In this video series I'm going to look at a week's worth of mtgo trophies and try to glean some information about the meta. We are looking at a lot of spice and some condensed power around just a few strategies. Patreon: / kalikaiz
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@apass72417 ай бұрын
Thanks for the name-drop! Concerning Scholar of Athreos: Valakut Invoker was used for years due to its ability to also kill creatures. The present/recent metagame though, is too fast for that. Scholar has a 1/4 body (that is relevant), its ability is easier to use for EOT mini-pings and it also avoids hydroblast. HydroB (like strands) should actually not be played against walls combo, but ppl was doing it anyways :) The key point of last week lists, though, is the experimental manabase I was using with no dorks, and lots of land-fetch abilities. Keep up the good work!
@kalikaiz7 ай бұрын
Thanks for explaining! The list is not in a language I speak and people needed that :)
@NateLinehan6667 ай бұрын
Would you mind sharing your decklist here, please? That sounds interesting.
@apass72417 ай бұрын
I tried answering: did you receive the link to the decklists? Edit: no worries, Kali sent here below the exact same link!
@kalikaiz7 ай бұрын
@@NateLinehan666 you can check it out here www.mtggoldfish.com/player/apas72
@TheForesterf7 ай бұрын
Orzhov Affinity list from 14th was played in challenges and refined by Mogged. He even has a deck guide for it on mtgdecks.
@kalikaiz7 ай бұрын
Ah I wasn't sure it was exactly the same. Nice!
@dougcarey22337 ай бұрын
Wow. Banning the Spear really, really shook things up.
@kalikaiz7 ай бұрын
Yeah people have been working through the week on how to get some artifacts banned it seems haha
@javiersecaira79577 ай бұрын
Ooh I like this idea for a series!
@kalikaiz7 ай бұрын
Awesome to hear that!
@sum1unopk497 ай бұрын
I love getting these reports
@kalikaiz7 ай бұрын
Thanks! I appreciate the feedback
@HarborMastr7 ай бұрын
Fantastic! I love the idea of a weekly recap video, hope to see one every week!
@kalikaiz7 ай бұрын
I think from the positive reaction it's on!
@JustJon137 ай бұрын
As a relatively new player I really enjoy breakdowns like this. Looking forward to this every week. Thanks!
@kalikaiz7 ай бұрын
Awesome I'm glad it's useful!
@strobe58497 ай бұрын
Fantastic content. Looking forward to next weeks recap.
@kalikaiz7 ай бұрын
Let's do it!
@ericiberri91397 ай бұрын
Cool new format, reminds me of Mengucci's decks of the weekend and modern metagame videos
@kalikaiz7 ай бұрын
Yeah I sortof ran with his idea here a little bit haha
@DavidBaker427 ай бұрын
Loved this. Very helpful. I prefer the list view. As a pauper newbie, I don't recognize cards instantly.
@kalikaiz7 ай бұрын
Thanks for the feedback!
@theauthenticsimpsoni7 ай бұрын
I think a good feature would be deck recommendations. If affinity, terror, and burn are the top decks, what would you play this week, or what sideboard cards could be useful? If we see a shifting metagame this could be especially useful.
@kalikaiz7 ай бұрын
Alright this is a good consideration I'll try
@joehenderson17 ай бұрын
Thanks for the pauper content. Love this format. I would love to see some premodern content too! Cheers mate.
@kalikaiz7 ай бұрын
Haha maybe some day when it's big on mtgo :) thanks
@maarten01047 ай бұрын
Great content! Love the length of the video. The ~15 mins should be fine to highlight some spice and discuss trends. Longer will be a barrier to finishing the video.
@kalikaiz7 ай бұрын
I did my best to keep it snappy. Don't forget about 2x speed on KZbin!
@TeasdaleMTG7 ай бұрын
This is fantastic! What an amazing video series! I look forward to seeing this every week! Keep it up! Content King being ahead of the game 👑👑
@kalikaiz7 ай бұрын
Thanks man!
@ruberfire1767 ай бұрын
Great recap and interesting thoughts, I really hope you'll keep up with your amazing job! I also love your playstile and crazy ideas with Tron and Fams, thumbs up ❤
@kalikaiz7 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@lars12907 ай бұрын
Awesome Series. I dont go to church on sunday, but i will go on tuesday now.
@kalikaiz7 ай бұрын
Haha love it
@gn427 ай бұрын
Love the video format! DiscoverN is the vintage equivalent of Beico, although he plays other formats too.
@kalikaiz7 ай бұрын
Ahh I thought he was a multiformat all star. Good to know!
@crystalfelts24047 ай бұрын
Tuesdays just got better
@kalikaiz7 ай бұрын
Aww thanks!
@firesflame2217 ай бұрын
So grouping all “ glitters decks” together seems very flawed logic wise, it would be like grouping all decks that used counter spell, or all decks that used bolt. Decks should be grouped by their gameplay not their shared cards, UR control played completely different from UB or Mono U terror decks, but all use terror as a finisher. Glitters as a card is a finisher, but is used differently between the BW, the jeskai and the UW version, let alone the boros deck running it.
@kalikaiz7 ай бұрын
The only deck that played glitters that wasn't the same shell with 2-3 different cards was the boros one. Disagree. If we had a bogles deck I wouldn't have put it there
@Gaghiel7 ай бұрын
Ha cool video, was wondering what your opinion on that fams list was. I dunno if I'd be brave enough to cut a bunch of preordain lol. I'm also a fan of looking at list archtypes that functionally do the same thing instead of worrying about breaking apart every iteration of all that glitters ie bw uw wur wr etc. makes it easier to think of proper sideboard strategies. This is something that has always annoyed me from how other analyst's perceive the meta.
@kalikaiz7 ай бұрын
The fams list was quite confusing. You can tell he put a lot of thought into it and it's a play style thing. I tried to do a similar one and it was overwhelming for me. I think it's important to see both the "real" and combined meta. To be honest jeskai glitter vs boros glitter almost doesn't even matter. I think that a macro is useful I'm glad you liked it
@SilaYoga7 ай бұрын
I enjoyed this video. I prefer list view over visual view
@kalikaiz7 ай бұрын
perfect thanks for the feedback!
@cyruseli7 ай бұрын
Just wanna say "yes" to this series! Love your content in general and I always like to see some non-gameplay stuff.
@kalikaiz7 ай бұрын
Thank you! I'm looking for more non-game play to keep people intrigued if you have ideas 😁
@jakefreise76017 ай бұрын
@@kalikaiz id like little 3-5 minute deck techs or maybe even shorts. Where you analyze decks like you do in this video but without the viewer having to commit to the full hour or whatever.
@Alex-bb4cr7 ай бұрын
Great video! As far as glitters, to me it feels much more egregious than swiftspear ever did, when every shell gets to make ridiculously large creatures as early as turn 3, and draw more cards than fair blue decks in most cases. I just don’t understand why it feels like artifact decks consistently get to have everything in this format with the best card draw, biggest creatures, insanely good interaction (on the grixis side) I think it’s self explanatory that affinity has been banned to all hell in this format and as soon as they print a synergistic card like glitters it’s immediately the best thing to be doing. Very legacy delver-esque
@kalikaiz7 ай бұрын
The main reason here is the panel and wotc just never wanted to get rid of the archetype entirely (removing the lands) though to be honest it would probably be sweet to play affinity without the insane land power. IMO unban the affinity payoffs and ban 100% of artifact lands. That would be cool!
@Alex-bb4cr7 ай бұрын
@@kalikaiz I agree, artifacts are so busted in pauper that given a few unbans affinity would absolutely still be a playable archetype if lands are banned. I really do often wonder If they took out either the original or the duals if that would power it down enough - either make the deck BTFO’d by gorilla shaman or force them into a slower game plan with tap lands if they want maximum affinity. Obviously Jeskai wildfire yadda yadda. But overall, I think glitters is just egregiously overpowered in pauper. When I have the AUDACITY to tap out on turn 2, and get swung at for 10 flying damage immediately after I just throw up my hands. Not as bad as getting ponza’d into the dirt on turn 2 but the same ballpark.
@kalikaiz7 ай бұрын
@@Alex-bb4cr yeah I definitely feel that
@richardlay85047 ай бұрын
Loved this rundown Kali! Super useful and interesting!
@kalikaiz7 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@tsmiamorim7 ай бұрын
Very good, thank you. Hope to see more of that!
@kalikaiz7 ай бұрын
Appreciate it I'll keep it up!
@xPhireLight7 ай бұрын
Love this format of vid. I like shopping around deck lists on mtgtop8 but this is even better!
@kalikaiz7 ай бұрын
Thanks! I really want to make it easy to get a snapshot and to highlight the league players 😁
@christopherreed89967 ай бұрын
Great show
@kalikaiz7 ай бұрын
Sweet thank you!
@ha7e7777 ай бұрын
Oh please keep this Weekley update
@kalikaiz7 ай бұрын
Love the feedback, definitely need to do it again!
@Moskalus7 ай бұрын
As mainly modern player i really appreciate this report to see whats going on! Keep it up baby 🤞🏽
@kalikaiz7 ай бұрын
Awesome thanks I'm glad!
@joseluismckenna18447 ай бұрын
I’m going to build a dredge just for squirrels…. I know chatterstorm was dumb but did love the first 2 days of squirrels
@kalikaiz7 ай бұрын
hope you got some squirrel tokens haha
@suchybobr7 ай бұрын
I think that was a very good video and bunch o great information about whole week champions, would like to see more. The only thing that should be said in my opinion, is that we are looking only at decks that won a trophy. It can give as a specific picture of the online meta, however it should be remembered, it does not take into consideration all population of decks and standings for them. Regardless, great work, keep it up!
@kalikaiz7 ай бұрын
Yes absolutely I should stress it's the "winners metagame" and doesn't really show what the meta is but what is doing well. Given that, if a winners meta is compromised of a large amount of one strategy.... Seems like pauper has a few pillars and everyone else is fighting for scraps sometimes
@saltandpauper7 ай бұрын
Really good content Kali, I was working on my own recap, but looks like you beat me to it! lol
@kalikaiz7 ай бұрын
Haha well I'm sorry I scooped ya
@saltandpauper7 ай бұрын
@@kalikaiz no worries man! Maybe I'll do a monthly meta overview or something instead!
@Martian_Manhunter7 ай бұрын
Missed opportunity for "Meta Mondays." Might be due to when the data drops? I dont know haha.
@kalikaiz7 ай бұрын
In my head I wanted a league video MWF yeah
@888ian27 ай бұрын
Yooo this is sickkkkkk, I love this content from you man!!!
@kalikaiz7 ай бұрын
Thanks so much dude!
@outofstab68547 ай бұрын
Thank you for the quality content. Great breakdown
@kalikaiz7 ай бұрын
thanks!
@cherrycoulis65647 ай бұрын
Thanks for all your content!
@kalikaiz7 ай бұрын
thanks for coming!
@montekristo6437 ай бұрын
great stuff!
@kalikaiz7 ай бұрын
Thanks! Love the feedback!
@laurensmayr77607 ай бұрын
I would really like to see a gameplay of mono red tron or wb affinity.
@kalikaiz7 ай бұрын
Yeah I tried to record Tron. I think both would do well I will try again!
@rolyat40357 ай бұрын
This is actually great, love the video.
@kalikaiz7 ай бұрын
Awesome thanks!
@pasquale_arico7 ай бұрын
I played mono R tron in my local league without familiars but with Name Sticker Goblin in its place and scored 4-0. It works better, in my opinion.
@kalikaiz7 ай бұрын
Oh wow interesting
@pasquale_arico7 ай бұрын
Yeah! It’s helpful in a lot of situations. First, it gives you gas in early game. In middle game, it gives you more R mana if you have mono mountain. And when you cascade it, often gives you the chance to play other treats even if are tapped out. I suggest to try it.
@GabrielReis-mh8oq7 ай бұрын
Really nice video style, love it!
@kalikaiz7 ай бұрын
awesome!
@eric.ingram7 ай бұрын
This was a great video to watch! Looking forward to future videos like this!
@kalikaiz7 ай бұрын
Sweet! Thanks a lot!
@luizotavio22377 ай бұрын
great video
@kalikaiz7 ай бұрын
Awesome!
@hendrikd21137 ай бұрын
21:50 Saying "This is the metagame", based only on what decks managed a trophy, doesn't work. That's like saying 80% of female Gymnasts are named Simone.
@kalikaiz7 ай бұрын
I will be more clear that it is the *winner's* metagame next time!
@brycecooper34187 ай бұрын
Love this
@kalikaiz7 ай бұрын
Ah man thanks!
@jakefreise76017 ай бұрын
Did I miss it or did you forget to look at the elves deck?
@kalikaiz7 ай бұрын
I think I glossed over the elves deck
@chewasa64587 ай бұрын
awesome resource - more!!
@kalikaiz7 ай бұрын
Haha alright!
@grantfelt81307 ай бұрын
I like it
@kalikaiz7 ай бұрын
Thanks! I'll keep it up
@Tobitake7 ай бұрын
Keep up the good work ! Nice idea for a weekly video.
@kalikaiz7 ай бұрын
Appreciate it!
@oblobear20937 ай бұрын
Love the content
@kalikaiz7 ай бұрын
Sweet thanks!
@Yoshikiyo887 ай бұрын
How is he able to play name sticker goblin when its banned?
@kalikaiz7 ай бұрын
Name sticker goblin is not banned is why! Swiftspear is banned
@danielemaghini15277 ай бұрын
Great video
@kalikaiz7 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@grantfelt81307 ай бұрын
Wildfire for gates
@kalikaiz7 ай бұрын
Ok that makes sense! Keep them from getting a gigantic cat?
@grantfelt81307 ай бұрын
@@kalikaiz exactly
@tlb12345467 ай бұрын
Useful
@kalikaiz7 ай бұрын
Awesome
@edurodriguez24067 ай бұрын
this is great
@kalikaiz7 ай бұрын
Awesome I'll do it again!
@megapteranovaeangliae62557 ай бұрын
cool vid kali :)
@kalikaiz7 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@fefez81267 ай бұрын
Love this content, ty
@kalikaiz7 ай бұрын
Appreciate it!
@diogovieiradasilva7 ай бұрын
love the content!
@kalikaiz7 ай бұрын
Thanks a lot!
@mrmartinLgore7 ай бұрын
I like the concept of this video, but I think 22 minutes is too long.
@kalikaiz7 ай бұрын
Did you try doing double speed?
@runthetrap107 ай бұрын
@@kalikaizYou could create timestamps in the same way you separate league rounds - so a cut to the meta game analysis at the end. Could be helpful for people who want shorter content!
@kalikaiz7 ай бұрын
@@runthetrap10 I will timestamp it next time. I had no idea it would be such a pain lol
@CharlesGarzon-de8cc7 ай бұрын
watch all that glitters and terror get banned but honestly tithing blade is the most annoying card for me to play against.
@kalikaiz7 ай бұрын
yeah it's just a super strong card that's for sure