Standard Tarkir Store Championship.

BotaNickill, 2 weeks ago

I turnt out with the Angels tonight, and started off pretty hot, taking down an Izzet Prowess deck 2-0. Went onto the next match feeling pretty good and then ran into a Jeskai control build, that seemed to have answers for everything I had to throw at it even with the sideboard. We grinded em out, but in the end, I Lost 0-2. Third round was Golgari Control deck, deathtouch and lifelink, I had a good first round and won, then lost my ground to all the Golgari Hate cards in the game. Had a dozen angels in the grave on the third match. Crazy. Lost that round 1-2. The thing that pushed round three in my opponents direction was mostly the utility lands like Soulstone Sanctuary which I hadn't really seen yet, and now know that I should have had all along. So I ordered me a set and a set of Exemplar of Light to hopefully help draw more cards, cause my other problem was running out of gas. Oh Well, We'll see what the new set brings to the table next week at the pre release for FF! Cheers To Grand Slam for hosting the event!

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IQuarent, 2 weeks ago

IN: Breena, the Demagogue, Qarsi Revenant

OUT: Revival of the Ancestors, Master Biomancer

Let's be real, Master Biomancer got powercrept pretty bad. Railway Brawler is better 90% of the time and will be the next thing to be added, most likely. Breena also fulfills the purpose of "puts lots of counters on things" plus the flying is nice.

Revival of the Ancestors didn't test very well. The second chapter in particular really calls out for "anthem your whole team" instead of "distribute 3". It's also slow as balls. Qarsi Revenant is powercrept Vampire Nighthawk and the fact it can give counters synergizes pretty well with a lot of things in this deck.

Some cards I had my eye on for this deck were Railway Brawler, Reluctant Role Model, Rikku, Resourceful Guardian, and Vivien, Monster's Advocate, but I have no idea how I'm going to find more room. This deck is already packed to the brim with all the best +1/+1 counter cards.

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Idoneity, 2 weeks ago

This list has felt great! Definitely strong for more casual playgroups, and I underestimated how hard it is to interact with cycling as a mechanic. I think it's fine though. For this deck's first trick, I have removed Grave Upheaval which has been fine but not great, Rule of Law just because I don't feel like I need two effects like this, and Demonic Counsel to eliminate some of the tutors. In their lieu, I have added Brand cause it's funny, Barrowgoyf cause it's good, and Shardless Outlander to enable delirium more easily.

Adding verges, control elements

WorldEater_42, 2 weeks ago

Blazemire Verge, Riverpyre Verge and Gloomlake Verge have replaced the filter lands (Graven Cairns, Sunken Ruins, Cascade Bluffs). The coloured pip production is more useful especially with paired with Urza's Saga, Ancient TombGC etc.

Frostcliff Siege replaces Fervor which is essentially a strict upgrade.

Winternight Stories replaces Night's Whisper. The harmonize on winternight is perfectly costed for Mairsil.

Propaganda replaces Soul Shatter. Propaganda is more effectively slammed on turn 3. It also directs my opponents towards each other, forming a better effective control element.

An Offer You Can't Refuse replaces Faithless Looting. Turn 1 surveil land into turn 2 looting spell is more common and better from a card advantage perspective. Later looting spells and/or instant speed looters are better in that they minimise graveyard exposure (i.e. an early Bojuka Bog.).

I am currently testing Ill-Timed Explosion over Thassa, Deep-Dwelling. Thassa is less powerful now with the absence of dockside, and there are a variety of ways to increase cage effects. I am less sure about this change. If this change feels positive, it is also perhaps replacing Pinnacle Monk  ^Flip with Mistrise Village.

I am currently aiming to increasing the ways to resolve Mairsil on the way down. Options include Swan Song, Expedition Map for Cavern of Souls and even Tidal Barracuda.

More Red

xraider, 2 weeks ago

- By By By: everflowing chalice, whirlpool rider, lightning runner, echoing assault, Mystical tutor, Saheeli the sun's brilliance - Welcome: Sunset strikemaster, Rose room treasurer, terror of the peaks, Agate instigator, purphoros, god of the forge, molten gatekeeper - Description change

v2.0.0

TekkThunder, 2 weeks ago

+ Argentum Armor -> Bloodforged Battle-Axe + Blackblade Reforged -> Chariot of Victory + Student of Warfare -> Bruenor Battlehammer + Cavalier of Dawn -> Blacklance Paragon + Temple of Silence -> Shattered Sanctum + Kindred Dominance -> Winds of Abandon + Heliod's Intervention -> Chaos Warp + Fighter Class -> Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter + Temple of Triumph -> Sundown Pass + World at War -> Gift of Estates + Quest for the Holy Relic -> Sunforger + Buried Ruin -> Slayers' Stronghold + Trailblazer's Boots -> Whispersilk Cloak + Vault of the Archangel -> Plains + Masterwork of Ingenuity -> Deathrender + Semblance Anvil -> Grafted Exoskeleton + Armageddon -> Boros Charm + Furycalm Snarl -> Faithless Looting + Shineshadow Snarl -> Crush Contraband + Talisman of Hierarchy -> Guardian of Faith

Honing Temptations

TotallyNotAMimic, 2 weeks ago

Major changes starting with Bolas's Aetherstorm (Aetherflux Reservoir + Bolas's Citadel + Sensei's Divining Top ). While the rush of putting it together was super fun, actually doing so was few and far between.

I've also focused less on the Exquisite Bond combo as well. Infinite combos are good at preventing drawn out games, but not something every one of my decks need to focus on.

As a result I've put more of an emphasis on my winning strategy (flying S vampires), card draw, and removal. I relied on New Blood to "remove" pesky creatures a little too much.

Revision #1

Nelsje3010, 3 weeks ago

Added: + Ethereal Armor + Fungal Fortitude + Legions to Ashes + Loyal Subordinate + Martial Impetus + Stab Wound + Vow of Malice + Vow of Torment

Removed: - Glistening Oil - Hateful Eidolon - Norn's Annex - Not Dead After All - Nurgle's Rot - Phyresis - Utter End - Vampiric Link

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Velostar215, 3 weeks ago

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Bakterius, 3 weeks ago

Re-included Volrath's Stronghold. I just need to have at least one graveyard recursion option. Another potential for replacement is Obsidian Charmaw.

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bekeleven, 3 weeks ago

T Spance -> Bountiful Landscape. Made this change a while ago and forgot to update the list. Stolen Strategy -> Scute Swarm. This deck is a bit too lean to like slow awkward cards like this. Stormcarved Coast -> Horizon of Progress. Discombobulate -> Sunken Palace. Test include.

Sayonara Zara

Optimator, 3 weeks ago

out: Zara, Renegade Recruiter

in: Archpriest of Shadows

I like Zara as a card, and flying is nice, but she didn't work the way I thought when I put her in the deck. I know I can just sac the stolen creatures so opponents wouldn't have them later, but I wanted to KEEP the creatures.

i need some suggestions...

cascadien, 3 weeks ago

Hi all, i recently dusted off my old decks i was building before i rage quit after years of being out of the game and would like to finish them just to have to play as ive recently started working with some people that have a regular playgroup and have been invited to play. i recently realized while i had great ambitions for my chosen commander im having a hard time nailing down the most effective ways to win, ive chosen Chulane, Teller of Tales which is basically a degenerate landfall/blink engine when used with Alluren to cheat out creatures for free triggering card draw and land drops and can also be used as an industrial mill. my maybe board is about as long as my decklist as there is just so much synergy out there but im having trouble finding which cards are best/most economical(mana-wise) or efficient so if anyone can offer suggestions to help cut it down while still keeping it flavorful and friendly level competitive. thanks in advance for looking it over and offering any advice to make my deck better.

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TheSunOfNothing, 3 weeks ago

-1 exploration -1 prismatic ending -1 ponder +2 leyline binding +1 stock up

[FIF] Update - 5/26/25

CrimsonWings3689, 3 weeks ago

Cloud, Midgar Mercenary to replace Catti-brie of Mithral Hall

Cloud, Ex-SOLDIER to replace Mabel, Heir to Cragflame

Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms to replace Astor, Bearer of Blades?

Buster Sword to replace Champion's Helm?

Genji Glove to replace ????

Red XIII, Proud Warrior to replace ????

Version 1.2

CardTyrant, 3 weeks ago

So I am making the decision that all the creatures in the deck will become warriors. Even the mobilize cards will eventually become warriors. I have begun the process of changing out some of the cards already as my wife and I went to Dragonslayer Games today and I picked up a few.

Lands Matter

Andramalech, 3 weeks ago

Reached No. 1 Deck on the site. Intending on polishing the list once final cards (heh) from the Final Fantasy spoiler are uploaded. Cheers to all who have upvoted, and special thanks to Balaam__ and Crow_Umbra for the early support- honorable mention to Profet93 who really knew his stuff about Mono-Green Landfall, and Kamerot- who is my Mono-Green idol.

update 2

umalog, 3 weeks ago

switching Weatherlight for Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass to add more card advantage and ramp

Fully Updated

wiluthen, 3 weeks ago

Previous photos finally updated on the website and added into the deck, there will be some adjustments later if there's new summons or enchantress based cards in the last bit of spoilers

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atingtdm, 3 weeks ago

Update— May 25, 2025

+1 Phoenix Chick, Marauding Mako / -1 Norin, Swift Survivalist, Rohirrim Lancer

Norin makes the combat phase very complex. Also, very useless when mana screwed.

Mako has big potential, I guess.

+1 Cloakwood Hermit / -1 Agate Instigator

I gave the lizard back to my friend.

Update— May 31, 2025

+1 Taunting Kobold / -1 Gingerbrute

A one-shot goad could be a handy soft-removal to a problem, also making blockers less.

+1 Magmatic Sinkhole / -1 Cloakwood Hermit

The Background, which depends on random discard, is unreliable and slow. Maybe Zurzoth, Chaos Rider is more fun, but without death touch and haste, it's unlikely to create any devils for me.