Mystical Teachings is an initiative created by SodekMTG and TSPJendrek, two long-time Modern players and MTGO grinders. We aim to cover a wide variety of Modern and Pioneer archetypes, from intricate combo decks that Sodek is so well known for, anything blue that’s right up Jędrek’s alley, to just about anything that our partnered writers will create. If you want to get a better understanding of Modern and Pioneer and win more, there’s hardly a better place but here!
Hey, I’m Jędrek, also known as TSPJendrek in the Magic community. I’m mostly known for playing blue interactive decks in any format I touch, but I do stray from this path fairly often, especially in smaller formats like Standard. My favourite ways of playing Magic are Cube and Modern (in this order), with Pioneer in the third place. Aside from Magic, I’m a big fan of music, board games, competitive League of Legends, basketball and TV shows.
Hi, my name is Tomasz Sodomirski, but I’m better known as Sodek. My main area of interest is unfair magic – basically anything that can abuse wild interaction between cards and win by creating an overwhelming advantage out of nowhere. And the less creature combat, the better, unless I’m bringing back undead hordes from the graveyard. I’m a long-time Modern lover, but I also dabble into other formats if they have interesting combos available. My favourite decks to play are Dredge, Living End, and solitaire combos like Belcher or other Storm-like strategies. In my free time, I enjoy longboarding, running, and watching competitive Age of Empires II
Players Tour Arena 4 Top 8
Multiple MTGO and tabletop PTQ Top 8s, including 3 wins
Hi, my name is Jake, better known as AwesomPossum on MTGO. I am from the US and have been playing Magic on and off for a little over 20 years. I’ve always had an affinity for combo decks in all formats; both Kiki and Melira-Pod were some of my all-time favorites. During my most recent foray back into the game in 2021, I finally made the switch to MTGO. Modern is currently my favorite format, where I nearly exclusively play Yawgmoth. Outside of Magic, I enjoy traveling the world and play a variety of sports (currently beach volleyball and racquetball).
Multiple MTGO challenge top 8s with one win
Hey everyone! I am Sidney from Germany or better known as Napoleon online. I played TCGs for basically my whole life and first played magic on the schoolyard around when Alara block was released. I started playing again after about a 10 year break in 2018 after playing Yu-Gi-Oh! and swapping back to the superior TCG ;). I specialize in the modern format and love tuning established decks and trying weird interactions. I love midrange and combo-control decks and interacting with my opponent. My favorite decks over the years were Mardu Pyromancer, Indomitable Creativity and now Mardu Energy. When I am not playing magic I am usually either making music, driving longboard, hanging out with friends or playing League.
Multiple MTGO events Top8s
Hello, my name is Drake, better known as ChimmyNorbit on Magic Online. I’m a MODO grinder with my favorite format being Modern, and my favorite decks being linear aggressive strategies like Dredge, Prowess, and Hollow One. When I’m not playing Magic Online, I’m usually working or playing one of the Soulsborne games.
Multiple challenge top 8s
Hey everyone! My name is ArchaeusDota and I’m a Magic Online grinder living in the UK. I’ve been playing Magic since late 2018 only in paper at FNM level before becoming an online grinder in early 2020. I specialize in the Modern format, though I also have experience in Pioneer and Standard. I have a slight addiction to playing bad decks however my amazing friends convince me to stop and usually my win rate improves(!). My favourite decks over time have been Eldrazi Tron, Mono Green Tron, UW/g Control, Urza variants and most recently Crashing Footfalls. Before Magic I played competitive Dota 2 and I’m also interested in fitness, meditation and markets!
2x PT Day 2s
1st place Axion Mega Modern
Hello, my name is Noé, better known as Xenowan on MTGO! I’m a grinder from the north of France, who likes to play Modern, Pioneer and Limited. I like to think I can play a wide range of strategies, but I always end up playing combo decks. I’m very interested in MTG theory and how to apply it to become a better player over time. Outside of magic, I enjoy reading science fiction, playing badminton and cooking vegetarian meals.
Hello, I’m Ben, you may also know me from my handle Bean17h on Magic Online. I don’t favor any format in particular, but I would say my favorite way to play Magic is Cube! My favorite kind of decks to play in any format are the decks that reward correct sequencing and tight play, historically this has been Yawgmoth, UR Murktide, Esper Midrange, and Prowess. Outside of magic I spend my time playing board games with friends, watching or playing League of Legends, and listening to podcasts.
4 NRG Top 8’s (1 Win)
Multiple MTGO Challenge Top 8’s (1 Win)
Hello, my name is Julien from France, known as yriel. I have been a Modern fan for a while, playing other formats sometimes for grinding but mainly enjoying a lot of fair strategies or multidimensional decks in Modern. I like theorycrafting and trying to find cards and game plans in already known decks but outside of the stock lists’s box. Outside Magic, I spend time on psychology, mathematics, philosophy and sports (all of them with nice applications to Magic!).
Top 16 MagicFest Barcelona 2019
Top 4 MagicCardMarket Series Paris 2019