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Dragons in Modern – Gruul Rumble Dragons
Malevolent Rumble is a powerful enabler that has found a home in a variety of Modern’s best decks. Can it power up our Gruul Dragons build? Meanwhile, Orcish Bowmasters is seeing less play now. Is it time for Arbor Elf…
Commander Posts
Mono Black Burn with Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse helms this Mono Black Burn deck in Commander. Can we assemble enough combo pieces and find enough direct damage to drain opponents out from 40 life?
Schedule – March 2025
This month, I'm excited to try out some of the new Dinosaurs in Pioneer! Meanwhile, in Modern...well, I'm less enthusiastic, though I want to build a deck around Thunderous Velocipede. In Commander, I'll be highlighting my Mono Black Burn deck!
Golgari Elves with Tyvar the Bellicose
Tyvar the Bellicose is the perfect Elf commander to take unimposing mana dorks and transform them into lethal killing machines. But that's not all! In true Elfball fashion, Black gives us the kind of reach that lets us win without combat. Interested? Check out this Golgari Tyvar Elf Tribal deck in Commander!
Old Cards, Still Good – Lat-Nam’s Legacy
What old, mostly budget-friendly cards are still playable in today's high-powered Commander format? This month we're going all the way back to 1996 and the Ice Age block.
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Aether Drift Collector Booster Box Opening
Let's see if we can open any chase rares or mythics in this collector booster box of Aetherdrift!
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Modern Posts
Dragons in Modern – Sarkhan, Soul Aflame and Dragonhawk, Fate’s Tempest
Sarkhan, Soul Aflame is both a powerful enabler and finisher for Dragons in Modern. Can we win some matches with him and Dragonhawk, Fate's Tempest?
2024 Top 10 Moments from my Modern Jank
Count down the top 10 greatest moments from my various Modern janky builds this past year! Thanks for subscribing, watching, commenting, and reading! Happy New Year!
Keeping Modern Janky – Cat Tribal
Wizards has given Cats a lot of love this past year. Can the powerhouses Ocelot Pride and Ajani, Nacatl Pariah be even better in a Cat Tribal shell? King of the Pride and Arahbo, the First Fang, alongside one of my all-time favorite cards, Brimaz, King of Oreskos, say yes, they can!
Schedule – December 2024
Here's the schedule for December! Let me know if you want to see Cat Tribal, Tinybones Discard, or Hydra Tribal! Also, this month I'll post a top 10 best moments from my janky Modern builds in 2024.
Keeping Modern Janky – Boros Blasphemous Act
I've been enamored by the combo of Boros Reckoner and Blasphemous Act since I won a game with them in Standard back in 2013. Can the addition of some super pushed 1- and 2-drops from Modern Horizons 3 make the deck competitive in Modern? Let's find out!
The Podkind. A Serial.
The Podkind – Chapters 31 and 32
In celebration of their 18th birthdays, the Podkind are going to Prom! Unfortunately, New Washington's enemies have plans of their own.
The Podkind – Chapters 29 and 30
Charleston's Ranger training continues, while his relationship with Gala progresses. But more mysteries leave him wondering if he and the others aren't in more danger than they think.
The Podkind – Chapters 27 and 28
In the aftermath of the War Game, Savannah finds her captain's voice, while Charleston and Gala explore New Washington.
The Podkind – Chapters 25 and 26
Charleston and Red Ship take part in their first war games. Savannah struggles in her new role, while Arizona is back from Med Dome...though he no longer thinks of himself as Arizona, but rather as a Norse Viking named Ragnar.
The Podkind – Chapters 23 and 24
With his new knowledge of the Founders and Council shaking his faith in New Washington to its core, Charleston must put his doubts aside and focus on his ranger training. He will be the first to explore their potential new home and must be ready for anything.
The Podkind – Chapters 21 and 22
With his new-found Purpose revealed, along with his new home, Charleston wants to put his doubts about New Washington behind him for good. He heads to Podkind Forest to confront Violet one last time. But nothing could've prepared him for what she shows him.
The Podkind – Chapters 19 and 20
Charleston and the Podkind have passed their Test and await their Purpose. Charleston is confident he did well enough to make the Dome Guard, but the Planners have something else in store for him and the others. Read on to find out!
The Podkind – Chapters 17 and 18
Charleston has survived 16th century Japan and the deadly mind of the samurai, Minemaru. One more part of his Test remains before the dreaded Orals. What horrors will the third scenario hold? Read on to find out!
The Podkind – Chapters 15 and 16
Charleston has survived 19th century Russia and the Decembrist Revolt. What will the next part of his Test bring? Will he complete the challenge, or will he lose his very self in the process? Read on to find out!
The Podkind – Chapters 13 and 14
Charleston faces the first part of the practical portion of the Test and it's like nothing he could've ever anticipated. Will he pass? Or will he lose his very self in the process?