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Russell || Together we will overcome our skill issues 🤓📚 https://xitter.gq/t.co/dK8IbWKvpP

 Melbourne, Australia
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Joined May 2019
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I've created a spreadsheet compiling any free written MTG primers/guides/sideboard guides that I come across. I love the sharing of knowledge that happens in this community and want to do my part! docs.google.com/spreadsheets… #mtg #mtgguides @fireshoes for exposure pretty please 🥹
Skill Issue Magic - Free MTG Deck Guides

Skill Issue Magic - Free MTG Deck Guides

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[FREE] Standard – Dimir Midrange Sideboard Guide | FRA Week 5
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Skill Issue deck guides 📖 October 2026 Update: Only 21 free guides this month, but there were many cool articles/paid guides as well recorded in the spreadsheet. Still seeing lots of free lengthy google docs for us all to digest as well, which is great! #mtgguides @fireshoes
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I've created a spreadsheet compiling any free written MTG primers/guides/sideboard guides that I come across. I love the sharing of knowledge that happens in this community and want to do my part! docs.google.com/spreadsheets… #mtg #mtgguides @fireshoes for exposure pretty please 🥹
Skill Issue Magic - Free MTG Deck Guides

Skill Issue Magic - Free MTG Deck Guides

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What kind of traits does it take to enter the Magic Pro Tour Hall of Fame? Learn from this year's entering class - Jean-Emmanuel Depraz, Poet: magic.gg/news/the-week-that-… Javier Dominguez, Architect: magic.gg/news/the-week-that-… Ken Yukuhiro, Strategist: magic.gg/news/the-week-that-…
The Week That Was: Jean-Emmanuel Depraz, Poet of the Pro Tour

The Week That Was: Jean-Emmanuel Depraz, Poet of the Pro Tour

The first of a three-part series highlighting an elite Magic trait possessed by each of our three Magic Pro Tour Hall of Fame inductees, starting with Jean-Emmanuel Depraz.

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Zolgia108@zolgia108Oct 24
I edited the Primer and fixed, ai translator messed up some parts of it. guys before reading please keep in mind that this primer was also made for people playing eldrazi incorrectly. Dont be judgemental and, in case, skip parts drive.google.com/file/d/1ZIO…
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Look at what we could have had instead
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i’m sad. genuinely no better words for how this makes me feel
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Daniel Nick Mol: Arianne@daniel_weekOct 30
Since there was no challenge, time to go 5-0 in the league. The deck is flying. One trophy every single day. Sideboard guide available. @fireshoes metafy.gg/guides/view/dimir-…
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@PCPalhares1Oct 29
mfy.gg/guides/view/gx-landfa… Updates Added the RW DRAGONS matchup and sideboarding guide.
Gx LANDFALL - DECK GUIDE ADVANCED - STANDARD

Gx LANDFALL - DECK GUIDE ADVANCED - STANDARD

A deck that stayed competitive for me for a long time. I have to admit that, with the rise of **GW Ouroboroid**, it has a tougher place in the current metagame. Even so, I have no doubt that the deck...

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Jess Williams@mtg_jessOct 29
I wrote an article about how I think about deckbuilding, trying to analyze how synergy and function interact in both Limited and Constructed medium.com/@mtg_jess/one-poi… @fireshoes
One-Point Compactification

One-Point Compactification

Visualizing Synergy and Function in Decks

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Frank Karsten@karsten_frankOct 29
Here is the Modern winrate matrix from the RCs in Southeast Asia, Australia/New Zealand, and South America!
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Corey Baumeister@CoreyBaumeisterOct 29
My UW Momo Sideboard Guide is done! 🔥 I have been crushing it with the deck and I think after the Spotlight and AC the deck is even better positioned in the meta. The guide is just the ins and outs but the full article will be coming next week! Guide: patreon.com/CoreyBMTG/posts/…
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Dom Harvey@dominharviaOct 29
Just released a Standard UW Synth primer + list + SB guide building on the GP Hartford/Arena Champs results and looking ahead to the Arena Qualifier Weekend over on Patreon ($), come join the battlefront! patreon.com/u5910317/posts/s…
Standard Synthesizer Primer | Dom Harvey

Standard Synthesizer Primer | Dom Harvey

Standard Synthesizer Primer by Dom Harvey on Patreon. Join Dom Harvey's community for exclusive content and updates.

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@PCPalhares1Oct 29
I’m very happy to announce our newest product, created in partnership with @OperationDeckTV, who is now officially a professor at Academia Palhares! This one is for all the Necromancers of MTG! A deck that can catch your opponents off guard and push beyond your limits. SULTAI REANIMATOR! Come check it out, and stay tuned because there’s much more to come! mfy.gg/guides/view/sultai-re…
SULTAI REANIMATOR - DECK GUIDE - STANDARD

SULTAI REANIMATOR - DECK GUIDE - STANDARD

Sultai Reanimator has evolved with every new set, and Reality Fracture might finally be the piece that brings the deck the consistency it needs to compete at the highest level. In this guide, we’ll...

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Brian "BoshNRoll" Coval@BoshNRollOct 28
I just dropped 2000 words on Legacy and Vintage, including my Eternal Weekend decks and sideboard guides for both formats. Eternal Weekend starts tomorrow! patreon.com/BoshNRoll/posts/… #MTG #MTGLegacy #MTGVintage
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@PCPalhares1Oct 28
FREE From a difficult week to winning the RCQ and qualifying for SARC São Paulo. This is the story behind my Green Landfall journey, the lessons learned, and the final match that secured the qualification. The report is now available on Metafy in English, Portuguese, and Spanish. metafy.gg/guides/view/green-… @fireshoes for value
The Journey to Qualifying for SARC São Paulo

The Journey to Qualifying for SARC São Paulo

From a difficult week to becoming an RCQ champion! 🏆 Read the story behind my GW Landfall journey and how I secured my qualification for SARC São Paulo. De uma semana difícil ao título de campeão de...

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r-condon.bsky.social@rcondon_Oct 28
From my Arena Limited Champs run— POTG Episode 44: Narrowing Their Outs! Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/2xL… Youtube: youtu.be/qEzoljQm9-c?si=BLXl… Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcas… @fireshoes
POTG Episode 44: Narrowing Their Outs

POTG Episode 44: Narrowing Their Outs

Play of the Game · Episode

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@yuyan_mtgOct 28
This article digs into Jund Sacrifice, which is hot right now after winning the Spotlight and lighting up Arena CS too. I compare the versions, break down the analysis, and finish with a recommended list. metafy.gg/guides/view/lets-t…
Let's take a deep dive into the Jund Sacrifice

Let's take a deep dive into the Jund Sacrifice

Let's take a deep dive into the hot Jund Sacrifice right now! Analyzing the lists that performed well last week & Create a list of weekend recommendations

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An overview of the #MtGFRA #Standard format, recognising what is required of an interactive deck in this environment, and building Dellian Fel & Friends in #GolgariMidrange to respond timely and accordingly.
Trying to be Interactive in Reality Fracture Standard - Addressing the State of Standard Post AC13

Trying to be Interactive in Reality Fracture Standard - Addressing the State of Standard Post AC13

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しょうえい@syoeiOct 27
I played Orzhov Lifegain at Arena Championship 13 and analyzed all 21 lists. Card choices, lessons from the event, and 9 practical gameplay tips—all in one guide. metafy.gg/guides/view/orzhov… @fireshoes #MTGStandard #MTGArena
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Liam Etelson@etelspoonOct 26
I wrote an article on a topic that's been in the back of my mind for a while now: deckbuilding fallacies in Magic. Gameplay fallacies get talked about a lot, but these are equally important. Link in replies!
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ethanmtg@ethanbirdmtgOct 25
6-3 at the AUS RC 🇦🇺 played well, scoreboard will take care of itself soon🫡 Insane results from the team @worldlycounsel !! Huge congrats to @McFishyMTG @psychictong @bbot_online and Alejandro on qualifying for the PT! Super proud❤️💪 FULL SB GUIDE👉shorturl.at/BacOK
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