There's not much to talk about regarding Pioneer or Modern, so I guess that leaves Standard (and a little bit of limited!). Gerry and Dave go over the most recent Magic Online results, including more than a few surprises and maybe a sleeper hit out of the new set.

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The First Bloomburrow Standard Results

Prolific shitposter and one of the best Magic coaches out there Mason Clark joins Gerry this week to help him get caught up on Pioneer for Regional Championship DC. Mason's been busting his ass for weeks leading up to this event and has plenty of great insights to share.

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Mason Clark Explains Pioneer With Duskmourn

Gerry missed the RC, but Dave attended. Gerry had the bird's eye view from watching coverage and looking at decklists whereas Dave was on the floor. One of the decks from the event particularly caught Gerry's attention.

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Regional Championship And Pioneer Season Review

What's got Gerry and Dave so excited? 

This announcement: https://magic.gg/news/play-in-rcqs-earn-secret-lair-promos-and-qualify-for-pro-tour-3-in-2025

Standard is back on the schedule in a big way, which might mean Standard stays relevant for the next couple of years. Ideally, we'd live in a world where your investment into a format would last longer than a single season, and we might be headed in that direction.

Gerry's second RCQ report: https://www.patreon.com/posts/gerrys-second-114154508?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link

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Standard Is BACK!

Gerry and Dave take a more in-depth look at the decklists from Worlds and what they're working on going forward. Despite not winning, Mono-Red Aggro made a huge impact on the format, and the format is struggling to adapt, but Gerry might have some answers.

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Looking Toward Standard RCQ Season

Even though Modern RCQ just ended, Gerry and Dave might have some big Modern events coming up, so Dave decided to give Boros Energy a shot. Spoiler: he thought it was quite good.

Plus, Gerry went deep on trying to figure out which Foundations were going to make a real impact on Standard.

38:01 - Authority of the Consuls, Day of Judgment
43:59 - Ajani, Caller of the Pride
45:31 - Lyra Dawnbringer

49:21 - Opt
52:33 - Spectral Sailor
54:50 - Faebloom Trick

57:22 - Infestation Sage
58:33 - Vengeful Bloodwitch
59:13 - Massacre Wurm

1:00:50 - Ghitu Lavarunner, Viashino Pyromancer
1:01:45 - Boltwave
1:03:41 - Burst Lightning
1:03:45 - Ball Lightning
1:07:36 - Kellan
1:09:54 - Boros Charm

1:16:26 - Llanowar Elves
1:22:50 - Reclamation Sage
1:23:44 - Vivien Reid
1:25:36 - Scavenging Ooze
1:29:10 - Maelstrom Pulse

1:32:31 - Solemn Simulacrum
1:38:23 - Mazemind Tome
1:42:58 - Pyromancer's Goggles

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Dave Finally Tries Boros Energy, Foundations' Impact On Standard

With the rough equivalent of a Standard Grand Prix happening soon in Atlanta, Gerry and Dave have been spending a ton of time trying to figure out what to play. Dimir Midrange is the clear best deck, but all the red variants aren't far behind. Not many other strategies appear close, so what's the play? 

Gerry has a plan. 

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How To Beat Dimir And Red In Standard

When it comes to Standard, Gerry prefers to be proactive, so he swore off the weird looking pile of Esper cards with Nurturing Pixie and Hopeless Nightmare. However, due to Dave's recent Standard Challenge Top 4, Gerry is seeing things a little different.

It turns out, the deck IS proactive and maybe up Gerry's alley?

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Okay, This Esper Pixie Deck Is Actually Pretty Good

After some personal news (Gerry won an RCQ + both him and Dave are headed to the Hunter Burton Memorial Open), it's time to look at the metagame breakdown from Pro Tour Aetherdrift! 

An initial look at the numbers might make the format look boring, but there's a massive "other" category with plenty of spice. 

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Pro Tour Aetherdrift Preview

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Gerry went to Charlotte for the RC, played a tiny bit of Magic, but has a large amount of thoughts on Modern. He might even have a new favorite deck. Before we get to that B&R announcement, there are a few other big Modern tournaments coming up, such as the Hunter Burton Memorial Open. Gerry and Dave are recording a podcast LIVE at 3PM Friday.

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RC Charlotte, Gerry's New Record, And The HBMO

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