The article discusses recent major Pioneer events, including Regional Championships in Canada, Japan, and South America, as well as Magic Online Pioneer Last Chance events. The top tier archetypes were heavily represented in these events, with Geological Appraiser Discover combo and Izzet Phoenix being prominent. The Canadian Regional Championship saw a unique Grixis Phoenix build win, utilizing a Dimir-focused shell. The article also discusses the value of adding black to the Izzet Phoenix deck, particularly with the addition of Thoughtseize and Bitter Triumph. The deck’s core gameplan, strengths, and weaknesses are also analyzed, with a focus on its performance against opposing combo decks and in the mirror match. The article concludes by suggesting that the Dimir-centric Phoenix deck is strong and could potentially become even stronger after the ban announcement. Overall, the article provides insights into the recent Pioneer events and the potential impact of adding black to the Izzet Phoenix deck.
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Black MTG Phoenix Variant Dominates 300+ Player Regional Championship Event!
