A comprehensive MTG deck guide for the Standard format following the Bologna Regional Championship weekend.

This in-depth guide breaks down the fundamentals and advanced concepts behind building a strong prowess list, making smarter in-game decisions, and sideboarding like a pro. Whether you're grinding RCQs or leveling up at FNM, this resource is designed to help you think more clearly, play more confidently, and win more matches.

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