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Andre Segarra

SpiritSquadMTG, or just Dre, has been playing games at a high level for 25 years, 13 of that within the Magic: the Gathering space. You can find him talking about Magic, especially Spirits, on YouTube or occasionally playing in Upstate New York.

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What's good, Spirit Squad! Over the last few months, I've been trying to convince all of you that Azorius Spirits is in a fantastic place within the Pioneer metagame, and this has absolutely turned out to be t... Read More...

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What’s good, Spirit Squad! Our little tribe has been slowly but surely getting some of the most wonderful (even if indirect) support of any deck with every set since the flop that was Innistrad: Midnight Hun... Read More...

Sometimes You Just Gotta Play Good Cards.

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What’s good, Spirit Squad! Today we’re gonna talk about one of the strategies that’s been effective in Magic deck building since tournament play’s inception: simply playing all the best cards. Ever since ... Read More...

Recent Bans: Leaving “EI” Legacy

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Legacy, The Spirit Squad
What's good, Spirit Squad! Today we're gonna pivot away from Pioneer and take a look at Legacy. Legacy is currently a very exciting format that doesn't get enough love, even though you get to do a lot of pow... Read More...

What’s U with W’s all over? Azorius!

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What's Good, Spirit Squad! Recently I've been championing the cause of Azorius Spirits in Pioneer, mostly due to the release of Seachrome Coast. And the deck has certainly performed! In the past week alone, ... Read More...

Sideboard Guides – Worth, or Waste?

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What's good, Spirit Squad! Today we're going to be talking about sideboarding, specifically the concept of sideboard guides. For anyone who has not used one before, a sideboard guide is a written-o... Read More...

Who’s the Beatdown – Still Relevant after almost 25 years!

Andre Segarra
February 2, 2023
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What’s good, Spirit Squad! Today we’re gonna talk about a concept and article that’s been an integral part of Magic: the Gathering strategy for more than 20 years now: Who’s the Beatdown? Back in... Read More...

Pioneer Spirits: Addressing the Mana Base

Andre Segarra
January 26, 2023
Pioneer, Spoilers, The Spirit Squad
Hi! My name's Dre, and I'm your friendly neighborhood Spirit Master. You may have seen me as "SpiritSquadMTG" at some point or another browsing the Internet or any recent discussion involving Spirits-themed... Read More...
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