OptimusTom
@optimustom.bsky.social
Expert in identifying glade candle scents & magic card names. Ex-Riot Caster/Stats Guy.
I make Magic content https://www.youtube.com/@OptimusTomTV
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I make Magic content https://www.youtube.com/@OptimusTomTV
Find me everywhere: https://linktr.ee/optimustomtv
It's here - my RC Portland Recap Video!
📊Metagame Breakdown
👑Popularity Analysis
🏅Top 10 WIN% 2-Ways
👊H2H Matchup Matrix
📓Bonus Breakdown - Lessons w/ & w/o Stormchaser's
Check it out in the tweet below 👇
@fireshoes.bsky.social @scgcon.bsky.social @playmagic.com #MagicTheGathering #MTG
📊Metagame Breakdown
👑Popularity Analysis
🏅Top 10 WIN% 2-Ways
👊H2H Matchup Matrix
📓Bonus Breakdown - Lessons w/ & w/o Stormchaser's
Check it out in the tweet below 👇
@fireshoes.bsky.social @scgcon.bsky.social @playmagic.com #MagicTheGathering #MTG
January 28, 2026 at 6:04 AM
It's here - my RC Portland Recap Video!
📊Metagame Breakdown
👑Popularity Analysis
🏅Top 10 WIN% 2-Ways
👊H2H Matchup Matrix
📓Bonus Breakdown - Lessons w/ & w/o Stormchaser's
Check it out in the tweet below 👇
@fireshoes.bsky.social @scgcon.bsky.social @playmagic.com #MagicTheGathering #MTG
📊Metagame Breakdown
👑Popularity Analysis
🏅Top 10 WIN% 2-Ways
👊H2H Matchup Matrix
📓Bonus Breakdown - Lessons w/ & w/o Stormchaser's
Check it out in the tweet below 👇
@fireshoes.bsky.social @scgcon.bsky.social @playmagic.com #MagicTheGathering #MTG
Did a whole bunch of work on my video recap tonight, but taking a little extra time with this one so I can add a deeper dive section that was requested by some folks when I posted my earlier Stats!
Should be done tomorrow evening the latest - I'll post it ASAP when I finish!
Should be done tomorrow evening the latest - I'll post it ASAP when I finish!
January 27, 2026 at 6:13 AM
Did a whole bunch of work on my video recap tonight, but taking a little extra time with this one so I can add a deeper dive section that was requested by some folks when I posted my earlier Stats!
Should be done tomorrow evening the latest - I'll post it ASAP when I finish!
Should be done tomorrow evening the latest - I'll post it ASAP when I finish!
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Infinite Damage Isilu Combo!
Isilu (the backside of Eirdu) gives all your creatures persist. With Thunderous Velocipede in play, Fanatical Firebrand can get sacrificed and returned infinite times for infinite damage!
Decklist and Gameplay: youtu.be/tZrH2j6eZS0
@fireshoes.bsky.social
Isilu (the backside of Eirdu) gives all your creatures persist. With Thunderous Velocipede in play, Fanatical Firebrand can get sacrificed and returned infinite times for infinite damage!
Decklist and Gameplay: youtu.be/tZrH2j6eZS0
@fireshoes.bsky.social
January 26, 2026 at 9:39 PM
Infinite Damage Isilu Combo!
Isilu (the backside of Eirdu) gives all your creatures persist. With Thunderous Velocipede in play, Fanatical Firebrand can get sacrificed and returned infinite times for infinite damage!
Decklist and Gameplay: youtu.be/tZrH2j6eZS0
@fireshoes.bsky.social
Isilu (the backside of Eirdu) gives all your creatures persist. With Thunderous Velocipede in play, Fanatical Firebrand can get sacrificed and returned infinite times for infinite damage!
Decklist and Gameplay: youtu.be/tZrH2j6eZS0
@fireshoes.bsky.social
Welcome back from SCGCON RC Portland!
Here's the quick Metagame Breakdown, Top 10 WIN% & Presence H2H Matchup Matrix w/ changes:
Jeskai -> Jeskai Control (1)
Simic Aggro -> Simic Ouroboroid (1)
Jeskai Midrange -> Jeskai Flyers (1)
@fireshoes.bsky.social @scgcon.bsky.social #MagicTheGathering #MTG
Here's the quick Metagame Breakdown, Top 10 WIN% & Presence H2H Matchup Matrix w/ changes:
Jeskai -> Jeskai Control (1)
Simic Aggro -> Simic Ouroboroid (1)
Jeskai Midrange -> Jeskai Flyers (1)
@fireshoes.bsky.social @scgcon.bsky.social #MagicTheGathering #MTG
January 26, 2026 at 6:53 AM
Welcome back from SCGCON RC Portland!
Here's the quick Metagame Breakdown, Top 10 WIN% & Presence H2H Matchup Matrix w/ changes:
Jeskai -> Jeskai Control (1)
Simic Aggro -> Simic Ouroboroid (1)
Jeskai Midrange -> Jeskai Flyers (1)
@fireshoes.bsky.social @scgcon.bsky.social #MagicTheGathering #MTG
Here's the quick Metagame Breakdown, Top 10 WIN% & Presence H2H Matchup Matrix w/ changes:
Jeskai -> Jeskai Control (1)
Simic Aggro -> Simic Ouroboroid (1)
Jeskai Midrange -> Jeskai Flyers (1)
@fireshoes.bsky.social @scgcon.bsky.social #MagicTheGathering #MTG
PSA for any Portland RC players:
I just got a fraud alert purchase on my Credit Card.
The only places I used it this weekend were at the convention center/parking or to sign up on Melee.
Check your cards for anything suspicious!
I just got a fraud alert purchase on my Credit Card.
The only places I used it this weekend were at the convention center/parking or to sign up on Melee.
Check your cards for anything suspicious!
January 26, 2026 at 3:47 AM
PSA for any Portland RC players:
I just got a fraud alert purchase on my Credit Card.
The only places I used it this weekend were at the convention center/parking or to sign up on Melee.
Check your cards for anything suspicious!
I just got a fraud alert purchase on my Credit Card.
The only places I used it this weekend were at the convention center/parking or to sign up on Melee.
Check your cards for anything suspicious!
Reposted by OptimusTom
🔴 Day 2 Coverage of the Magic Regional Championship at #SCGPORTLAND is LIVE!
Standard action continues with Pro Tour and World Championship invites on the line! 🍿
▶️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=UqK...
Standard action continues with Pro Tour and World Championship invites on the line! 🍿
▶️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=UqK...
January 25, 2026 at 5:01 PM
🔴 Day 2 Coverage of the Magic Regional Championship at #SCGPORTLAND is LIVE!
Standard action continues with Pro Tour and World Championship invites on the line! 🍿
▶️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=UqK...
Standard action continues with Pro Tour and World Championship invites on the line! 🍿
▶️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=UqK...
Heading out from Portland in a few hours! Didn't get through the LCQs & ended up not doing any side Events in favor of spending time with friends - but thank you to everyone I got a chance to see this trip! Definitely need to make it out to more events with a more open schedule
January 25, 2026 at 6:36 PM
Heading out from Portland in a few hours! Didn't get through the LCQs & ended up not doing any side Events in favor of spending time with friends - but thank you to everyone I got a chance to see this trip! Definitely need to make it out to more events with a more open schedule
Needed to finish the deck since I borrowed some cards #MenguFinance #BuyHighNeverSell
January 24, 2026 at 5:15 PM
Needed to finish the deck since I borrowed some cards #MenguFinance #BuyHighNeverSell
I had a quick 0-1 on my 1st LCQ against a neat Selesnya Gearhulk brew & now just died in my 2nd & last LCQ of the day - so no RC for me!
I had lovely opponents all day, so I can't be disappointed with the games! I'll link my Decklist & results below for funsies!
I had lovely opponents all day, so I can't be disappointed with the games! I'll link my Decklist & results below for funsies!
January 24, 2026 at 1:48 AM
I had a quick 0-1 on my 1st LCQ against a neat Selesnya Gearhulk brew & now just died in my 2nd & last LCQ of the day - so no RC for me!
I had lovely opponents all day, so I can't be disappointed with the games! I'll link my Decklist & results below for funsies!
I had lovely opponents all day, so I can't be disappointed with the games! I'll link my Decklist & results below for funsies!
Precursor to my LCQ experience
January 23, 2026 at 7:56 PM
Precursor to my LCQ experience
Come snag your free wins* from me in the LCQs probably starting at Noon
*they aren't really free wins I just have low expectations of myself
*they aren't really free wins I just have low expectations of myself
January 23, 2026 at 7:16 PM
Come snag your free wins* from me in the LCQs probably starting at Noon
*they aren't really free wins I just have low expectations of myself
*they aren't really free wins I just have low expectations of myself
"Comes to Portland, gets Korean food" - Kelsy making fun of our late night dinner choices
January 23, 2026 at 6:48 AM
"Comes to Portland, gets Korean food" - Kelsy making fun of our late night dinner choices
Update on my @manapool.com experience:
My first order ended with me not getting 2 packages. ManaPool refunded one & got another store to ship me a replacement for the other!
Their Customer Support has been top tier - so I endorse them 100%! I even ordered more cards!
My first order ended with me not getting 2 packages. ManaPool refunded one & got another store to ship me a replacement for the other!
Their Customer Support has been top tier - so I endorse them 100%! I even ordered more cards!
January 23, 2026 at 1:43 AM
Update on my @manapool.com experience:
My first order ended with me not getting 2 packages. ManaPool refunded one & got another store to ship me a replacement for the other!
Their Customer Support has been top tier - so I endorse them 100%! I even ordered more cards!
My first order ended with me not getting 2 packages. ManaPool refunded one & got another store to ship me a replacement for the other!
Their Customer Support has been top tier - so I endorse them 100%! I even ordered more cards!
Had a real rough day of games today, due in part to the new Lorwyn cards & not knowing what to expect/not having a sideboard plan - but also just playing super poorly.
Things are looking bleak for LCQs 😅
Things are looking bleak for LCQs 😅
January 21, 2026 at 6:40 AM
Had a real rough day of games today, due in part to the new Lorwyn cards & not knowing what to expect/not having a sideboard plan - but also just playing super poorly.
Things are looking bleak for LCQs 😅
Things are looking bleak for LCQs 😅
My friends have sleeves they got me to use at the LCQs in Portland.
They won't tell me what's on them...
I'm afraid...
They won't tell me what's on them...
I'm afraid...
January 20, 2026 at 10:31 PM
My friends have sleeves they got me to use at the LCQs in Portland.
They won't tell me what's on them...
I'm afraid...
They won't tell me what's on them...
I'm afraid...
Reposted by OptimusTom
Pioneer Challenge Top 8 decklists for Monday, Jan 19 (48 players) #mtg #mtgPioneer
Golgari Ouroboroid mirror in the finals! 🎲🎲🏆
Izzet Prowess gets 3rd, 4th, and 8th 🥋🥋🥋
Golgari Ouroboroid mirror in the finals! 🎲🎲🏆
Izzet Prowess gets 3rd, 4th, and 8th 🥋🥋🥋
January 20, 2026 at 6:26 AM
Pioneer Challenge Top 8 decklists for Monday, Jan 19 (48 players) #mtg #mtgPioneer
Golgari Ouroboroid mirror in the finals! 🎲🎲🏆
Izzet Prowess gets 3rd, 4th, and 8th 🥋🥋🥋
Golgari Ouroboroid mirror in the finals! 🎲🎲🏆
Izzet Prowess gets 3rd, 4th, and 8th 🥋🥋🥋
Reposted by OptimusTom
Magic World Championship 31 playmat for sale, featuring Aang, Master of Elements from Avatar: The Last Airbender, a very rare playmat only given out at this year's World Championship. Prefer to hand off at RC Portland or PT Richmond, can discuss shipping. $400usd paypal. DM me. #mtg
January 16, 2026 at 2:42 PM
Magic World Championship 31 playmat for sale, featuring Aang, Master of Elements from Avatar: The Last Airbender, a very rare playmat only given out at this year's World Championship. Prefer to hand off at RC Portland or PT Richmond, can discuss shipping. $400usd paypal. DM me. #mtg
Recorded some members-first content that won't be available until after the RC in Portland!
Going through my thought process for deck selection & some testing leading up to my LCQ attempts.
Going through my thought process for deck selection & some testing leading up to my LCQ attempts.
January 19, 2026 at 4:01 AM
Recorded some members-first content that won't be available until after the RC in Portland!
Going through my thought process for deck selection & some testing leading up to my LCQ attempts.
Going through my thought process for deck selection & some testing leading up to my LCQ attempts.
Before everyone gets up-in-arms about spoiled cards and "breaking the theme" - you can blame Nicol Bolas
January 18, 2026 at 9:32 PM
Before everyone gets up-in-arms about spoiled cards and "breaking the theme" - you can blame Nicol Bolas
Reposted by OptimusTom
We Play Premodern | Mono-Black vs Stiflenought https://www.mtggoldfish.com/articles/we-play-premodern-mono-black-vs-stiflenought
January 18, 2026 at 4:00 PM
We Play Premodern | Mono-Black vs Stiflenought https://www.mtggoldfish.com/articles/we-play-premodern-mono-black-vs-stiflenought
Reposted by OptimusTom
5-0 trophy 🏆 with Legacy $500 Mono Black Midrange!
Obsessive Pursuit is the new Dark Confidant.
Matchups: Eldrazi, GW Depths, 2x Storm decks (Mai was clutch there), Mono U Oracle combo.
League goes live in 1 hour for channel members, tomorrow for everybody else. @fireshoes.bsky.social
Obsessive Pursuit is the new Dark Confidant.
Matchups: Eldrazi, GW Depths, 2x Storm decks (Mai was clutch there), Mono U Oracle combo.
League goes live in 1 hour for channel members, tomorrow for everybody else. @fireshoes.bsky.social
January 18, 2026 at 4:45 PM
5-0 trophy 🏆 with Legacy $500 Mono Black Midrange!
Obsessive Pursuit is the new Dark Confidant.
Matchups: Eldrazi, GW Depths, 2x Storm decks (Mai was clutch there), Mono U Oracle combo.
League goes live in 1 hour for channel members, tomorrow for everybody else. @fireshoes.bsky.social
Obsessive Pursuit is the new Dark Confidant.
Matchups: Eldrazi, GW Depths, 2x Storm decks (Mai was clutch there), Mono U Oracle combo.
League goes live in 1 hour for channel members, tomorrow for everybody else. @fireshoes.bsky.social
I need to practice & get in some exercise
January 18, 2026 at 7:35 AM
I need to practice & get in some exercise
