Sam's Table

Exploring 7pt Old School

Sam's Table

Show Notes

Sam Black dives into a the Canadian Highlander of Old School, possibly the format that most embodies "Magic as Garfield Intended." To begin understanding the format before playing it later this year at Lobstercon.

Esper Combo: https://moxfield.com/decks/yr1EMvVD_ESOa_echXQKDg

Bant: https://moxfield.com/decks/KUJjNsmNtUSigMVV03JHyQ

Creatureless Control: https://moxfield.com/decks/1i_qG-q1cUq3tgVNSAacKA

RB Midrange: https://moxfield.com/decks/hEonWhYYYkyp9JM-7YgEqQ

UB Midrange: https://moxfield.com/decks/cHZgbq1tJU6R0WSiaiuMEQ

Mono White: https://moxfield.com/decks/2LD2817NaUKap3uuB8nF4w

RG Aggro: https://moxfield.com/decks/lQLFvelmZ0u6CZkTe42zCQ

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