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Casual Jake is a music teacher and MTG content creator who caters to the FNM crew. Known for his love of off-meta brews and budget decks he focuses on making the game of Magic accessible for all players. While he primarily plays Pioneer, Casual Jake is an avid Commander player who also explores Pauper and Modern from time to time. In his own words, “I never said I was good, but at least I’m entertaining.”

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RCQ Report: Izzet Pyromancer

In this series, CasualJake dives into a low-tier or off-meta deck, brings it to an RCQ, and reports on how it did and some of the matchups.... Read more.

CasualJake August 29, 2022

FNM Report: Mono Blue Spirits

CasualJake brings Mono Blue Spirits to his local FNM and writes about the deck, his record and matchups.... Read more.

FNM Report: Izzet Prowess

After the Pioneer bannings on June 6th, 2022 (Winota and Expressive Iteration), many wondered how Izzet decks would fare in the meta. CasualJake brings Izzet Pr... Read more.

From FNM Hero to MTGO League Zero: How To Improve

I have been taking my Pioneer decks to my local FNM ever since in-person play returned and have steadily secured myself as “that guy who usually goes 3-1”, ... Read more.

FNM Report: Dimir Ninjutsu Rogues

CasualJake sleeves up Dimir Ninja Rogues, takes it to an FNM and discusses the deck, the results and the specific matchups here for PlayingPioneer.... Read more.