?printing=13596" target="_blank">Mox Ruby</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Sol%20Ring?printing=958" target="_blank">Sol Ring</a><br />
13 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mountain?printing=6812" target="_blank">Mountain</a><br />
4 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Strip%20Mine?printing=8733" target="_blank">Strip Mine</a><br />
4 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mishra%27s%20Factory?printing=4723" target="_blank">Mishra's Factory</a><br />
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<b>Sideboard (15)</b><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Maze%20of%20Ith?printing=5929" target="_blank">Maze of Ith</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Blood%20Moon?printing=14407" target="_blank">Blood Moon</a><br />
2 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/City%20in%20a%20Bottle?printing=15504" target="_blank">City in a Bottle</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Shatterstorm?printing=2584" target="_blank">Shatterstorm</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Artifact%20Blast?printing=5075" target="_blank">Artifact Blast</a><br />
2 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Shatter?printing=14689" target="_blank">Shatter</a><br />
2 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Red%20Elemental%20Blast?printing=8452" target="_blank">Red Elemental Blast</a><br />
2 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Earthquake?printing=897" target="_blank">Earthquake</a><br />
3 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Flashfires?printing=14505" target="_blank">Flashfires</a></td></tr>
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One thing that makes this deck awesome to play is <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mana%20Clash?printing=14586" target="_blank">Mana Clash</a>. I have won many games on the back of <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mana%20Clash?printing=14586" target="_blank">Mana Clash</a>, and there's nothing like seeing your opponent lose to incessant coin-flipping. I am somewhat shocked that this card hasn't show up in other Old School burn decks that I have looked at online (I may have missed one, please link it in the comments if you can find a list containing <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mana%20Clash?printing=14586" target="_blank">Mana Clash</a> – EDIT: see update at end). At a single red mana, if a burn deck is already maxed out on <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Lightning%20Bolt?printing=4906" target="_blank">Lightning Bolt</a>s and <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Chain%20Lightning?printing=4367" target="_blank">Chain Lightning</a>s, this is another burn spell with similar cost-efficiency. Slinging a deck jam-packed with mostly burn, the minimal amount of damage I am likely to take from my own <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mana%20Clash?printing=14586" target="_blank">Mana Clash</a> is largely irrelevant. I am more likely to win the game due to what little damage it can provide for my opponent. Of course, there are the times when it deals me damage, and none to my opponent, or when it deals no damage at all. In my opinion, it's worth that risk, but if someone is willing to compute the probabilities, I'd love to see it.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">13 damage to my opponent with a single Mana Clash</td></tr>
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The single <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Ydwen%20Efreet?printing=5186" target="_blank">Ydwen Efreet</a> was in there for testing, although I think it should be cut. I owned one, I wanted to try it. In game one, most decks have too much creature hate compared to the meager creature count of this deck, so the efreet is often destroyed/exiled before it gets a single point of damage in. The benefit to the <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Ball%20Lightning?printing=4753" target="_blank">Ball Lightning</a>s and <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mishra%27s%20Factory?printing=4723" target="_blank">Mishra's Factories</a> is that they must be killed at instant speed, as well as providing other huge benefits (six hasty damage and mana/un-counterability/occasional blocker).<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Not a bad attacker, when it survives</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mishra's Factory is no match for Air Elemental<br />
Photo by <a href="https://twitter.com/jmjaco" target="_blank">Jaco</a></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">And sometimes you play a Wheel with Gauntlet in play, <br />
then deal 21 damage in a single turn</td></tr>
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I feel similarly about the single <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Gauntlet%20of%20Might?printing=13550" target="_blank">Gauntlet of Might</a>. Again, I owned one and wanted to try it. In practice, there is so much artifact hate packed into most decks that it, just like <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Ball%20Lightning?printing=4753" target="_blank">Ball Lightning</a>/<a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mishra%27s%20Factory?printing=4723" target="_blank">Mishra's Factory</a>, is often destroyed before providing any benefit.<br />
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The best card in the deck, hands-down, is <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Blood%20Moon?printing=14407" target="_blank">Blood Moon</a>. Landing this card often renders opposing decks useless until they can destroy it. Often by that point, the opponent is nearly finished by the copious amounts of burn spells. In addition, there is no permanent more difficult to destroy than an enchantment in 93/94.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Blood Moon doing a little work<br />
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The deck packs three <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Fork?printing=1673" target="_blank">Fork</a>s and two <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Red%20Elemental%20Blast?printing=8452" target="_blank">Red Elemental Blast</a>s, serving both as situational counters, and in the case of <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Fork?printing=1673" target="_blank">Fork</a>, an occasional damage-doubler. With the heavy blue matchup being so un-winnable, the <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Red%20Elemental%20Blast?printing=8452" target="_blank">Red Elemental Blast</a>s are pretty necessary. Playing one <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Winds%20of%20Change?printing=5002" target="_blank">Winds of Change</a> and a <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Wheel%20of%20Fortune?printing=2915" target="_blank">Wheel of Fortune</a> allows me to recycle <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Red%20Elemental%20Blast?printing=8452" target="_blank">Red Elemental Blast</a>s or other cards that are useless in specific match-ups. Surprisingly, the single <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Winds%20of%20Change?printing=5002" target="_blank">Winds of Change</a> has been a welcome draw much of the time (that might imply how bad some of the draws in this deck are– hold those late game <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mountain?printing=6812" target="_blank">Mountain</a>s!).<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">One of those rare moments when Fork is insane</td></tr>
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And for all of you out there using the <a href="http://oldschool-mtg.blogspot.com/p/banrestriction.html" target="_blank">Swedish B&R</a>– no, <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Fork?printing=1673" target="_blank">Fork</a> is not very broken in this deck, nor any other deck where I have tested it in multiples. That being the case, if you wanted to run this deck in a meta with restricted <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Fork?printing=1673" target="_blank">Fork</a>, losing the two copies wouldn't be too painful (the card may not even be worth running three of, even if it is legal). The real issue would be losing the three extra <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Strip%20Mine?printing=8733" target="_blank">Strip Mine</a>s. Multiple early <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Strip%20Mine?printing=8733" target="_blank">Strip Mine</a>s allow you to burn your opponent out while the sit there doing nothing. <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Stone%20Rain?printing=14718" target="_blank">Stone Rain</a> in this slot is simply too costly, and I'd rather just run more main deck artifact hate if <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Strip%20Mine?printing=8733" target="_blank">Strip Mine</a> is only allowed as a one-of.<br />
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The other deck that I have been playing, for at least the last six months, is my Mono White Prison deck. This deck is actually a pretty tough matchup for most opposing decks, despite not having access to cards like <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mind%20Twist?printing=8015" target="_blank">Mind Twist</a> and <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Ancestral%20Recall?printing=13676" target="_blank">Ancestral Recall</a>.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mono White Prison</td></tr>
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<b>Mono White Prison by Danny Friedman</b></div>
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<tr valign="TOP"><td style="text-align: left;" width="230"><b>Business (33)</b><br />
2 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Disenchant?printing=6205" target="_blank">Disenchant</a><br />
3 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Divine%20Offering?printing=11421" target="_blank">Divine Offering</a><br />
2 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Ivory%20Tower?printing=4718" target="_blank">Ivory Tower</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Moat?printing=4985" target="_blank">Moat</a><br />
2 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Kismet?printing=3617" target="_blank">Kismet</a><br />
3 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Armageddon?printing=4864" target="_blank">Armageddon</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Balance?printing=8640" target="_blank">Balance</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Wrath%20of%20God?printing=2449" target="_blank">Wrath of God</a><br />
4 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Swords%20to%20Plowshares?printing=6171" target="_blank">Swords to Plowshares</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Chaos%20Orb?printing=13486" target="_blank">Chaos Orb</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Winter%20Orb?printing=4969" target="_blank">Winter Orb</a><br />
3 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Howling%20Mine?printing=1986" target="_blank">Howling Mine</a><br />
3 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Icy%20Manipulator?printing=2008" target="_blank">Icy Manipulator</a><br />
2 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Relic%20Barrier?printing=11628" target="_blank">Relic Barrier</a><br />
3 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Black%20Vise?printing=7792" target="_blank">Black Vise</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Feldon%27s%20Cane?printing=734" target="_blank">Feldon's Cane</a><br />
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1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Black%20Lotus?printing=13483" target="_blank">Black Lotus</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mox%20Emerald?printing=13587" target="_blank">Mox Emerald</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mox%20Jet?printing=13590" target="_blank">Mox Jet</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mox%20Pearl?printing=13593" target="_blank">Mox Pearl</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mox%20Ruby?printing=13596" target="_blank">Mox Ruby</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mox%20Sapphire?printing=13599" target="_blank">Mox Sapphire</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Sol%20Ring?printing=958" target="_blank">Sol Ring</a><br />
3 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Fellwar%20Stone?printing=14935" target="_blank">Fellwar Stone</a><br />
10 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Plains?printing=7348" target="_blank">Plains</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mishra's%20Workshop?printing=426" target="_blank">Mishra's Workshop</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Strip%20Mine?printing=8733" target="_blank">Strip Mine</a><br />
4 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mishra%27s%20Factory?printing=4723" target="_blank">Mishra's Factory</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Maze%20of%20Ith?printing=5929" target="_blank">Maze of Ith</a><br />
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<b>Sideboard (15)</b><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Circle%20of%20Protection%3A%20Black?printing=14427" target="_blank">Circle of Protection: Black</a><br />
2 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Circle%20of%20Protection%3A%20Red?printing=14439" target="_blank">Circle of Protection: Red</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Greater%20Realm%20of%20Preservation?printing=5157" target="_blank">Greater Realm of Preservation</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Wrath%20of%20God?printing=2449" target="_blank">Wrath of God</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Karma?printing=12910" target="_blank">Karma</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Dust%20to%20Dust?printing=4761" target="_blank">Dust to Dust</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Divine%20Offering?printing=11421" target="_blank">Divine Offering</a><br />
2 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Disenchant?printing=6205" target="_blank">Disenchant</a><br />
2 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/King%20Suleiman?printing=15744" target="_blank">King Suleiman</a><br />
3 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Serra%20Angel?printing=7171" target="_blank">Serra Angel</a></td></tr>
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Unlike Mono Red Burn, this deck does not need four <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Strip%20Mine?printing=8733" target="_blank">Strip Mine</a>s to win. Likely, with three more colorless lands, this deck would have issues making enough white mana. In fact, this has been a problem in certain games with the current number of off-color Moxen, <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Fellwar%20Stone?printing=14935" target="_blank">Fellwar Stone</a>s (against decks not running <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Plains?printing=7348" target="_blank">Plains</a>), <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mishra's%20Workshop?printing=426" target="_blank">Mishra's Workshop</a>, and the single <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Strip%20Mine?printing=8733" target="_blank">Strip Mine</a>. If I were to run more <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Strip%20Mine?printing=8733" target="_blank">Strip Mine</a>s, I'd likely start by cutting the <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mishra's%20Workshop?printing=426" target="_blank">Mishra's Workshop</a>.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Hitting those Chaos Orb flips really helps when you're facing down this kind of damage<br />
Photo by <a href="https://twitter.com/jmjaco" target="_blank">Jaco</a></td></tr>
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Lets address the win conditions; the primary ways this decks wins by locking the opponent out and killing with a long-lasting <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Black%20Vise?printing=7792" target="_blank">Black Vise</a>. As a secondary win condition, <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mishra%27s%20Factory?printing=4723" target="_blank">Mishra's Factory</a> is a slow clock, but can often be enough when combined with a <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Black%20Vise?printing=7792" target="_blank">Black Vise</a>, or of the board is completely locked down by a combination of lock components. </div>
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I have tested this list with a single <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Black%20Vise?printing=7792" target="_blank">Black Vise</a> (abiding by the <a href="http://oldschool-mtg.blogspot.com/p/banrestriction.html" target="_blank">Swedish B&R</a> list), and the deck continued to win a similar amount of games. In these cases, I had to be smarter about when to play <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Black%20Vise?printing=7792" target="_blank">Black Vise</a>, to allow for the best protection. In games where my <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Black%20Vise?printing=7792" target="_blank">Black Vise</a> was destroyed, wins via <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mishra%27s%20Factory?printing=4723" target="_blank">Mishra's Factory</a> were the most common, followed by decking my opponents by locking them out, and accelerating the process with <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Howling%20Mine?printing=1986" target="_blank">Howling Mine</a> combined with <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Feldon%27s%20Cane?printing=734" target="_blank">Feldon's Cane</a>. In a meta with restricted <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Black%20Vise?printing=7792" target="_blank">Black Vise</a>, the two extra slots would be replaced by a second <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Feldon%27s%20Cane?printing=734" target="_blank">Feldon's Cane</a> and a fourth <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Howling%20Mine?printing=1986" target="_blank">Howling Mine</a>. </div>
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It's also possible that the deck could run an amount of <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Argivian%20Archaeologist?printing=5074" target="_blank">Argivian Archaeologist</a>s for artifact recursion. The main reason for not running them in this deck is similar to my reason for not running more creatures in my Mono Red Burn deck; there are currently no creatures (aside from <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mishra%27s%20Factory?printing=4723" target="_blank">Mishra's Factory</a> when activated) in the main deck. This generally results in my opponent boarding out all creature hate in game two, allowing me to bring in the three <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Serra%20Angel?printing=7171" target="_blank">Serra Angel</a>s with little way for my opponent to interact with them once resolved. With <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Argivian%20Archaeologist?printing=5074" target="_blank">Argivian Archaeologist</a>s in the main deck, my opponents would likely be able to deal with them during game one, and then likely keep creature removal in the deck post-board.</div>
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This deck locks down opposing mana bases extremely well between <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Armageddon?printing=4864" target="_blank">Armageddon</a>, <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Icy%20Manipulator?printing=2008" target="_blank">Icy Manipulator</a>, <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Kismet?printing=3617" target="_blank">Kismet</a>, and <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Strip%20Mine?printing=8733" target="_blank">Strip Mine</a> for the lands. <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Disenchant?printing=6205" target="_blank">Disenchant</a>, <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Divine%20Offering?printing=11421" target="_blank">Divine Offering</a>, and <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Relic%20Barrier?printing=11628" target="_blank">Relic Barrier</a> easily handle their artifacts (as well as <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Icy%20Manipulator?printing=2008" target="_blank">Icy Manipulator</a> and <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Kismet?printing=3617" target="_blank">Kismet</a>). <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Swords%20to%20Plowshares?printing=6171" target="_blank">Swords to Plowshares</a> can also destroy opposing <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mishra%27s%20Factory?printing=4723" target="_blank">Mishra's Factories</a> when activated, as well as <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Balance?printing=8640" target="_blank">Balance</a> being able to clean up when I have very few, or no lands in play.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">And this is one reason why Balance is so amazing– and yes, it resolved<br />
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Because of the heavy amounts of artifact mana sources in this deck, it survives <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Armageddon?printing=4864" target="_blank">Armageddon</a> very well, especially with the one-sided draw engine of <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Howling%20Mine?printing=1986" target="_blank">Howling Mine</a> plus <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Relic%20Barrier?printing=11628" target="_blank">Relic Barrier</a>/<a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Icy%20Manipulator?printing=2008" target="_blank">Icy Manipulator</a>. Generally, it is only after the board state is on total lockdown that I ever would want to allow my opponent to draw extra cards from <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Howling%20Mine?printing=1986" target="_blank">Howling Mine</a>, but that isn't always an option when cards are in short supply in the early game.</div>
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The one card I would love to add to this deck is <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Land%20Tax?printing=8101" target="_blank">Land Tax</a>, but thus far, I haven't found the right cards to cut to include it. I'll post a new build of this when I'm able to create a variant to uses <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Land%20Tax?printing=8101" target="_blank">Land Tax</a> in addition to some of the other options mentioned above.</div>
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<b>New Battles</b></div>
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On completely different note, I will be attending n00bcon (the largest Old School tournament, offering a <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Giant%20Shark?printing=5656" target="_blank">Giant Shark</a> to the winner) this year in Gothenburg, Sweden. I am really looking forward to finally meeting Magnus and all of the other familiar names you see on his <a href="http://oldschool-mtg.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Old School Magic Blog</a>.</div>
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We're also having an invitational Old School event on 2/6/2016 in Chicago, and I will definitely have more to post about both that tournament as well as n00bcon once they've happened. Hopefully, I'll post an update here before leaving for Sweden, but given my recent record, don't count on it.</div>
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Until next time,</div>
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/Danny<br />
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<b>EDIT</b>:<br />
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1. After posting a link to this on the 93/94 Facebook Group, <a href="http://www.manaleak.com/mtguk/author/ChrisCooper/" target="_blank">Chris Cooper</a> pointed me to <a href="http://www.manaleak.com/mtguk/2015/11/old-school-magic-getting-into-the-format-on-a-budget-by-christopher-cooper/" target="_blank">his article</a> where he mentioned <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mana%20Clash?printing=14586" target="_blank">Mana Clash</a> as "...a risky spell at best for often little damage output. It is one of the most fun spells to cast in the format though, so do give it a go." I'd say this is a fair analysis of the card, and in the case of Mono Red Burn, the risk of dealing too much damage to yourself is of minimal concern. The larger risk is the card not dealing any damage at all to your opponent.<br />
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Of the eight articles Chis has written on <a href="http://www.manaleak.com/mtguk/author/ChrisCooper/" target="_blank">manaleak.com</a>, three of them are focussed on Old School (and focussed on actual playing, <u>not on finance</u>). His articles are a fantastic read for both new and seasoned players, and dive into a variety of topics within the format. I've added his page to my <a href="http://www.understandingancestral.com/p/words-of-wise.html">Resources</a> page, check them out!<br />
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2. I have gotten a few messages about why Mono White Prison plays three <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Divine%20Offering?printing=11421" target="_blank">Divine Offering</a>s, with just two <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Disenchant?printing=6205" target="_blank">Disenchant</a>s in the main (the final <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Divine%20Offering?printing=11421" target="_blank">Divine Offering</a> and two <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Disenchant?printing=6205" target="_blank">Disenchant</a>s are in the board for a total of eight). The reason for this choice is that gaining life is very important in this deck.<br />
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Gaining extra life allows me to survive for more turns (hence why this deck plays two <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Ivory%20Tower?printing=4718" target="_blank">Ivory Tower</a>s). The longer the game continues, the greater the inevitability of a prison-style lock is. As far as problematic enchantments, there aren't many in Old School MTG, but they should be noted. The scariest one this deck can face is <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Gloom?printing=10900" target="_blank">Gloom</a>. Others include <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Nether%20Void?printing=3623" target="_blank">Nether Void</a> (super <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Gloom?printing=10900" target="_blank">Gloom</a>), <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Stasis?printing=11046" target="_blank">Stasis</a>, <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/The%20Abyss?printing=3684" target="_blank">The Abyss</a> (which is 100% irrelevant to the main board), <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Sylvan%20Library?printing=4998" target="_blank">Sylvan Library</a>, <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Blood%20Moon?printing=14407" target="_blank">Blood Moon</a> (again, largely irrelevant to this deck), <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Moat?printing=4985" target="_blank">Moat</a> (again, largely irrelevant to this deck, we even play our own), as well as a few others that are more fringe.<br />
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The point here is that aside from probably <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Gloom?printing=10900" target="_blank">Gloom</a> and <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Stasis?printing=11046" target="_blank">Stasis</a>, there are no enchantments the deck is really soft to; it would rather just gain the extra life from <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Divine%20Offering?printing=11421" target="_blank">Divine Offering</a>. If I play against a black deck, I'll generally board all four <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Disenchant?printing=6205" target="_blank">Disenchant</a>s in to handle possible <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Gloom?printing=10900" target="_blank">Gloom</a>s.</div>
Danny Friedmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07920894153864886390noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6078918398773906990.post-25787224352967076012015-10-23T19:23:00.001-05:002016-06-14T12:09:58.558-05:00Fall Update: Thirst for Knowledge and Guardian BeastSo quite a bit has been happening in Old School/Vintage MTG recently. The first thing I would like to point out is Mg's #<a href="https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/mtgforlife#/" target="_blank">MtgForLife campaign on Indiegogo</a>. If you are reading this blog, it's extremely likely that you have already seen this, but if not, read about on the <a href="http://oldschool-mtg.blogspot.com/2015/10/mtgforlife.html" target="_blank">Old School MTG blog</a>. Considering the obscene amounts of money we all pour into this game, it's great to see Mg bringing the community together to reroute some of that money to give back those who can use it most. There are 24 days left of the campaign and it would be amazing to hit the $10,000 goal. I made a small donation on the first day and will be making another very soon. I feel that this is a wonderful cause, and urge you to think about contributing something.<br />
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<b>Vintage</b><br />
In Vintage, <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Dig%20Through%20Time?printing=26186" target="_blank">Dig Through Time</a> and <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Chalice%20of%20the%20Void?printing=12812" target="_blank">Chalice of the Void</a> were restricted, while <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Thirst%20for%20Knowledge?printing=12367" target="_blank">Thirst For Knowledge</a> was unrestricted. I don't want to dive too deeply into <a href="http://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/news/september-28-2015-banned-and-restricted-announcement-2015-09-28" target="_blank">Wizards's explanation</a> for these, nor am I going to post a full analysis on it at this time (but <a href="http://www.eternalcentral.com/september-2015-banned-restricted-update-major-changes-to-vintage-legacy/" target="_blank">here is a brief one from EC</a>). Suffice it to say, this has really shaken up Vintage and I am STOKED.<br />
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When I first got into competitive Vintage (around 2004-2005), <a href="http://www.starcitygames.com/magic/vintage/10479_How_to_Play_Control_Slaver_Now.html" target="_blank">Control Slaver</a> was the first deck that I picked up. I definitely wasn't any good at it, and had more success when I switched solely to <a href="http://sales.starcitygames.com//deckdatabase/displaydeck.php?DeckID=18786" target="_blank">5C Uba Stax</a> (and at one point in time I owned this full linked list in Japanese foil/Alpha – achievement unlocked), but Slaver will always be that nostalgic "first deck" for me. Nowadays, I don't feel that <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mindslaver?printing=12603" target="_blank">Mindslaver</a> is strong enough a card, but I do think it's time to revisit Thirst with <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Goblin%20Welder?printing=2530" target="_blank">Goblin Welder</a>.<br />
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Back in 2009, <a href="https://twitter.com/j_beatz0606" target="_blank">John Beste</a> and I used to run a U/R/B Painter list we referred to as "The Gabbersaurus." It definitely was one of the most fun decks that I have ever piloted, and overall, it did well in its time. Fast forward to now, I think the best Thirst list is going to be a <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Painter's%20Servant?printing=3694" target="_blank">Painter's Servant</a>-based deck. Specifically, I feel this way because with the restriction of Chalice, <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Null%20Rod?printing=11738" target="_blank">Null Rod</a>s are going to be rampant. A Painter deck is one of the few decks that can deal with a resolved Null Rod without splashing any anti-artifact hate in the main deck.<br />
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I will also point out that playing a TFK-based deck that has some tinkerbot along with the <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Time%20Vault?printing=13602" target="_blank">Time Vault</a>/<a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Voltaic%20Key?printing=13315" target="_blank">Voltaic Key</a> combo is hit very hard by <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Phyrexian%20Revoker?printing=18065" target="_blank">Phyrexian Revoker</a> as well as <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Pithing%20Needle?printing=1791" target="_blank">Pithing Needle</a>s, which are often found in many sideboards. By playing Painter/<a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Grindstone?printing=12450" target="_blank">Grindstone</a>, Key/Vault, Goblin Welder, and <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Dack%20Fayden?printing=24780" target="_blank">Dack Fayden</a>, an opposing deck running Revokers and/or Needles has a tough time making the right call. Even if they do make the right call (likely informed by the board state), with all of the cards just mentioned, you have plethora of great options (going all the way to plays like stealing an opponent's Pithing Needle with Dack, and Welding it out in a situation where Needle is naming half of your combo and your opponent either has no artifacts in the yard, or you don't want to give him any of his artifacts in his yard).<br />
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Below is a list I ran a couple of weeks ago in a eight-man Vintage event. I ended up 4-1, only losing to Jaco (he went undefeated) after mulling to a barely playable five-card hand in G1 that was answered entirely by Jaco's turn 1 Dack Fayden with <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Pyroblast?printing=4836" target="_blank">Pyroblast</a> backup that guaranteed me multiple turns without mana. G2 was a blowout as well (the deck had multiple <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Ancient%20Grudge?printing=798" target="_blank">Ancient Grudge</a>s, Pyroblasts, and Null Rods).<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The cards next to FOW are altered Drains</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This game started with t1 TFK into Dack</td></tr>
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The list needs some work, but I really liked it. Despite all the bad PR you hear about <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Blightsteel%20Colossus?printing=18077" target="_blank">BSC</a>, it still kills in one turn (just don't be an idiot, and consider your outs to an opposing Dack before <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Tinker?printing=1442" target="_blank">Tinker</a>ing). And as far as the lack of black for <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Demonic%20Tutor?printing=6971" target="_blank">Demonic Tutor</a>, <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Vampiric%20Tutor?printing=4269" target="_blank">Vampiric Tutor</a>, <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Yawgmoth's%20Will?printing=13349" target="_blank">Yawgmoth's Will</a>, and great sideboard cards, I'd rather not lose to <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Wasteland?printing=12977" target="_blank">Wasteland</a>. The sideboard isn't pictured, but it had an amount of <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Steel%20Sabotage?printing=18011" target="_blank">Steel Sabotage</a>, <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Ingot%20Chewer?printing=6528" target="_blank">Ingot Chewer</a>, and <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Grafdigger's%20Cage?printing=19464" target="_blank">Grafdigger's Cage</a> among other things.<br />
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I'll keep playing with TFK and posting more decks as I build them. Feel free to tear this apart in the comments if you dare!<br />
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<b>Old School</b><br />
I recently participated in <a href="https://www.facebook.com/cardandboardllc" target="_blank">Card and Board</a>'s Old School event. We had 12 players and I played a deck very similar to Justin Beckert's <a href="http://www.eternalcentral.com/oldschoolew2015/" target="_blank">U/R/B Dreams Combo</a>. I had played with the deck quite a bit before hand and found it to be INCREDIBLY BUSTED. Unfortunately, I ended up playing against three B/W aggro decks, all running <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Underworld%20Dreams?printing=2417" target="_blank">Underworld Dreams</a>. For whatever reason, any game where I had an early Dreams, my opponent either had one as well, or had a <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Disenchant?printing=6205" target="_blank">Disenchant</a>. There were also multiple games that I played where I couldn't find an Underworld Dreams until hitting the bottom third of my deck.<br />
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The day was an exercise in extreme variance. Although I made top eight (not so impressive when the whole tournament was 12 players), in retrospect I'd rather have just sat the tournament out, and hung out/watched than play the type of games that I did. But that is just how it's sometimes going to be. Otherwise, it was great chatting with everyone at the tournament and I can't wait for the next one.<br />
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The deck that I am most excited about is a <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Guardian%20Beast?printing=15507" target="_blank">Guardian Beast</a> combo deck that is in many ways, similar to Mg's "<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibkIyeGKtRW0beOhJYQzenX3vWyjAf_jNAHH5Ot227C2zOsIEaXB8JElDxUdnRUk8eZtmUJxUN9K1k3PuLoq5gKWkgMEabpp1DMSONEZqVTprsZ9JIxxvL6SnM7tZIzIaBSbJE7I8OlCk/s1600/decklist.JPG" target="_blank">Project M</a>," but the core strategy is quite different. Project M utilizes the combos between Guardian Beast and <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Nevinyrral's%20Disk?printing=4924" target="_blank">Nevinyrral's Disk</a> as well as <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Chaos%20Orb?printing=13486" target="_blank">Chaos Orb</a> (note that Chaos Orb is not sacrificed to activate), while at the same time using Beast to protect non-creature artifacts and finishing with an aggro strategy. This build of Project M uses <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mishra's%20Factory?printing=4722" target="_blank">Mishra's Factories</a>, <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Sol'kanar%20the%20Swamp%20King?printing=762" target="_blank">Sol'kanar</a>, <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Triskelion?printing=12592" target="_blank">Triskelion</a>, <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Vesuvan%20Doppelganger?printing=5144" target="_blank">Vesuvan Doppelganger</a>, <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mahamoti%20Djinn?printing=2066" target="_blank">Mahamoti Djinn</a>s, and <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Control%20Magic?printing=8020" target="_blank">Control Magic</a> to win (as well as additional options in the sideboard).<br />
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Here is what I have been playing:<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">"Beast Combo"</td></tr>
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Note the absence of any creatures aside from the Guardian Beasts. The idea behind this deck is that you use Beast/Disk to control the board and avoid being killed, and eventually finish with an infinite <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Braingeyser?printing=1213" target="_blank">Braingeyser</a> or <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Rocket%20Launcher?printing=956" target="_blank">Rocket Launcher</a> courtesy of <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Power%20Artifact?printing=19" target="_blank">Power Artifact</a>/<a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Basalt%20Monolith?printing=700" target="_blank">Basalt Monolith</a>. For blocking, or the last resort of "going on the offensive" (if something goes wrong with the combo), you have two Factories, two <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Jade%20Statue?printing=14865" target="_blank">Jade Statue</a>s, and two <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Copy%20Artifact?printing=1217" target="_blank">Copy Artifact</a>s.<br />
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These "creatures" are very intentional choices. Notice how Guardian Beast only makes non-creature artifacts indestructible? This means that with an amount of Factory/Statue in play, you can activate a Disk (with Beast in play) during your first main phase, nuke the whole board minus your artifacts, then activate these to swing in with. Jade Statue is particularly hilarious, in that it is only a creature during the combat step. It also happens to be a 3/6, which is key because it is largely in the deck as a blocker to buy time while waiting to assemble one of the two infinite combos, or a Chaos Orb/Beast lock.<br />
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I found this deck to be absolutely brutal. Aside from <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Energy%20Flux?printing=7664" target="_blank">Energy Flux</a>, it is very hard to beat this deck. Unlike Project M, this deck plays four <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Counterspell?printing=6454" target="_blank">Counterspell</a>s for dealing with anything that tries to disrupt your Guardian Beast, or to protect your combo while going off. Also notice how Power Artifact is often a live card, even without Basalt Monolith. It can be played on <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Jayemdae%20Tome?printing=180" target="_blank">Jayemdae Tome</a>, <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Disrupting%20Scepter?printing=14476" target="_blank">Disrupting Scepter</a>, Rocket Launcher, Jade Statue, or even Chaos Orb for value.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Power Artifact "for val"</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Hard to imagine a better opening hand</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">After drawing a second Counterspell, my opponent scooped</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Beast redundancy</td></tr>
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Between all of the draw, Demonic Tutor, <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Transmute%20Artifact?printing=23" target="_blank">Transmute Artifact</a>, and <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Recall?printing=1061" target="_blank">Recall</a>, there are many ways to assemble all of the different combos. And even when you can't easily assemble an infinite combo, this deck can play a control role until you do, or win with Beast/Statue/Fatory aggro. I also know that you can't run less than four Beast in this deck. In order to control the board, they will be nuked by Disk, so it is key to draw another (or have one in hand) as quickly as possible to keep the game in your favor.<br />
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The sideboard probably needs a couple <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Boomerang?printing=1736" target="_blank">Boomerang</a>s to deal with Energy Flux, because outside of a previously resolved (at least two turns prior) Chaos Orb or Disk, it's almost impossible to beat Energy Flux. This would be the only reason I would consider running red, and it would just be for REB out of the board. I feel this would disrupt the mana base too much (the reason for only running two Factories), so I am not currently running them. I may try it out in the future.Danny Friedmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07920894153864886390noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6078918398773906990.post-53965036099227979172015-09-09T13:15:00.001-05:002016-06-14T12:10:22.724-05:00Summer Tournament Recap<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
Howdy, fellow mages. It's been quite some time since I last posted (3 months as of yesterday), so I am going to attempt to summarize my MTG exploits this summer. In general, I've been pretty busy with work and family, and when combining that with my elevated procrastination skills, it has eaten up all of my time for updating this blog. But the wait is over, and I have prepared a monolithic blog post with hopes of diverting your energy from dissatisfaction with my update frequency to general enthusiasm (or at least I can hope).</div>
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Old School in Chicago has really grown. Prior to the start of tournament season (NYSE, Gen Con, Eternal Weekend, etc.), we were seeing anywhere from 6 to 12 people at our weekly Old School night at <a href="http://www.mtgcardmarket.com/" target="_blank">MTG Card Market</a>. Considering it feels like pulling teeth to get more than 8 people to show up for monthly Vintage (at <a href="http://www.xtremegamesonline.com/" target="_blank">Xtreme Games</a> on the Wisconsin/Illinois border), this is a real accomplishment.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A regular 'ol shindig</td></tr>
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It's impossible to deny the enthusiasm players seem to have for Old School MTG. One of the most surprising things is that there are multiple local players that have bought into Old School who were not already playing Vintage. And I am not just talking about picking up <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Unsummon?printing=5703" target="_blank">Unsummon</a>s and <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Flying%20Men?printing=343" target="_blank">Flying Men</a>, but Power 9 and <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Library%20of%20Alexandria?printing=15810" target="_blank">LOA</a>s! What is even crazier is that some of these players have minimal interest in Vintage, yet can't get enough of turning <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Juggernaut?printing=3054" target="_blank">Juggernaut</a>s and <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Serendib%20Efreet?printing=4750" target="_blank">Serendib Efreet</a>s sideways. I think it's a mixture of nostalgia, casual play environment, and the general "freshness" of playing a format that allows cards like <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Black%20Lotus?printing=13483" target="_blank">Black Lotus</a>, but skips the <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Force%20of%20Will?printing=4702" target="_blank">Force of Will</a>s, <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mental%20Misstep?printing=18187" target="_blank">Mental Misstep</a>s, and <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Lodestone%20Golem?printing=16593" target="_blank">Lodestone Golem</a>s. There's nothing like being on the play and casting a turn one <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Ancestral%20Recall?printing=13676" target="_blank">Ancestral Recall</a>, knowing that there's nothing your opponent can do to stop its resolution.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Looks like a promising turn 1 on the play</td></tr>
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Summer marks the start of the US Vintage tournament season with the three largest events of the year happening. Prior to Vintage Champs moving to Philadelphia, <a href="http://www.gencon.com/" target="_blank">Gen Con</a> hosted the championship and boasted the largest Vintage tournament of the year. I've been attending Gen Con for as long as I can remember, and I can say without a doubt that <a href="http://pastimes.net/" target="_blank">Pastimes</a> has done a terrible job handling Vintage events every one of those years (at least in my opinion). I feel that you would be hard pressed to find a Vintage player that disagrees.<br />
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From prize support to security to the basic mechanics of running events, Pastimes has been a large part of the reason why Vintage at Gen Con hasn't lived up to its potential. Because of this and various other smaller reasons, the US Vintage community was elated when <a href="https://twitter.com/ironchefnick" target="_blank">Nick Coss</a> (aka <a href="http://www.topdeckgamesonline.com/" target="_blank">Top Deck Games</a> aka <a href="http://www.cardtitan.com/" target="_blank">Card Titan</a>) started hosting Vintage and Legacy champs as it's own event, <a href="http://www.cardtitan.com/eternal_weekend" target="_blank">Eternal Weekend</a>, in Philadelphia, PA. Eternal Weekend has been a massive success and grows larger every year (more on this later). While Vintage Champs has moved, there are still large Vintage events at Gen Con, and despite Pastimes's incompetence, these tournaments are large enough to be worth traveling for.<br />
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Since 2013, <a href="https://twitter.com/nickdetwiler" target="_blank">Nick Detwiler</a> has been running the <a href="http://www.themanadrain.com/index.php?topic=47123.0" target="_blank">New York Stax Exchange Open</a> (NYSE) to great success. Since <a href="http://www.starcitygames.com/" target="_blank">Star City Games</a> stopped running "<a href="http://www.starcitygames.com/magic/vintage/7666_StarCityGamescom_Power_Nine_Tournament_Top_8_Decklists_and_Interviews.html" target="_blank">Power Nine</a>" events, this is the only American tournament series to offer a Power 9 draft for the top 8. Just like the SCG P9 events, NYSE is a proxy event and attracts some of the best competitors in all of North America every year. Nick awards prizes up through top 16 as well as door prizes and random giveaways. He has many amazing artists in attendance along with top notch vendors. He even hires private security for the event. This is hands-down my favorite American Vintage event.<br />
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<b>NYSE III - 6.27.15</b><br />
The first event of the summer that I played in was NYSE III. I had been on a hot streak with my URW Mentor-Remora deck, and I planned on playing a variant of it at NYSE. The deck had been doing very well for me with every single performance resulting in a win, top 4, or top 8. Despite what most of the minds in Vintage had been saying about <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Tinker?printing=1442" target="_blank">Tinker</a> for <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Blightsteel%20Colossus?printing=18077" target="_blank">BSC</a> (that it was terrible specifically due to the omnipresent <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Dack%20Fayden?printing=24780" target="_blank">Dack Fayden</a>), my deck had great success with it. My figuring was that running main deck <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Hurkyl's%20Recall?printing=3103" target="_blank">Hurkyl's Recall</a>, 2x Dack, and a <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Jace,%20the%20Mind%20Sculptor?printing=16600" target="_blank">Jace, the Mind Sculptor</a> as well as just playing smart, I should be able to mitigate opposing Dacks.<br />
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The other interesting tech that the deck featured was 4 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Scalding%20Tarn?printing=16265" target="_blank">Scalding Tarn</a>s, 4 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Volcanic%20Island?printing=3306" target="_blank">Volcanic Island</a>s, and 2 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Steam%20Vents?printing=15607" target="_blank">Steam Vents</a> in the main deck. This, combined with a basic Mountain and 3 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Pulverize?printing=7345" target="_blank">Pulverize</a> in the sideboard allowed me to easily have enough Mountains for alternate-casting Pulverize post-board in Workshop match-ups. Main deck Hurkyl's Recall, <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Viashino%20Heretic?printing=1482" target="_blank">Viashino Heretic</a>, and Dack combined with 3 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Ingot%20Chewer?printing=6528" target="_blank">Ingot Chewer</a>s in the board added to the Pulverize package to make a pretty excellent Workshop match-up.<br />
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What I found in testing was that Viashino Heretic was very important because it was unlikely that an opposing Workshop opponent could deal with both Dack and Heretic, because he can only draw so many <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Phyrexian%20Revoker?printing=18065" target="_blank">Phyrexian Revoker</a>s (I use "he" to identify the unknown Workshop opponent, because I have yet to face a female Workshop opponent in 10 years of Vintage, sorry for the generalization). I also discovered that 7 Mountains in the main deck made it nearly impossible to get completely <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Wasteland?printing=12977" target="_blank">Wasteland</a>ed out of them, and I never felt too bad sacrificing 2 to a Pulverize.<br />
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<b>Mentor Remora URW </b>(the 61 card wonder)<b> by Danny Friedman</b></div>
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4 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Force%20of%20Will?printing=4702" target="_blank">Force of Will</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Misdirection?printing=7113" target="_blank">Misdirection</a><br />
3 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mental%20Misstep?printing=18187" target="_blank">Mental Misstep</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Pyroblast?printing=4836" target="_blank">Pyroblast</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Flusterstorm?printing=18490" target="_blank">Flusterstorm</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mana%20Drain?printing=3837" target="_blank">Mana Drain</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Repeal?printing=15547" target="_blank">Repeal</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Hurkyl's%20Recall?printing=3103" target="_blank">Hurkyl’s Recall</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Fire%20//%20Ice?printing=9498" target="_blank">Fire // Ice</a><br />
3 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mystic%20Remora?printing=5167" target="_blank">Mystic Remora</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Sensei's%20Divining%20Top?printing=13076" target="_blank">Sensei’s Divining Top</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Ponder?printing=3371" target="_blank">Ponder</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Brainstorm?printing=6070" target="_blank">Brainstorm</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Ancestral%20Recall?printing=13676" target="_blank">Ancestral Recall</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Time%20Walk?printing=13687" target="_blank">Time Walk</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Thirst%20for%20Knowledge?printing=12367" target="_blank">Thirst for Knowledge</a><br />
2 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Dack%20Fayden?printing=24780" target="_blank">Dack Fayden</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Jace,%20the%20Mind%20Sculptor?printing=16600" target="_blank">Jace, the Mind Sculptor</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Treasure%20Cruise?printing=26316" target="_blank">Treasure Cruise</a><br />
2 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Dig%20Through%20Time?printing=26186" target="_blank">Dig Through Time</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mystical%20Tutor?printing=4243" target="_blank">Mystical Tutor</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Merchant%20Scroll?printing=11976" target="_blank">Merchant Scroll</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Tinker?printing=1442" target="_blank">Tinker</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Blightsteel%20Colossus?printing=18077" target="_blank">Blightsteel Colossus</a><br />
2 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Monastery%20Mentor?printing=27113" target="_blank">Monastery Mentor</a><br />
2 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Snapcaster%20Mage?printing=19177" target="_blank">Snapcaster Mage</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Viashino%20Heretic?printing=1482" target="_blank">Viashino Heretic</a></td><td style="text-align: left;" width="232"><b>Mana Sources (23)</b><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Black%20Lotus?printing=13483" target="_blank">Black Lotus</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mox%20Emerald?printing=13587" target="_blank">Mox Emerald</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mox%20Jet?printing=13590" target="_blank">Mox Jet</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mox%20Pearl?printing=13593" target="_blank">Mox Pearl</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mox%20Ruby?printing=13596" target="_blank">Mox Ruby</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mox%20Sapphire?printing=13599" target="_blank">Mox Sapphire</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mana%20Crypt?printing=23401" target="_blank">Mana Crypt</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Sol%20Ring?printing=958" target="_blank">Sol Ring</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Tolarian%20Academy?printing=15368" target="_blank">Tolarian Academy</a><br />
4 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Scalding%20Tarn?printing=16265" target="_blank">Scalding Tarn</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Flooded%20Strand?printing=11059" target="_blank">Flooded Strand</a><br />
2 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Tundra?printing=6353" target="_blank">Tundra</a><br />
4 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Volcanic%20Island?printing=3306" target="_blank">Volcanic Island</a><br />
2 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Steam%20Vents?printing=15607" target="_blank">Steam Vents</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Island?printing=23380" target="_blank">Island</a><br />
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<b>Sideboard (15)</b><br />
2 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Grafdigger's%20Cage?printing=19464" target="_blank">Grafdigger’s Cage</a><br />
3 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Containment%20Priest?printing=26695" target="_blank">Containment Priest</a><br />
2 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Rest%20in%20Peace?printing=20624" target="_blank">Rest in Peace</a><br />
1<a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Supreme%20Verdict?printing=20620" target="_blank"> Supreme Verdict</a><br />
3 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Ingot%20Chewer?printing=6528" target="_blank">Ingot Chewer</a><br />
3 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Pulverize?printing=7345" target="_blank">Pulverize</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mountain?printing=23381" target="_blank">Mountain</a></td></tr>
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The reason why I concentrated so specifically on the Workshop matchup was that I found it to be nearly un-winnable without the level of hate above. <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mystic%20Remora?printing=5167" target="_blank">Mystic Remora</a> by itself is enough to have a strong advantage against blue-based strategies, and I found the board above to deal well with Oath, Dredge, and random aggro.<br />
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In the end, I was correct about my Workshop matchup, winning 3 out of 4 matches. I lost to <a href="https://twitter.com/BrianDeMars1" target="_blank">Brian DeMars</a> on Workshops to a combination of multiple mulligans (one to 5) and my own slops. If I had won my last match against <a href="http://www.mtgdecks.net/decks/view/320487" target="_blank">Vito Picozzo</a>, I would have gotten myself a Bazaar, but no such luck. Either way I had an amazing time at NYSE and can't wait to go back next year.<br />
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<b>Team Serious Invitational - 7.18.15</b><br />
Between NYSE and Gen Con, I had the pleasure to hang out with a ton of friends and play in the <a href="http://www.themanadrain.com/index.php?topic=47896.0" target="_blank">Team Serious Invitational</a> in Ann Arbor, MI. I had absolutely no idea what I wanted to play so I tried out Blue Moon. I learned that both <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mana%20Drain?printing=3837" target="_blank">Mana Drain</a> and <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Keranos,%20God%20of%20Storms?printing=24552" target="_blank">Keranos, God of Storms</a> are awesome. Aside from that, I lost to Workshops multiple times and did very poorly with the deck.<br />
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This deck felt very underpowered and wasn't horribly fun to play. One highlight was playing about 10 games with CJ Moritz on 4 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Emrakul,%20the%20Aeons%20Torn?printing=16949" target="_blank">Emrakul</a> Show n' Oath. Almost every game started the same way – CJ would resolve an <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Oath%20of%20Druids?printing=13573" target="_blank">Oath</a> before I was at 2 blue for Mana Drain or I didn't have a <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Force%20of%20Will?printing=4702" target="_blank">Force</a>. Somehow, he never had an <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Forbidden%20Orchard?printing=14268" target="_blank">Orchard</a>, and never found one for multiple turns. During those multiple turns, I would frantically try to find a <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Blood%20Moon?printing=14407" target="_blank">Blood Moon</a> with <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Dig%20Through%20Time?printing=26186" target="_blank">Dig Through Time</a> and Dack, all the while countering any <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Show%20and%20Tell?printing=13379" target="_blank">Show and Tell</a>s or tutor effects CJ played. Eventually, I'd find a Blood Moon and end the game with <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Jace,%20the%20Mind%20Sculptor?printing=16600" target="_blank">Jace</a> ultimate or continued <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Lightning%20Bolt?printing=4906" target="_blank">Bolts</a> from Keranos. All in all, I think CJ won just 1 game. The whole thing was pretty ridiculous.<br />
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Despite bombing so hard at the TSI, it was really nice to see so many friends and jam Vintage in an un-air conditioned basement on the hottest day of the year. I was sufficiently drunk by noon and can't remember being hot any time after that, so it all worked out. Duane was awesome to host this as well as give us a place to sleep. Also, <a href="https://twitter.com/grandpabelcher" target="_blank">Nat Moes</a> made awesome cookies.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The most powerful of all the mana cookies</td></tr>
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<b>Gen Con - 7.30.15-8.2.15</b><br />
I have nothing MTG-related to report from Gen Con. This year, with Eternal Weekend covering my Vintage fix, rather than wasting my time with Pastimes's horribly-run tournaments, I took my fiancé with and just played board games.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Jager Bombs in Jaco's honor prior to the Gen Con dance</td></tr>
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We had a great time and I am honestly happy that I didn't play Vintage at Gen Con. Every person I spoke with who played only had bad things to say about the quality of the events. I was able to pick up an MP <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/The%20Abyss?printing=3684" target="">Abyss</a>, HP Alpha <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Howling%20Mine?printing=1986" target="_blank">Howling Mine</a>, and an MP Legends <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Sylvan%20Library?printing=4998" target="_blank">Sylvan Library</a> for a good price after haggling with a dealer. That is the extent of my MTG-related Gen Con content.<br />
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We picked up some pretty bad ass games, and I haven't yet had the time to play all of them. One slop was not buying <a href="http://www.artana.com/games/the-new-science.html" target="_blank">The New Science</a> before it sold out. I'll be picking that one up soon.<br />
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Speaking of games, Elise got pretty good at Dominion after Gen Con and beat the shit out of me playing <a href="http://riograndegames.com/Game/361-Dominion-Prosperity" target="_blank">Dominion: Prosperity</a> last night.<br />
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<b>Eternal Weekend</b><br />
<i><b>Eternal Central Old School Tournament - 8.21.15</b></i><br />
While I feel that NYSE has been "Vintage tournament of the year", Eternal Weekend this year was definitely the best overall MTG event I have ever been to. Last year, <a href="http://www.eternalcentral.com/author/jaco/" target="_blank">Jaco</a> ran an awesome 12-person <a href="http://www.eternalcentral.com/eternalweekendoldschool2014/" target="_blank">Old School event</a> out of our room and donated all of the prizes. This year <a href="http://www.eternalcentral.com/eternalweekend2015oldschool/" target="_blank">he did the same thing</a>, except 56 people registered for it! In the end, only one person no-showed, and because Jaco didn't want there to be a bye, sat the tournament out and just ran it. Nonetheless, a 54-person Old School event is nothing to scoff at, and is only bested in attendance by the past <a href="http://oldschool-mtg.blogspot.com/2015/04/the-n00bcon-top8-part-1.html" target="_blank">n00bcon</a> (57 players).<br />
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You can find coverage <a href="http://www.eternalcentral.com/oldschool2015coverage/" target="_blank">here</a> and deck lists/photos <a href="http://www.eternalcentral.com/oldschoolew2015/" target="_blank">here</a>. This is hands-down the best Magic tournament that I have ever been a part of. I can't imagine any event being more fun than this, aside from future Eternal Weekend Old School events (or perhaps a future trip to n00bcon). Unfortunately, my deck didn't perform very well and got me somewhere between 20th and 30th place in the end. I brought a fun pet deck that I had been playing for a month or so - U/R <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Atog?printing=12458">Atog</a> (most of the Atog variants that I have seen are R/G so that they can abuse <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Berserk?printing=4880">Berserk</a>).<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Aside from my "Alpha" Volcanics, every other card that can be Alpha is<br />
ACHIEVEMENT UNLOCKED</td></tr>
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U/R Atog is a really fun deck. The deck abuses cards like unrestricted <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mishra's%20Workshop?printing=426" target="_blank">Mishra's Workshop</a> and <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Copy%20Artifact?printing=1217" target="_blank">Copy Artifact</a> better than any other deck I have played thus far. The deck is a heavy aggro deck and runs <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Juggernaut?printing=3054" target="_blank">Juggernaut</a>, <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Triskelion?printing=12592" target="_blank">Triskelion</a>, and Atog in multiples to put the pressure on. I recently added <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Serendib%20Efreet?printing=4750" target="_blank">Serendib Efreet</a>s to combat <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Moat?printing=4985" target="_blank">Moat</a> (along with 2 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Boomerang?printing=1736" target="_blank">Boomerang</a> in the sideboard which can also help with <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/City%20in%20a%20Bottle?printing=15504" target="_blank">City in a Bottle</a>). The Efreets are also creatures that don't die to a <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Disenchant?printing=6205" target="_blank">Disenchant</a> or <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Shatter?printing=14689" target="_blank">Shatter</a>.<br />
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The presence of a single <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mana%20Drain?printing=3837" target="_blank">Mana Drain</a> makes your opponents live in fear of <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Counterspell?printing=6454" target="_blank">Counterspell</a>s, while <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Lightning%20Bolt?printing=4906" target="_blank"><span id="goog_1091194639"></span>Lightning Bolt<span id="goog_1091194640"></span></a>, <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Fireball?printing=6582" target="_blank">Fireball</a>, <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Icy%20Manipulator?printing=2008" target="_blank">Icy Manipulator</a>, and <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Chaos%20Orb?printing=13486" target="_blank">Chaos Orb</a> serve as multi-purpose removal. The deck only runs 2 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mishra's%20Factory?printing=4721" target="_blank">Mishra's Factories</a> and a single <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Strip%20Mine?printing=8733" target="_blank">Strip Mine</a> (it was unrestricted for this event) to allow room for colored lands. Because of how Copy Artifacts interacts with Mishra's Factory, only running 2 was just fine. The basic Island, <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Black%20Lotus?printing=13483" target="_blank">Black Lotus</a>, and <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mox%20Sapphire?printing=13599" target="_blank">Mox Sapphire</a> allow casting of <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Blue%20Elemental%20Blast?printing=8231" target="_blank">Blue Elemental Blast</a> on a resolved <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Blood%20Moon?printing=14407" target="_blank">Blood Moon</a> in games 2 and 3 (and of course, the Chaos Orb).<br />
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One thing you may notice about this Atog build is that it isn't running any <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Relic%20Barrier?printing=11628" target="_blank">Relic Barrier</a>s and only 2 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Howling%20Mine?printing=1986" target="_blank">Howling Mine</a>s. The reason for this is that I found Relic Barrier to not have enough impact on many game states when it showed up without a Howling Mine. This is not a prison deck, and Relic Barrier didn't prove to be impactful enough to justify keeping. Because of this, Howling Mine often became too much of a liability. I kept the list at 2 Howling Mines because I can still tap them down with Icy, and they still serve great utility with Atog, of course. I shared my list with <a href="https://twitter.com/evanhusney" target="_blank">Evan Husney</a> and he also didn't top 8, so it's possible that U/R Atog isn't great. Who knows? It definitely needs more work.<br />
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Needless to say, Jaco did an amazing job running the event. He provided prize support for every single attendee (donated from his own collection), abstained from playing to keep things running smoothly and eliminate byes, and kept the hotel from kicking out 54 drunk Old Schoolers. I probably heard "This is the most fun I've ever had playing Magic" 10 times. I know next year will be even better, so I highly suggest making the trip to Eternal Weekend. I'd even say that skipping Vintage and Legacy and just playing Old School would be a viable strategy for Tri-State locals on a budget.<br />
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<i><b>Vintage Champs Preliminary Tournament - 8.22.15</b></i><br />
Every year, there is a Vintage Prelim that runs during Legacy Champs. I never bother playing in Legacy Champs because I don't think it makes sense for those looking to be successful in the Vintage main event. Here is my figuring – if you play in Legacy Champs, you're up early on Saturday and battling something like 10-15 rounds of Legacy until midnight. If you miss top 8, not only is it a waste, but you are now going to be asleep no earlier than 1AM and have to be up early for Vintage Champs (you also miss out on hanging out with friends and getting dinner). If you do make top 8, you are then awarded a number of byes for Vintage Champs the next day, because Legacy Champs top 8 happens Sunday morning during the first few rounds of Vintage Champs. Making Legacy Champs top 8 is amazing, but once you lose (or win the event), you have to switch gears and jump straight into Vintage Champs. With Vintage Champs being a big event as well (almost 500 players this year!!!!), you then have another 8-10 rounds prior to top 8, and then of course the top 8, which ended somewhere around midnight. I don't see a high likelihood of playing well in Vintage with the type of fatigue you will have by the time you are done playing Legacy. Now if you plan on scrubbing out of Legacy Champs, then you should be fine, but why pay $60 and waste your whole day if you don't intend on doing well? This is the rationale that I employ and why I haven't ever played in Legacy Chaps at Eternal Weekend. ::END RANT::<br />
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The above being said, I always play in the Vintage Champs Prelim which starts Saturday afternoon. This event also ends late, but it provides valuable experience for playing in the main Vintage event. The prize for winning is a 2-round bye in the main Vintage event as well as credit on Card Titan's prize wall (more on that later). The first-place prize was extended to 2nd place as well because the event had more than 64 players –in fact, the event attracted 109 players.<br />
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Going into Eternal Weekend, I really didn't have an idea of what deck I wanted to play. <a href="https://twitter.com/Sol_T1_MTG" target="_blank">Mike Solymossy</a> had been spewing about his Moat Control deck on Facebook, and he and I had been talking about it for a few weeks prior to EW. He had the whole thing mostly figured out, but I lent some advice about certain cards and numbers (not that Soly necessarily agreed). Basically, the deck was a hardcore control deck cutting many of the popular 1-cost spells to not only dodge <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mental%20Misstep?printing=18187" target="_blank">Mental Misstep</a>, but also to make it so you don't have to play Missteps of your own (as a chief use of Misstep is to counter other Missteps). It used <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mana%20Drain?printing=3837" target="_blank">Mana Drain</a>s as hard non-conditional counters, and finished opponents with <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Jace,%20the%20Mind%20Sculptor?printing=16600" target="_blank">Jace, the Mind Sculptor</a>, <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Vendilion%20Clique?printing=4010" target="_blank">Vendilion Clique</a>, or <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Dragonlord%20Ojutai?printing=27749" target="_blank">Dragonlord Ojutai</a>.<br />
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The choice to play Ojutai was specifically to have a win condition that you could tap out to play, but then wouldn't have to worry about protecting until the next attack with it, where your mana sources will be untapped and hopefully you have a Drain or 2 in hand. The inclusion of <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Moat?printing=4985" target="_blank">Moat</a> was amazing because it allowed you to let your opponent's non-flying creatures resolve without putting yourself at risk. The deck takes advantage of versatile removal in the form of <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Swords%20to%20Plowshares?printing=6171" target="_blank">Swords to Plowshares</a>, <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Engineered%20Explosives?printing=13005" target="_blank">Engineered Explosives</a>, and <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Wear%20/%20Tear?printing=21008" target="_blank">Wear // Tear</a>.<br />
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<b>U/R/W Moat Control </b><b>by Mike Solymossy (tweaked by Danny Friedman)</b></div>
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4 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Force%20of%20Will?printing=4702" target="_blank">Force of Will</a><br />
2 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mindbreak%20Trap?printing=16401" target="_blank">Mindbreak Trap</a><br />
3 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Flusterstorm?printing=18490" target="_blank">Flusterstorm</a><br />
2 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Swords%20to%20Plowshares?printing=6171" target="_blank">Swords to Plowshares</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Wear%20/%20Tear?printing=21008" target="_blank">Wear // Tear</a><br />
2 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Engineered%20Explosives?printing=13005" target="_blank">Engineered Explosives</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Moat?printing=4985" target="_blank">Moat</a><br />
3 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mana%20Drain?printing=3837" target="_blank">Mana Drain</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Sensei's%20Divining%20Top?printing=13076" target="_blank">Sensei’s Divining Top</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Brainstorm?printing=6070" target="_blank">Brainstorm</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Ancestral%20Recall?printing=13676" target="_blank">Ancestral Recall</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Time%20Walk?printing=13687" target="_blank">Time Walk</a><br />
3 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Impulse?printing=9330" target="_blank">Impulse</a><br />
3 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Dack%20Fayden?printing=24780" target="_blank">Dack Fayden</a><br />
2 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Jace,%20the%20Mind%20Sculptor?printing=16600" target="_blank">Jace, the Mind Sculptor</a><br />
4 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Dig%20Through%20Time?printing=26186" target="_blank">Dig Through Time</a><br />
2 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Vendilion%20Clique?printing=4010" target="_blank">Vendilion Clique</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Dragonlord%20Ojutai?printing=27749" target="_blank">Dragonlord Ojutai</a>.<br />
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1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Black%20Lotus?printing=13483" target="_blank">Black Lotus</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mox%20Emerald?printing=13587" target="_blank">Mox Emerald</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mox%20Jet?printing=13590" target="_blank">Mox Jet</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mox%20Pearl?printing=13593" target="_blank">Mox Pearl</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mox%20Ruby?printing=13596" target="_blank">Mox Ruby</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mox%20Sapphire?printing=13599" target="_blank">Mox Sapphire</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Sol%20Ring?printing=958" target="_blank">Sol Ring</a><br />
4 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Scalding%20Tarn?printing=16265" target="_blank">Scalding Tarn</a><br />
2 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Flooded%20Strand?printing=11059" target="_blank">Flooded Strand</a><br />
3 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Tundra?printing=6353" target="_blank">Tundra</a><br />
3 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Volcanic%20Island?printing=3306" target="_blank">Volcanic Island</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Island?printing=23380" target="_blank">Island</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Snow-Covered%20Island?printing=6398" target="_blank">Snow-Covered Island</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mountain?printing=23381" target="_blank">Mountain</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Karakas?printing=5300" target="_blank">Karakas</a><br />
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2 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Containment%20Priest?printing=26695" target="_blank">Containment Priest</a><br />
3 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Ingot%20Chewer?printing=6528" target="_blank">Ingot Chewer</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Ravenous%20Trap?printing=16533" target="_blank">Ravenous Trap</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Wear%20/%20Tear?printing=21008" target="_blank">Wear // Tear</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Pyroblast?printing=4836" target="_blank">Pyroblast</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Swords%20to%20Plowshares?printing=6171" target="_blank">Swords to Plowshares</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Supreme%20Verdict?printing=20620" target="_blank">Supreme Verdict</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Shattering%20Spree?printing=15734" target="_blank">Shattering Spree</a><br />
2 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Pithing%20Needle?printing=1791" target="_blank">Pithing Needle</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Rest%20in%20Peace?printing=20624" target="_blank">Rest in Peace</a><br />
1 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Teferi,%20Mage%20of%20Zhalfir?printing=1328" target="_blank">Teferi, Mage of Zhalfir</a></td></tr>
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Surprisingly, the list performed very very well. My only loss in the swiss was round 1 to <a href="http://www.themanadrain.com/index.php?topic=43394.0">Josh Potucek</a> who blew me out with <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Black%20Lotus?printing=13483" target="_blank">Black Lotus</a> into <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Scab-Clan%20Berserker?printing=28352" target="_blank">Scab-Clan Berserker</a> (I think that exact play happened G1 and G2). Aside from Josh's aggro deck, I played against 1 U/R/W Mentor-Remora deck, 1 U/G/W Hatebears, and 4 Workshop decks in the swiss. My friend Lee Hillman beat me with his Shops deck, but gave me the win to go grab food (thanks man!).<br />
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Some of the highlights from the swiss:<br />
I beat <a href="https://twitter.com/smenendian" target="_blank">Steve Menendian</a> in 3 awesome games. Game, 1 I out-controlled him on Burning Oath. Game 2 he comboed me out. Game 3 was probably the most hilarious game I played the entire weekend. I don't remember all of the specifics, but here is what I remember:<br />
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Steve resolved a turn 1 or 2 <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Brainstorm?printing=6070" target="_blank">Brainstorm</a> or <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Ancestral%20Recall?printing=13676" target="_blank">Ancestral Recall</a> (not sure which, but I think it was Ancestral). The three cards he ended up with were <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Lotus%20Petal?printing=12487" target="_blank">Lotus Petal</a>, <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Necropotence?printing=6127" target="_blank">Necropotence</a>, and <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Dark%20Ritual?printing=7271" target="_blank">Dark Ritual</a>. As you can imagine, if Ancestral resolved, so did Petal, Ritual, Necro (no, I did not have a <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mindbreak%20Trap?printing=16401" target="_blank">Mindbreak Trap</a>). Steve then set aside 6 cards with Necro, putting him to 13 life, having either tapped a <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mana%20Confluence?printing=24592" target="_blank">Mana Confluence</a>/<a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/City%20of%20Brass?printing=12299" target="_blank">City of Brass</a>. Next turn I lay mana sources and keep up counter magic and pass. On Steve's turn I counter a spell or two and he does nothing else. On my turn, I draw <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Pithing%20Needle?printing=1791" target="_blank">Pithing Needle</a> and play it. Steve Responds with Necro for 9 (putting him to 4 life, keep in mind, he doesn't get these cards until his next end step). Needle resolves and I name Necro (could have named <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Memory%20Jar?printing=15334" target="_blank">Memory Jar</a> or Black Lotus, but I didn't want him <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Time%20Walk?printing=13687" target="_blank">Time Walk</a>ing and drawing a few cards with Necro – this was probably wrong in retrospect). At this point, i have <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Karakas?printing=5300" target="_blank">Karakas</a>, <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Sol%20Ring?printing=958" target="_blank">Sol Ring</a>, and two blue duals untapped and pass the turn (I believe it was 2 blue duals, but I could have had FOW and a blue card – sorry, the day is hazy at this point). During Steve's turn, he is forced to tap both a Mana Confluence and a <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Forbidden%20Orchard?printing=14268" target="_blank">Forbidden Orchard</a> (giving me a Spirit token) to play a <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Demonic%20Tutor?printing=6971" target="_blank">Demonic Tutor</a>, which I counter. Steve then moves to his end step at 3 life, to which I respond by tapping the remainder of my mana (Sol Ring and Karakas) to play a <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Containment%20Priest?printing=26695" target="_blank">Containment Priest</a>. With the 1/1 Sprit and the Containment Priest, I will have enough to kill Steve during my attack step. We move to the end step, Steve looks at his 9 cards from Necro and scoops, <u>making sure to fill out the match slip incorrectly in his favor</u> ;)<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Good thing the judge caught it!</td></tr>
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I had some pretty unbelievable game states against U/R/W Mentor-Remora that can only really be summarized in pictures. My opponent was in awe of my deck and may even have played it in the main Vintage event.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">At this point he had no enchantment removal in his deck</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I was either going to deck myself or kill him with his own boredom<br />
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My seventh round was entertaining against U/G/W Hatebears. <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Vendilion%20Clique?printing=4010" target="_blank">Vendilion Clique</a> turned out to be a great alternative to <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Lightning%20Bolt?printing=4906" target="_blank">Lightning Bolt</a> for killing opposing <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Trygon%20Predator?printing=15689" target="_blank">Trygon Predator</a>s. <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Moat?printing=4985" target="_blank">Moat</a> did its job, and the match was a blast. My opponent was super fun to play with, and really got a kick out of the deck.<br />
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After round 7, I was sitting at 4th in standings and ready for the top 8.<br />
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Round 1 of the top 8 was against my good friend <a href="https://twitter.com/wrestlingbubble" target="_blank">JR Goldberg</a> on Dragon with <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Jace,%20Vryn's%20Prodigy?printing=28397" target="_blank">Jace, Vryn's Prodigy</a>. Game 1 was a big blowout, with me having <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Force%20of%20Will?printing=4702" target="_blank">Force of Will</a> in my opening hand as well as <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Swords%20to%20Plowshares?printing=6171" target="_blank">Swords to Plowshares</a> when he entered his Dragon loop. I won that game (of course making a major slop and playing a <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Flusterstorm?printing=18490" target="_blank">Flusterstorm</a> on <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Animate%20Dead?printing=4844" target="_blank">Animate Dead</a>, stupidly treating it like an <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Exhume?printing=8046" target="_blank">Exhume</a> or something of the like). Next game was an equal blowout, with me constantly drawing gas while JR drew nothing. The hilarious highlight was how bad his summoning-sick <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Jace,%20Vryn's%20Prodigy?printing=28397" target="_blank">Jace, Vryn's Prodigy</a> was when I drew my <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Karakas?printing=5300" target="_blank">Karakas</a> on my draw step. I must have bounced it 3 times before JR stopped playing it. He scooped the match a few turns later (not sure what the board state was, but I am pretty sure I had a Planeswalker or 2).<br />
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My top 4 match was against Obert Chan on Workshops (<a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Metalworker?printing=4001" target="_blank">Metalworker</a>/<a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Staff%20of%20Domination?printing=13013" target="_blank">Staff of Domination</a>). I won the roll and opted to play first. My opening hand had land, Lotus, Jace, and I proceeded to kill Obert with Jace's ultimate ability. That is a first for me against Workshops, and I'll take it.<br />
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I don't remember game 2 well, but I know that Obert killed me very quickly.<br />
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Game 3 started off to a good start for me, but Obert turned the tables in a single pivotal turn. In a single turn, where I had a board with 2 Moxen, an <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Ingot%20Chewer?printing=6528" target="_blank">Ingot Chewer</a>, a <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Sol%20Ring?printing=958" target="_blank">Sol Ring</a> and some amount of lands (hazy at this point), Obert played a <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Phyrexian%20Metamorph?printing=18203" target="_blank">Phyrexian Metamorph</a> (which resolved, as I had no counters) copying Ingot Chewer to destroy my Sol Ring. He then played a <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Ratchet%20Bomb?printing=17758" target="_blank">Ratchet Bomb</a>, blowing it at 0 to destroy my Moxen. Finally, he played his land for the turn, giving him multiple untapped <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Wasteland?printing=12977" target="_blank">Wasteland</a>s, and wasted 2 of my lands. So, in a single turn, I was reduced by 5 permanents, all of which produced mana. Over the next few turns, my opponent drew <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Mishra's%20Workshop?printing=426" target="_blank">Workshop</a>, <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Lodestone%20Golem?printing=16593" target="_blank">Lodestone</a>, Lodestone and absolutely wrecked me. I remember playing a <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Dig%20Through%20Time?printing=26186" target="_blank">Dig Through Time</a> and not hitting anything that could save me. And there you go, that is how to lose to Workshops!<br />
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Obert was super friendly, and a complete joy to play against, so congrats to him for splitting the event! For 4th place, I got 720 points for Card Titan's prize wall. Once I realized that items like <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Magic-Gathering-Vaults-Realms-sealed/dp/B008OMM702" target="_blank">From the Vault: Realms</a> were going for more points than I had, I realized that I had paid $25, played Vintage for 12 hours, and gotten 4th in a 109-person event, to get less than $200 in winnings. The next morning a couple of the other top 8 competitors mentioned this issue to Nick Coss who agreed to let us trade 10 points for $3 store credit at Card Titan's booth. With my $216, I picked up a MP Beta <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Gauntlet%20of%20Might?printing=13550" target="_blank">Gauntlet of Might</a>, a Japanese <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Metalworker?printing=4001" target="_blank">Metalworker</a>, and a Chinese <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Worldgorger%20Dragon?printing=10558" target="_blank">Worldgorger Dragon</a>. I'll consider this a win!<br />
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<b><i>Vintage Championship Main Event</i></b><br />
After doing so well with U/R/W Moat Control, I wanted to play it again. I swapped the Karakas for a basic Plains to make the deck better against Wastelands. I also had big issues with <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Dragonlord%20Ojutai?printing=27749" target="_blank">Dragonlord Ojutai</a>. a 5/4 simply isn't big enough. It cannot live through a Lodestone Golem block, nor a <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Steel%20Hellkite?printing=17896" target="_blank">Steel Hellkite</a>. Because of this, I opted to swap out the dragon for <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Consecrated%20Sphinx?printing=18054" target="_blank">Consecrated Sphinx</a>. In retrospect, a <a href="http://deckbox.org/mtg/Keranos,%20God%20of%20Storms?printing=24552" target="_blank">Keranos</a> would have also been great, as it cannot easily be interacted with post-resolution, similar to Ojutai.<br />
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To make a long story short here is a summary of what happened:<br />
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Round 1: Beat Workshops 2-0<br />
Round 2: Lost to U/R/W Mentor/Pyromancer (Won game 1, and threw game 2 when in a position to win by miscounting my mana, lost game 3)<br />
Round 3: Lost to Workshops in 3 games<br />
Round 4: Beat Merfolk in 2 games (Moat was a powerhouse)<br />
Round 5: Lost to Workshops in 3 games, the last game wasn't even close<br />
Dropped to get Pastrami sandwiches from <a href="http://www.readingterminalmarket.org/merchants/84-hershel-s-east-side-deli" target="_blank">Herschel's</a> at Reading Terminal Market with JR.<br />
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Even though I did really poorly in the Vintage main event, I had fun playing and the weekend was a total success. I can't wait for Eternal Weekend next year, and I'll try to update this blog a bit more frequently so that you don't have to read through massive posts like this.<br />
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/DannyDanny Friedmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07920894153864886390noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6078918398773906990.post-29213490765562720972015-06-08T13:20:00.001-05:002016-06-14T12:10:51.793-05:00Atog Smash!This past Thursday (6.4.15) we had our weekly Old School meet-up at <a href="http://www.mtgcardmarket.com/" target="_blank">MTG Card Market</a>. Eight people showed including my friend, and longtime Vintage/Legacy player and deck builder, <a href="https://twitter.com/nikonfan900" target="_blank">Ian DeGraff</a>.<br />
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Ian drove down from Madison, WI to hang out with me for a few days. I had been talking up the format, so naturally he wanted to try it out. I already had Blue/White/Green Stasis together, so we assembled a couple of decks for him to try out. With the cards I had available, we made Mono Black and mono red Atog Smash.<br />
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I had never played against, or even gold fished Atog Smash, but after a few quick games, it became very clear that Atog Smash is a VERY fast deck. I think the most impressive interaction I saw (at least for me) was tapping a <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Mishra's%20Workshop?printing=426" target="_blank">Mishra's Workshop</a> and Mox to play <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Su-Chi?printing=4728" target="_blank">Su-Chi</a>, sacrificing it to an active <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Atog?printing=12458" target="_blank">Atog</a>, then using the mana to play a <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Juggernaut?printing=3054" target="_blank">Juggernaut</a>. There was already an active Juggernaut in play, and Ian was able to sacrifice all of his artifacts in play (other than the active Juggernaut) and swing for lethal on turn three.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Not the craziest Atog kill of the day, but still amazing!</td></tr>
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<a href="https://twitter.com/mithmtg" target="_blank">Mith</a> brought his Blue White Black control deck packing 4 <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Serra%20Angel?printing=7171" target="_blank">Serra Angel</a>, 4 <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Juz%C3%A1m%20Djinn?printing=4745" target="_blank">Juzam Djinn</a>, and 4 <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Strip%20Mine?printing=8736" target="_blank">Strip Mine</a>. Surprisingly, he never seemed to have any issues casting his creatures. It was especially good against me because I was unable to draw land during our 2 of our 3 games. Fortunately I was able to Stasis lock him one game.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Good and evil, side by side</td></tr>
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I played against Shane, who was playing a Black & White aggro-control deck. In one of our games, I casted <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Timetwister?printing=13693" target="_blank">Timetwister</a> on the second or third turn. Later in the game, I targeted Timetwister with <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Regrowth?printing=1619" target="_blank">Regrowth</a>, and we did it again. Over the course of the game, Shane was able to <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Swords%20to%20Plowshares?printing=6171" target="_blank">Swords</a> both of my <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Serra%20Angel?printing=7171" target="_blank">Serra Angel</a>s. For a while, he was beating me down with two <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Hypnotic%20Specter?printing=2001" target="_blank">Hypnotic Specter</a>s. At the turn where I was at 4 life, I miraculously drew <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Wrath%20of%20God?printing=2449" target="_blank">Wrath of God</a> off the top and saved myself. Unfortunately, he landed an <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Underworld%20Dreams?printing=2417" target="_blank">Underworld Dreams</a> a few turns later, but my draw for the turn that Underworld Dreams put me to 1 life happened to be <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Disenchant?printing=6205" target="_blank">Disenchant</a>, and I barely saved myself. I am also clearly the luckiest person ever.<br />
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I then used <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Ivory%20Tower?printing=4718" target="_blank">Ivory Tower</a> to gain 30+ life during the next portion of the game. Regardless of life gain, both Shane and I were quickly running out of cards in our decks. I did draw my Regrowth (again), and had the chance to play Timetwister (again). This didn't really make any sense because I had no permanent-based win conditions left in my deck.<br />
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I had about 10 cards left in my deck and it looked like shane had maybe 15-20 cards left. I looked through my graveyard and realized that <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Braingeyser?printing=1213" target="_blank">Braingeyser</a> was still somewhere in my deck. I had more than enough mana on board to Braingeyser him out of the game in addition to a <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Black%20Lotus?printing=13483" target="_blank">Black Lotus</a> that I was holding. I also knew that he didn't have access to <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Mind%20Twist?printing=8015" target="_blank">Mind Twist</a>, and had played 3 of his 4 <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Hymn%20to%20Tourach?printing=4787" target="_blank">Hymn to Tourach</a>s.<br />
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Knowing this, I could afford to just continue to hold my cards, gain life on Ivory Tower, and let anything resolve that I didn't care about. So I just used Regrowth on a <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Power%20Sink?printing=9382" target="_blank">Power Sink</a> and let the game continue. I was especially happy to see Shane play <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Greed?printing=9077" target="_blank">Greed</a>. I don't think he realized that I was planning to kill him with Braingeyser.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"> I drew Braingeyser with 6 cards left in my deck</td></tr>
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Anyways, see you later, and keep Forking those Mind Twists!<br />
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//DannyDanny Friedmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07920894153864886390noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6078918398773906990.post-76891562789621825622015-06-01T15:20:00.000-05:002015-06-01T16:38:13.281-05:00Small update:<br />
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I just added content to the <a href="http://understandingancestralrecall.blogspot.com/p/decks.html">Arsenal</a> section as well as added pictures that Jaco shot to the <a href="http://understandingancestralrecall.blogspot.com/p/53015-chicago-old-school-breakfast-and.html">5.30.15 Chicago Old School Breakfast and Brews</a>. Check it out!<br />
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Also, this week I will be having retired Vintage mastermind Ian DeGraff (Madison, WI) and Old School MTG Alpha aficionado Dustin Espersen (San Francisco, CA) coming to our weekly Old School Chicago meet-up at <a href="http://www.mtgcardmarket.com/" target="_blank">MTG Card Market</a>. Expect cool things.<br />
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Danny Friedmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07920894153864886390noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6078918398773906990.post-89241245516781640102015-05-31T17:22:00.001-05:002016-09-09T18:16:24.527-05:00Hello all,<br />
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This is my first post for this blog, with many more to come. The primary purpose of this blog will be documentation of my participation in and enthusiasm for Old School and Vintage Magic: the Gathering. Primarily, most of my playing happens in the Chicago, but I try to make it to as many national tournaments.<br />
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The name of this blog comes from a joke Jaco made while we were playing Vintage a few months ago. The joke basically was that while <a href="https://twitter.com/smenendian" target="_blank">Steve Menendian</a> wrote a book dedicated to optimally playing <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Gush?printing=6647" target="_blank">Gush</a>, called "Understanding Gush," I should write a book titled "Understanding <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Ancestral%20Recall?printing=13676" target="_blank">Ancestral Recall</a>" – for whatever reason Ancestral was in something like 80% of my opening hands. Clearly I was "understanding" all too well. Expect the hardcover from <a href="http://www.eternalcentral.com/" target="_blank">Eternal Central</a> sometime later this year ;)<br />
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My aim is to post a good amount of tournament reports, as well as any other relevant (and likely a good amount of irrelevant) information pertaining to Old School and Vintage as my time permits. The "Lair of Chaos" now has 1 <a href="https://deckbox.org/mtg/Chaos%20Orb?printing=13486" target="_blank">Chaos Orb</a> flipping video, but I took about 10 at our 5.30.15 Chicago Old School get together, so expect more videos as soon as I can edit them.<br />
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The 5.30.15 Chicago Old School get together was a great success, as we were able to enjoy many hours of Old School dueling, great food from Over Easy Cafe, and some acceptable beer from Gio's Bar. Five duelists attended representing four different archetypes – 2x Heavy Black with White/Blue splash, Blue/White/Green Stasis, Red/Blue/Green Tempo, and Red White Green Tax-Edge. Photos can be found in the <a href="http://understandingancestralrecall.blogspot.com/p/action-shots.html">Duels</a> section.<br />
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We played for about 6 hours, and I am pretty sure that Jaco's Red/Blue/Green Tempo deck did the best. I know that I personally lost most of the games I played against it. We all had a great time and will be meeting again on Thursday. I should have some fun updates then.<br />
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Expect many more updates in the coming weeks.<br />
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Thanks for reading.<br />
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//DannyDanny Friedmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07920894153864886390noreply@blogger.com0