Learn Izzet Prowess (Ft. Both Swiftspear and no Swiftspear Sections)

THIS GUIDE COMES WITH TWO DECKS-- the list we played in Minneapolis as well as the no Swiftspear list we innovated that was the highest placing Izzet Prowess deck of the tournament Over the past few weeks, I’ve dedicated nearly all my time to learning Izzet Prowess from the ground up. From building foundational heuristics to refining the final tournament list, I’ve been fully immersed in understanding every angle of the deck. This guide is a comprehensive breakdown of everything I’ve learned through that process. My goal is to give you the tools, insights, and structure you need to master Prowess and confidently take on any opponent that stands in your way. A unique part of this guide you might not find elsewhere is a section on Heuristics. In this section I discuss heuristics I use surrounding cantrips, how I sequence my spells, and how I quickly do the math needed to play Prowess for an extended period of time. Table of Contents Why Izzet Prowess? Card by Card Breakdown Mainboard/Sideboard Flexslots Sideboard Options Heuristics Matchup Plans & Sideboarding Mulligans Closing Thoughts