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Walker Metyko

@texasrangermtg.bsky.social

πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆany pronouns with preference for They/ThemπŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆ. Member of Alamo MTG and Team Sanctum of All. L2 Judge. 28. I love cows a whole bunch.

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Latest posts by texasrangermtg.bsky.social on Bluesky

Are you referencing in the story or just sort of the game in general.

Because at least lore wise both Aetherspark and Tarkir’s story had major plot points revolving around desparked planeswalkers trying to get their spark back.

17.08.2025 20:47 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Punched my first ticket this round!
7-0 across Swiss then draft!

Sealed with the GW deck going 4-0 8-1 then top 8 with the UG deck for the 3-0 6-0.

The buddy I drove up with was the only one to give me a loss all day!!!

17.08.2025 13:36 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Got accepted to judge Magiccon Atlanta!

The energy of these events are unmatched and so excited to be apart of another one and contribute to the success of and enjoyment of our community!

Perhaps schedule an L3 test there as well if some things align at Orlando later this month 🀞🏻🀞🏻🀞🏻

14.08.2025 12:34 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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I love my cube! I especially love that it’s a time capsule cube and I don’t have to deal with updating it every set. Super happy for those that enjoy that but I don’t think that’s for me with my current free time.

12.08.2025 13:26 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Society if WOTC never printed the words β€œStandard rotation in 2025 will occur with the release of Edge of Eternities.”

I can’t tell you how much time I’ve spent explaining to my friends what this sentence actually means.

24.07.2025 22:14 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Won a RCQ for my 2nd invite ⚑️⚑️⚑️
R1: Domain 2-0
R2: Grixis Reanimator 2-0
R3: Boros energy 2-1
R4: 🀝
R5: 🀝

QF: Izzet prowess 2-0
SF: UW affinity 2-0
F: 2 slot πŸ”₯πŸ”₯πŸ”₯

Good cap to the season and I can’t wait for Houston AND Vegas!!

For the first time in a long time
@fireshoes.bsky.social for value.

19.07.2025 23:49 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

40 minute Lyft to the airport?!?!? My Houston hate remains justified. City is too big.

08.07.2025 10:28 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Went to a store champs with mono red that started at 6:30pm. Start off 2-0 then reverse sweep into 2-3 for 9th place. Drive 2.5 hours to Houston. Sleep 2.5 hours and am now awake again getting ready for my flight.

Fun stuff.

08.07.2025 10:08 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Format is right where I like it.

05.07.2025 00:34 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Which, to be clear, is a compliment for those that do care. I don’t think less of myself for not being a brewer but absolutely think higher of those that will pour hours into solving a format that only exists for 25 days with almost no competitive motivation other than love of the game.

03.07.2025 13:06 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I realize I’m just genuinely not a brewer after seeing all these people so excited to test standard after the bans. Meanwhile I’m just counting down the days until rotation so I can start prepping for RCQs.

I love to tinker and optimize but experimenting with cards on their deathbed ain’t for me.

03.07.2025 13:05 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Old photos cause I’m reminiscing about NYC Pride! Out of PTO for the year but I really gotta get back there in 2026!

#happypride #NYC #takemeback

28.06.2025 03:12 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Magiccon was great. Had a wonderful time judging all weekend. Got to see a few panels too. Did Vegas touristy stuff Thursday and today so it even felt like a real vacation.

Eagerly awaiting Orlando and Atlanta apps to apply to those.

24.06.2025 06:22 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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5-0 in my prerelease! Decks was solid, snagged a couple kills with the mythic equipment, the wind crystal was bonkers. They may have demoted Captain Storm to an uncommon but she still hits like a rare.

Don’t know how much I can afford to play this IRL but excited for MTGA limited.

08.06.2025 14:15 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Ah well, I did not do this and tested like 30% online and felt I got more from that than the 70% paper reps I did.

Oh well. Excited for Houston where I promise to REALLY test only online .

02.06.2025 21:18 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Oh wow, haven’t been on here in a minute.

I day 2’d Minneapolis a month ago with prowess and just won a RCQ this weekend with boros energy featuring 2 main deck blood moon.

Maybe I’ll be more active here or maybe not. Kinda enjoy just browsing this and twitter for lists with minimal posting.

02.06.2025 21:16 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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walker metyko - 2025 Hunter Burton Memorial Open - Modern A deck created using Moxfield.

TOP 8 with Boros Energy at the HBMO.

Hell of a run and I’m very proud of myself. Absolutely thrilled to have done so well and can’t wait for breach to get banned soon.

74/75 of Joe Leo’s RC list.

moxfield.com/decks/-ALZdL...

Can’t wait till next year!!!

@fireshoes.bsky.social

16.03.2025 23:42 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Update. This deck is just bad lol. I think some analyst/lumra deck is viable in Pio but don’t have the time to figure it out. So either mice or demons for me

13.03.2025 22:04 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

My favorite part is the 4 beanstalks with nearly zero ways to trigger them.

12.03.2025 12:47 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Oh boy, just when I thought I settled on mice for the HBMO.

12.03.2025 06:07 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1

3-4 at this RC, making 4 RC’s in a row with underwhelming performances. This last year I pretty heavily altered my RC prep as opposed to the first 4 I tested for and I think I’m just way overrating paper testing.

Heading into Minneapolis (and maybe Hartford) I plan to test like 90% online.

11.03.2025 18:15 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

Being around mtg friends again made me want an easier way to keep up with them. So I redownloaded this. May or may not be active again.

10.03.2025 00:31 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Back to back top 8’s this weekend with Gruul!!

Deck is cracked. Some SB choices (twisted fealty) are to account for local meta game.

Highly recommend playing this deck if you want to win games of Magic.

23.12.2024 21:17 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I was dead set on going to RC Minneapolis but I just learned that Hartford is only a 3 hour train ride from NYC and I think I have to go now either as a player or a judge!!
It’s been over 2 years since I was last there and that’s far too long.

16.12.2024 02:39 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

It’s what I’ve been rocking for the last few weeks. Get complimented on it nearly every time.

15.12.2024 03:35 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Won the fabled 8 person 2-slot today with Gruul Aggro!!
I like Questing Druid but I think the 2-2 split may be better as drawing multiples can be awkward.

Deck is very strong though and I think it’s a great choice for RCQ’s moving forward!!

First ever @fireshoes.bsky.social Bluesky tag for value

15.12.2024 00:32 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

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