Episode 323: The Spotlight's on Prowess

The Dive Down

May 29, 2025•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 323

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Episode description

This week Stan and Dave discuss their upcoming road trip comedy as they prepare for the Spotlight Series: Secret Lair this weekend in Indianapolis. Dave is in love with Andrea Mengucci's takes on Prowess — and even tries to learn a little from them. Stan has thoughts, questions, and feelings. A pact to split the tournament winning prize is made. Other hilarity ensues.

If you're planning to be in Indianapolis this weekend — reach out! Say hi! Let us know what's going on!

• Movies? I Guess?
• Prowess in Indianapowess
• Other Modern Ruminations

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Timestamps:
9:24 - This week's show/housekeeping
14:23 - The Dive Down begins: A Modern Prowess overview
41:12 - Jeskai Prowess
43:16 - Some Prowess tips
45:49 - Combo decks are evolving
1:01:00 - Some final thoughts for Indy (the Motor City)
1:03:57 - Wrapping up

Links from this week's episode:
Andrea Mengucci's Prowess Deck Guide: https://www.tcgplayer.com/content/article/Modern-Izzet-Prowess-MTG-Deck-Guide/a628edac-c81d-4d52-b890-f2b2e157d905/?srsltid=AfmBOoovrEMPsgLSQYAiTfOg5DJ3TQ5u-WXbcDJvqf5TH0QqVpAaeKnv
Skura's Prowess Deck Guide (the author whose name Dave forgot while recording): https://mtgdecks.net/guides/modern-mastering-izzet-prowess-skura-mtg-353

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