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Finally, here's how all the decks performed this weekend - sorted by WIN% #MagicTheGathering

12 decks instead of 10 because 3 tied in presence for 10th place! Here's how the matched up H2H #MagicTheGathering

Stats for all the "C" Tier or higher Popularity decks in one, smaller table! #MagicTheGathering

152 Archetypes became 138 - but it's still a massive table! See all the 715 deck names I swapped here: docs.google.com/spreadsheets... #MagicTheGathering

OptimusTom @optimustom.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

So I just finished reviewing all of the China RC decklist names....

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OptimusTom @optimustom.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Okay this one isn't language barrier

OptimusTom @optimustom.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Full Metagame Breakdown with any changes made #MagicTheGathering

OptimusTom @optimustom.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Here is my first pass at the fully re-vamped Metagame Breakdown for Magic Spotlight Series: The Hobbit in Dallas, TX this weekend! Video & full analysis will have to wait until tomorrow (hopefully - we have a 3 hour baby class tomorrow night) @fireshoes.bsky.social #MagicTheGathering #MTG

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OptimusTom @optimustom.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Part of my discussion with Pauper being a primer/entry Format for OP was that Sets aren't designed for it, ergo product wouldn't sell if they main Format changed from Standard ATM. It would take time to shift. Well uh, that shift just got harder according to Blogatog

OptimusTom @optimustom.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Random sampling going to make me check every single deck list because of shit like this, delaying the more important stats -_-

OptimusTom @optimustom.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Metagame Breakdown (fixed from yesterday, condensed all Colorless Tron decks) + Top 10 WIN% decks + H2H Matchups for Top 10 Presence decks! @fireshoes.bsky.social @saffronolive.bsky.social #MagicTheGathering #MTG

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OptimusTom @optimustom.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Recap video going over Modern at Magic Spotlight Series: The Hobbit is now live! 📊Metagame Breakdown 👑Popularity Analysis 🏅Top 10 WIN% Decks 👊H2H for Top 10 Presence Video live on my YT & linked down below! All stat tables are below as well! @fireshoes.bsky.social @saffronolive.bsky.social

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Running into a snag with my latest video... We've finally hit the day that my editing software has paywalled saving a video to my HDD, as well as adding *any* animations I've no time to re-learn a whole new software by tomorrow, so I'll have to bite the bullet. This sucks

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Here's the giant changelog of archetypes. A lot of these are solo changes, others are multiples IE - Abzan Devoted Druid Combo -> Devoted Druid Combo

Magic Spotlight Series: The Hobbit Brisbane, Australia 570 Enrolled Players / 104 Deck Archetypes I cleaned up a whole bunch here. Changelog of archetype names in the following tweet. Stats & video to come - I'll do matchup stuff in new post @fireshoes.bsky.social @saffronolive.bsky.social

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OptimusTom @optimustom.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

73 uniquely named deck lists from Spotlight Hobbit I will be checking to see if they fit into other archetypes. Similarly, I will be re-naming things to fit together. Like the Zoo decks. This is why it might take a hot minute to get the Stats out

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Flight got delayed on the way back (again) but it's not too long (I hope). Maybe this calls for a small airport AMA for the next hour or so? I'll bounce between here & 🐦! Magic, League, Music, ask away!

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OptimusTom @optimustom.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

With decks named like this, it's probably going to be Tuesday... SIIIIIGH

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OptimusTom @optimustom.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

With Spotlights & RCs coming up alongside baby's due date, I wanted to set some expectations on what coverage you can expect from me in the next couple of Months! I'll try to pepper in some other stuff, but no promises. Also no promises this is 100% - baby comes when baby comes!

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OptimusTom @optimustom.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

I haven't been super active posting videos or content recently. I've alluded to some IRL stuff - working OT, picking up extra stuff, doing some work around the house to prep for... Our baby girl will be here at the end of October!

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OptimusTom @optimustom.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

My Dad doesn't play Magic, but he's the one that got me into fantasy - and therefore Magic itself. Being able to give him cards from his favorite Books/Shows is a full circle moment - a plus side to the UB convo that gameplay doesn't quite touch (I forgot his Tom Baker at home)

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OptimusTom @optimustom.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

There's also a card show in town so I snagged a collector booster from a vendor.

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OptimusTom @optimustom.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

Extremely cool to see luxury gaming thriving in my childhood mall. Ever since my area lost my first LGS ("Dark Tower Games" back in the day) we had to travel at least 45+ mins to find places to play consistently. Love seeing TCGs settle into my home town again

OptimusTom @optimustom.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Forgot the list moxfield.com/decks/wkk6EG... It wasn't great, but good enough I suppose. Curve jumps from 3 to 6 basically & needed equipment to fill those turns, or the treasure generators to bridge the gap. Won a lot going 1-2-3-removal+equip for a tempo/Aggro play pattern

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OptimusTom @optimustom.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

Hiked to do some meditation on drafting better cube decks

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OptimusTom @optimustom.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

Snuck out for prerelease (w/ Daniel) after a busy work week 3-0, 6-1 I disliked my deck but Dwarven Mauler + Crude Bent Blade is good

OptimusTom @optimustom.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

Honestly, I'm floored by this. My PT MSH Recap video has the highest views of any of my previous Events recap videos by a long shot. In 3 days, it's average-per-day views is higher than the total views my other recaps get. Thank you all so much for the support, I'm speechless

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OptimusTom @optimustom.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

I got multiple asks to separate the Fight Rigging version of Eldrazi Ramp from the "stock" version. With smaller sample sizes, this moved the needle on WIN% a tiny bit. Updated Overall WIN% with this distinction is here

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OptimusTom @optimustom.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

Best part about EU hours Events with Top 8 Draft is I can already analyze all the Constructed portion my Saturday afternoon! So here's all the Decks WIN% + Popularity Tiers + H2H Top 11 Decks from #PTMSH (normal video analysis to follow later) @fireshoes.bsky.social @saffronolive.bsky.social #MTG

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OptimusTom @optimustom.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

The MTGO meta looks like it.... ...wait ...is that Neoform!? WITH A STEEL CHAIR? NOT TO THE META!! BWAAAAH GAWD!!!!

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OptimusTom @optimustom.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

By the time you finish watching my silly teaser, my newest video previewing Pro Tour Marvel Super Heroes using all MTGO Challenges, Showcase & Super Qualifier Events will be live on my YouTube Channel! Details in video & below! @fireshoes.bsky.social @saffronolive.bsky.social #MagicTheGathering

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OptimusTom @optimustom.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

IF YOU MADE IT THIS FAR here's what I would try out if I wanted to Arena Ladder: Please Fatal Push in the 75. Craterhoof is a great way to win even w/o Badgermole Cub (maybe Cub goes here). Clancaller bad, Shang-Chi Chord-able Tyvar, Sentinel is a Pollinator that blocks fliers. Maybe -1 CoCo?

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OptimusTom @optimustom.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

I went 2-1 @SVCardArt playing PIONEER ELVES last night! R1 vs Niv to Light: 💀💀 R2 vs Azorius Control: 🧝💀🧝 R3 vs Orzhov Greasefang: 🧝🧝 I'm here to tell you the deck is NOT GOOD Here is my extremely-niche-teched list for my LGS #MagicTheGathering #MTG

OptimusTom @optimustom.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

I took Azorius Momo to the skies of Pioneer in a Challenge! The deck works similar to it's Standard counterpart - but we get to use Mox Amber to the max with Momo! Did someone say Turn 2 Quantum Ridler?? Find out how it worked in the video below (link to deck list also) 👇 #MagicTheGathering #MTG

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OptimusTom @optimustom.bsky.social · 28/06/2026

Played an RCQ on Grixis Shadow today. Had to play a World's competitor in Round 1 no big deal

OptimusTom @optimustom.bsky.social · 28/06/2026

My opponent was playing Pioneer But I was playing Modern This was the most busted thing the deck did all day Otherwise it had a lot of mulligans that ended up poorly Went 3-3 overall, deck feels like the Standard version but can win much faster thanks to Mox Amber

OptimusTom @optimustom.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

Haha wouldn't it be funny if I streamed another Pioneer Challenge? Wouldn't it be funnier if you all tuned in to watch me play (lose) games? What if we played Azorius Momo? Wouldn't that be funny? Challenge in 40 mins - live on both Twitch & YT! #MagicTheGathering #MTGOCreator

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OptimusTom @optimustom.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

Need to find a spot for her next time we reorganize our rooms

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OptimusTom @optimustom.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

Missed the 3-0 with an oldie, but a goodie tonight! 2-1 @SVCardArt playing Rakdos Sac with Phoenix Fleet Airship. It didn't block out the Sun this time though. Played 3 decks where my Claims/Pushes were useless! GW Bogles: 💀🐈‍⬛🐈‍⬛ UB Bounce: 💀🐈‍⬛🐈‍⬛ UW Control: 💀💀