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!

Javier is too good...

Gerry and Dave watched most of the Worlds coverage and plenty to say about recent announcements, how the tournament played out, and what's looking like the best choices for Standard RCQ season.

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Final Fantasy In Standard, Worlds Review, And Best Standard Decks

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

Foundations is out and Standard continues to impress. Mono-Red Aggro is the main thing you need to consider when choosing and building your deck, but is very, very beatable. Gerry has some technology after getting to play the format a bit on Tuesday. 

Meowodic's rank 1 Dimir deck on MTG Arena: https://x.com/meowodic/status/1854782894788555111?s=46&t=gkz_vd6GH3bDWWDP6kTTpw

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Standard Early Impressions With Foundations

This B&R announcement is WILD. 

Gerry and Dave really wanted to talk some about Standard and MXP Houston, but they didn't have time. Two hours were spent talking about the all new Modern format and they still wanted to keep going. 

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BEST MODERN B&R EVER?!?

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

Gerry and Dave built the best deck in the field for Spotlight Series Atlanta, but unfortunately, they fell a bit short on having the best version possible. Card availability ended Gerry's tournament before it began and Dave finished one win out of Top 8. 

Find out how they got from Esper Pixie to the best deck in the room!

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The One That Got Away

Gerry took his updated Dimir Enchantments to an RCQ and lost in the finals. Hear about his updates to the deck (including some very weird cards) and where he's going from here.

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Gerry Can't Close

Visit vaultgamestore.com for Tarkir Dragonstorm pre-orders, use code "GerryT" for 5% off!

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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