Episode 225: Boros Convoke: Demolishing Artifacts For Fun & Profit, ft. d00mwake

This week on The Dive Down we go deep on that deck that people can't stop talking about — Boros Convoke in Pioneer. Dave and Devon talk about the core strategy of the deck, the flex cards and why people use them, how to mull, what to keep, and matchups — the good, the bad, and the middle. Get ready for Devon to explain how his perceptions about some matchups have changed since he started playing the deck and for Dave to have an argument with ChatGPT about math. Finally, we talk about what's on Devon's mind as he gets ready for Dreamhack Dallas. It's all in a week on The Dive Down!

• Risky Keeps?
• ChatGPT Can't Do Multivariate Probabilities
• Dreamhack Dallas via Valencia

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Timestamps:
3:03 - Housekeeping
5:48 - What's the deal with Boros Convoke?
10:22 - The cards of Convoke
46:53 - Playing Convoke
59:36 - Matchups and sideboard options
1:16:15 - The Valencia LMS Pioneer event meta
1:35:47 - Some final takes on Convoke
1:39:13 - Wrapping up

Links from this week's episode:
Boros Convoke Lists:
D00m’s current list: https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FxLkfM-WAAEB13p?format=jpg&name=medium
Frank Karsten's article: https://strategy.channelfireball.com/cfb-pro-content/convoke-chaos-unleash-the-power-of-pioneers-hottest-new-deck-mtg-deep-dive/
Sodek’s list + guide: https://mystical-teachings.com/boros-convoke-primer/

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