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Ross Merriam @rosshunneds.bsky.social · 2d

Happy Theory Thursday! I just dropped my latest theory article on Patreon, all about cantrips! This is available to only the top tier, but that comes with every article and deck guide I've published in the last year!

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Always Be Cantripping | Ross Merriam

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Ross Merriam @rosshunneds.bsky.social · 4d

Live in 5 with the most combo oriented of the Broodscale variants, Golgari! twitch.tv/ross_merriam

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Ross Merriam @rosshunneds.bsky.social · 5d

An impressive build for sure. Went 4-1 in both leagues. This build uses Fleshraker incredibly well but I'm worried about Null Rod effects and sweepers. I struggled against the former and completely dodged the latter. Will definitely explore it further.

Ross Merriam @rosshunneds.bsky.social · 5d

Live in 5 trying out this build of Broodscale with Mox Opal! twitch.tv/ross_merriam

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Ross Merriam @rosshunneds.bsky.social · 5d

Live in 5 trying out this build of Broodscale with Mox Opal! twitch.tv/ross_merriam

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Ross Merriam @rosshunneds.bsky.social · 6d

If this kind of stuff interests you, I have an article about MTG tournament math on my Patreon, available to all paid tiers.

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The Mathematics Behind Magic Tournaments | Ross Merriam

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Ross Merriam @rosshunneds.bsky.social · 6d

As a professional streamer I know how to give the people what they want. And what they want is an impromptu math lesson.

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Ross_Merriam - A Mid-Stream Math Lesson

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Ross Merriam @rosshunneds.bsky.social · 6d

Live in 5 for the Legacy Showcase Challenge! Vintage Cube between rounds: twitch.tv/ross_merriam

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Ross Merriam @rosshunneds.bsky.social · 7d

6-3 on the day, good for Top 64. 2nd md Bauble was good, and this list won't change much moving forward. Going to try a couple other variants on stream next week though, then update the guide on Patreon. Legacy Showcase Challenge tomorrow at 11am eastern!

Ross Merriam @rosshunneds.bsky.social · 7d

Live in 5 for the Modern Showcase Challenge! twitch.tv/ross_merriam

Ross Merriam @rosshunneds.bsky.social · 7d

Live in 5 for the Modern Showcase Challenge! twitch.tv/ross_merriam

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Ross Merriam @rosshunneds.bsky.social · 8d

Only had time for 1 league today, but got a nice 4-1, losing to a time out when I started game 3 with less than a minute because I'm slow. Ran hot in several of the other matches to compensate, but I like this list. May change a card or two before the Showcase tomorrow.

Ross Merriam @rosshunneds.bsky.social · 8d

Live in 5 streaming some Broodscale twitch.tv/ross_merriam

Ross Merriam @rosshunneds.bsky.social · 8d

Live in 5 streaming some Broodscale twitch.tv/ross_merriam

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Ross Merriam @rosshunneds.bsky.social · 8d

Ok, I'll start brainstorming.

Ross Merriam @rosshunneds.bsky.social · 9d

I am thinking about the Roman Empire.

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Ross Merriam @rosshunneds.bsky.social · 9d

Another rough day, and I'm now 18-17 on the week. There's more hate than ever and fewer good matchups. I'm putting Belcher down for the time being so tomorrow I'll be back on Broodscale.

Ross Merriam @rosshunneds.bsky.social · 9d

Live in 5 with more Belching! twitch.tv/ross_merriam

Ross Merriam @rosshunneds.bsky.social · 9d

Live in 5 with more Belching! twitch.tv/ross_merriam

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Ross Merriam @rosshunneds.bsky.social · 11d

PT EOE Prediction Review is now live for all paid patrons. Tomorrow I'm dropping an article about where I think the Modern metagame is going after the PT and Thursday is a theory article on Cantrips!

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PT EoE Predictions Review | Ross Merriam

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Ross Merriam @rosshunneds.bsky.social · 11d

Live in 5 w/ more Belcher Testing! twitch.tv/ross_merriam

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Ross Merriam @rosshunneds.bsky.social · 12d

Grizzly Bears
Chandra Nalaar
Earthbind in an infamous sort of way

Ross Merriam @rosshunneds.bsky.social · 12d

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The Simpsons - Barney Gumble Burp collection (Season 1-10)

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Ross Merriam @rosshunneds.bsky.social · 12d

Rough close to the day to finish 9-6 overall with this list.

Things I liked:
Strix Serenade is a good, wide-ranging counter.
24 lands gives more optionality with pitch counters

Thing I didn't like:
3 FoN was excessive since they're bad for protection

More Belching tomorrow!

Ross Merriam @rosshunneds.bsky.social · 12d

Live in 5 trying out the winning Belcher list from #PTEOE! twitch.tv/ross_merriam

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Ross Merriam @rosshunneds.bsky.social · 12d

Live in 5 trying out the winning Belcher list from #PTEOE! twitch.tv/ross_merriam

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Ross Merriam @rosshunneds.bsky.social · 13d

If you had given me a list of every card with at least 1 copy in the PT field, Suppression Ray would've been last on my list of most likely to play a decisive role in the last game of the tournament.

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Ross Merriam @rosshunneds.bsky.social · 13d

Congrats!

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Ross Merriam @rosshunneds.bsky.social · 14d

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Ross Merriam @rosshunneds.bsky.social · 15d

Live in 5 with Broodscale! twitch.tv/ross_merriam

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