In order to become a good Control player, you have to have first been a decent Aggro player. You need to know your opponent inside and out, and you need to know his next move even before he does.
Well let’s kick off the third blog of the Llanowar Corner by remembering Richie Proffitt. I was not fortunate enough to have known Richie, but I was fortunate enough to be in a position to attend.
One of the drawbacks of playing an interesting deck is that people watch your matches. My opponent just watched the heartbreaking loss last round, and knew what I was playing when we sat down.
Quick n' Toast was in my hands because it seemed like the logical deck for me to play at Regionals. I had toyed around with a similar mana base and card selection before...
While many players without Nationals' invites gravitate towards the inexorable tractor beam of Pro Tour hopes and the Lorwyn Block Constructed season, I have a fond place in my heart for the summer Magic scene.
I was very happy with the deck. I haven't seen any deck like it in Standard, but it crushes Merfolk and Faeries since it's pre-sideboarded and aggressive.
Today's article is completely free of Howling Mines and similar jank. The list this week is based on a deck that a buddy of mine piloted to top 8 at Regionals.
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