OptimusTom
@optimustom.bsky.social
Expert in identifying glade candle scents & magic card names. Ex-Riot Caster/Stats Guy.
I make Magic content https://www.youtube.com/@OptimusTomTV
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I make Magic content https://www.youtube.com/@OptimusTomTV
Find me everywhere: https://linktr.ee/optimustomtv
The pilot whose deck I used for the basis of my Deck Tech just took down a Standard Challenge!
Winning list: mtggoldfish.com/deck/7492300#p…
Deck tech in QT#MagicTheGatheringn#MTGT#MTGxATLAL#StandardMTGTG
Winning list: mtggoldfish.com/deck/7492300#p…
Deck tech in QT#MagicTheGatheringn#MTGT#MTGxATLAL#StandardMTGTG
December 5, 2025 at 6:25 AM
The pilot whose deck I used for the basis of my Deck Tech just took down a Standard Challenge!
Winning list: mtggoldfish.com/deck/7492300#p…
Deck tech in QT#MagicTheGatheringn#MTGT#MTGxATLAL#StandardMTGTG
Winning list: mtggoldfish.com/deck/7492300#p…
Deck tech in QT#MagicTheGatheringn#MTGT#MTGxATLAL#StandardMTGTG
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Earthbending is looking quite powerful & this Golgari Standard Combo deck is maximizing its power!
Learn how Bloodghast helps enable this Beifong Bounty Hunter + Umbral Collar Zealot infinite Combo in my latest video below!
#MagicTheGathering #MTG #MTGStandard #mtgxatla
Learn how Bloodghast helps enable this Beifong Bounty Hunter + Umbral Collar Zealot infinite Combo in my latest video below!
#MagicTheGathering #MTG #MTGStandard #mtgxatla
December 4, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Earthbending is looking quite powerful & this Golgari Standard Combo deck is maximizing its power!
Learn how Bloodghast helps enable this Beifong Bounty Hunter + Umbral Collar Zealot infinite Combo in my latest video below!
#MagicTheGathering #MTG #MTGStandard #mtgxatla
Learn how Bloodghast helps enable this Beifong Bounty Hunter + Umbral Collar Zealot infinite Combo in my latest video below!
#MagicTheGathering #MTG #MTGStandard #mtgxatla
Earthbending is looking quite powerful & this Golgari Standard Combo deck is maximizing its power!
Learn how Bloodghast helps enable this Beifong Bounty Hunter + Umbral Collar Zealot infinite Combo in my latest video below!
#MagicTheGathering #MTG #MTGStandard #mtgxatla
Learn how Bloodghast helps enable this Beifong Bounty Hunter + Umbral Collar Zealot infinite Combo in my latest video below!
#MagicTheGathering #MTG #MTGStandard #mtgxatla
December 4, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Earthbending is looking quite powerful & this Golgari Standard Combo deck is maximizing its power!
Learn how Bloodghast helps enable this Beifong Bounty Hunter + Umbral Collar Zealot infinite Combo in my latest video below!
#MagicTheGathering #MTG #MTGStandard #mtgxatla
Learn how Bloodghast helps enable this Beifong Bounty Hunter + Umbral Collar Zealot infinite Combo in my latest video below!
#MagicTheGathering #MTG #MTGStandard #mtgxatla
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The Magic World Championship 31 metagame breakdown is out, and Izzet Lessons is the most-played Standard deck! #MTGWorlds
December 4, 2025 at 4:03 PM
The Magic World Championship 31 metagame breakdown is out, and Izzet Lessons is the most-played Standard deck! #MTGWorlds
New deck tech video at 9 AM PT tomorrow...
December 4, 2025 at 1:58 AM
New deck tech video at 9 AM PT tomorrow...
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I see folks who want Magic IP supported and given breathing space.
Lorwyn Eclipsed stories start Monday, then Tuesday WeeklyMTG is showing Marvel Super Heroes previews.
Now, I don't expect story to be sole community focus for a full week. But can you try NOT stomping out your own story with UB?
Lorwyn Eclipsed stories start Monday, then Tuesday WeeklyMTG is showing Marvel Super Heroes previews.
Now, I don't expect story to be sole community focus for a full week. But can you try NOT stomping out your own story with UB?
December 2, 2025 at 6:51 PM
I see folks who want Magic IP supported and given breathing space.
Lorwyn Eclipsed stories start Monday, then Tuesday WeeklyMTG is showing Marvel Super Heroes previews.
Now, I don't expect story to be sole community focus for a full week. But can you try NOT stomping out your own story with UB?
Lorwyn Eclipsed stories start Monday, then Tuesday WeeklyMTG is showing Marvel Super Heroes previews.
Now, I don't expect story to be sole community focus for a full week. But can you try NOT stomping out your own story with UB?
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Got the itch and wrote an article about badgermole cub, its strengths&weaknesses, deckbuilding/strategy theory, and its current builds
enjoy
www.reddit.com/r/spikes/com...
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enjoy
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From the spikes community on Reddit
Explore this post and more from the spikes community
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December 2, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Got the itch and wrote an article about badgermole cub, its strengths&weaknesses, deckbuilding/strategy theory, and its current builds
enjoy
www.reddit.com/r/spikes/com...
@fireshoes.bsky.social
enjoy
www.reddit.com/r/spikes/com...
@fireshoes.bsky.social
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Standard Last Chance Event #3 (36 players; 5-0 for entry to Showcase Qualifier, where winner gets PT + MOCS invite; 40 QPs+30 tix/300pp entry) #mtg #mtgStandard
O_danielakos (5-0) Dimir Midrange 🥷
komattaman (5-0) Izzet Prowess 🥋
Izzet Looting (4-1) ➰
Boros Leyline (4-1) ⚡
O_danielakos (5-0) Dimir Midrange 🥷
komattaman (5-0) Izzet Prowess 🥋
Izzet Looting (4-1) ➰
Boros Leyline (4-1) ⚡
December 2, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Standard Last Chance Event #3 (36 players; 5-0 for entry to Showcase Qualifier, where winner gets PT + MOCS invite; 40 QPs+30 tix/300pp entry) #mtg #mtgStandard
O_danielakos (5-0) Dimir Midrange 🥷
komattaman (5-0) Izzet Prowess 🥋
Izzet Looting (4-1) ➰
Boros Leyline (4-1) ⚡
O_danielakos (5-0) Dimir Midrange 🥷
komattaman (5-0) Izzet Prowess 🥋
Izzet Looting (4-1) ➰
Boros Leyline (4-1) ⚡
Normal video upload this week is going to be out a bit later than usual!
We've been doing lots of recaps but with a new RCQ Season kicking off I'm going to be doing some more deck techs! It's been a minute since we've done some of these!
We've been doing lots of recaps but with a new RCQ Season kicking off I'm going to be doing some more deck techs! It's been a minute since we've done some of these!
December 2, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Normal video upload this week is going to be out a bit later than usual!
We've been doing lots of recaps but with a new RCQ Season kicking off I'm going to be doing some more deck techs! It's been a minute since we've done some of these!
We've been doing lots of recaps but with a new RCQ Season kicking off I'm going to be doing some more deck techs! It's been a minute since we've done some of these!
Update - didn't even get a rejection it looks like.
Welp. Crud.
Welp. Crud.
Did MagicCon Creator applicants hear back yet about their Status?
No need to tell me yes or no for going - just wondering if Early Bird went out before we're hearing back, or if I wasn't even given a rejection email this time 😅😭
No need to tell me yes or no for going - just wondering if Early Bird went out before we're hearing back, or if I wasn't even given a rejection email this time 😅😭
December 1, 2025 at 9:35 PM
Update - didn't even get a rejection it looks like.
Welp. Crud.
Welp. Crud.
Did MagicCon Creator applicants hear back yet about their Status?
No need to tell me yes or no for going - just wondering if Early Bird went out before we're hearing back, or if I wasn't even given a rejection email this time 😅😭
No need to tell me yes or no for going - just wondering if Early Bird went out before we're hearing back, or if I wasn't even given a rejection email this time 😅😭
December 1, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Did MagicCon Creator applicants hear back yet about their Status?
No need to tell me yes or no for going - just wondering if Early Bird went out before we're hearing back, or if I wasn't even given a rejection email this time 😅😭
No need to tell me yes or no for going - just wondering if Early Bird went out before we're hearing back, or if I wasn't even given a rejection email this time 😅😭
Realized I'll be mid-flight out of the country the day that Worlds ends & at a wedding the following week - so I won't be able to do any recap videos or statistics!
Holidays will be hard, but hoping to have SOME videos before we leave
Holidays will be hard, but hoping to have SOME videos before we leave
November 30, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Realized I'll be mid-flight out of the country the day that Worlds ends & at a wedding the following week - so I won't be able to do any recap videos or statistics!
Holidays will be hard, but hoping to have SOME videos before we leave
Holidays will be hard, but hoping to have SOME videos before we leave
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all broadcast matches of MXP Tacoma's Modern $20K from earlier this month are finally up on youtube!! check out some sick modern gameplay highlighting a ton of top PNW talent!!
@fireshoes.bsky.social
www.youtube.com/@ambxarchive
@fireshoes.bsky.social
www.youtube.com/@ambxarchive
amber archive
amber mtg and av archive.
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November 27, 2025 at 1:50 AM
all broadcast matches of MXP Tacoma's Modern $20K from earlier this month are finally up on youtube!! check out some sick modern gameplay highlighting a ton of top PNW talent!!
@fireshoes.bsky.social
www.youtube.com/@ambxarchive
@fireshoes.bsky.social
www.youtube.com/@ambxarchive
Were you overwhelmed with Modern coverage this weekend?
It's a good problem to have! But in case you missed any of the sweet decks this weekend - or want to know how your favorite archetype did - check out my recap on all 4 major Events combined!
It's a good problem to have! But in case you missed any of the sweet decks this weekend - or want to know how your favorite archetype did - check out my recap on all 4 major Events combined!
November 26, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Were you overwhelmed with Modern coverage this weekend?
It's a good problem to have! But in case you missed any of the sweet decks this weekend - or want to know how your favorite archetype did - check out my recap on all 4 major Events combined!
It's a good problem to have! But in case you missed any of the sweet decks this weekend - or want to know how your favorite archetype did - check out my recap on all 4 major Events combined!
We had fun at Pioneer tonight
Forgot it was the end of the month with an additional prize & an extra Round.
Went 3-0-1 drew for the promo pack secure.
Deck was fun & good! @ CardArt
Forgot it was the end of the month with an additional prize & an extra Round.
Went 3-0-1 drew for the promo pack secure.
Deck was fun & good! @ CardArt
November 26, 2025 at 6:16 AM
We had fun at Pioneer tonight
Forgot it was the end of the month with an additional prize & an extra Round.
Went 3-0-1 drew for the promo pack secure.
Deck was fun & good! @ CardArt
Forgot it was the end of the month with an additional prize & an extra Round.
Went 3-0-1 drew for the promo pack secure.
Deck was fun & good! @ CardArt
It's so prettyyyyy
Someone bring one back for me 🥲
Someone bring one back for me 🥲
Vendilion Clique is the promo for Magic Spotlight: Lorwyn Eclipsed in Toronto! #mtg
November 25, 2025 at 8:20 PM
It's so prettyyyyy
Someone bring one back for me 🥲
Someone bring one back for me 🥲
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Many Magic: The Gathering players dream of competing in the Pro Tour, but what is that journey really like?
Join us as we follow Jesse Robkin behind the scenes on her exciting Pro Tour journey!
Spellseekers, Episode 1: The Jesse Robkin Story premieres Wednesday! ✨
Join us as we follow Jesse Robkin behind the scenes on her exciting Pro Tour journey!
Spellseekers, Episode 1: The Jesse Robkin Story premieres Wednesday! ✨
November 25, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Many Magic: The Gathering players dream of competing in the Pro Tour, but what is that journey really like?
Join us as we follow Jesse Robkin behind the scenes on her exciting Pro Tour journey!
Spellseekers, Episode 1: The Jesse Robkin Story premieres Wednesday! ✨
Join us as we follow Jesse Robkin behind the scenes on her exciting Pro Tour journey!
Spellseekers, Episode 1: The Jesse Robkin Story premieres Wednesday! ✨
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Find out how 13,000+ matches of Modern paint the Paper Metagame picture!
📊Metagame Analysis
🎉Popularity Tiers
🏆Top Winning Decks
👊H2H Match Up Matrix
From JP to EMEA to NA - enjoy! 👇
@fireshoes.bsky.social @fanfinity.bsky.social @mtgjp.bsky.social @scgcon.bsky.social @facetofacegames.bsky.social
📊Metagame Analysis
🎉Popularity Tiers
🏆Top Winning Decks
👊H2H Match Up Matrix
From JP to EMEA to NA - enjoy! 👇
@fireshoes.bsky.social @fanfinity.bsky.social @mtgjp.bsky.social @scgcon.bsky.social @facetofacegames.bsky.social
November 25, 2025 at 5:49 AM
Find out how 13,000+ matches of Modern paint the Paper Metagame picture!
📊Metagame Analysis
🎉Popularity Tiers
🏆Top Winning Decks
👊H2H Match Up Matrix
From JP to EMEA to NA - enjoy! 👇
@fireshoes.bsky.social @fanfinity.bsky.social @mtgjp.bsky.social @scgcon.bsky.social @facetofacegames.bsky.social
📊Metagame Analysis
🎉Popularity Tiers
🏆Top Winning Decks
👊H2H Match Up Matrix
From JP to EMEA to NA - enjoy! 👇
@fireshoes.bsky.social @fanfinity.bsky.social @mtgjp.bsky.social @scgcon.bsky.social @facetofacegames.bsky.social
The black magic of Mulholland Drive
Swimming pools under desert skies
Drinking white wine in the blushing light
Just another
Swimming pools under desert skies
Drinking white wine in the blushing light
Just another
November 25, 2025 at 7:35 AM
The black magic of Mulholland Drive
Swimming pools under desert skies
Drinking white wine in the blushing light
Just another
Swimming pools under desert skies
Drinking white wine in the blushing light
Just another
Find out how 13,000+ matches of Modern paint the Paper Metagame picture!
📊Metagame Analysis
🎉Popularity Tiers
🏆Top Winning Decks
👊H2H Match Up Matrix
From JP to EMEA to NA - enjoy! 👇
@fireshoes.bsky.social @fanfinity.bsky.social @mtgjp.bsky.social @scgcon.bsky.social @facetofacegames.bsky.social
📊Metagame Analysis
🎉Popularity Tiers
🏆Top Winning Decks
👊H2H Match Up Matrix
From JP to EMEA to NA - enjoy! 👇
@fireshoes.bsky.social @fanfinity.bsky.social @mtgjp.bsky.social @scgcon.bsky.social @facetofacegames.bsky.social
November 25, 2025 at 5:49 AM
Find out how 13,000+ matches of Modern paint the Paper Metagame picture!
📊Metagame Analysis
🎉Popularity Tiers
🏆Top Winning Decks
👊H2H Match Up Matrix
From JP to EMEA to NA - enjoy! 👇
@fireshoes.bsky.social @fanfinity.bsky.social @mtgjp.bsky.social @scgcon.bsky.social @facetofacegames.bsky.social
📊Metagame Analysis
🎉Popularity Tiers
🏆Top Winning Decks
👊H2H Match Up Matrix
From JP to EMEA to NA - enjoy! 👇
@fireshoes.bsky.social @fanfinity.bsky.social @mtgjp.bsky.social @scgcon.bsky.social @facetofacegames.bsky.social
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With this thread for context - here is the definitive re-structed Metagame Breakdown for all 4 RC's this weekend!
3,392 decks became 159 Archetypes (minus the no deck list Players)
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3,392 decks became 159 Archetypes (minus the no deck list Players)
@fanfinity.bsky.social @facetofacegames.bsky.social @mtgjp.bsky.social @scgcon.bsky.social @fireshoes.bsky.social
November 24, 2025 at 5:15 AM
With this thread for context - here is the definitive re-structed Metagame Breakdown for all 4 RC's this weekend!
3,392 decks became 159 Archetypes (minus the no deck list Players)
@fanfinity.bsky.social @facetofacegames.bsky.social @mtgjp.bsky.social @scgcon.bsky.social @fireshoes.bsky.social
3,392 decks became 159 Archetypes (minus the no deck list Players)
@fanfinity.bsky.social @facetofacegames.bsky.social @mtgjp.bsky.social @scgcon.bsky.social @fireshoes.bsky.social
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Today some hot constructed data - I put together the results from EU, US and Canada RCs in Modern and here are the win rates. Since we are measuring unsure numbers - displayed as 95% confidence intervals (so we are 95% sure the real WR is within the bars for each deck.
1/9
1/9
November 24, 2025 at 12:36 PM
Today some hot constructed data - I put together the results from EU, US and Canada RCs in Modern and here are the win rates. Since we are measuring unsure numbers - displayed as 95% confidence intervals (so we are 95% sure the real WR is within the bars for each deck.
1/9
1/9
With this thread for context - here is the definitive re-structed Metagame Breakdown for all 4 RC's this weekend!
3,392 decks became 159 Archetypes (minus the no deck list Players)
@fanfinity.bsky.social @facetofacegames.bsky.social @mtgjp.bsky.social @scgcon.bsky.social @fireshoes.bsky.social
3,392 decks became 159 Archetypes (minus the no deck list Players)
@fanfinity.bsky.social @facetofacegames.bsky.social @mtgjp.bsky.social @scgcon.bsky.social @fireshoes.bsky.social
November 24, 2025 at 5:15 AM
With this thread for context - here is the definitive re-structed Metagame Breakdown for all 4 RC's this weekend!
3,392 decks became 159 Archetypes (minus the no deck list Players)
@fanfinity.bsky.social @facetofacegames.bsky.social @mtgjp.bsky.social @scgcon.bsky.social @fireshoes.bsky.social
3,392 decks became 159 Archetypes (minus the no deck list Players)
@fanfinity.bsky.social @facetofacegames.bsky.social @mtgjp.bsky.social @scgcon.bsky.social @fireshoes.bsky.social
Hello everyone, I'm back up for a breath of fresh air after being in the data for a few hours!
I had to verify 141 archetypes, changing 84 of them to correct for mislabeling, trolling, or different names across Events!
Here's what I updated!
#MagicTheGathering #MTG #MTGModern
I had to verify 141 archetypes, changing 84 of them to correct for mislabeling, trolling, or different names across Events!
Here's what I updated!
#MagicTheGathering #MTG #MTGModern
November 24, 2025 at 4:53 AM
Hello everyone, I'm back up for a breath of fresh air after being in the data for a few hours!
I had to verify 141 archetypes, changing 84 of them to correct for mislabeling, trolling, or different names across Events!
Here's what I updated!
#MagicTheGathering #MTG #MTGModern
I had to verify 141 archetypes, changing 84 of them to correct for mislabeling, trolling, or different names across Events!
Here's what I updated!
#MagicTheGathering #MTG #MTGModern