Even though Gerry didn't make it out to an RCQ last weekend, he's been trying to figure out how to build the perfect Dimir deck in Standard. Breaking it sometimes takes some... unique choices.

Modern finally starts moving post-B&R! Overlord of the Balemurk and Eldrazi Ramp look like standouts.

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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 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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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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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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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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You might expect red aggro decks to start with 4 Monstrous Rage, but Gerry made Top 8 of an RCQ playing zero copies. He shares his decklist, the reasoning, and what he's looking at playing going forward.

Also, MXP Houston is this weekend! Gerry and Dave are playing something Boros-adjacent, but there are a few interesting option.

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SCG Columbus was the first big Standard event of the new season. Surprisingly, Mono-White Caretaker's Talent got 1st and 2nd. It also happened to win the last two Magic Online Challenges...

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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.

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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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