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Ross Merriam @rosshunneds.bsky.social · 23m

7-3 on the day, notably beating Jeskai Blink twice, though their draws in those two matchups were mediocre at best. Still not sold this version is better than Lab. I definitely ran hotter today than yesterday.

Ross Merriam @rosshunneds.bsky.social · 5h

Live in 5 with Gruul Broodscale! twitch.tv/ross_merriam

Ross Merriam @rosshunneds.bsky.social · 5h

Live in 5 with Gruul Broodscale! twitch.tv/ross_merriam

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Ross Merriam @rosshunneds.bsky.social · 17h

You're welcome

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Ross Merriam @rosshunneds.bsky.social · 1d

Live in 5 for the Modern Challenge w/ Broodscale. Arclight Dredge between rounds. twitch.tv/ross_merriam

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Ross Merriam @rosshunneds.bsky.social · 1d

This is the most fun I've had watching a Jazz game in 3 years.

Ross Merriam @rosshunneds.bsky.social · 1d

Another season of tanking is upon us. A merry #WritingSantaforDybantasa, #LoserForBoozer, and #NotCarinForDarryn to all who celebrate.

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Ross Merriam @rosshunneds.bsky.social · 1d

Latest article is now live, covering my takeaways from RC Houston and where I think the Modern metagame is moving going forward!

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Take 5: How RC Houston Will Impact the Modern Metagame | Ross Merriam

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Ross Merriam @rosshunneds.bsky.social · 2d

Never heard of it

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Ross Merriam @rosshunneds.bsky.social · 2d

Me after @epartlow.bsky.social leaves Roanoke.

a man is sitting on a yellow swing in a park .

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Ross Merriam @rosshunneds.bsky.social · 3d

Live in 5 for more Broodscale testing, first with my Labyrinth list, and then with the Opal list. twitch.tv/ross_merriam

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Ross Merriam @rosshunneds.bsky.social · 3d

I've made it 3 times now and it keeps getting better.

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Ross Merriam @rosshunneds.bsky.social · 3d

After a long weekend away, there's nothing like a delicious home-cooked meal. @epartlow.bsky.social is so lucky she has a wonderful husband who will make her such things.

Calabrian pesto risotto with fennel-garlic sausage and toasted pistachios, stuffed inside a roasted pepper. #roanokeeats

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Ross Merriam @rosshunneds.bsky.social · 4d

4-3ed the Challenge for Top 32 but I punted 2 of the losses, so I can't blame the deck. Reminder that a full guide for Broodscale covering 17 matchups for 2 versions is on my Patreon now. (www.patreon.com/posts/141413...)

5-0, 10-0ed my league with Dredge though! Talent is sweet.

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Ross Merriam @rosshunneds.bsky.social · 4d

Live in 5 for the Modern Challenge w/ Broodscale. Arclight Dredge between rounds. twitch.tv/ross_merriam

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CubeCon @cubecon.org · 6d

The Main Event continues! Watch our drafters navigate The Ball Pit with Arya Karamchandani and Ross Merriam (@rosshunneds.bsky.social) at 10:00 AM Central! #mtgcube #CubeCon2025

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Ross Merriam @rosshunneds.bsky.social · 7d

My Modern Broodscale guide is now live on Patreon for $15 tier subs or higher! This guide covers all 3 major builds, the 2 lists I'd recommend right now, with full matchup guide for each, covering 17 top decks.
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Modern Broodscale Deck Guide | Ross Merriam

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Dana Fischer, The Disciple of Nissa @danafischermtg.bsky.social · 7d

My first draft of the core Main Event at @cubecon.org #CubeCon2025 is the Featured Draft first on coverage today - the Pioneer Showcase Cube ( cubecobra.com/cube/overvie... ). Watch at twitch.tv/cubeconlive starting at 10am CT with commentary by @rosshunneds.bsky.social & @masoneclark.bsky.social !

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Ross Merriam @rosshunneds.bsky.social · 7d

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CubeCon @cubecon.org · 7d

CubeCon 2025 kicks off its first round of the main event at 10:00 AM Central! Watch Ross Merriam and Mason Clark jump into a draft of Pioneer Showcase (🔗⬇️) #CubeCon2025 #mtgcube

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Ross Merriam @rosshunneds.bsky.social · 8d

Going old school today with Gruul Broodscale! live in 5 at twitch.tv/ross_merriam

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Twitch is the world

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Ross Merriam @rosshunneds.bsky.social · 15d

Happy Theory Thursday! I just dropped my latest theory article on Patreon, all about cantrips! This is available to only the top tier, but that comes with every article and deck guide I've published in the last year!

www.patreon.com/posts/always...

Always Be Cantripping | Ross Merriam

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Ross Merriam @rosshunneds.bsky.social · 17d

Live in 5 with the most combo oriented of the Broodscale variants, Golgari! twitch.tv/ross_merriam

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Ross Merriam @rosshunneds.bsky.social · 18d

An impressive build for sure. Went 4-1 in both leagues. This build uses Fleshraker incredibly well but I'm worried about Null Rod effects and sweepers. I struggled against the former and completely dodged the latter. Will definitely explore it further.

Ross Merriam @rosshunneds.bsky.social · 18d

Live in 5 trying out this build of Broodscale with Mox Opal! twitch.tv/ross_merriam

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Ross Merriam @rosshunneds.bsky.social · 18d

Live in 5 trying out this build of Broodscale with Mox Opal! twitch.tv/ross_merriam

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Ross Merriam @rosshunneds.bsky.social · 18d

If this kind of stuff interests you, I have an article about MTG tournament math on my Patreon, available to all paid tiers.

www.patreon.com/posts/125319...

The Mathematics Behind Magic Tournaments | Ross Merriam

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Ross Merriam @rosshunneds.bsky.social · 18d

As a professional streamer I know how to give the people what they want. And what they want is an impromptu math lesson.

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Ross_Merriam - A Mid-Stream Math Lesson

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