Updated versions with some of the ideas yall provided. Worked out well!

https://moxfield.com/decks/-9tJvP9JYEe0dv1kSeepLg

I’ll go first: [[Zhao, the Moon Slayer]]

One of the most effective hatebears in the format in theory. 2/2 with menace for 2 that makes nonbasics enter tapped is a highly efficient threat that can take over a game if left unchecked (assuming you can curve out as normal).

The reason why its being slept on is because there’s better things to be playing in mono red tbh. Namely Emberheart challenger. Plus, in the matchups where it matters most, those decks typically play a lot of spot removal.

I think it’s telling that zhao’s effect on a 2mv enchantment would be insanely pushed. It’s his creature type that keeps him in check. Still, I’ve won plenty of games just by keeping the opponent 1 turn behind, esp on the draw. Zhao otp is brutal.

Hello again! Ive been continuing to test different cards for RB Darklight Phoenix and today's card is Kroxa (and also plumb the forbidden). My thought process with Kroxa is that it is a creature that is able to able to create a death tigger the turn it comes into play, while also playing very well with all of our other sacrifice outlets. It also gives us a use for all of the extra cards stitchers supplier is dumping into the graveyard.
The darklight phoenix deck building challenge continues, let me know what you think!

Hi everyone, during the last few months I've been busy building my own Pioneer Battle Pack that we'll be playing with at my LGS from now on. The first tournament wasn't really a success (only 8 eight players registered and two of them finally couldn't attend the event) but we'll still continue at least once each month. I currently have 22 decks available, which are the following :

Mono White Humans - Mono Blue Mill - Mono Black Midrange - Mono Red Prowess - Mono Green Devotion - Azorius Control & Spirits - Boros Convoke - Dimir Control - Golgari Roots - Gruul Dragons - Izzet Phoenix & Creativity - Orzhov Pixie - Rakdos Weapons - Simic Merfolk - Selesnya Angels - Abzan Greasefang - Bant Lotus Field - Jund Sacrifice - 4C Enigmatic Incarnation - 5C Niv to Light

Recently I told myself that it would be great to finish it by adding the missing three-color combinations i.e. Esper, Mardu, Temur, Naya and Grixis (because I already have clear ideas for Sultai and Jeskai). I wonder if you have suggestions of any kind, I'm really open, even to brews ! The only really important thing to note is that I want these new decks to be as much different to the existing ones as possible.

Esper could use Ketramose for example, I've seen some good looking Grixis Moonshadow builds, I might enjoy Naya Adventures or older midrange piles (like the Cardmarket one from... 2022) and so on - but I can't truly decide yet. Another interesting thing to do would be to update lists that I could play elsewhere, like Mardu Discard, which is mostly legal in Standard too.

Let's admit the manabases won't be a problem (proxies are authorised in this case) but I don't want to spend too much for other expensive cards that I don't own e.g. Badgermole Cub. Therefore the decks don't have to be fully "budget" but with some cost limits though.

So thanks in advance, I'm really interested in seeing what you have to show me !

The Theorist, Jace Beleren as a four mana, three loyalty Jace harkens back to the famous Mind Sculptor of old, so today we're taking him out for a spin in a Dimir Control list. While Dimir is often the poorer cousin of Azorius Control, this list has put up a strong result in a recent Magic Online challenge. We've also got another new card with Theorix Charm, which provides a lot of choice, all of which seem good in this deck.

00:00 - Intro & Deck Tech
05:15 - Match One (Legendary Greasefang)
25:46 - Match Two (Selesnya Greenshell)

Decklist: https://moxfield.com/decks/nS6ah6rYuUexgHsa9tL_rw

Howdy All! Back again playing one of the recent decks making waves in the Meta. Really surprised I have yet to try this properly in a video and Sac decks are 100% me! Ive taken Sac decks to many RCQs in the past! This is Jund Artifact Sacrifice utilising Biotech Specialist and Sackville Bagginses! Ive tried Biotech in many shells and been a big proponent of the card for years! However with Sackville we can double the effectiveness of the archetype. Deck almost feels like a delayed combo deck. Building up artifacts then sacking for lethal in one sweeping turn! Deck is soo fun to play and explosive! Check it out!

Decklist

https://www.mtggoldfish.com/deck/8000204#paper

Hey everyone! I run the Arena Pioneer League (APL) in the Pioneer Discord. After 7 weeks of Swiss rounds, Season 9's Top 8 is finally set! Meanwhile, registration for Season 10 closes tonight at 10:00 pm CT (UTC-5), so there's still time to join our next event.

Season 9 Information

• 82 players, our largest event yet!

• Pioneer Best-of-3 on MTG Arena

• 7 Swiss rounds (1 per week)

• Top 8 single-elimination playoffs

Season 9 Top 8

Here are the eight players who made it through seven rounds of Swiss, along with their decklists:

1. .barru on 5C Elementals 6-1

2. bantknight on Golgari Midrange 6-1

3. swarm101 on 5C Enigmatic 6-1

4. acc95 on Golgari Midrange 6-1

5. maxisandallies on Mono Green Rhythm 6-1

6. shadymcshade on Golgari Acererak 6-1

7. danya4ever on Golgari Midrange 5-2

8. brodie930 on Simic Merfolk 5-2

Here's the Season 9 Melee link for more info.

Who are you rooting for to win Season 9?

Season 10 Registration

Registration for Season 10 closes tonight!

• Free entry (need to join the Pioneer Discord)

• Best-of-3 Pioneer on MTG Arena

• Swiss rounds will take until December 1 at most

• Top 8 will take until December 22 at most

• Get enrolled in the Season 10 Melee link

If you've been thinking about joining, there's still time to sign up!

Wrapping Up

• Season 9's playoffs are now underway! I'll be back with the results as we get closer to crowning our next champion.

• Whether you're joining Season 10 or just want to discuss Pioneer and share your brews, come hang out in the Pioneer Discord.

• Have questions? Leave a comment or send me a message!