How To Play Magic: The Gathering's Izzet Drakes, According to Owen Turtenwald

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Izzet Drakes is one of the hottest decks in Magic: The Gathering's Standard format right now but for many players, piloting the spell-heavy deck is not easy. Thankfully, pro player Owen Turtenwald has some "advice" for players who want to learn how to run the blue-red deck the right way.

When asked about the top tips for playing Izzet Drakes, Turtenwald talked about his preferred versions of specific cards in the deck instead of giving actual gameplay advice.

"You must use the Invasion Opts, you gotta use the Stronghold Shocks, you gotta use the Return to Ravnica Goblin Electromancers, and definitely play four Crackling Drake," Turtenwald says.

Watch the video above.

The artwork of the Invasion Opt is definitely the best but I prefer the FNM promo full-art versions.

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