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OptimusTom @optimustom.bsky.social · 7m

Sooooo cloooooose

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OptimusTom @optimustom.bsky.social · 23h

And then the Top 10 WIN% decks, regardless of sample size + the H2H Matrix for the Top **11** Presence decks (two were tied for 10th so I'm doing both)

#MagicTheGathering #MTG #MTGModern #SCGHouston
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OptimusTom @optimustom.bsky.social · 23h

Organizing the results from @scgcon.bsky.social #SCGHouston

Here's what the overall WIN% looked like for all the decks at the Event #MagicTheGathering #MTG #MTGModern
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OptimusTom @optimustom.bsky.social · 13h

a football referee with the letter r on his back

ALT: a football referee with the letter r on his back

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OptimusTom @optimustom.bsky.social · 21h

On my phone in bed so poor quality - but here's a sneak peak at the NM WIN%

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OptimusTom @optimustom.bsky.social · 21h

Titan had the 2nd highest WIN% overall for decks with 6+ copies at the event (Simic Birthing Ritual was higher at 5 copies)

Titan had an absurd WIN% (64%+ iirc) at the PT in the hands of experts. In the hands of RC Players, it has similar WIN% to Standard Vivi Cutter at its height.

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OptimusTom @optimustom.bsky.social · 21h

This includes mirrors, I have the non mirror win rates for every deck I'll post on Reddit when I finish my video recap/triple check the data!

Unfortunately I have to be up for work in 6 hours 😅

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OptimusTom @optimustom.bsky.social · 22h

*Mono-Green "Roodscale" will be fixed for the video coverage

OptimusTom @optimustom.bsky.social · 23h

And then the Top 10 WIN% decks, regardless of sample size + the H2H Matrix for the Top **11** Presence decks (two were tied for 10th so I'm doing both)

#MagicTheGathering #MTG #MTGModern #SCGHouston
@fireshoes.bsky.social

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OptimusTom @optimustom.bsky.social · 23h

Organizing the results from @scgcon.bsky.social #SCGHouston

Here's what the overall WIN% looked like for all the decks at the Event #MagicTheGathering #MTG #MTGModern
@fireshoes.bsky.social

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OptimusTom @optimustom.bsky.social · 2d

Currently on the road to the RCQ, convinced some friends to join!

Won't be live covering Houston this weekend, but the recap will be out like normal!

OptimusTom @optimustom.bsky.social · 2d

RCQ I was going to tomorrow at an LGS that doesn't usually run 60 card events got cancelled for poor attendance numbers.

So I drive almost 2 hours to play a different one solo, or do I do something else like record a new video or do the Pioneer Challenge?

OptimusTom @optimustom.bsky.social · 2d

Currently mid ball

OptimusTom @optimustom.bsky.social · 2d

Clearly this game is for the birds

OptimusTom @optimustom.bsky.social · 2d

RCQ I was going to tomorrow at an LGS that doesn't usually run 60 card events got cancelled for poor attendance numbers.

So I drive almost 2 hours to play a different one solo, or do I do something else like record a new video or do the Pioneer Challenge?

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OptimusTom @optimustom.bsky.social · 5d

To paint the question in the light that negative content is either A) not the norm or 2) hurting more than anything else is super sketchy/disingenuous though.

Negative content does get clicks, but that should be a factor for all Sets already. This seems like passing the buck into the community.

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OptimusTom @optimustom.bsky.social · 5d

Oh man I just realized we have a real chance of Vanilla Ice becoming a canonical #MagicTheGathering card

Go ninja go ninja go!

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OptimusTom @optimustom.bsky.social · 6d

youtu.be/XpTb105Rd0M

#MagicTheGathering #MTG #MTGPioneer

Infinite Cast & ETB Combo in Pioneer!

YouTube video by OptimusTomTV

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OptimusTom @optimustom.bsky.social · 6d

You'll know why people are randomly giving me Arachne(s) at my LGS if you watch my new video, linked below!

#MagicTheGathering #MTG #MTGPioneer

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OptimusTom @optimustom.bsky.social · 6d

youtu.be/XpTb105Rd0M?...

#MagicTheGathering #MTG #MTGPioneer #MTGOCreator

Infinite Cast & ETB Combo in Pioneer!

YouTube video by OptimusTomTV

youtu.be

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OptimusTom @optimustom.bsky.social · 6d

I'm back home which means - more videos for y'all!

Starting off with the best I've ever looked in a thumbnail - how Spider-Man/Omenpaths has given Pioneer an easy to splash Infinite Cast/ETB Combo with Relic of Legends!

Video below 👇

#MagicTheGathering #MTG #MTGPioneer

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OptimusTom @optimustom.bsky.social · 6d

youtu.be/XpTb105Rd0M?...

#MagicTheGathering #MTG #MTGPioneer #MTGOCreator

Infinite Cast & ETB Combo in Pioneer!

YouTube video by OptimusTomTV

youtu.be

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OptimusTom @optimustom.bsky.social · 6d

I'm back home which means - more videos for y'all!

Starting off with the best I've ever looked in a thumbnail - how Spider-Man/Omenpaths has given Pioneer an easy to splash Infinite Cast/ETB Combo with Relic of Legends!

Video below 👇

#MagicTheGathering #MTG #MTGPioneer

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cait (and adonis) @cait.bsky.social · 9d

I genuinely cannot express how vital it is that you train yourself to recognize AI-generated images and videos for your own good because none of this is going away and many, many people are counting on you to fall for their shit

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OptimusTom @optimustom.bsky.social · 10d

My red flag is I will play infinite combo sac-drain decks on Arena.

With my iPad.

(I will always time out before lethal)

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OptimusTom @optimustom.bsky.social · 10d

If you've ever used an oil slick basic, you're not allowed to complain about lands.

But these ones are immediately getting added to my decks, full nostalgia reasons

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