Flash and Flying and and and… Andre Segarra June 2, 2023 The Spirit Squad What's good, Spirit Squad! One thing I've heard about Spirits decks from other players and even content creators is that, even though they pack a punch, they don't have any true card advantage and that too m... Read More...
Card Wars, Episode MOM: Rogues Won Andre Segarra May 12, 2023 Explorer, Pioneer, The Spirit Squad What’s good, Spirit Squad! Today we’re still talking about March of the Machine and what it’s done for Pioneer/Explorer, except we’re not talking about Spirits! Instead, we’re talking about a Tribal deck tha... Read More...
Spirits in March of the Machine: MID Tested, MOM Approved! Andre Segarra April 21, 2023 Pioneer, Spoilers, The Spirit Squad 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. Andre Segarra April 14, 2023 Modern, The Spirit Squad 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 Andre Segarra March 17, 2023 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! Andre Segarra March 3, 2023 The Spirit Squad 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? Andre Segarra February 13, 2023 The Spirit Squad 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 The Spirit Squad 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...
