LessAlex | Quiet Speculation https://www.quietspeculation.com Play More, Win More, Pay Less Tue, 04 Jul 2023 14:00:50 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.quietspeculation.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/favicon.png LessAlex | Quiet Speculation https://www.quietspeculation.com 32 32 Faces of Aggro: Boros Pia Aggro in Pioneer https://www.quietspeculation.com/2023/07/faces-of-aggro-boros-pia-aggro-in-pioneer/ https://www.quietspeculation.com/2023/07/faces-of-aggro-boros-pia-aggro-in-pioneer/#respond Tue, 04 Jul 2023 14:00:00 +0000 https://www.quietspeculation.com/?p=131595

This week LessAlex shares with us a brand new face in the Pioneer metagame: Boros Pia Aggro! Is it a flash in the pan, or here to stay as a top-tier strategy?

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]]> https://www.quietspeculation.com/2023/07/faces-of-aggro-boros-pia-aggro-in-pioneer/feed/ 0 Zoom Zoom: Izzet Drakes in Pioneer https://www.quietspeculation.com/2023/06/zoom-zoom-izzet-drakes-in-pioneer/ https://www.quietspeculation.com/2023/06/zoom-zoom-izzet-drakes-in-pioneer/#respond Tue, 27 Jun 2023 14:00:00 +0000 https://www.quietspeculation.com/?p=131403

This week LessAlex shares a new deck sweeping the Pioneer format: Izzet Zoomer Drakes. Read about it, and don't forget to watch the companion video on YouTube!

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]]> https://www.quietspeculation.com/2023/06/zoom-zoom-izzet-drakes-in-pioneer/feed/ 0 Strictly Speaking: Azorius Lotus Control in Pioneer https://www.quietspeculation.com/2023/06/strictly-speaking-azorius-lotus-control-in-pioneer/ https://www.quietspeculation.com/2023/06/strictly-speaking-azorius-lotus-control-in-pioneer/#respond Tue, 20 Jun 2023 14:00:00 +0000 https://www.quietspeculation.com/?p=131257

This week LessAlex shares with us the power of an emerging deck in Pioneer: Azorius Lotus Control! What does this deck have to offer over traditional Control?

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In today's video and article LessAlex shares the newest version of Lotus Combo utilizing the new Planeswalker Chandra, Hope's Beacon in Pioneer with a Deck Tech and Gameplay Video!

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]]> https://www.quietspeculation.com/2023/06/recovering-hope-with-lotus-combo-in-pioneer/feed/ 0 Mastering the Meta: Azorius Control in Pioneer/Explorer https://www.quietspeculation.com/2023/06/mastering-the-meta-azorius-control-in-pioneer-explorer/ https://www.quietspeculation.com/2023/06/mastering-the-meta-azorius-control-in-pioneer-explorer/#respond Tue, 06 Jun 2023 14:00:00 +0000 https://www.quietspeculation.com/?p=130739

This week LessAlex shares his favorite deck, Azorius Control in Pioneer/Explorer. He explains card choices and why the deck is one of the best in the format.

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Today, LessAlex looks at Mono-White Humans, a deck bolstered by the new card Coppercoat Vanguard. How good was the deck before, and what does Vanguard add?

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]]> https://www.quietspeculation.com/2023/05/getting-aggressive-with-mono-white-humans-in-explorer/feed/ 0 Narset, Enlightened Exile in Jeskai Pyro in Explorer https://www.quietspeculation.com/2023/05/narset-enlightened-exile-in-jeskai-pyro-in-explorer/ https://www.quietspeculation.com/2023/05/narset-enlightened-exile-in-jeskai-pyro-in-explorer/#respond Tue, 23 May 2023 14:00:00 +0000 https://www.quietspeculation.com/?p=130328

Today, LessAlex is seeing how well Narset, Enlightened Exile slots into an established Explorer deck, 8 Pyro. Is stretching the mana to a third color worth it?

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]]> https://www.quietspeculation.com/2023/05/narset-enlightened-exile-in-jeskai-pyro-in-explorer/feed/ 0 Top 5 March of the Machine: the Aftermath Cards For Pioneer/Explorer https://www.quietspeculation.com/2023/05/top-5-march-of-the-machine-the-aftermath-cards-for-pioneer-explorer/ https://www.quietspeculation.com/2023/05/top-5-march-of-the-machine-the-aftermath-cards-for-pioneer-explorer/#respond Tue, 16 May 2023 14:00:00 +0000 https://www.quietspeculation.com/?p=130060

This week LessAlex gives you his Top 5 March of the Machine: the Aftermath cards for Pioneer/Explorer. Make sure to watch the video for extra insights!

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]]> https://www.quietspeculation.com/2023/05/top-5-march-of-the-machine-the-aftermath-cards-for-pioneer-explorer/feed/ 0 Unleashing the Power of Invasion of New Phyrexia in Explorer Azorius Control https://www.quietspeculation.com/2023/05/unleashing-the-power-of-invasion-of-new-phyrexia-in-explorer-azorius-control-2/ https://www.quietspeculation.com/2023/05/unleashing-the-power-of-invasion-of-new-phyrexia-in-explorer-azorius-control-2/#respond Tue, 09 May 2023 14:00:00 +0000 https://www.quietspeculation.com/?p=129927

QS is proud to welcome LessAlex, AKA Alex Blackard as part of the team! Today Alex shares his love for Control decks, and a new card for Control in Explorer.

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